Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Technology

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You may be interested in the Physical Sciences, Engineering, & Technology focus area if you value intellectual effort, scientific inquiry, and math. You may have a desire to understand and predict physical and biological phenomena and practices. You may like to work with theories, do research, or design and test ideas and systems. You may be apt to be analytical, cautious, independent, curious, introspective, critical, studious.

We recommend USU 1010 - University Connections for students in their first semester. As students explore course options, keep in mind that they will also need to complete their general education requirements. 

Math & Statistics Track

This is a pathway for individuals with an aptitude for observation, evaluation, investigation, problem solving, and exploration. Many students in this area may consider themselves to be logical, scientific, methodical, and persistent.

Engineering & Technology Track

This is a pathway for individuals with an aptitude for observation, evaluation, investigation, problem solving, and exploration. Many students in this area may consider themselves to be logical, scientific, methodical, and persistent. Engineering involves a large component of design and working with computers and technology. 

Exploratory: Science and Engineering is a track in the Physical Sciences, Engineering & Math and Biological & Environmental Sciences focus areas. More information on Focus Areas is available. 

Science Systems Track

This is a pathway for individuals with an aptitude for independent work, problem-solving, active, or hands-on participation, and practicality. Most students in this area may consider themselves to be curious, ambitious, observant, and interested in the hands-on applications of technology.