The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES

Chair:

Joseph Okoh, Ph.D. Associate Professor

Associate Professors (Biology):

Eugene L. Bass, Ph.D.
Kelly Mack, Ph.D.
Douglas E. Ruby, Ph.D.
Eric May, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors (Biology):

Linda Johnson, Ph.D.
Allen Williams, Ph.D.

Lecturer (Biology):

Marianita M. Albano, Ph.D.
Mitra Madhumi, M.S.
Jeurel Singleton, Ph.D.
Clytrice Watson, M.S.

Associate Professor (Chemistry):

Joseph Okoh, Ph.D.
Yan Waguespack, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors (Chemistry):

Tonya Gerald, Ph.D. Gerald Kananen, Ph.D.
Jack P. Pinion, Ph.D.
Shawn White, Ph.D.

Professor (Environmental Science):

Gian Gupta, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor (Environmental Science):

Clement Counts, Ph.D.
Roman Jesien, Ph.D.

Professor (Physics):

Gurbax Singh, Ph.D.

Lecturer (Physics):

Joseph Dodoo, Ph.D.

Lecturer (Chemistry):

Amelia Potter, M.S.

Adjunct Faculty

Dixie Bounds, Ph.D. (Associate Professor)
Bradford E. Brown, Ph.D. (Associate Professor)
Steven G. Hughes, Ph.D. (Associate Professor)
Ambrose Jearld, Ph.D. (Professor)
Paul Kilho Park, Ph.D. (Professor)

MISSION

The mission of the Department of Natural Sciences is to prepare students for employment in the diversified fields in biological, physical and environmental sciences and health related occupations. Our programs prepare students for entry into graduate or professional schools.

The Department of Natural Sciences offers programs for students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science and minors in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Included in the Department's offerings are programs of lower division courses for those desiring a degree in Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Pharmacy or Radiation Therapy.

The Department offers courses leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the University-wide graduate programs in Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences and Toxicology. In cooperation with The University of Maryland Center for Environmental and Estuarine Studies, combined 4-year B.S./5-year M.S. programs in Marine Sciences and Environmental Chemistry are available.

The Department also provides courses which satisfy the general education requirements in the biological and physical sciences and supporting courses for students in other departments. Included in the latter groups are courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics required for majors in Agriculture, Human Ecology, Industrial Arts Education, Construction Management/Technology and Physical Education.

GOALS

The aims of the programs in the Department of Natural Sciences are to: expose students to the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to fulfill requirements of specific scientific fields and careers; have students acquire mastery of skills and techniques used to obtain, analyze and interpret scientific information; provide experiences appropriate for students considering careers or graduate studies in the sciences; develop in students the ability to think clearly, independently, and critically; prepare students for better citizenry and for the preservation and conservation of the environment and natural resources.

OBJECTIVES

• To provide students with academic curricula to develop a strong understanding of basic science.
• To prepare students to be adaptable to new developments in science.
• To train students to conduct scientific research through example, mentoring and personal experience.
• To prepare students for employment in newly evolving and conventional scientific fields related to their majors.
• To expose students to social, historical, and ethical issues through the science curricula.
• To promote interaction between the university and the community through faculty and students in the department.
• To promote faculty development to accomplish the objectives of the department.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Department of Natural Sciences programs require that all students maintain a C in each course in their Program Core and Program Elective and a C average in General Education and Supportive Course Requirements.

Individual programs may choose specific courses to fulfill General Education requirements.

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