Curriculum
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.
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
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
- Lewis and Clark: Scientific Contributions
- 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.
