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Show General Studies Program will ordinarily be permitted at any time following the student's first quarter as a college student. It is expected that the student, rather than seeking this option because of indecision or an inability to succeed in an established major, will have purposeful and mature objectives. It is expected that this student will have a mature understanding of himself or herself and will know with some precision which life goals he/she will meet through a self-designed program. A student seeking admission to the Bachelor of General Studies degree program should apply to the Director of General Education. Official forms of application are available from his office (SS 136). CounselingThe Bachelor of General Studies degree program is so devised that it is expected that a student will work closely in consultation with a faculty adviser of his choice from one of his three areas of concentration. In case the student is unable to find an adviser who will work closely with him, the Director of General Education will appoint a counselor in consultation with the appropriate department chairmen of the student's three areas of concentration. Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of General Studies Degree I. General Requirements: A. The student must complete a minimum of 183 credit hours with a minimum cumulative G. P. A. of 2.0. B. The student must establish a minimum of 45 hours of residence at Weber State College with registration in at least one quarter at the college following the last commencement prior to graduation. C. The student must take a minimum of 60 credit hours of upper division work. D. The student must complete the state requirements in American History, Government and Economics. II. Specific Requirements: A. The student must complete the "specific course requirements" under General Education as applicable to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of General Studies degrees. B. The student must complete the area requirements for General Education as listed for the Bachelor of General Studies degree; Honor students may elect to fulfill this requirement through the Honors General Education option. C. The student must take a minimum of 20 credit hours each from at least three (3) different academic departments or recognized disciplines beyond the classes that fulfill the General Education requirements. The course of study in each department or discipline shall be approved by the appropriate department. Any departures from the approved set of courses must be sanctioned by the chairmen of the appropriate departments. D. The student must apply and be accepted as a formal candidate, and take a least 45 credit hours of course work after his acceptance to be eligible for the Bachelor of General Studies degree. A Word of AdviceThe student is strongly advised that before applying for admission to the Bachelor of General Studies program, he should consider the more traditional options open to him. The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science are still the bedrock degrees of the academic world; they provide ready and recognizable standards by which the graduate school, the employer, and the common citizen will judge the student's accomplishments. The student will however find that an intelligent use of the Bachelor of General Studies program will equip him with skills and knowledge which are rewarding. 50 Composite Teaching Major Biology COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJORS In lieu of the major and minor, a candidate may elect a composite teaching major which consists of a minimum of sixty-two hours of subjects in closely related fields. The composite major does not require an accompanying minor. In many cases, the requirements of the composite major may include courses which are also used to satisfy General Education requirements. Program: Biology Composite Teaching MajorBachelor Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). Psychology 101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for Biology Composite Teaching majors. C. A minor is not required. D. Biology Composite Teaching majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. Biology Composite Teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.25 G. P. A. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). H. Students obtaining a Biology Composite Teaching major must satisfy the School of Education Certification Program (see Teacher Education Program). These courses must include the following: Education 195 (1), 300 (3), 350 (3), 363 (3), 364 (4), 495 (15), 499 (5). II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 62 credit hours. B. Courses required: 1. Botany 110 (5), 112 (5); 361 (4) or 362 (5). 2. Microbiology 111 (5). 3. Zoology 201 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5), 330 (5), 381 (4). 4. Botany 345 (5) or Zoology 440 (4-5) or 445 (4) or 447 (4) or 448 (4). 5. Botany 320 (5) or Zoology 420 (5) or 421 (5). 6. Two credit hours from the following: Botany 499A (1), 499B (1), 499C (1); Microbiology 399 (1) or Zoology 499 (1). C. Courses to elect from (eleven credit hours): Zoology 372 (4), 380 (3), 464 (4), 468 (5); Botany 310 (5), 322 (4), 350 (5), 415 (4). D. Support courses required: 1. Chemistry 111 (5), 112 (5); 113 (5) or 121 (5); 122 (5), 123 (5). 2. Geology 111 (4); 112 (1) or 122 (5). 3. Mathematics 105 (5) or 106 (5). 4. Physics 101 (5). 5. Communication 102 (3). E. It is recommended that the students take more advanced courses in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, especially if they plan on graduate studies beyond the bachelor of science degree. 51 |
