A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- B.S.
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- Total credits (published)
- 12
- Credits (computed from items)
- 252-254
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 232423
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_232423_c67f9edb
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Major Requirements
major core · 0 items
Issues in Science and Technology
0 items
This sequence of four courses engages students in the practice of science, both to motivate and to provide understanding of science and technology in the context of important current social issues. Current areas from which issues are selected are living systems, the environment, modern production and energy.
5 items
- 4
- ISAT 113& 113LBiotechnology Issues in Science and Technology [C3NS]and Biotechnology Issues in Science and Technology Laboratory [C3L]Not resolved to a course4
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course14
Analytical Methods
0 items
This sequence of five courses provides students with basic methods and tools for understanding and analyzing problems in science and technology. Subjects are taught in an integrated manner with applications as the unifying factor. Topics include calculus, elements of the physical sciences, statistics, project management, the computer, knowledge-based systems, and instrumentation and measurement.
6 items
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Applied Computing, Instrumentation and Measurement (usually taken in the third year)”3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course17
Social Context of Technology and Science
0 items
This two-course sequence introduces the student to the broader issues encountered in science and technology problem-solving, particularly social, ethical, economic and legal issues.
3 items
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course6
Holistic Problem Solving
5 items
- 1
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course10
Strategic Sectors in Science and Technology
0 items
Students complete instruction in strategic sectors during their junior year. Students must choose two of the sectors and complete the full sector sequence for each of the two. The strategic sectors, developed from lists of national critical technologies, represent areas of current strategic importance in the world economy. The current areas for the sectors are:
0 items
Applied Biotechnology
0 items
Applied Computing
0 items
Energy
0 items
Environment and Sustainability
0 items
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
0 items
These are the same topic areas as for the concentrations in ISAT. Sector level classes are 300 level and concentration classes are 400 level.
concentration · 1 item
- Choose two of the following sector options:Not resolved to a course13-14
Applied Biotechnology
3 items
- 1
- 3
- 3
Applied Computing
2 items
- 3
- 3
Energy
3 items
- 1
- 3
- 3
Environment and Sustainability
2 items
- 4
- 3
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
4 items
- 1
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course13-14
Senior Capstone Project
5 items
- 1
- 1
- 2
- 2
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course6
Concentration Requirements
concentration · 1 item
- Students may focus their program of study by taking four additional courses in a particular area of concentration (see below for requirements). This area should align with one of the strategic sectors completed in the junior year.Not resolved to a course12
Applied Biotechnology
0 items
Applied Computing
0 items
Energy
0 items
Environment and Sustainability
0 items
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
0 items
Public Interest Technology and Science
0 items
Tailored Concentration 1
concentration · 1 item
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course12
Applied Biotechnology Concentration
concentration · 8 items
- Choose 12 credit hours from the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Biotechnology (Fall and Spring)”3
- 3
- 3
Applied Computing Concentration
concentration · 6 items
- Choose 12 credit hours from the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Energy Concentration
concentration · 0 items
Required Energy Concentration Courses
concentration · 3 items
- As published: “Energy Economics and Policy (Fall)”3
- As published: “Options for Energy Efficiency (Fall)”3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course6
Energy Concentration Electives
electives · 5 items
- Choose two of the following:Not resolved to a course6
- As published: “Sustainable Energy Development (Spring)”3
- As published: “Energy Fundamentals II (Spring)”3
- As published: “International Energy Studies (summer study abroad only)”3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course6
Environment and Sustainability Concentration
concentration · 13 items
- Choose 12 credit hours from the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Environmental Information Systems 1”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 3
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Concentration
concentration · 8 items
- Choose 12 credit hours from the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Public Interest Technology and Science Concentration
concentration · 9 items
- Choose 12 credit hours from the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1-3
Tailored Concentration
concentration · 1 item
- Students have the option to tailor their area of concentration with the help of their advisor and the approval of the ISAT program director.Not resolved to a course12
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