All Bentley University, students take one laboratory-based, core science course and one introductory course in either psychology or sociology to fulfill general education requirements. Students may choose from a wide variety of electives to fulfill other general education or credit requirements, complete a minor, or pursue a LSM concentration. There are no science majors at Bentley. All of the department's courses are aimed at the interests of business students.
Science Requirements
The general education requirement for one laboratory-based core science course may be met by taking a four-credit science course in one of the following areas:
- The Solar System
- Stars and Universe
- Green (Environmental) Biology
- Human Biology
- Environmental Chemistry
- Geology
- Basic Physics
The general education requirement for psychology or sociology may be met by taking any section of
- Issues and Investigations in Psychology
Electives
In addition, electives are offered on many topics including:
- Planetary Exploration
- Observational Astronomy
- Life in the Universe
- Biology of Mind
- Human Inheritance
- Science of Sustainability
- Biology of Sex
- Human Health and Disease
- Solar Energy
- Imaging Technology
- The Science in Science Fiction
- Ecology
- Health, Technology and the Media
- Forensic Science
- The Atmosphere
- Global Climate Change
- Water and the Environment
- Energy Alternatives
- Science and Business of Biotechnology
- Physics of Sports
- Sports Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Cyber Psychology
- Psychology of Self
- Abnormal Psychology
- Health Psychology
Other Opportunities
The Natural and Applied Sciences Department is committed to experiential and liberal learning through a laboratory-based curriculum linked to real world experiences. Opportunities include:
- Honors courses that offer instruction in psychology and the sciences in a participatory, seminar-based environment.
- Field-based study including one-week intensive courses
on the biology and geology of Cape Cod and Water and
the Environment.
- Service learning projects that enable students to apply their classroom learning to K-12 education and programs in the public domain.
- Internships in leading biotechnology and health care companies to advance career goals.
- Directed research with scientists in fields such as global climate change, biotechnology, public health and
personalized medicine.
- Expanded course offerings in environmental studies through the Marine Biology Consortium.
- Global programs focused on the health implications
of globalization.
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