Required Courses (MD)
90 Cr.
Mathematics (30 credits): Students must pass the following courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT1000 | Precalculus | 10 | No Prerequisites |
| MAT1610 or MAT1100 |
Calculus I Calculus I |
10 10 |
MAT1000 MAT1000 |
| MAT1620 or MAT1220 |
Calculus II Calculus II |
10 10 |
MAT1610 MAT1100 |
Biology (10 credits): Students must pass the following course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO141C | Cell Biology | 10 | No Prerequisites |
Physics (10 credits): Students must pass the following course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIS1503 | General Physics | 10 | No Prerequisites |
Chemistry (10 credits): Students must pass one of the following courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| QIM100 | General Chemistry | 10 | No Prerequisites |
| QIM100I | General Chemistry | 10 | No Prerequisites |
Biology, Physics or Chemistry (20 credits): Students must pass two of the following courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO110C | Biology of Organisms and Communities | 10 | No Prerequisites |
| BIO135C | Physiology | 10 | BIO141C |
| BIO135F | Physiology | 10 | (MEB103F and BIO136C and BIO149E(c)) or (MEB103F and BIO141C and QIM200 and BIO149E(c)) |
| BIO136C | Cellular Biochemistry | 15 | QIM100(c) |
| BIO151E | Biology of Microorganisms | 10 | BIO141C |
| BIO152C | Physical Bases of Biological Processes | 10 | BIO141C and FIS1503 and MAT1000 and (QIM100I or QIM100 or QIM100A) |
| BIO211G | Plant Physiology | 10 | AGL101 and BIO141C and QIM202(c) |
| FIS1504 | General Physics II | 10 | FIS1503 |
| FIS1514 | Dynamics | 10 | (FIS1503 and MAT1203 and MAT1620(c)) or (MAT1203(c) and MAT1610) |
| FIS1523 | Thermodynamics | 10 | MAT1630(c) |
| FIS1533 | Electricity and Magnetism | 10 | MAT1630 |
| FIZ0121 | Classical Mechanics I | 10 | FIZ121L(c) and MAT1620(c) |
| FIZ0211 | Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory | 10 | FIZ0121 and FIZ211L(c) and MAT1630(c) |
| FIZ0221 | Electricity and Magnetism | 10 | FIZ0121 and FIZ221L(c) and MAT1630 |
| QIM100A | General Chemistry II | 10 | QIM100 or QIM100I |
| QIM102A | Organic Chemistry I | 10 | QIM100 or QIM100A |
| QIM200 | Fundamental Organic Chemistry | 10 | QIM100 or QIM100A |
| QIM202 | General Biochemistry | 10 | QIM200 |
Multidisciplinary (10 credits): Students must pass the following course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIL217C | Truth and Certainty | 10 | No Prerequisites |
Disciplinary Elective Courses (OD)
20 Cr.
Students must earn 20 credits in courses from the Natural Sciences and Mathematics disciplines: Agronomy and Forest Engineering, Astrophysics, Biological Sciences, Health Sciences (Speech Therapy, Kinesiology and Nutrition and Dietetics), Construction, Nursing, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, Dentistry and Chemistry. These courses must be taken in different disciplines.
In addition, the following courses in Economics and Administration, and Geography will be considered Disciplinary Elective Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAS200A or EAA1510 | Probability and Statistics | 10 | MAT1620(c) |
| EAS201A or EAA1520 | Statistical Inference | 10 | EAS200A or EAA1510 |
| GEO104 | General Physical Geography | 10 | No Prerequisites |
| GEO201 | Climatology | 10 | GEO104 |
| GEO208 | Structural Geomorphology | 10 | GEO104 |
| GEO303 | Dynamic and Climatic Geomorphology | 10 | GEO201 and GEO208 |
| GEO304 | Edaphogeography | 10 | No Prerequisites |
| GEO307 | Biogeography | 10 | No Prerequisites |
| GEO402 | Hydrology | 10 | GEO201 |
Exploratory or In-Depth Electives (OE)
60 - 20 Cr.
Courses that will allow students to explore their future area of specialization, fulfill requirements, further explore a discipline, or pursue a second Major or Minor.
The necessary number of credits from Exploratory or In-Depth Electives will vary depending on the chosen combination: Major and Minor or Double Major; in both cases, the total numbers of credits between Major, Minor, and Exploratory or In-Depth Electives, or first Major, second Major, and Exploratory or In-Depth Electives, must be at least 210. It could also vary depending on which Biology, Physics and Chemistry courses or Disciplinary Electives are chosen. In the case of choosing a course that is more than 10 credits, the difference in credits must be discounted from the required Exploratory or In-Depth Electives.
