The purpose of this requirement is to assure that students acquire a solid foundation of basic competencies early in their academic careers as preparation for further course work required for the baccalaureate degree. Complete the courses in a single Segment III cluster in accordance with that cluster's special requirements. Expect to complete a significant writing component in each Segment III course. Courses taken to fulfill Segment III cluster requirements may not also be used to fulfill Segment II requirements or the U.S. History and Government requirements. However, students who have not yet started Segment III are encouraged to adopt the currently approved clusters.
All courses listed are three units unless otherwise noted.
Select one course from each Category. Only two of the three courses selected can have the same departmental prefix. Select one course from each Category. BIOL 100 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Select one course from each Category.