Bachelor's Degrees in Science
Science is a very broad field of study, and bachelor's degrees under it are offered in vast subjects and different types of courses. Most bachelor's degrees in science are designed to study a specific field of science. Students interested in taking up a bachelor's degree in science can consider four-year degree courses in chemistry, biology, earth science, physics, mathematics, astronomy and even oceanography. There are also specific concentrations under these major natural sciences. There are several major science degree courses that major universities and colleges offer to students.
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Bachelor of Science in Physics
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This degree program under natural science is designed to teach students about the general concepts of physics. A bachelor's degree in physics has coursework that includes subjects in quantum physics; electricity and magnetism; mechanics and conversation laws; waves and particles; as well as laboratory and experimental physics. Concentrations on specific fields of physics are also available for students who are interested in majoring a certain field. Some of the concentrations in physics include applied physics, general physics and biophysics.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
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A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry will teach students about all the major concepts of chemistry and its use in society. Its basic coursework includes subjects in chemical principles, chemical compounds, structure and reactivity, as well as biochemistry. Laboratory works is also an essential part in a student's four-year education. Other related courses in most Chemistry programs include mathematics, information technology and physics, each of which help in calculating chemical reactions.
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Bachelor of Science in Biology
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A bachelor's degree in biology primarily teaches students about the concepts and properties related to living organisms. Its coursework includes lessons in biosciences, cellular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, ecology and organic chemistry. There are several concentrations that a student can take, including cell and molecular biology, zoology, integrative biology, microbiology, plant biology and neurobiology. Courses in physics, chemistry and mathematics are also included in the coursework together with general education courses.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
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Like the previous degrees, a science degree in Mathematics is designed with coursework that will teach major concepts in mathematics for the first few years, and the student can opt to have a concentration during the later years of college. Some of the coursework for a degree in mathematics includes differential equations, complex variables, statistics and probability, algebra, calculus, functional analysis, applied mathematics, topology and geometry. Concentrations in mathematics include general mathematics, theoretical mathematics, applied mathematics and mathematics with computer science. Coursework in physics, biology and chemistry are also sometimes required as elective courses.
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