In the disciplines of Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, the following subjects will not be considered Disciplinary, Exploratory or In-Depth Electives the following subjects.
Major (M)
100 - 140 Cr.
A set of courses related to a discipline or a field of knowledge, with a credit value of between 100 and 140 credits. These concentrations are formalized by Resolution of the Academic Vice President with the approval of the Academic Division that coordinates the concentration and College.
Minor (m)
50 Cr.
A set of courses related to a discipline or field of knowledge, totaling 50 credits. These concentrations are formalized by Resolution of the Academic Vice President with the approval of the Academic Division that coordinates the concentration and College.
Students pursuing a second major will not be required to have a minor.
General Education Courses
80 Cr.
Written Communication Course (10 credits): Students must pass the following course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LET0008 | Communication Skills: Natural Sciences and Mathematics Program (College UC) | 10 | No Prerequisites |
Arts and Humanities Electives (20 credits):
Students must earn 20 credits in courses from the Arts and Humanities that are not from the discipline of their major. These courses must be in: Acting, Architecture, Art, Design, Aesthetics, Philosophy, Literature, Music and Theology.
In addition, the following Communications courses will be considered Arts and Humanities Electives:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM115 | Visual Language | 10 | No Prerequisites |
| COM120 | Nonfiction Storytelling | 10 | No Prerequisites |
| COM122 | Fiction Storytelling | 10 | No Prerequisites |
| COM403 | Communication and Persuasion | 10 | COM121 and COM110 |
| COM705 | Audiovisual Spectacle | 10 | COM115 and COM122 |
Social Sciences Electives (20 credits):
Students must earn 20 credits in courses from the Social Sciences area that are not from the discipline of their major. These courses must be in: Anthropology, Archeology, Political Science, Communications, Law, Education, School of Government, Urban Studies, History, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Communications (excluding the courses included in the list of the Arts and Humanities Electives), Economics and Administration, and Geography (excluding in the last two, the courses included in the list of Disciplinary Electives).
In addition, at least one of these courses must be considered by the Academic Divisions of Social Sciences as having a strong citizenship education component. A list of these courses is available here.
Other Discipline Electives (10 credits):
Students must earn 10 credits in courses from disciplines other than those of their curriculum and their major. These elective credits can be earned in the following disciplines: Acting, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Political Science, Communications, Law, Design, Education, School of Government, Aesthetics, Urban Studies, Philosophy, History, Literature, Psychology, Sociology, Theology, Social Work, Economics and Administration, and Geography (excluding in the last two, the courses included in the list of Disciplinary Electives).
A sum of 10 credits, in one of the following combinations, will also be considered an Other Discipline Elective:
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2 Sport Courses (DPT), 5 credits each
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2 English Courses (RII), 5 credits each
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2 CARA Courses (CAR), 5 credits each
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1 English Course (RII) + 1 Sport Course (DPT), 5 credits each
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1 Sport Course (DPT) + 1 CARA Course (CAR), 5 credits each
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1 English Course (RII) + 1 CARA Course (CAR), 5 credits each
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1 Sport Course (DPT), 10 credits
Note: In the case of courses taken at the Villarrica Campus, the recognition of these courses must be authorized by College’s Teaching Office, which will determine whether or not they count towards the completion of the student's curriculum.
Theological Education Course (10 credits): Students must pass a course with the TTF indicator in the course code that is taught by the Faculty of Theology for this purpose.
Anthropological-Ethical Education Course (10 credits): Students must pass a course from a list determined by the Faculty of Philosophy. See the initial list, recommendations, and restrictions for meeting this requirement. to meet this requirement.
Initiation Workshop
Passed
Students must complete the following workshop with a passing grade:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRA0901 | Initiation Workshop | 5 | No Prerequisites |
Communication Skills Tests
Passed
Spanish Written Communication Test
Students must prove communication skills in Spanish by passing the VRA100C test.
English Test
In order to earn the Bachelor of Natural Sciences and Mathematics degree, students must prove they have an ALTE 2 level. This requirement is met by obtaining a 70% or higher on the VRA2000 test, or by passing the course RII4008 - Exit English, which requires passing the course RII4001 – Intermediate English 2, in the case of having failed the VRA2000 test.
Students who decide to continue their studies in programs that require an ALTE 3 level must meet this requirement in order to complete their transition. The ALTE 3 level can be passed in the College Program or while they are studying in the continuation of studies plan. This requirement is met by obtaining a score equal to or higher than 700 points on the TOEIC test (VRA3010), or by passing the course RII7000 - Exit English (Alte3), which requires passing the course RII6000 - English VI (Alte 3), in the case of having failed the TOEIC test.
Course credits may not be used for more than one purpose within a bachelor's degree program. In other words, credits will be counted only once.