Requirements for the Interdisciplinary Major in the Natural Sciences
in a Primary Discipline and a Secondary Discipline
- Introductory Requirement: An introductory sequence in physics
and two additional introductory sequences chosen from those in biology,
chemistry, and geology so that sequences in both the primary and the
secondary disciplines are included. The introductory sequences are:
- Biology: Biology 110 and 120 or Biology 110 and 140
- Chemistry: Chemistry 115 and 116 or Chemistry 119 or equivalent
- Geology: Geology 110 (any section) and Geology 210
- Physics:
Physics 150 and 160 or, with the permission of both the primary and the
secondary departments, Physics 120 and 130
- Intermediate/Advanced Requirement: At least ten six-unit courses in the
sciences (biology, chemistry, geology, physics) numbered 200 or above,
with at least five in the primary discipline and at least three in the
secondary discipline. More specific course and/or laboratory
requirements may apply in specific departments.
- Participation
in a senior seminar series as defined by the department of the primary
discipline.
