A bachelor of science degree with majors in biology, chemistry, computer science, marine biology or mathematics, is offered for preprofessional students who intend to pursue graduate studies. A Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics is offered to students who complete the dual degree Engineering programs. These degree programs are challenging and should be attempted only by students with special talents in science.

The biology major provides a firm foundation in biology and cognate sciences while allowing students to specialize within a field of interest (e.g., zoology). The marine biology major requires that a broad base in the biological and physical sciences be acquired and applied in the study of marine environments. The course of study results in a level of preparation difficult to obtain elsewhere at the bachelor's level.

The chemistry program provides a strong background in chemistry with grounding in physics and mathematics. With the proper choice of electives the student can design a curriculum with sub-specialization in biology, marine biology, computer science, engineering, mathematics or physics. It is suitable for students wishing higher degrees in chemistry, biochemistry or related fields.

A computer science major is offered for students who plan on starting a professional career in computer science immediately after graduation or for students who intend to pursue graduate studies. The program provides a strong professional foundation in computer science, mathematics and science, and includes electives which can be selected to provide exposure to an application area in science or computer information systems. It is suitable for students seeking employment in the computing industry and for students seeking an understanding of how computers and their applications evolve.

The mathematics major requirements accommodate a wide variety of interests and career goals. The courses provide broad training in undergraduate mathematics, preparing majors for graduate study, for positions in government, industry and the teaching profession. While students must consult with their advisors in designing appropriate courses of study, three suggested tracks in the description of the major, as well as a concentration in computer science are offered. The concentration in computer science is recommended for those students interested in graduate study in applied mathematics (e.g. Numerical Analysis), as well as for those students interested in teaching.

The bachelor of science programs in biology, chemistry with physics or marine biology are good preparations for students interested in careers in the health sciences. Interested students should seek details of a cooperative program with Boston University School of Medicine, together with other cooperative programs which may be available, from the Chair of the Division.

Prospective majors should consult their academic advisors and carefully evaluate the demands of these programs before deciding to pursue a B.S. degree. The approximately 20 credit difference in general education requirements between B.S. degrees and B.A. degrees is more than compensated by increased requirements in science and mathematics in the B.S. programs. Not only are more science and mathematics credits required for the B.S. degrees, but the additional required courses are at more advanced and challenging levels.

Applied Mathematics Major (3-2 Engineering Program)

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics is available only for students who complete the dual degree or 3-2 engineering program. Through this program, students spend approximately three years at the University of the Virgin Island and two years at a participating institution. At the end of the program, the student receives a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from the University of the Virgin Islands, and a Bachelor of Science in their chosen field of engineering from the affiliated university. (A student may also opt to complete another existing UVI bachelors degree by completing all those requirements before enrolling at the affiliated university for the B.S. in engineering.) The University of the Virgin Islands has agreements with Columbia University and Washington University in St. Louis. The dual degree program offers a great deal of flexibility to the students. The students follow a course of studies similar or identical to those taken by many of our science majors, while adding certain required courses. Many pre-medicine majors can also prepare for engineering by adding a few courses to their normal curriculum. A well planned curriculum will open up many options to those students who begin in the dual degree engineering program. Interested students should consult with the engineering liaison officer early in their college career.

Applied Mathematics Major
In addition to fulfilling the general education requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree, the required courses are as follows:

A. Required courses in Mathematics:
Mathematics 241-242 Introductory Calculus I-II 4-4
Mathematics 341-342 Intermediate Calculus I-II 3-3
Mathematics 261 Linear Algebra 4
Mathematics 346 Differential Equations 4
Mathematics 397-398 Junior Mathematics Seminar 1/2, 1/2

B. Required courses in Related Fields:
Chemistry 151-152 General Chemistry I-II 5-5
Physics 241-242 General Physics 5-5
Physics 341 Modern Physics 3
Computer Science 117 Intro. To Programming I 4
Economics 221 Intro. To Macro-Economics 3

C. In addition to the required courses, the student is strongly recommended to take more courses in his/her chosen field of specialization:

Field of Specialization	Suggested Courses	Credits
Biomedical Engineering	Biology 141-142 Biology courses numbered above 200	4-4
Chemical Engineering	Chemistry courses numbered above 200
Computer Engineering	MAT 223 (Discrete Mathematics) MAT 325 Numerical Methods CSC 118 Intro to Programming II CSC 242 Data Structures CSC course	3 3 4 4
Mechanical Engineering	Physics courses numbered above 200
Electrical Engineering	Physics courses numbered above 200
Applied Mathematics	MAT 332 Mathematical Statistics MAT 325 Numerical Methods MAT 233 Discrete Mathematics MAT 352 Mathematical Modeling	3 4 3 3

