SCIE

Sub-Total Credits 8 All courses used to complete the major must have grades of "C" or better. Total Credits 36

Subject

SCIE

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.alfred.edu

Science fiction is intimately connected with science. In the sub-genre of hard science fiction; the story is founded on sound scientific or technological extrapolations and explores how individuals and society react to the changes. This course will look at the science used in a variety of short stories; novels and films. Topics can include planetary science; genetic engineering; artificial intelligence; celestial mechanics; black holes; chemistry; physics; and ecology. Credits 2-4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (F-III) Science/Society CLAS: (F2) Nat Sci-no Lab CoB: Natural Science

Subject

SCIE

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

In this course; we take a look at the past and future of astrobiology. Issues covered include how we discovered our physical place in the universe; the origins of life and intelligent life; the physical and chemical conditions need for life as we know it; and where we can find those conditions in the solar system and beyond. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (F-III) Science/Society CLAS: (F2) Nat Sci-no Lab CoB: Natural Science

Subject

SCIE

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Topics vary from year to year. Credits 1-4

Subject

SCIE

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu

Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course; and carried on outside the usual instructor/classroom setting. Approved Plan of Study required. Credits 1-4 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog

Subject

SCIE

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

www.alfred.edu