Natural Science, B.S.
Natural Science, B.S.
Students majoring in natural science study a wide range of chemistry fields as well as forensic and environmental sciences. This major, when paired with a related minor, will get you ready for jobs in biochemistry, oceanography, pharmacy, toxicology and the atmospheric sciences. If your favorite science field is all the science fields, this program is worth investigating.
total credits are required for the natural science program
different types of chemistry are among the required courses
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of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission
student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in
Learning outcomes
- Use and application of laboratory methods and scientific instrumentation to investigate a scientific hypothesis, conduct experiments, analyze data and interpret results
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to transmit complex scientific or technical information in a clear and concise manner
- Gather, comprehend, apply and communicate credible information on scientific and technical topics and recognize the proper use of scientific data, principles and theories to assess the quality of stated conclusions
Career opportunities
- Toxicologist
- Oceanographer
- Forensic analyst
- Laboratory technician
- Biochemist
Faculty
MARY PETTENGER
Professor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
pettengm@wou.edu
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