College of Arts and Sciences Chemistry and Chemical Biology offers two routes to a bachelors degree. The standard major provides a comprehensive background for students that plan to attend graduate school in chemistry or related areas. The alternative major is a flexible program with a core of chemistry courses and room for a personalized plan in areas such as biology, computer science, journalism, law, or business administration. Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is a new Department that joins faculty in the geological sciences with faculty in atmospheric sciences to cover the breadth of modern earth sciences. Science and Technology Studies deals with the important roles of science and technology in society.
Students select a theme that draws together a group of related courses.
Special Academic Options. The College of Arts and Sciences offers several special academic options for students that want to alter regular or college requirements. The College Scholars Program frees up to forty students in each class from the usual college requirements for a degree, allowing them to design their own curricula. The Independent Major Program allows students to design their own interdisciplinary majors to pursue a subject that cannot be found within an established major. College of Engineering Agriculture and Biological Engineering.