44 Degree and General Education Requirements Physics PHYS 1010 PS - Elementary Physics Credits: (3) PHYS 1040 PS - Elementary Astronomy Credits: (3) (cross listed with ASTR 1040 ) PHYS 1360 PS - Principles of Physical Science Credits: (3) * PHYS 2010 PS - College Physics I Credits: (5) PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: (5) Note: * PS1360 is cross listed in Chemistry and Physics. Groups - Life Sciences Anthropology • ANTH 1020 LS/DV - Biological Anthropology Credits: (3) Botany • BTNY 1203 LS - Plant Biology Credits: (3) • BTNY 1303 LS - Plants in Human Affairs Credits: (3) • BTNY 1370 LS - Principles of Life Science Credits: (3)* • BTNY 1403 LS - Environment Appreciation Credits: (3-4) Health Science • HTHS 1110 LS - Biomedical Core Credits: (4) Honors • HNRS 1510 LS - Perspectives in the Life Sciences Credits: (3) • HNRS 2040 LS - Exploring Primary Texts in the Life Sciences Credits: (3) Microbiology • MICR 1113 LS - Introductory Microbiology Credits: (3) • MICR 1153 LS - Elementary Public Health Credits: (3) • MICR 1370 LS - Principles of Life Science Credits: (3)* • MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology Credits: (4) Nutrition NUTR 1020 LS - Science and Application of Human Nutrition Credits: (3) Zoology ZOOL 1010 LS - Animal Biology Credits: (3) ZOOL 1020 LS - Human Biology Credits: (3) ZOOL 1030 LS - The Nature of Sex Credits: (3) ZOOL 1370 LS - Principles of Life Science Credits: (3)* Note: * LS1370 is cross listed in Botany, Microbiology and Zoology. Elementary Education majors should refer to the Teacher Edu catio n Depa rtm en t sectio n of this catalog fo r sp ec ifi c science requirements. AP, CLEP and Transfer Credit General education requirements may also be satisfied by: AP Credit Students who have completed advanced placement courses in high school and passed the Education Testing Service examination with acceptable scores (3,4, or 5) may be granted WSU credit hours for each, and will be given general education credit in the appropriate category. (Refer to the Credit by Examination or Petition section and/or contact the Admissions Office for more information.) International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) Students who have completed International Baccalaureate courses in high school and passed the corresponding Higher- Level or Diploma examinations may be granted WSU credit hours for each, and will be given general education credit in the appropriate category. (Refer to the Credit by Examination or Petition section and/or contact the Admissions Office for more information.) CLEP Credit All students are eligible to take the CLEP (College Level Examination Program) battery which, if passed satisfactorily, may satisfy most of the general area requirements. (Refer to the Credit by Examination or Petition section and/or contact the Admissions Office for more information.) Transfer Credit Weber State University accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees earned at any higher education institution accredited by one of the following six regional accrediting associations (recognized by the U.S. Department of Education) will satisfy all general education core and breadth requirements provided the granting institution was regionally accredited at the time the degree was awarded. North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement New England Association of Schools and Colleges Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges Southern Association of Schools and Colleges Western Association of Schools and Colleges Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges For students who are transferring from a non-regionally accredited institution, please refer to Credit by Examination or Petition. Contact the Transfer Admissions Advisement Office for more information (see Transfer Advisement). Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog