Within Loyola's College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), each Natural Sciences department offers academic major programs and academic minor programs.
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Mathematics & Computer Science
- Physics
- Psychological Sciences
- Course Catalog
Academic major programs in the Natural Sciences include:
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Biophysics
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Computational Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Bachelor of Science in Psychological Sciences
Academic minor programs in the Natural Sciences include:
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Biological Sciences
The Department of Biological Sciences focuses on the life sciences - from medicine, to the environment, to basic and applied research in botany, ecology and evolutionary biology, marine biology, microbiology, and molecular biology. A list of Biological Sciences faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
Academic Programs
Students pursuing a major in Biological Science can choose from several different concentrations. One concentration participates in Loyola’s Teacher Education track. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of some programs. Available academic programs for 2020-2021 include:
- Biological Sciences major
- Biological Sciences, Cell & Molecular Biology
- Biological Sciences, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
- Biological Sciences, Marine Biology
- Biological Sciences, Pre-Health Biology
- Biological Sciences, Teacher Education track
- Biological Sciences, University Honors Program curriculum
- Biology Minor
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.
Biological Sciences major (BIOS)
The Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, major requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Biological Sciences department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements. 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion:
- Loyola Core: 41 crs
- Biological Sciences major: 34 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 23 crs
- General Electives: 22 crs
- Loyola Core. Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 41 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with CHEM A105 & CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lecture and Lab (3 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Biological Sciences Major. Complete 34 crs of major core courses and associated major requirements:
- BIOL A106 Cells & Heredity Lecture
- BIOL A107 Cells & Heredity Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A108 Biology of Organisms Lecture
- BIOL A109 Biology of Organisms Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A208 Ecology & Evolution
- Advanced Biology Electives for 23 credit hours; courses used to satisfy Advanced Biology Electives must be coded BIOL A300 or higher. Six credit hours of this requirement may include BIOL A400, BIOL A401, or BIOL A402.
- BIOL A491 ETS Exam & Exit Interview requirement (0 crs)
- Must complete 5 labs in Biological Sciences as part of the major curriculum
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 23 credit hours:
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A311 Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- MATH A260 Statistical Inference for Scientists
- PHYS A115 Physics for Life Sciences 1
- PHYS A112 Physics for Life Sciences 1 Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A116 Physics for Life Sciences 2
- PHYS A113 Physics for Life Sciences 2 Lab (1 cr)
- General Electives: complete 22 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- BIOS Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Biological Sciences major - Cell & Molecular Biology concentration (BIOC)
The Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Cell & Molecular Biology is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, major requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Biological Sciences department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements. 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion:
- Loyola Core: 41 crs
- Biological Sciences major: 34 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 23 crs
- General Electives: 22 crs
- Loyola Core. Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 41 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with CHEM A105 & CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lecture and Lab (3 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Biological Sciences major core requirements. Complete 11 crs of major core courses:
- BIOL A106 Cells & Heredity Lecture
- BIOL A107 Cells & Heredity Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A108 Biology of Organisms Lecture
- BIOL A109 Biology of Organisms Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A208 Ecology & Evolution
- BIOL A491 ETS Exam & Exit Interview requirement (0 crs)
- Must complete 5 Biological Sciences labs as part of the major curriculum
- Advanced Biology Electives for 23 credit hours; courses must be coded BIOL A300 or higher. Six credit hours of this requirement may include BIOL A400, BIOL A401, or BIOL A402. Concentration courses must be completed as part of Advanced Biology Electives.
- Cell & Molecular Biology concentration courses. Complete at least 3 of the following course options or lecture/lab combinations as part of the Advanced Biology Electives.
- BIOL A300 Microbiology & BIOL A301 Microbiology Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A305 Histology (2 crs) & BIOL A306 Histology Lab (2 crs)
- BIOL A308 Developmental Biology & BIOL A309 Developmental Biology Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A326 Molecular Genetics & BIOL A327 Molecular Genetics Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A328 Genetic Analysis
- BIOL A347 Parasitology
- BIOL A360 Cell Biology & BIOL A361 Cell Biology Lab (1 cr)
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 23 credit hours:
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A311 Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- MATH A260 Statistical Inference for Scientists
- PHYS A115 Physics for Life Sciences 1
- PHYS A112 Physics for Life Sciences 1 Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A116 Physics for Life Sciences 2
- PHYS A113 Physics for Life Sciences 2 Lab (1 cr)
- General Electives: complete 22 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- BIOC Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Biological Sciences major - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology concentration (BIOV)
The Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, major requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Biological Sciences department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements. 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion:
- Loyola Core: 41 crs
- Biological Sciences major: 34 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 23 crs
- General Electives: 22 crs
- Loyola Core. Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 41 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with CHEM A105 & CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lecture and Lab (3 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Biological Sciences major core requirements. Complete 11 crs of major core courses:
- BIOL A106 Cells & Heredity Lecture
- BIOL A107 Cells & Heredity Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A108 Biology of Organisms Lecture
- BIOL A109 Biology of Organisms Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A208 Ecology & Evolution
- BIOL A491 ETS Exam & Exit Interview requirement (0 crs)
- Must complete 5 Biological Sciences labs as part of the major curriculum
- Advanced Biology Electives for 23 credit hours; courses must be coded BIOL A300 or higher. Six credit hours of this requirement may include BIOL A400, BIOL A401, or BIOL A402. Concentration courses must be completed as part of Advanced Biology Electives.
- Ecology & Evolutionary Biology concentration courses. Complete at least 3 of the following course options or lecture/lab combinations as part of the Advanced Biology Electives.
- BIOL A303 Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates & BIOL A304 Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A328 Genetic Analysis
- BIOL A330 Ecology & BIOL A331 Ecology Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A334 Biology of Fishes & BIOL A335 Biology of Fishes Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A336 Animal Behavior
- BIOL A338 Plant Ecology & BIOL A339 Plant Ecology Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A345 Herpetology (2 crs) & BIOL A346 Herpetology Lab (2 crs)
- BIOL A347 Parasitology
- BIOL A355 Conservation Biology
- BIOL A356 Aquatic Microbiology & BIOL A357 Aquatic Microbiology Lab (1 cr)
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 23 credit hours:
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A311 Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- MATH A260 Statistical Inference for Scientists
- PHYS A115 Physics for Life Sciences 1
- PHYS A112 Physics for Life Sciences 1 Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A116 Physics for Life Sciences 2
- PHYS A113 Physics for Life Sciences 2 Lab (1 cr)
- General Electives: complete 22 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- BIOV Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Biological Sciences major - Marine Biology concentration (BIOM)
The Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Marine Biology is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, major requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Biological Sciences department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements. 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion:
- Loyola Core: 41 crs
- Biological Sciences major: 34 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 23 crs
- General Electives: 22 crs
- Loyola Core. Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 41 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with CHEM A105 & CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lecture and Lab (3 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Biological Sciences major core requirements. Complete 11 crs of major core courses:
- BIOL A106 Cells & Heredity Lecture
- BIOL A107 Cells & Heredity Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A108 Biology of Organisms Lecture
- BIOL A109 Biology of Organisms Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A208 Ecology & Evolution
- BIOL A491 ETS Exam & Exit Interview requirement (0 crs)
- Must complete 5 Biological Sciences labs as part of the major curriculum
- Advanced Biology Electives for 23 credit hours; courses must be coded BIOL A300 or higher. Six credit hours of this requirement may include BIOL A400, BIOL A401, or BIOL A402. Concentration courses must be completed as part of Advanced Biology Electives.
- Marine Biology concentration courses. Complete 2 LUMCON (or marine station) courses and at least 1 of the following course options or lecture/lab combinations as part of the Advanced Biology Electives.
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 23 credit hours:
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A311 Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- MATH A260 Statistical Inference for Scientists
- PHYS A115 Physics for Life Sciences 1
- PHYS A112 Physics for Life Sciences 1 Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A116 Physics for Life Sciences 2
- PHYS A113 Physics for Life Sciences 2 Lab (1 cr)
- General Electives: complete 22 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- BIOM Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Biological Sciences major - Pre-Health Biology concentration (BIOP)
The Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Pre-Health Biology is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, major requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Biological Sciences department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements. 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion:
- Loyola Core: 41 crs
- Biological Sciences major: 34 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 23 crs
- General Electives: 22 crs
- Loyola Core. Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 41 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with CHEM A105 & CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lecture and Lab (3 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Biological Sciences major core requirements. Complete 11 crs of major core courses:
- BIOL A106 Cells & Heredity Lecture
- BIOL A107 Cells & Heredity Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A108 Biology of Organisms Lecture
- BIOL A109 Biology of Organisms Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A208 Ecology & Evolution
- BIOL A491 ETS Exam & Exit Interview requirement (0 crs)
- Must complete 5 Biological Sciences labs as part of the major curriculum
- Advanced Biology Electives for 23 credit hours; courses must be coded BIOL A300 or higher. Six credit hours of this requirement may include BIOL A400, BIOL A401, or BIOL A402. Concentration courses must be completed as part of Advanced Biology Electives.
- Pre-Health Biology concentration courses. Complete at least 3 of the following course options or lecture/lab combinations as part of the Advanced Biology Electives.
- BIOL A300 Microbiology & BIOL A301 Microbiology Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A303 Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates & BIOL A304 Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A305 Histology (2 crs) & BIOL A306 Histology Lab (2 crs)
- BIOL A308 Developmental Biology & BIOL A309 Developmental Biology Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A314 Anatomy & Physiology 1 Lecture & BIOL A315 Anatomy & Physiology 1 Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A316 Anatomy & Physiology 2 Lecture & BIOL A317 Anatomy & Physiology 2 Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A326 Molecular Genetics & BIOL A327 Molecular Genetics Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A328 Genetic Analysis
- BIOL A347 Parasitology
- BIOL A360 Cell Biology & BIOL A361 Cell Biology Lab (1 cr)
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 23 credit hours:
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A311 Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- MATH A260 Statistical Inference for Scientists
- PHYS A115 Physics for Life Sciences 1
- PHYS A112 Physics for Life Sciences 1 Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A116 Physics for Life Sciences 2
- PHYS A113 Physics for Life Sciences 2 Lab (1 cr)
- General Electives: complete 22 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- BIOP Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Biological Science program - Teacher Education Track
The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the Biological Science major. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their program curriculum with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Loyola Core, a modified set of Advanced Biology Electives, and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area. Completing the Teacher Education Track increases the Biological Sciences program from 120 credit hours to 125 credit hours.
- Modifications to the Loyola Core: Biological Science majors pursuing the Teacher Education track program complete their Loyola Core Social Science requirement with TEAC A100 Multicultural Education.
- Teacher Education Track Courses: 30 crs of coursework is required to complete the Teacher Education track. These courses are completed within the General Electives area of the academic program.
- TEAC A210 The Learner with Special Needs
- PSYC A255 Adolescent Psychology
- TEAC A300 Secondary Methods 1 - General Pedagogy
- TEAC A306 Secondary Methods 2 - Specific Field Pedagogy
- TEAC A310 Reading in the Content Area
- TEAC A343 Classroom Management & Organization
- TEAC A410 Teaching Residency 1
- TEAC A412 Teaching Residency 2 (6 crs)
- TEAC A420 Teaching Residency Seminar
- Biological Sciences Teacher Education Track (BIOT) Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Biological Sciences programs - University Honors Program
Participation in the University Honors Program is available to eligible students pursuing Biological Sciences major. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Loyola Core and satisfying Advanced Biology Electives with BIOL A400 Research Proposal (1 cr), BIOL A401 Independent Research (1-4 crs), and BIOL A402 Research Thesis (1 cr) to satisfy the Honors Thesis requirement. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Loyola cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.
- Honors DPCL for Biological Sciences major
- Honors DPCL for Biological Sciences, Cell & Molecular Biology concentration
- Honors DPCL for Biological Sciences, Ecology & Evolutionary Sciences concentration
- Honors DPCL for Biological Sciences, Pre-Health Biology concentration
- Honors DPCL for Biological Sciences, Teacher Education track
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Biology Minor Program
Loyola students can add a Biology minor to their curriculum. Completing a Biology minor requires 21 credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a Biology minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.
- Biology (BIOS) minor requires:
- BIOL A106 Cells & Heredity Lecture
- BIOL A107 Cells & Heredity Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A108 Biology of Organisms Lecture
- BIOL A109 Biology of Organisms Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A208 Ecology & Evolution
- Ten (10) credit hours of non-Loyola Core Biology coursework, selected in consultation with a Biology minor advisor
- Biology Minor Tracking Sheet: The tracking sheet serves as a helpful checklist of courses for the minor. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to help schedule your coursework.
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Chemistry & Biochemistry
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers a comprehensive curriculum for chemistry majors, pre-professionals, and non-science majors to learn college-level chemistry. A list of Chemistry & Biochemistry faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
Academic Programs
Students can choose from several different programs, including those that participate in Loyola’s Teacher Education track. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of some programs. Major programs for 2020-2021 include:
- Biochemistry major (Pre-Health)
- Chemistry major
- Chemistry major, Forensic Chemistry concentration
- Chemistry major, Teacher Education track
- Chemistry & Biochemistry majors, University Honors Program curriculum
- Chemistry Minor Programs
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.
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Biochemistry (Pre-Health) major (CHEB)
The Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements, Biochemistry major, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Chemistry department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 42 crs
- Biochemistry major: 39 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 20 crs
- General Electives: 19 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 42 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with PHYS A101 & PHYS A103 Intro to Mechanics Lecture and Mechanics Lab (4 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Biochemistry major courses: Complete 39 crs of major and associated major requirements:
- CHEM A105 General Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A306 Physical Chemistry 1
- CHEM A314 Synthesis & Characterization (2 crs)
- CHEM A322 Analytical Chemistry Lab
- CHEM A350 Inorganic Chemistry 1
- CHEM A400 Biochemistry 1
- CHEM A402 Biochemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A401 Biochemistry 2
- CHEM A491 ETS Chemistry Field Exam & Exit Survey (0 cr)
- CHEM A493 Capstone Presentation (1 cr)
- Advanced Chemistry electives for 5 crs. Courses must be A300-A400 level.
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 20 credit hours:
- PHYS A102 Electromagnetism & Relativity Lecture (4 crs)
- PHYS A104 Electromagnetism & Relativity Lab (1 cr)
- MATH A258 Calculus 2 (4 crs)
- Biology Elective for 4 crs
- Biology Elective for 4 crs
- Science or Math Elective for 3 crs - choose from BIOL, GEOL, MATH, or PHYS
- General Electives: Biochemistry majors are required to complete 19 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- CHEB Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Chemistry major (CHEM)
The Bachelor of Science, Chemistry major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program which is certified by the American Chemical Society. Students complete Loyola Core requirements, Chemistry major, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Chemistry department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 42 crs
- Biochemistry major: 44 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 15 crs
- General Electives: 19 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 42 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with PHYS A101 & PHYS A103 Intro to Mechanics Lecture and Mechanics Lab (4 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Chemistry major courses: Complete 39 crs of major and associated major requirements:
- CHEM A105 General Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A306 Physical Chemistry 1
- CHEM A307 Physical Chemistry 2
- CHEM A314 Synthesis & Characterization (2 crs)
- CHEM A322 Analytical Chemistry Lab
- Either CHEM A332 Advanced Integrated Chemistry Lab or CHEM A498 Research (2 crs)
- CHEM A350 Inorganic Chemistry 1
- CHEM A400 Biochemistry 1
- CHEM A410 Instrumental Analysis (4 crs)
- CHEM A491 ETS Chemistry Field Exam & Exit Survey (0 cr)
- CHEM A493 Capstone Presentation (1 cr)
- Advanced Chemistry electives for 5 crs. Courses must be A300-A400 level. Restricted to a maximum of 3 crs in CHEM A486 and/or A498. Two credits must be laboratory (A315, A402, or A498)
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 15 credit hours:
- PHYS A102 Electromagnetism & Relativity Lecture (4 crs)
- PHYS A104 Electromagnetism & Relativity Lab (1 cr)
- MATH A258 Calculus 2 (4 crs)
- Mathematics Elective for 3 crs
- Science or Math Elective for 3 crs - choose from BIOL, GEOL, MATH, or PHYS
- General Electives: Chemistry majors are required to complete 19 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- CHEM Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Chemistry major, Forensic Science concentration (CHFS)
The Bachelor of Science, Chemistry major with a concentration in forensic science is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements, Chemistry major & concentration courses, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Chemistry department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 42 crs
- Biochemistry major: 38 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 22 crs
- General Electives: 18 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 42 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with PHYS A101 & PHYS A103 Intro to Mechanics Lecture and Mechanics Lab (4 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Chemistry major & forensic science concentration courses: Complete 38 crs of major and associated major requirements:
- CHEM A105 General Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A115 Chemistry of the Crime Scene
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A314 Synthesis & Characterization (2 crs)
- CHEM A315 Intro to Forensic Methods
- CHEM A322 Analytical Chemistry Lab
- CHEM A400 Biochemistry 1
- CHEM A402 Techniques in Biochemistry Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A410 Instrumental Analysis (4 crs)
- CHEM A491 ETS Chemistry Field Exam & Exit Survey (0 cr)
- CHEM A493 Capstone Presentation (1 cr)
- CHEM A497 Internship or CHEM A498 Research for 3 crs
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 22 credit hours:
- BIOL A106 Cells & Heredity
- BIOL A107 Cells & Heredity Lab (1 cr)
- MATH A258 Calculus 2 (4 crs)
- MATH A260 Statistical Inference for Scientists or CRIM A260 Statistics in Criminal Justice
- PHYS A102 Electromagnetism & Relativity Lecture (4 crs)
- PHYS A104 Electromagnetism & Relativity Lab (1 cr)
- Natural Science or Math Elective for 3 crs - choose from BIOL, GEOL, MATH, or PHYS
- Natural Science or Social Science Elective for 3 crs - choose from BIOL, CHEM, CRIM, FRSC, MATH, PHYS, PSYC, or SOCI
- General Electives: Chemistry majors are required to complete 18 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- CHFS Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Chemistry program - Teacher Education Track
The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the Chemistry major. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their program curriculum with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Loyola Core, a modified set of Chemistry major requirements, modified Adjunct requirements, and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area. Completing the Teacher Education Track modifications do not increase the 120 credit hours required to complete the program.
The Bachelor of Science, Chemistry Liberal Arts major with Teacher Education Track is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements, Chemistry major, adjunct courses in related sciences, Teacher Education track courses, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Chemistry department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 42 crs
- Chemistry Liberal Arts major: 30 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 9 crs
- Teacher Education track: 30
- General Electives: 9 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 42 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with PHYS A101 & PHYS A103 Intro to Mechanics Lecture and Mechanics Lab (4 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Social Science requirement is satisfied by Teacher Education track requirement TEAC A100 Multicultural Education
- Chemistry Liberal Arts major courses: Complete 30 crs of major and associated major requirements:
- CHEM A105 General Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A314 Synthesis & Characterization (2 crs)
- CHEM A350 Inorganic Chemistry 1
- CHEM A491 ETS Chemistry Field Exam & Exit Survey (0 cr)
- CHEM A493 Capstone & Oral Presentation (1 cr)
- Advanced Chemistry electives for 9 crs. Courses must be A300-A400 level.
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 9 credit hours:
- Teacher Education Track Courses: 30 crs of coursework is required to complete the Teacher Education track. These courses are completed within the General Electives area of the academic program.
- TEAC A210 The Learner with Special Needs
- PSYC A255 Adolescent Psychology
- TEAC A300 Secondary Methods 1 - General Pedagogy
- TEAC A306 Secondary Methods 2 - Specific Field Pedagogy
- TEAC A310 Reading in the Content Area
- TEAC A343 Classroom Management & Organization
- TEAC A410 Teaching Residency 1
- TEAC A412 Teaching Residency 2 (6 crs)
- TEAC A420 Teaching Residency Seminar
- General Electives: Chemistry majors are required to complete 9 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- CHET Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Chemistry & Biochemistry programs - University Honors Program
Participation in the University Honors Program is available to eligible students. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred Chemistry & Biochemistry program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Loyola Core and completing an Honors Thesis sequence with CHEM A493 and CHEM A498 as part of their major coursework. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Loyola cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.
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Chemistry Minor Programs
Loyola students can add a minor to their curriculum in either Chemistry or Forensic Chemistry. Curriculum for Chemistry minors require 22 credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.
The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department offers the following academic minor programs:
Chemistry minor
Students complete 22 credit hours of coursework with a 2.0 GPA.
- CHEM A105 General Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A311 Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- Chemistry Elective for 6 credit hours. Electives must be A300-A400 level courses.
- Cannot use CHEM A486 for the minor.
- Chemistry (CHMM) Minor Tracking Sheet: The tracking sheet serves as a helpful checklist of courses for the minor. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to help schedule your coursework.
Forensic Chemistry minor
- Students complete 22 credit hours of coursework with a 2.0 GPA.
- CHEM A105 General Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A115 Chemistry of the Crime Scene
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1 Lecture
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A311 Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A315 Intro to Forensic Methods
- Cannot use CHEM A486 for the minor
- CHFS Minor Tracking Sheet: The tracking sheet serves as a helpful checklist of courses for the minor. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to help schedule your coursework.
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Mathematics & Computer Science
The Department of Mathematics & Computer Science offers Mathematics programs in five concentrations and specializations. A list of Mathematics & Computer Science faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
Academic Programs
Several academic programs in Mathematics and Computer Science are available, and one concentration participates in Loyola’s Teacher Education track. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of these programs. Academic programs for 2020-2021 include:
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer Information Systems (CIS)
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematics - Liberal Arts
- Mathematics - Liberal Arts, Teacher Education track
- Math & Computer Science - University Honors Curriculum
- Math & Computer Science Minor Programs
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.
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Computational Mathematics (MATC)
The Bachelor of Science, Computational Mathematics major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements, Mathematics courses for the major, adjunct courses in language, adjunct courses in computer science and physics, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 42 crs
- Computational Mathematics Major: 37 crs
- Adjunct - Language: 6 crs
- Adjunct - Computer Science & Physics: 11 crs
- General Electives: 24 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 42 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses required for this course will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with PHYS A101 Introduction to Mechanics (4 crs) & PHYS A103 Intro to Mechanics Lab (1 cr)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the adjunct courses.
- Computational Mathematics Major. Complete the following 37 crs:
- MATH A200 Intro to Linear Algebra
- MATH A258 Calculus 2 (4 crs)
- MATH A259 Calculus 3
- MATH A271 Applied Scientific Computing
- MATH A310 Introduction to Differential Equations
- MATH A340 Math Probability
- MATH A341 Statistics Theory & Methods
- MATH A375 Computational Mathematics
- MATH A410 Advanced Calculus 1
- MATH A498 Research Project
- Advanced MATH electives for 6 crs at the A300-A400 level
- Adjunct courses - Language requirement: Computational Mathematics majors are required to complete 6 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Students who initially place into the 201 level of proficiency will have a modified language requirement of only 3 crs, with the additional 3 crs attributed to General Electives.
- Adjunct - Computer Science & Physics. Complete the following 11 crs:
- General Electives: complete 24 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- MATC Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Computer Information Systems (CIS)
The Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements, Computer Science courses for the major, Business Administration courses for the major, specific courses designated for either the Entrepreneurship (CIS-E) or Management (CIS-M) concentration, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 39 crs
- CIS Major: 48 crs including
- Computer Science courses for 24 crs
- Business Administration core for 12 crs
- Entrepreneurship or Management concentration courses for 12 crs
- General Electives: 33 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A116 Survey of Calculus. Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses required for this course will be counted as general electives.
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the Computer Science section of the major.
- Computer Information Systems (CIS) major courses. Complete 24 credit hours of Computer Science courses, 12 credit hours of Business Administration core courses, and 12 credit hours of either Entrepreneurship or Management concentration courses.
- Computer Science Core:
- Choose one of the following courses: COSC A208 Information Systems Theory OR MGT B250 Management Information Systems OR ACCT B340 Accounting Information Systems
- COSC A211 Introduction to Programming 1
- COSC A212 Introduction to Programming 2
- COSC A270 Introduction to Relational Databases
- Computer Science Core Electives: choose 9 crs of coursework from COSC A200-A499, or COSC Y200, in consultation with an advisor
- COSC A497 Computer Science Practicum/Internship
- Business Administration Core:
- Entrepreneurship Concentration (CIS-E):
- BA B101 Business Communications
- LGST B205 Legal Environment of Business
- MKT B280 Basic Marketing
- ENTR B300 Entrepreneurship
- Management Concentration (CIS-M):
- General Electives: complete 33 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- CIS-E Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
- CIS-M Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Computer Science (COSC)
The Bachelor of Science, Computer Science major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements, Computer Science courses for the major, adjunct courses in mathematics, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. Students in the Computer Science major can also specialize with the Cybersecurity concentration or the Game Programming concentration.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 40 crs
- Computer Science Major: 39 crs
- Adjunct - Mathematics: 10 crs
- General Electives: 31 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 40 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses required for this course will be counted as general electives.
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the adjunct courses.
- Computer Science Major. Complete the following 39 crs:
- COSC A211 Introduction to Programming 1
- COSC A212 Introduction to Programming 2
- COSC A217 Object-Oriented Programming
- COSC A270 Introduction to Relational Databases
- COSC A315 Computer Organization
- COSC A317 Data Structures
- COSC A361 Languages & Paradigms
- COSC A365 Operating Systems
- COSC A451 Software Engineering
- COSC A492 Practicum/Internship
- Advanced Computer Science electives for 9 crs
- Adjunct - Mathematics. Complete the following 10 crs:
- General Electives: complete 31 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- COSC Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Computer Science - Cybersecurity concentration
The Bachelor of Science, Computer Science major with a Cybersecurity concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements, Computer Science courses for the major, adjunct courses in mathematics, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 40 crs
- Computer Science Major: 30 crs
- Cybersecurity concentration: 24 crs
- Adjunct - Mathematics: 10 crs
- General Electives: 16 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 40 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any prerequisite Mathematics courses required for this course will be counted as general electives.
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the adjunct courses.
- Computer Science Major. Complete the following 54 crs:
- COSC A211 Introduction to Programming 1
- COSC A212 Introduction to Programming 2
- COSC A217 Object-Oriented Programming
- COSC A270 Introduction to Relational Databases
- COSC A315 Computer Organization
- COSC A317 Data Structures
- COSC A361 Languages & Paradigms
- COSC A365 Operating Systems
- COSC A451 Software Engineering
- COSC A492 Practicum/Internship
- Cybersecurity Core. Complete the following 15 crs:
- Cybersecurity major electives.
- Complete 9 crs of advanced Cybersecurity electives chosen in consultation with an advisor.
- Complete 9 crs of advanced Cybersecurity electives chosen in consultation with an advisor.
- Adjunct - Mathematics. Complete the following 10 crs:
- MATH A258 Calculus 2 (4 crs)
- MATH A260 Statistical Inference
- Choose one of the following courses:
- MATH A200 Linear Algebra
- MATH elective numbered A300 or above
- General Electives: complete 16 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- Cybersecurity Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Computer Science - Game Programming concentration (CSGP)
The Bachelor of Science, Computer Science major, Game Programming concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements, Computer Science courses for the major, concentration courses, adjunct courses in mathematics, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 40 crs
- Computer Science Major: 42 crs including
- Game Programming electives: 9 crs
- Adjunct - Mathematics: 6 crs
- General Electives: 32 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 40 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses required for this course will be counted as general electives.
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the adjunct courses.
- Computer Science Major. Complete the following 33 crs:
- COSC A211 Introduction to Programming 1
- COSC A212 Introduction to Programming 2
- COSC A217 Object-Oriented Programming
- COSC A280 Introduction to Computer Graphics
- COSC A315 Computer Organization
- COSC A317 Data Structures
- COSC A361 Languages & Paradigms
- COSC A365 Operating Systems
- COSC A451 Software Engineering
- COSC A492 Practicum/Internship
- Capstone project for 3 crs using:
- Game Programming concentration. In consultation with an advisor, students take 3 of the following courses (9 crs) with at least 1 course from each pool.
- Artistic Pool:
- Technical Pool:
- Adjunct - Mathematics. Complete the following 6 crs:
- General Electives: complete 32 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- CSGP Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Mathematics (MATH)
The Bachelor of Science, Mathematics major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements; Mathematics courses for the major; adjunct courses in language, computer science and physics; and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. Students in the Mathematics major can also specialize in the Mathematics Liberal Arts concentration or the Mathematics Liberal Arts - Teaching Track concentration.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 42 crs
- Mathematics Major: 37 crs
- Adjunct - Language: 6 crs
- Adjunct - Computer Science & Physics: 8 crs
- General Electives: 27 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 42 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses required for this course will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with PHYS A101 Introduction to Mechanics (4 crs) & PHYS A103 Intro to Mechanics Lab (1 cr)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the adjunct courses.
- Mathematics Major. Complete the following 37 crs:
- MATH A200 Intro to Linear Algebra
- MATH A258 Calculus 2 (4 crs)
- MATH A259 Calculus 3
- MATH A310 Introduction to Differential Equations
- MATH A320 Linear Algebra
- MATH A340 Math Probability
- MATH A341 Statistics Theory & Methods
- MATH A400 Abstract Algebra
- MATH A410 Advanced Calculus 1
- MATH A411 Advanced Calculus 2
- Advanced MATH electives for 6 crs at the A300-A400 level
- Adjunct courses - Language requirement: Computational Mathematics majors are required to complete 6 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Students who initially place into the 201 level of proficiency will have a modified language requirement of only 3 crs, with the additional 3 crs attributed to General Electives.
- Adjunct - Computer Science & Physics. Complete the following 8 crs:
- General Electives: complete 27 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- MATH Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Mathematics Liberal Arts (MATL)
The Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Liberal Arts major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements; Mathematics courses for the major; adjunct courses in language, computer science and physics; and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 42 crs
- Mathematics Major: 31 crs
- Adjunct - Language: 6 crs
- Adjunct - Computer Science & Physics: 8 crs
- General Electives: 33 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 42 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any pre-requisite Mathematics courses required for this course will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with PHYS A101 Introduction to Mechanics (4 crs) & PHYS A103 Intro to Mechanics Lab (1 cr)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the adjunct courses.
- Mathematics Major. Complete the following 31 crs:
- MATH A200 Intro to Linear Algebra
- MATH A258 Calculus 2 (4 crs)
- MATH A259 Calculus 3
- MATH A310 Introduction to Differential Equations
- MATH A410 Advanced Calculus 1
- Advanced MATH electives for 15 crs at the A300-A400 level
- Adjunct courses - Language requirement: Computational Mathematics majors are required to complete 6 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Students who initially place into the 201 level of proficiency will have a modified language requirement of only 3 crs, with the additional 3 crs attributed to General Electives.
- Adjunct - Computer Science & Physics. Complete the following 8 crs:
- General Electives: complete 33 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- MATL Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Mathematics Liberal Arts - Teacher Education track (MATT)
The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the Mathematics Liberal Arts major. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their respective program curriculum described above with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Loyola Core, a modified Adjunct requirement in Language, and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area.
- Modifications to the Loyola Core: Mathematics Liberal Arts majors pursuing the Teacher Education track program complete their Loyola Core Social Science requirement with TEAC A100 Multicultural Education.
- Modifications to Adjunct - Language requirement: Mathematics Liberal Arts majors pursuing the Teacher Education track program are required to complete 3 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin.
- Teacher Education Track Courses: 30 crs of coursework is required to complete the Teacher Education track. These courses are completed within the General Electives area of the academic program.
- TEAC A210 The Learner with Special Needs
- PSYC A255 Adolescent Psychology
- TEAC A300 Secondary Methods 1 - General Pedagogy
- TEAC A306 Secondary Methods 2 - Specific Field Pedagogy
- TEAC A310 Reading in the Content Area
- TEAC A343 Classroom Management & Organization
- TEAC A410 Teaching Residency 1
- TEAC A412 Teaching Residency 2 (6 crs)
- TEAC A420 Teaching Residency Seminar
- Remaining General Electives: Mathematics Liberal Arts majors pursuing the Teacher Education track are required to complete 6 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, Adjunct, or Teacher Education track curriculums.
- MATT Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Mathematics and Computer Science programs - University Honors Program
Participation in the University Honors Program is available to eligible students. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred Mathematics and Computer Science programs with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Loyola Core and completing an Honors Thesis sequence with MATH A498 as part of their major coursework. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Loyola cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.
- Honors DPCL for CIS-E and CIS-M
- Honors DPCL for COSC
- Honors DPCL for COSC - Cybersecurity
- Honors DPCL for COSC - Game Programming
- Honors DPCL for Computational Mathematics
- Honors DPCL for Mathematics
- Honors DPCL for Mathematics Liberal Arts
- Honors DPCL for Mathematics Liberal Arts - Teacher Education track
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Mathematics and Computer Science Minor Programs
Loyola students can add a minor to their curriculum in Computer Science and Mathematics. Curriculum for minors requires credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses. The following minors are available:
Computer Science (COSC) 22 crs
- COSC A211 Introduction to Programming 1
- COSC A212 Introduction to Programming 2
- COSC A217 Object-Oriented Programming
- COSC A317 Data Structures
- COSC Elective for 3 crs, selected in consultation with an advisor
- MATH A200 Intro to Linear Algebra
- MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs)
- COSC Minor Tracking Sheet: The tracking sheet serves as a helpful checklist of courses for the minor. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to help schedule your coursework.
Mathematics (MATH) 20 crs
- MATH A200 Intro to Linear Algebra
- MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs)
- MATH A258 Calculus 2 (4 crs)
- Choose one of the following:
- Advanced Mathematics electives for 6 crs. Must be MATH A300 level or higher.
- MATH Minor Tracking Sheet: The tracking sheet serves as a helpful checklist of courses for the minor. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to help schedule your coursework.
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Physics
The Department of Physics facilitates student learning in their discipline and builds research skills. A list of Physics faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
Academic Programs
Several academic programs in Physics are available, and one concentration participates in Loyola’s Teacher Education track. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of these programs. Academic programs for 2020-2021 include:
- Biophysics Pre-Health
- Physics
- Physics, Liberal Arts concentration
- Physics, Liberal Arts, Teacher Education track
- Physics, Pre-Engineering
- Physics majors, University Honors Curriculum
- Physics minor
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.
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Biophysics Pre-Health major (BPPH)
The Bachelor of Science, Biophysics Pre-Health major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements, Biophysics major, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Physics department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 41 crs
- Biophysics Pre-Health major: 35 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 35 crs
- General Electives: 9 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 41 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any prerequisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with CHEM A105 General Chemistry 1 and CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lab (3 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Biophysics Pre-Health major courses. Complete 35 credit hours of major courses and associated major requirements.
- PHYS A101 Intro to Mechanics (4 crs)
- PHYS A103 Mechanics Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A102 Intro to Electromagnetism & Relativity (4 crs)
- PHYS A104 Electromagnetism Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A120 Intro to Physics & Engineering (1 cr)
- PHYS A240 Intro to Waves & Quantum Physics (4 crs)
- PHYS A241 Intro to Thermal Physics
- PHYS A340 Classical Mechanics (4 crs)
- Choose either PHYS A350 Electricity & Magnetism (4 crs) or PHYS A450 Quantum Mechanics (4 crs)
- PHYS A445 Advanced Laboratory Physics
- Choose two Biophysics electives from PHYS in consultation with an advisor (6 crs)
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 35 credit hours:
- BIOL A106 Cells & Heredity
- BIOL A107 Cells & Heredity Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A108 Biology of Organisms
- BIOL A109 Biology of Organisms Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2
- MATH A200 Intro to Linear Algebra
- MATH A258 Calculus 2 (4 crs)
- MATH A259 Calculus 3
- MATH A310 Intro to Differential Equations
- Advanced Science course. Select from BIOL, CHEM, COSC, MATH, or PHYS in consultation with advisor.
- General Electives: complete 9 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- BPPH Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Physics major (PHYS)
The Bachelor of Science, Physics major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements, Physics major, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Physics department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair. Students in the Physics major can also choose concentrations in Physics Liberal Arts, Physics Liberal Arts - Teaching Track, and Physics Pre-Engineering.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 41 crs
- Physics major: 42 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 20 crs
- General Electives: 17 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 41 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any prerequisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with CHEM A105 General Chemistry 1 and CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lab (3 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Physics major courses. Complete 42 credit hours of major courses and associated major requirements.
- PHYS A101 Intro to Mechanics (4 crs)
- PHYS A103 Mechanics Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A102 Intro to Electromagnetism & Relativity (4 crs)
- PHYS A104 Electromagnetism Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A120 intro to Physics & Engineering (1 cr)
- PHYS A240 Intro to Waves & Quantum Physics (4 crs)
- PHYS A241 Intro to Thermal Physics
- PHYS A340 Classical Mechanics (4 crs)
- PHYS A350 Electricity & Magnetism (4 crs)
- PHYS A445 Advanced Laboratory Physics
- PHYS A450 Quantum Mechanics (4 crs)
- Advanced Physics electives for 9 crs. Must be A300-A400 level PHYS courses.
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 20 credit hours:
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2 Lecture
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- MATH A200 Intro to Linear Algebra
- MATH A258 Calculus 2 (4 crs)
- MATH A259 Calculus 3
- MATH A310 Intro to Differential Equations
- Advanced Math (MATH A200-A400 level) or Computer Science (COSC) course approved by advisor.
- General Electives: complete 17 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- PHYS Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Physics major, Liberal Arts concentration (PHYL)
The Bachelor of Science, Physics major with a Liberal Arts concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students complete Loyola Core requirements, Physics major & concentration requirements, adjunct courses in related sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Physics department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 41 crs
- Physics major: 36 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 17 crs
- General Electives: 26 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 41 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any prerequisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with CHEM A105 General Chemistry 1 and CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lab (3 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Physics major courses. Complete 36 credit hours of major courses and associated major requirements.
- PHYS A101 Intro to Mechanics (4 crs)
- PHYS A103 Mechanics Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A102 Intro to Electromagnetism & Relativity (4 crs)
- PHYS A104 Electromagnetism Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A120 Intro to Physics & Engineering (1 cr)
- PHYS A240 Intro to Waves & Quantum Physics (4 crs)
- PHYS A241 Intro to Thermal Physics
- PHYS A340 Classical Mechanics (4 crs)
- PHYS A350 Electricity & Magnetism (4 crs)
- PHYS A445 Advanced Laboratory Physics
- PHYS A450 Quantum Mechanics (4 crs)
- Advanced Physics elective for 3 crs. Must be A300-A400 level PHYS courses.
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 17 credit hours:
- General Electives: complete 26 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- PHYL Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Physics Liberal Arts program - Teacher Education Track
The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the Physics major, Liberal Arts concentration. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their program curriculum with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Loyola Core and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area. Completing the Teacher Education Track increases the Physics Liberal Arts program from 120 credit hours to 124 credit hours.
- Modifications to the Loyola Core: Physics Liberal Arts majors pursuing the Teacher Education track program complete their Loyola Core Social Science requirement with TEAC A100 Multicultural Education.
- Teacher Education Track Courses: 30 crs of coursework is required to complete the Teacher Education track. These courses are completed within the General Electives area of the academic program.
- TEAC A210 The Learner with Special Needs
- PSYC A255 Adolescent Psychology
- TEAC A300 Secondary Methods 1 - General Pedagogy
- TEAC A306 Secondary Methods 2 - Specific Field Pedagogy
- TEAC A310 Reading in the Content Area
- TEAC A343 Classroom Management & Organization
- TEAC A410 Teaching Residency 1
- TEAC A412 Teaching Residency 2 (6 crs)
- TEAC A420 Teaching Residency Seminar
- Physics Liberal Arts Teacher Education Track (PHYT) Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Physics major, Pre-Engineering concentration (PHYE)
The Bachelor of Science, Physics major with a Pre-Engineering concentration is a dual degree where 94 semester credit hours of the academic program are completed at Loyola. Students will then transfer to an articulated Engineering program at an accredited institution to complete requirements for an Engineering degree. Once the requirements for the Engineering degree at the partner institution are complete, and total over 120 semester credit hours, participating students are awarded the Loyola degree.
For the Loyola side of the dual degree, students complete Loyola Core requirements, Physics major & concentration requirements, and adjunct courses in related sciences. Courses from the participating Engineering program will satisfy the area usually reserved for Loyola general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses within the Loyola side of the dual degree must be completed in the Physics department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements: 94 credit hours (crs) required by Loyola
- Loyola Core: 41 crs
- Physics major: 33 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 20 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 41 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Mathematics requirement must be satisfied with MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any prerequisite Mathematics courses will be counted as general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement must be satisfied with CHEM A105 General Chemistry 1 and CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lab (3 + 1 crs)
- Natural Science in Context requirement is satisfied within the programs adjunct science requirements.
- Physics major courses. Complete 33 credit hours of major courses and associated major requirements.
- PHYS A101 Intro to Mechanics (4 crs)
- PHYS A103 Mechanics Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A102 Intro to Electromagnetism & Relativity (4 crs)
- PHYS A104 Electromagnetism Lab (1 cr)
- PHYS A120 Intro to Physics & Engineering (1 cr)
- PHYS A240 Intro to Waves & Quantum Physics (4 crs)
- PHYS A241 Intro to Thermal Physics
- PHYS A340 Classical Mechanics (4 crs)
- PHYS A350 Electricity & Magnetism (4 crs)
- PHYS A445 Advanced Laboratory Physics
- PHYS A450 Quantum Mechanics (4 crs)
- Adjunct courses - Sciences include the following 20 credit hours:
- Choose one sequence:
- MATH A200 Intro to Linear Algebra
- MATH A258 Calculus 2 (4 crs)
- MATH A259 Calculus 3
- MATH A310 Intro to Differential Equations
- Advanced adjunct elective in Math or Computer Science approved by advisor. This course will usually be determined based on the Engineering program the student is pursuing at a partner institution.
- PHYE Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Physics programs - University Honors Program
Students who meet University Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred Physics program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Loyola Core and satisfying a major elective with PHYS H498 Honors Thesis. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Loyola cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.
- Honors DPCL for Biophysics
- Honors DPCL for Physics
- Honors DPCL for Physics Liberal Arts
- Honors DPCL for Physics Liberal Arts, Teacher Education Track
- Honors DPCL for Physics, Pre-Engineering
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Physics Minor Programs
Loyola students can add a Physics minor as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a Physics minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.
Physics minor
Students complete 18-20 credit hours of coursework with a 2.0 GPA.
- Complete one of the following Lecture & Lab sequences:
- Complete one of the following Lecture & Lab sequences:
- PHYS A240 Intro to Waves & Quantum Physics (4 crs)
- PHYS A241 Intro to Thermal Physics
- Advanced Physics elective for 3 crs. Must be A300-A400 level PHYS courses
- Physics Minor Tracking Sheet: The tracking sheet serves as a helpful checklist of courses for the minor. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to help schedule your coursework.
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Psychological Sciences
The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a curriculum that presents numerous opportunities for students to gain research and career experience. A list of Psychological Sciences faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.
Academic Programs
Students pursuing a major in the Psychological Sciences can choose from several different concentrations. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of some programs, and the Online Programs to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology fully online. Programs for 2020-2021 include:
- Psychological Sciences
- Psychological Sciences, Neuroscience concentration
- Psychological Sciences, Pre-Health concentration
- Psychological Sciences, University Honors curriculum
- Psychological Sciences Minors
- Online Programs
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.
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Psychological Sciences major (PSYC)
The Bachelor of Science, Psychological Sciences major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Psychological Sciences major requirements, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair. Students in the Psychological Sciences major can also choose the concentration in Psychology Pre-Health.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 39 crs
- Psychological Sciences major: 34 crs
- Adjunct - Languages: 6 crs
- General Electives: 41 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Math requirement is MATH A115 Introduction to Finite Math
- Foundation Science requirement is satisfied within the major.
- Psychological Sciences major core courses for 34 crs. Requirements include:
- PSYC A100 Introduction to Psychology
- PSYC A301 Introduction to Research
- PSYC A303 Statistics & Methods
- Social Science Area. Choose 2 courses for 6 crs from:
- Natural Science Area. Choose 2 courses for 6 crs from:
- Psychology Lab Elective for 1 cr
- Psychology Major Electives for 9 crs
- Psychology Capstone. Choose 1 course for 3 crs from:
- PSYC G215
- PSYC G240
- PSYC G250
- PSYC G255
- PSYC G327
- PSYC G430
- PSYC G470
- PSYC G485
- PSYC G488 (2 crs) + PSYC G489 (1 cr)
- PSYC G489
- PSYC G495
- PSYC G496
- PSYC G497
- PSYC G498
- PSYC A491 ETS Exam (P/IP) 0 crs. All majors must take the comprehensive ETS exam as a co-requisite to their capstone course.
- Adjunct courses - Language requirement: Complete 6 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Students who initially place into the 201 level of proficiency will have a modified language requirement of only 3 crs, with the additional 3 crs attributed to General Electives.
