Integrated Science and Technology Major
The major is a part of the Department of Integrated Science and Technology, an academic unit within the College of Integrated Science and Engineering.
Integrated science and technology (ISAT) students learn about a broad range of scientific, technological, and social concepts and master concrete skills that will make them leaders in solving the real human problems that confront our world. Students start with a common foundations curriculum and then progress into more specialized technical areas of their choice during the junior and senior years. Studies in ISAT combine multiple scientific areas into one hands-on, integrated program in which students learn by working directly with technology and applying it to solve real-world problems.
ISAT graduates are successful in a broad range of professions and graduate schools. The program is both technical and flexible allowing students to customize a course sequence in preparation for a diverse array of technology-related careers.
Degrees Offered
B.S.
Concentrations
Applied Biotechnology
Energy
Engineering/Manufacturing
Environment
Information and Knowledge Management
Telecommunications
Individualized Concentrations available
Minors
Environmental Information Systems
Environmental Management
Integrated Science and Technology
Science, Technology and Society
Declaring the Major
New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Students declare the Integrated Science and Technology major when they register for orientation.
Currently Enrolled Major Changers
Current students wishing to declare or change a major, minor or pre-professional program must complete a request through MyMadison. Additional department specific information will be available when that academic plan is selected. Follow all directions and steps necessary to execute your request. Once all necessary steps are completed, the department will either approve or deny your request or contact you for additional information.
For additional assistance making this request, view the Change/Declare a Major/Minor tutorial in MyMadison or on the tutorials website.
Progressing in the Major
All students pursue a common program through their sophomore year that provides a foundation of science and an introduction to its technology applications. During their junior and senior years, all students pursue deeper study of strategically significant areas that include applied biotechnology, energy, environmental studies, production systems, information and knowledge management, and telecommunications, networking and security. Each student selects a concentration in any of these areas and pursues additional study in the concentration culminating in a senior project.
While completing the ISAT courses, the student will also pursue the university's general education curriculum that is required of all students and is a cornerstone of the education received by every student. A total of 120 credit hours are required for graduation.
In addition, a grade equal to or higher than "C-" is required for ISAT 151, ISAT 152, and ISAT 251.
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