The Science major enables students to participate in quantitative and scientific decisions that influence the quality of contemporary life. The major requires students to take courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics to insure a breadth of exposure, while at the same time requiring a minor in one of these areas at the upper-division level.
For students in the dual-degree engineering program, they will select a minor within the sciences in which to concentrate at Maryville University. Additional engineering coursework completed at one of the institutions with which we have an articulation agreement will serve as the second minor for this program.
For students that are not pursuing an engineering degree with one of our partner institutions, they will select a second minor in a field/discipline outside of the sciences.
Program Features
A Different Kind of Coursework
In the Science program at Maryville, you won't just study terms and memorize theories. You'll shape your own hypotheses and perform experiments as practical applications of your studies. The opportunity to select a science minor and a second, non-science minor allows students a wide range of undergraduate studies that can be tailored to a student's specific interests, talents and career goals.
SCI 206H The Physics of Star Trek
Science fiction is not only entertaining but can also give us a glimpse into the future. Jules Verne described submarines and trips to the Moon. Arthur C. Clarke predicted global telecommunications satellites. In this honors course, you will explore the Star Trek series and discuss what is theoretically feasible and what may forever be science fiction. Topics include faster-than-light travel, artificial gravity, teleportation, force fields, and the possibility of artificial intelligence.
SCI 202H Global Warming
This seminar uses Global Climate Change as a modern case study to explore the interconnections between science and politics. Scientists worldwide agree global climate change is underway at unprecedented rates, most likely because of relatively recent human influences on the Earth. What is the science behind global warming? How did scientists determine that humans are creating climate change? What global trends are underway, which are still predicted and what are the implications for our future? The course covers these topics and more.
SCI 201H Understanding the Universe
This seminar will explore how different civilizations have tried to make sense of what they observe in the sky. For thousands of years people have tried to explain the order they see around them. Discover how these explanations of the cosmos have changed over time, ending with the current theory of origin - the Big Bang.
SCI 313 Human/Natural History of St. Louis Region Four
In this course, you will undertake five full days of field study in five weeks. You will visit different sections of the St. Louis region to get acquainted with the area's historical and ecological background.
Professional/Career Opportunities
Examples of careers that a student can pursue with a Science major: science writing (English as the second minor), pharmaceutical sales (Business Administration as the second minor), patent law (Legal Studies as the second minor), and science policy (Political Science as the second minor).
Degree Offerings
Bachelor of Science in Science
Admission Requirements
If you're interested in joining our Science program, you need to meet the general admissions requirements for the University. We recommend that you complete a variety of high school or college prep courses in English, science, math, social studies and foreign language before applying.
