Mission
The Department of Sciences offers comprehensive and well-designed program curricula to provide in-depth knowledge to students interested in the biological, chemical, and closely related sciences. It is committed to provide quality education through an inherent assortment of major courses. The DS also emphasizes moral integrity and ethics as to prepare competent, fully rounded, critical thinkers who can be leaders in their respective field of study.
Programs of Study
The Department of Sciences provides a Freshman Science program and an undergraduate program leading to the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Biology (92 credits)
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (92 credits)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (92 credits)
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (92 credits)
- Master of Science in Biology (36 credits)
- Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry (36 credits)
Additionally, the Department offers a Minor in Biology (17 credits), a Minor in Environmental Science (16 credits), and a pre-medical curricular emphasis.
The Department also provides a variety of undergraduate service courses in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Geology. These courses are designed to support academic programs offered by other faculties at the University.