Biology Major

In addition to fulfilling the general education requirements for a bachelor of science degree, students must pass a Science Comprehensive Examination following completion of formal academic coursework and prior to graduation. Required courses are as follows:

A. Required courses in Biology:

Credits

Biology 141-142 General Biology I-II 4-4
Biology 223 Ecology 4
Biology 245 Principles of Genetics 4
Biology 342
or
Animal Physiology
Biology 352 Plant Physiology 4
Biology 397, 398 Junior Science Seminar I,II 1/2,1/2
Biology 497, 498 Senior Science Seminar I,II 1,1

B. Two courses from the following are required:

Biology 220 Marine Invertebrate Zoology 5
Biology 339 Vertebrate Structure 5
Biology 349 Aquatic Plant Biology 4
Biology 350 Terrestrial Plant Biology 4

C. Two semester courses from the following are required:

Biology 224 Population Biology 4
Biology 353 Developmental Biology 4
Biology 355-356 Biology of Microorganisms I-II 4-4
Biology 370 Evolution 3
Biology 360-460 Cell and Molecular Biology I-II 4-4
Marine Biology 424 Marine Ecology 4

D. The following courses in related fields are required:

Mathematics 143-142* Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry 4-4
Mathematics 241-242 Introduction to Calculus and Analytical Geometry I-II 4-4
Chemistry 151-152 General Chemistry I-II 5-5
Chemistry 253-254 Organic Chemistry I-II 5-5
Physics 211-212 or Introduction to Physics I-II 4-4
Physics 241-242 or General Physics I-II 5-5
Physics 241-212 General Physics I-Introduction to Physics II 5-4

* A student may be exempted from Mathematics 143-142 by a qualifying examination.

E. An additional 20 credits are required from the following:

Biology 295, Responsible Conduct in Research 300 and 400 level Biology courses (Biology 495, Directed Independent Research, encouraged) 200, 300 and 400 level Chemistry courses. Any courses in Marine Biology or Marine Science 200, 300 and 400 level Mathematics courses 300 level Physics courses

Chemistry Major

A. Required courses in Chemistry:

Credits

Chemistry 151-152 General Chemistry I-II 5-5
Chemistry 251 Quantitative Analysis 4
Chemistry 252 Instrumental Analysis 4
Chemistry 253-254 Organic Chemistry I-II 5-5
Chemistry 341-342 Physical Chemistry I-II 4-4
Chemistry 397,398 Junior Science Seminar I,II 1 /2,1/2
Chemistry 432 Inorganic Chemistry 4
Chemistry 497,498 Senior Science Seminar I, II 1,1
Subtotal 43

B. Required courses in Mathematics:

Mathematics 143-142* Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry 4-4
Mathematics 241-242* Introduction to Calculus and Analytical Geometry I-II 4-4
Mathematics 341-342* Intermediate Calculus I-II 3-3
Subtotal 22

* A student may be exempted from Mathematics 143-142 by a qualifying examination.

C. Required courses in Physics:

Physics 241-242 General Physics I-II 5-5
Physics 341 Modern Physics 3
Physics 351 Modern Physics Laboratory 1
Subtotal 14

D. Science Electives: An additional 21 credits in science, mathematics, engineering or computer science are required from the following:

Any Biology course 300 or 400 level Chemistry courses 200, 300 or 400 level Mathematics courses. Any Computer Science course except CSC 111 Any 200 level engineering courses. 300 level physics courses.

The following courses are strongly recommended in partial fulfillment of the requirements in Section D:

Chemistry 348 Biochemistry 5
Chemistry 465 Selected Topics in Chemistry 3
Chemistry 495 Directed Independent Research 1-4
Biology 245 Principles of Genetics 4
Mathematics 346 Differential Equations 3

Pre-medical students are advised to take:

Biology 141-142 General Biology I-II 4-4
Chemistry 348 Biochemistry 5
Biology 245 Principles of Genetics 4
Computer Science Major
In addition to fulfilling the general education requirements for a bachelor of science degree, the following courses are required:

A. Required courses in Computer Science:

Credits

CSC 117 Introduction to Programming I 4
CSC 118 Introduction to Programming II 4
CSC 119 Computer Graphics 1
CSC 197, 198 Computer Science Seminar 1,1
CSC 239 Scientific Computer Applications 2
CSC 240 Human-Computer Interface Design 2
CSC 250 Principles of Operating Systems 3
CSC 241 Introduction to Computer Architecture and Digital Systems 4
CSC 242 Data Structures 4
CSC 243 Digital Communications and Networks 4
CSC 333 Programming Languages 3
CSC 317 Programming III 3
CSC 332 Databases and Information Retrieval 3
CSC 352 Analysis of Algorithms and Complex Problems 3
CSC 363 Documentation and Technical Communication 3
CSC 397, 398 Junior Science Seminar I, II ¹/₂,¹/₂

