Academic
Catalog August 2009 - August 2010 Undergraduate
and Graduate
To earn this degree, complete at least 120 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:
at least 35 units of liberal studies requirements. Be aware that you may not use courses with a GLG prefix to satisfy any of these liberal studies requirements.
at least 80 units of major requirements
elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units
Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject. (You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)
Please note that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in U.S. ethnic diversity and one in global diversity awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity courses.
Also be aware that NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).
Finally, please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you must still meet the total of at least 120 units to graduate. Contact your advisor for details.
You must complete 80 units of major requirements, as we explain in the following paragraphs.
You take the following 50 units of core requirements:
GLG 101, 102, 103, 104, 240, 309, 315, 324, 435, and 470 (29 units)
GLG 360, 430, and 451 (12 units)
GLG 350W, which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
GLG 440C, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (6 units)
Please note that we also recommend GLG 441 and 490.
You also take 6 units of coursework that are specific to this major:
at least 6 additional units selected with your advisor’s approval from CENE 150 and 280, CHM 230 and 440, ENV 230, MAT 238, STA 270, FOR 563, GGR 331 and 433, and GLG 575
Finally, you take at least 24 units of mathematics and science support courses:
CHM 151, 151L, 152, and 152L (9 units)
PHY 111 and 112 (8 units)
or PHY 161 and 262 (7 units)
MAT 136 and 137 (8 units)
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
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