Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

Natural Science
Bachelor of Science in Natural Science
General Science Emphasis
Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy Emphasis
Environmental Science Emphasis
Secondary Science Education Emphases
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Faculty:
Chairperson: James M. Landry
Professor: James M. Landry
Assistant Professors: John H. Dorsey,
David A. Ramirez, Carolyn M. Viviano
Traditionally the University has offered degree programs in
the sciences and mathematics. Although these programs
provide for a broad overall education, the major curricula
requirements are by necessity somewhat restricted and
limiting. The Natural Science Department offers programs
of study applying basic scientific knowledge to either
multidisciplinary fields of study or specialties not easily
accommodated through the traditional science
disciplines. The Department offers two majors: the
Natural Science major, with emphases in General Science,
Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy, Environmental
Science, and Secondary Science Education; and the
Athletic Training major. All students in Natural Science are
required to complete an Independent Studies course. This
can be accomplished by carrying out a research project
under the guidance of a faculty member or through an
internship in the emphasis of interest.
Bachelor of Science in Natural
Science
The Natural Science major fills a need within the
University for a more flexible general undergraduate
degree program with an emphasis on natural sciences. In
addition, specialized programs within Natural Science
provide prerequisite training for graduate programs in
physical and occupational therapies (and other allied
health professions), training for careers and graduate
programs in environmental science, and content
preparation for a high school teaching credential.
NATURAL SCIENCE
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General Science Emphasis
Objectives:
The Natural Science major General Science emphasis is
designed to serve those students interested in a broad
education combining general science, engineering
science, and liberal arts.
The program prepares students interested in the areas of
law, business, elementary education, studio and graphic
arts, journalism, and other professions for work where a
science background could be an asset.
Major Requirements:
66 semester hours are to be taken from course offerings
in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Natural Science, Physics, and Engineering.
Lower Division Requirements:
NTLS 190 and one additional course must be
taken in Natural Science. At least two courses
numbered 100-259 must be taken from the
Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
and Physics. MATH 112, 122, or 131 must be
included. In order to be eligible to take an upper
division science course, a student must have a C
(2.0) average in the lower division science
courses.
Upper Division Requirements:
27 semester hours must be taken in upper
division offerings in the Departments of Biology,
Chemistry, Natural Science, or Physics. This
includes an upper division NTLS course with lab
and two additional upper division laboratory
courses. Up to 6 semester hours of internship
courses, undergraduate research courses, and
natural science teaching courses can be counted
toward the upper division science requirement.
This requirement includes completion of 3
semester hours of Independent Studies at the
senior level to enhance development of the
student’s science program.
A student must have a C (2.0) average in upper
division science courses.