CSC 371 Issues in the Computer Science Profession 1
CSC 420 Software Engineering 4
CSC 497, 498 Senior Science Seminar I, II 1,1

A minimum of 2 credits in either:

CSC 495 Directed Independent Research in Computer Science 1- 4

or
CSC 496 Internship/Field Studies 1- 4

B. An additional 6 credits chosen from among the following 300 or 400 level courses are required

CSC 430 Knowledge Engineering and Expert Systems (Fall semester)** 3 credits
CSC 433 Communications Systems and Networks (Spring semester)** 3 credits
CSC 434 Programming Language Translation (Spring semester)** 3

credits
CSC 465 Fundamentals of Neural Networks (Spring semester)** 3

credits
MAT 465 Selected Topics: Numerical Analysis 3 credits

C. Required courses in Mathematics:

MAT 142 College Trigonometry 4
MAT 143 Precalculus Algebra* 4
MAT 241 Introduction to Calculus and Analytical Geometry I 4
MAT 242 Introduction to Calculus and Analytical Geometry II 4

One of the following courses is required:

MAT 233 Discrete Mathematics 3
MAT 215 Introduction to Number Theory 3
MAT 261 Linear Algebra 4
MAT 465 Selected Topics: Numerical Analysis** 3

(It is recommended that students wishing to prepare for careers with an emphasis in mathematical and scientific applications take all of the MAT courses listed above as electives under section B and E).

D. One of the following Science sequences is required*

Biology 141-142 General Biology I/II 4-4
Chemistry 151-152 General Chemistry I/II 5-5
Physics 241-242 General Physics I/II 5-5
E. An additional 9 credits are required in a supporting discipline area chosen from:

CIS 300 Process Design and Evaluation 3 credits
CIS 310 Advanced Business Software Applications 3 credits
CIS 357 Business Information Networks 3 credits
CIS 410 Business Simulation and Modeling 3 credits
CSC 430 Knowledge Engineering and Expert Systems (Fall semester)** 3 credits
CSC 433 Communication Systems and Networks (Spring semester)** 3 credits
CSC 434 Programming Language Translation (Spring semester)** 3 credits
CSC 465 Fundamentals of Neural Networks** 3 credits

• Any 300-400 level course in Mathematics
• Any 200-400 level course in Biology, Chemistry of Physics; Course combinations must be approved by the student's faculty advisor.
*Partially satisfies the general education requirement in Mathematics and Science.
(It is recommended that students with an interest in computer engineering or robotics take the Physics 241/242 sequence, and that students with an interest in medical technology and computing take the Biology 141/142 sequence).
**Cannot be used to satisfy both sections B and C.

Marine Biology Major

To qualify for a bachelor of science degree with a major in marine biology, students must successfully complete 91 to 94 semester credits in biology, marine biology and cognate courses (which will include 16 credits attributable to the bachelor of science general education requirements in science and mathematics), plus 32 additional semester credits of general education requirements. Students must pass a Science Comprehensive Examination following completion of formal academic coursework and prior to graduation and must also successfully complete the English Proficiency Examination.

A. Required courses in Biology and Marine Biology:

Credits

Biology 141-142 General Biology I-II 4-4
Marine Biology 220 Marine Invertebrate Biology 5
Biology 223 Ecology 4
Marine Science 239 Oceanography 3
Biology 245 Principles of Genetics 4
Biology 342 Animal Physiology
or
Biology 352 Plant Physiology 4
Biology 349 Aquatic Plant Biology 4
Marine Biology 397, 398 Junior Science Seminar I,II ¹/₂-¹/₂
Marine Biology 424 Marine Ecology 4
Marine Biology 465 or 466 Selected Topics in Marine Biology 4
Marine Biology 497, 498 Senior Science Seminar I,II 1,1

B. Three courses from the following are required:

Marine Biology 222 Ichthyology 4
Biology 339 Vertebrate Structure 5
Biology 224 Population Biology 4
Biology 353 Developmental Biology 4
Biology 355-356 Biology of Microorganisms I-II 4-4
Biology 370 Evolution 3
Biology 360-460 Cell and Molecular Biology I-II 4-4
Marine Biology 495 Directed Independent Research in Marine Biology 1-4

C. The following courses in related fields are required:

Computer Science 239 Scientific Computer Applications 2
or
Computer Science 117 Introduction to Programming I 4
Mathematics 143-142* Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry 4-4
Mathematics 235 Introductory Statistics with Applications 4
Mathematics 241-242 Introduction to Calculus and Analytical Geometry I-II 4-4
Chemistry 151-152 General Chemistry I-II 5-5
Physics 211-212 or Introduction to Physics I-II 4-4

Physics 241-242 or General Physics I-II 5-5
Physics 241-212 General Physics I-Introduction to Physics II 5-4

*A student may be exempted from Mathematics 143-142 by a qualifying examination.

