Where should I start in studying the Sciences and Math?

Advice from the science faculty: we strongly encourage students to take no more than two courses from a single science department and no more than four science courses overall, during the first year. It is also important to explore other areas of the curriculum, both for their intrinsic worth and as alternative fields for a major. All of the natural science majors have considerable flexibility. In each of our departments, it is entirely possible to delay the start of a major until the sophomore year though this may limit some options - e.g., research participation or certain senior-level course. Students can not enroll in more than six credits of lab science in the first term, (one course or two half courses). With proper advance planning any science student can also participate in off-campus study.

If you are thinking of majoring in one of the sciences, but aren't sure which courses to take, take a look at the links below. You will notice that there are several possible starting points. There isn't one correct pathway to becoming a science major. Remember that your professors are always available to answer questions; don't be shy in asking for advice!