- General Electives: complete 41 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- PSYC Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Psychological Sciences major, Neuroscience concentration (PSYN)
New students are not being accepted into this program at this time. Prospective students interested in this area should view the Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience.
The Bachelor of Science, Psychological Sciences major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Psychological Sciences major requirements, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 40 crs
- Psychological Sciences major: 34 crs
- Adjunct - Languages: 6 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 16 crs
- General Electives: 24 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 40 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Math requirement is MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs)
- Foundation Science requirement is PHYS A115 Physics for Life Sciences 1.
- Social Sciences requirement satisfied in the major.
- Psychological Sciences major core courses for 34 crs. Requirements include:
- PSYC A100 Introduction to Psychology
- PSYC A300 Introduction to Research
- PSYC A303 Statistics & Methods
- Social Science Area. Choose 2 courses for 6 crs from:
- Natural Science requirements:
- Psychology Major Electives for 9 crs
- Psychology Capstone. Research must focus on Neuroscience. Choose 1 course for 3 crs from:
- PSYC G215
- PSYC G240
- PSYC G250
- PSYC G255
- PSYC G327
- PSYC G430
- PSYC G470
- PSYC G485
- PSYC G488 (2 crs) + PSYC G489 (1 cr)
- PSYC G489
- PSYC G495
- PSYC G496
- PSYC G497
- PSYC G498
- PSYC A91 ETS Exam (P/IP) 0 crs. All majors must take the comprehensive ETS exam as a co-requisite to their capstone course.
- Adjunct courses - Language requirement: Complete 6 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Students who initially place into the 201 level of proficiency will have a modified language requirement of only 3 crs, with the additional 3 crs attributed to General Electives.
- Alternatively, PSYN majors can take the following computer science courses for adjunct language requirements:
- Adjunct courses - Sciences requirement: Complete 16 crs from the following options:
- BIOL A106 Cells & Heredity
- BIOL A107 Cells & Heredity Lab (1 cr)
- Choose 4 courses for 12 crs from the following options:
- General Electives: complete 24 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- PSYN Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Psychological Sciences major, Pre-Health concentration (PSYP)
The Bachelor of Science, Psychological Sciences major, Pre-Health concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Psychological Sciences major requirements, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 42 crs
- Psychological Sciences major: 34 crs
- Adjunct - Languages: 6 crs
- Adjunct - Sciences: 24 crs
- General Electives: 14 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 42 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Math requirement is MATH A257 Calculus 1 (4 crs). Any prerequisite courses will count towards general electives.
- Foundation Science requirement is PHYS A115 Physics for Life Sciences 1 & PHYS A112 Physics for Life Sciences 1 Lab (1 cr).
- Natural Science in Context requirement is PHYS A116 Physics for Life Sciences 2 & PHYS A113 Physics for Life Sciences 2 Lab (1 cr)
- Social Sciences requirement is satisfied in the major.
- Psychological Sciences major courses for 34 crs. Requirements include:
- PSYC A100 Introduction to Psychology
- PSYC A301 Introduction to Research
- PSYC A303 Statistics & Methods
- Social Science Area. Choose 2 courses for 6 crs from:
- Natural Science Area. Choose 2 courses for 6 crs from:
- Psychology Lab Elective for 1 cr
- Psychology Major Electives for 9 crs
- Psychology Capstone. Choose 1 course for 3 crs from:
- PSYC G215
- PSYC G240
- PSYC G250
- PSYC G255
- PSYC G327
- PSYC G430
- PSYC G470
- PSYC G485
- PSYC G488 (2 crs) + PSYC G489 (1 cr)
- PSYC G489
- PSYC G495
- PSYC G496
- PSYC G497
- PSYC G498
- PSYC A491 ETS Exam (P/IP) 0 crs. All majors must take the comprehensive ETS exam as a co-requisite to their capstone course.
- Adjunct courses - Language requirement: Complete 6 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Students who initially place into the 201 level of proficiency will have a modified language requirement of only 3 crs, with the additional 3 crs attributed to General Electives.
- Alternatively, PSYN majors can take the following computer science courses for adjunct language requirements:
- Adjunct courses - Sciences requirement: Complete 24 crs from the following:
- BIOL A106 Cells & Heredity
- BIOL A107 Cells & Heredity Lab (1 cr)
- BIOL A108 Biology of Organisms
- BIOL A109 Biology of Organisms Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A105 General Chemistry 1
- CHEM A107 General Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A106 General Chemistry 2
- CHEM A108 General Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A300 Organic Chemistry 1
- CHEM A310 Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM A301 Organic Chemistry 2
- CHEM A311 Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (1 cr)
- General Electives: complete 41 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
- PSYP Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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Psychology programs - University Honors Program curriculum
Students who meet University Honors Program admission requirements can complete their program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Loyola Core and completing PSYC G488 Senior Research (2 crs) and PSYC G489 Senior Thesis (1 cr) as their Honors Thesis. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Loyola cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.
- Honors DPCL for Psychology
- Honors DPCL for Psychology, Neuroscience concentration
- Honors DPCL for Psychology, Pre-Health concentration
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Psychology Minor Program
Curriculum for minors requires credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in an minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.
Psychological Sciences (PSYC) minor
Students complete the following 21 credit hours:
- PSYC A100 Introduction to Psychology
- PSYC A301 Introduction to Research
- PSYC A303 Statistics & Methods
- Psychology electives for 12 credit hours in consultation with an advisor.
- PSYC Minor Tracking Sheet: The tracking sheet serves as a helpful checklist of courses for the minor. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to help schedule your coursework.
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Online Programs - Psychology
The Psychological Sciences department participates in Loyola’s Online Arts & Sciences area for adult distance learners. The online Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Sciences is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Psychology major requirements, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.
- Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Loyola Core: 39 crs
- Psychology major: 36 crs
- General Electives: 45 crs
- Loyola Core: Complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include:
- Foundation Math requirement is MATH A115 Introduction to Finite Math
- Foundation Science requirement is satisfied within the major.
- Psychological Sciences major core courses for 18 crs. Requirements include:
- PSYC A100 Introduction to Psychology
- PSYC A230 Developmental Psychology
- PSYC A235 Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC A240 Social Psychology
- PSYC A301 Introduction to Research
- PSYC A303 Statistics & Methods
- Psychology Major Electives for 18 crs
- Students select online Psychology courses from the A200-A470 levels.
- Students select online Psychology courses from the A200-A470 levels.
- General Electives: complete 45 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Science program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core or Major curriculum.
- PSYC Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.
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