D. The following are strongly recommended:

Biology 295 Responsible Conduct in Research 1
Chemistry 253-254 Organic Chemistry I-II 5-5
Marine Science 211 Research Diving 2


Mathematics Major

In addition to fulfilling the general education requirements for the Bachelor of Science, the following courses are required:

A. Required courses in Mathematics

Credits

Mathematics 215 Introduction to number Theory 3
Mathematics 241-242 Introductory Calculus and 4-4
Analytic Geometry I, II
Mathematics 261 Linear Algebra 4
Mathematics 341-342 Intermediate Calculus I, II 3-3
Mathematics 362 Abstract Algebra I 3
Mathematics 441 Introductory Analysis I 3
Mathematics 397-398 Junior Mathematics Seminar I, II ¹/₂-¹/₂
Mathematics 497-498 Senior Mathematics Seminar I, II 1-1

B. Six elective courses from the following are required; a cluster of four courses must be approved by the advisor (see F, Suggested tracks):

Mathematics 233 Discrete Mathematics 3
Mathematics 301 Modern Geometry 3
Mathematics 325 Numerical Analysis 3
Mathematics 332 Mathematical Statistics 3
Mathematics 344 Probability 3
Mathematics 346 Differential Equations 4
Mathematics 348 Complex Variables 3
Mathematics 352 Mathematical Modeling 3
Mathematics 386 History and Philosophy of Mathematics 3
Mathematics 442 Introductory Analysis II 3
Mathematics 458 Topology 3
Mathematics 461 Abstract Algebra II 3
Mathematics 465,466 Special Topics 3,3
Mathematics 499 Approved Independent Study 3

One approved upper level course in another discipline (See E)

C. Required Courses in Related Fields:
Computer Science 117 Introduction to Programming 4
Physics 241-242 General Physics I, II* 5,5
* Partially satisfies the general education requirement in mathematics and science

D. An additional 9 credits in science and mathematics are required from the following:
200 level or above Biology courses. Any Chemistry course except CHE 111-112 200 level or above Marine Biology or Marine Science courses 300 or 400 level Mathematics courses.
Any Computer Science course except CSC 111 300 or 400 level Physics courses.

E. The following are strongly recommended:

Economics 221 Introduction to Macro-economics 3
Economics 222 Introduction to Micro-economics 3
Physics 311 Classical Mechanics 3
Mathematics 465,466 Special Topics 3
Mathematics 442 or 461 Math Analysis II or Abstract Algebra II 3
Physics 321 Electromagnetism 3
Physics 341 Modern Physics 3
Social Science 327-328 Quant. research methods in Soc. Sci. 4,4

F. Suggested Tracks:

Applied: for majors interested in applied mathematics in the physical and engineering sciences, actuarial sciences, or business
Mathematics 332 Mathematical Statistics
Mathematics 344 Probability
Mathematics 346 Differential Equations
Mathematics 352 Mathematical Modeling
Mathematics 325 Numerical Analysis
Mathematics 348 Complex Variables
One approved upper level course in another discipline (See E)

Teaching: for majors considering a career in secondary education
Mathematics 233 Discrete Mathematics
Mathematics 310 Modern Geometry
Mathematics 332 Mathematical Statistics
Mathematics 344 Probability
Mathematics 386 History and Philosophy of Mathematics
Mathematics 352 Mathematical Modeling

Graduate: for majors considering graduate study in mathematics
Mathematics 442 Introductory Analysis II
Mathematics 458 Topology
Mathematics 461 Abstract Algebra II
Mathematics 348 Complex Variables

G. Concentration in Computer Science:

The following Computer Science courses are required. Nine of these credits will fulfill the required 9 additional credits in science and mathematics (see D).

CSC 118 Introduction to Programming II (C++) 4
CSC 242 Data Structures 4
CSC 239 Scientific Computing 2
CSC 317 Introduction to Programming III 3
CSC 197 Computer Science Seminar 1
The following courses are required. They serve as partial fulfillment of the six elective courses in mathematics (see B):

Mathematics 233 Discrete Mathematics
Mathematics 325 Numerical Analysis

CSC 352 Analysis of Algorithms (Approved upper level course in another discipline)
either:

Mathematics 332 Mathematical Statistics
or
Mathematics 348 Probabability