Modified majors are expected to have a basic understanding of calculus, physics, chemistry, and computer science. First-year students interested in the major should take the placement test in mathematics.
Unless otherwise prohibited, prerequisites may be taken under the non-recording option. Any course being used to satisfy major or minor requirements beyond the prerequisites, may not be taken under the non-recording option.
COURSE TYPE |
NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSES |
COURSES |
Mathematics |
3 courses |
MATH 3: Calculus MATH 8: Calculus of Functions of One and Several Variables MATH 13: Calculus of Vector-Valued Functions
|
Physics |
2 courses |
PHYS 13: Introductory Physics I PHYS 14: Introductory Physics II
|
Chemistry* |
1 course |
Students will be placed in 1 of the following:
CHEM 5: General Chemistry CHEM 10: First-Year Honors Chemistry CHEM 11: General Chemistry |
Computer Science |
1 or 2 courses |
Choose 1 option:
Option 1 (1 course): ENGS 20: Introduction to Scientific Computing (May not be taken under the non-recording option.)
Option 2 (2 courses): COSC 1: Introduction to Programming and Computation COSC 10: Problem Solving via Object-Oriented Programming |
Biology |
1 course |
BIOL 12: Cell Structure and Function |
* Students with no prior experience with chemistry will be placed in CHEM 5. CHEM 10 is not scheduled to be offered during the 2022–2023 academic year. Starting in the Fall of 2022, students with prior experience with chemistry (as demonstrated through AP or IB exams, A-level credit, or placement exam) will be placed in CHEM 11. Students who complete CHEM 11 will also automatically receive credit for CHEM 5 toward the BE degree requirements.