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B.S. Natural Sciences Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Natural Sciences Outstanding degree programs in the Natural Sciences are offered at Western Michigan University. Students may begin their studies at Sunway College. After completing one-third of the program, they transfer to the U.S. to complete their chosen degree. Individual majors are identified briefly.• Biomedical Sciences explores the human, molecular, and cellular aspect of the life sciences and includes BioTechnology. Studies focus on cell biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology and physiology. A Biomedical Sciences major gives students opportunity of career paths: 1) working in clinics and research & industrial laboratories, and associated government services; 2) post-graduate studies in Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology, and 3) after post-graduate studies, practicing as medical doctors, pharmacists, or other medical professionals. • Chemistry is accredited at the top level by the American Chemical Society (A.C.S.). Students completing this major will have direct membership in the A.C.S. upon graduation. This major provides excellent training for those intending a chemistry-related career. This is a particularly valuable major for students intending post-graduate study. (Several other majors within chemistry are also available that require fewer cognate subjects in the mathematics and the sciences.) • Geography offers study in geographic information technology (GIS and satellite digital image analysis) now in demand in Malaysia. Western offers more advanced training in these fields at the undergraduate level than is available in Malaysia. • Geology offers majors in Geophysics (jointly with Physics) and in Hydrogeology. Both these areas are of growing significance in Malaysia. • Mathematics and Statistics majors offer excellent grounding for science-related and social science-related careers. Students may follow careers in business and government where mathematical and statistical issues are of key importance (insurance, pharmaceutical research, demography, economics, health sciences, etc.). • Physics offers several majors besides a modern physics major, including physics with options focused on: 1) electrical engineering; 2) materials physics; and 3) geophysics. • Psychology offers a strong major focusing on behavioral psychology and its application in modern social and institutional settings.
Studies to be completed at Sunway including the following: 1. Complete 45-60 cr. hrs. with an average mark of "C" (CGPA 2.0) in all subjects: 2. Complete with a minimum grade of "C" the following subjects (requirements for different majors indicated at the side): • BIS 102 Introduction to Information Processing 3 • Engl 105 Thought & Writing 4 • Chem 101 General Chemistry 4 • Math 122 Calculus I 4 (exc. Geog, Psy) • Math 123 Calculus II 4 (exc. Geog, Psy) • Phys 205/6 Mechanics & Heat 5 (exc. Geog, Psy) • Phys 207/8 Electricity & Light 5 (exc. Geog, Psy) 3. Complete as many of the liberal education subjects below as possible: • Engl 210 Film Interpretation (or Engl 110 Lit. Interp.) 4 • Geog 100 World Ecological Problems 4
• Phil 200 Introduction to Philosophy 4 • Phil 355 Philosophy of Science 4 • Psy 100 General Psychology 3 • Soc 200 Principle of Sociology 3 (or apprv. substitute) • Soc 334 Pacific Rim Asian Societies 3 (OR Mecon 203) Enrollment Scenario by Semester Any subject may be taken in any semester (except those with prerequisite subjects). A normal student load is 13-16 cr. hrs. per semester. First Semester/credit hour Engl 160 Standard American English1 /4 BIS 102 Introduction to Information Processing* /3 Soc 200 Principles of Sociology* /3 Mathematics As Appropriate (one course only) Math 118 Precalculus Mathematics* /4 Math 122 Calculus I* (prerequisite: Math 118 or permission) /4 Second Semester Engl 105 Thought & Writing* /4 Chem 101 General Chemistry* (or Chem 150 for PSY) /4 Phil 200 Introduction to Philosophy* /4 Mathematics as Appropriate (one course only) Math 122 Calculus I (prerequisite: Math 118 or permision) /4 (BMS, CHE, GEO, PHYS) Math123 Calculus II (prerequisite: Math122) /4 (BMS, CHE, GEO, PHYS) Third Semester Engl 210 Film Interpretation* /4 Psci 105 Critical Thinking About Politics* /3 Psy 100 General Psychology* /3 (PSY mjr) Phys 205/6 Mechanics & Heat (co-requisite: Math 123)* /5 (BMS, CHEM, PHYS) Math 123 Calculus II (prerequisite: Math 122)/ 4 (BMS, CHEM, PHYS) Fourth Semester Hist 120 Outline of American History* /3 Phys 207/8 Electricity & Light (prerequisite: Phys 205/6) /5 (BMS, CHEM, PHYS) Phil 355 Philosophy of Science* /3 Soc 334 Pacific Rim Asian Societies* /3 *Counts toward General Education & Liberal Education Core graduation requirements 1 Partially establishes TOEFL-equivalent English language proficiency.
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