Roger Dube, Program Director
http://www.rit.edu/cos/GeneralScienceExploration/index.html
Program overview
Many high school students are interested in the sciences, but may be undecided as to which major best meets their interests and career goals. The general science exploration program allows students to investigate various degree options before deciding on a program of study.
Curriculum
A customized schedule of courses in science and mathematics is developed for each student based on individual strengths, interests, and goals. During fall and winter quarters, students participate in an interdisciplinary first-year seminar, which includes a combination of academic support, career development, and science exploration activities. Along with a team of academic advisers, students will select courses that help them explore the traditional science options of biology, chemistry, physics, and math, as well as courses in the fields of environmental science, imaging science, or other areas of interest.
Students may choose a major at any time over the course of the academic year. Some students find the decision is easily made after only one quarter of course work. Others take advantage of a full year of exploration. Students in the general science exploration program are able to delay their choice of a major without losing time toward the completion of a degree.
General science exploration option, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| Freshman Seminar | 2 | |
| Mathematics or calculus sequence | 10-12 | |
| Choice of two laboratory sciences: | ||
| Biology | 12 | |
| Chemistry | 13 | |
| Physics | 8-12 | |
| Imaging Science | 6 | |
| Additional course choices: | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 4-8 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 4-12 | |
| First-Year Enrichment | 2 | |
| Wellness Education†| 0 | |
| Total Credit Hours (each quarter) |
16-18 |
|
* Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.
†Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.