General Science

SCI 5503 Conservation (3)
    The conservation of natural and human resources with emphasis on population expansion as the major element in a changing ecology.
SCI 5560 Science and Society (3)
    A study of the social, political and economic implications of scientific discovery, innovation, and implementation.  Prerequisite:  Twelve hours of coursework in science or permission of instructor
SCI 5595 Selected Topics in Science (3)
    Specialized topics not generally included in course offerings.  Course may be taken twice for a maximum of six hours toward degree requirements.  Prerequisite: Eight hours of coursework in science or permission of instructor.  See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section.
SCI 6625, Specialized Study in Area of Science (1-4)
  6626,
6627		 A study of a problem or problems using research techniques.  Selection of a problem must be approved by the professor under whom the study is to be made and the Dean of Arts and Sciences.  The study should contribute to the student’s program.  Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed four semester hours.  A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once in a student’s program. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section.