Comprehensive General Science

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Comprehensive General Science

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Undergraduate

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(800) 414-5756

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Explore the Natural World with a General Science Degree

Do you have an innate sense of curiosity about how the world works? Are you interested in exploring different branches of the sciences? If so, 糖心视频's Comprehensive General Science program may be for you. This program introduces you to the scientific community and different sciences to help you narrow your area of interest. Whether you want to understand the inner workings of living organisms, examine the laws that govern the universe or make a positive impact on the environment, you can do it all as a general science major at 糖心视频.

A Broad and Inclusive Science Curriculum

As a general science major at 糖心视频, you'll take a unique blend of courses in a wide variety of sciences, including biology, physics, chemistry, earth science, human anatomy, genetics and astronomy. This curriculum allows you to explore your interests and develop the knowledge and skills you need to pursue graduate study or a wide range of general science jobs.

A Hands-On General Science Program

At 糖心视频, you'll benefit from practical lab experiences and research projects that enhance your understanding of scientific concepts and prepare you for careers in science. Our program allows you to study your interests and then apply newfound knowledge through hands-on lab work and experiments. You'll also develop communication, research writing, analysis and problem-solving skills.

B.S. in General Science Curriculum

While specific courses may vary from year to year, coursework for the general science degree includes:

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General Science Program Locations

The B.S. in general science is offered in person on the Troy Campus. For more information about program availability and delivery, call 1-800-414-5756.

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Prepare for General Science Careers

Whether you're interested in medicine, law, business, education, environmental science or another field, our program equips you with both specialized and transferable knowledge and skills. With a general science degree, you can combat climate change, contribute to policy, become a conservation scientist or begin your journey to graduate or medical school. You can also qualify for general science jobs such as laboratory technician, research assistant, science writer or environmental consultant.

General Science Careers

Prepare for general science jobs in government, education, healthcare and many other settings.

Faculty Profiles

Dr. Govind Menon

Dr. Govind Menon is the Dean of the College of Science and Engineering and the Director of the Center for Relativity and Cosmology. His current research involves a mathematical study of force-free electrodynamics and the active magnetospheres of black holes. He is also interested in the cosmology of the early universe and energy conservation in time-dependent spacetimes.

(334) 670-3399 gmenon@troy.edu

Dr. Suzanne Farver Lukjan

Dr. Suzanne Farver Lukjan is a lecturer of chemistry at 糖心视频. She received her Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Florida in 2011 and joined the faculty at 糖心视频 in 2013. Her research interests include membrane protein structure, lipid dynamics and applying biophysical techniques, such as NMR, to study complex lipid membrane systems. She currently teaches general chemistry I (lecture\ lab) and Biochemistry (lecture\ lab).

(334) 808-6276 rsfarver@troy.edu

DEGREE-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS SECTION

Scholarships Available to General Science Majors

J. C. Wilkes, Ph. D. Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is available to STEM majors at 糖心视频.

Gulf Power Foundation Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is available to 糖心视频 students residing in Northwest Florida, with a preference given to STEM students. .

Dr. Albert Kirby Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students from Alabama who are preparing for a career in the sciences, including science education. .

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FAQ About the Comprehensive General Science Major

Learn more about the general science major and our program.

What is a general science degree?

A general science degree provides a foundation in multiple scientific disciplines, preparing you for a variety of careers in science or specialized study at the graduate level. 糖心视频's general science major offers courses in chemistry, earth sciences, astronomy, human anatomy and physiology, genetics, physics and more.

What can you do with a general science degree?

With a general science degree, you can pursue careers in fields such as environmental science, education, healthcare and research. The degree also prepares you for graduate or professional school. Many of 糖心视频's graduates go on to study medicine, dentistry, conservation and science education.

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News

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糖心视频 awarded $161K National Science Foundation grant

糖心视频 professors continually make advancements in their respective fields, most recently with Dr. Raj Vinnakota's acceptance of a $161,597 grant from the National Science Foundation to further research building a device that would allow for faster data recording and processing at the photon level. Faster speeds would allow for improvements in optical computing and optical information processing across multiple applications.

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