You are in the official 2002-2003 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Science and Mathematics
Interdisciplinary Courses and Programs
College of Science and Mathematics
KIN-PING WONG, Dean
Science Building, Room 136
(559) 278-3936
Science and Mathematics Programs
The goal of The College of Science and Mathematics is to provide professional
training at the undergraduate and graduate levels. To achieve this goal,
our programs of study serve as foundations for careers in science and mathematics.
They provide professional training in preparation for careers in medicine,
dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and other professions.
The college consists of the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and
Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. Degree programs
are listed separately. The college provides study for students in the areas
of biology, chemistry, geology and environmental science, mathematics, physics,
and psychology by offering courses in the majors; support courses for non-science
majors such as agriculture, engineering, and the health professions; and
courses for the general education of all university students.
The college requires faculty members to possess the appropriate terminal
degree recognized in their discipline. The college has 90 permanent faculty
members; all hold the doctoral degree in their discipline. Doctorates held
by faculty were granted by some of the most prestigious universities in
the nation and abroad. Furthermore, students and faculty members conduct
research and scholastic activities in their academic areas as well as solve
applied scientific problems of the region. This research activity is carried
out among campus scientists along with investigators at other regional research
centers.
The College of Science and Mathematics also is involved with the school
systems in science/mathematics teacher education. Important emphasis is
placed on the recruitment, retention, and education of underrepresented
minorities and females in science and mathematics majors.
The College of Science and Mathematics and the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Services (ARS) have a cooperative
agreement to service and promote the Natural Sciences Scholars Program (NSSP).
The NSSP provides scholarships and research experiences to encourage minority
and disadvantaged students to enter USDA research related professions.
The USDA Forest Service Partnership is designed to bring together existing
and new community resources to increase college enrollment and graduation
of Hispanics and other minority and disadvantaged students in natural resources
and related fields.
Science Careers Opportunity Program (SCOP)
Through the Science Careers Opportunity Program (SCOP), the college offers a unique opportunity for minority and underrepresented students interested in the sciences, science teaching, or health professions. Students are assisted in their transition from high school and/or community college into the university. They are provided with academic support and extracurricular activities that are designed to help the students successfully complete their undergraduate education and enter into graduate-level science and health professional school programs.
Bachelor of Science degree degree in Environmental Sciences*
This special interdisciplinary program leads to a B.S. in Environmental Sciences jointly conferred by California State University, Fresno and the UC, Riverside. Qualified students admitted into this program are concurrently registered at both universities but pay student fees only to the campus where they are in residence. There are minimum residence requirements by both universities. Students can take courses at both campuses in person or through distance learning. The B.S. in Environmental Sciences has three degree options: (1) Earth Sciences, (2) Life Science, and (3) Behavioral, Policy, and Health Sciences. The curriculum is designed to provide an interdisciplinary education in life, physical, or social sciences directed towards the understanding and the solution of today's environmental problems. For further information call Dr. John Suen, Earth and Environmental Sciences Department, (559) 278-7888 or (559) 278-3086.
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* The B.S. in Environmental Sciences is pending approval.
Math and Science Teacher Education
The college offers baccalaureate degree programs in mathematics and natural
sciences that serve as subject matter preparation programs leading to the
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics and Science. In science,
a student can select the Single Subject Teaching Credential with an emphasis
in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics. For more information,
call Agnes Tuska (Math Education) at (559) 278-2992 or Dave Andrews (Science
Education) at (559) 278-2412.
Humans in the Natural Environment (HNE)
(18-unit thematic cluster)
A cluster of intensive field courses is presented at the introductory level.
Concurrent registration in the four courses listed below is required. Fifteen
of the 18 units of credit are applied to General Education requirements.
This course of study (fall semester only) involves approximately one month
of instruction in various field locations with significant time in several
of the locations. A special fee of $300 is charged for transportation and
food on field trips. For further information, contact the dean's office
at (559) 278-3936.
BIOL 15 - An Ecological Approach to Life Science (5)
GEOL 15 - The Earth and Its History (5)
NSCI 15 - Environmental Science (3)
SSCI 15 - Humans in the Natural Environment (5)
Visit the Man/Woman and
the Natural Environment Web site.
Biotechnology Certificate Program
The college offers a one-year postbaccalaureate Certification of Advanced Study in Biotechnology. This intensive program of study emphasizes molecular biology and a wide range of laboratory skills at the forefront of modern biotechnology. The certificate program can lead to potential careers in expanding fields such as: drug and hormone production in the pharmaceutical industry, monoclonal antibody production for medical diagnostics, crop improvement, industrial bioprocessing, and medical research. The program also provides a strong background for advanced studies in biochemistry, molecular biology, and agricultural biotechnology. For further information, call Howard Ono (Chemistry) at (559) 278-2103 or Shirley Kovacs (Biology) at (559) 278-2001.
Marine Science
The college offers a Master of Science degree in Marine Science in cooperation with Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. The program at Moss Landing provides extensive field and laboratory work for advanced study to prepare students for careers as marine specialists, scientists, and teachers. For further information, call the Biology Department at (559) 278-2001.
South Pacific Semester
Relying on the uniqueness of New Zealand and Australia, the college offers
an intensive program of study during alternate spring semesters in biology
and geology along with other disciplines such as art, business, and anthropology.
Students will be required to enroll for a minimum of 15 units, most of which
may be applied in satisfaction of some General Education requirements. When
offered, this program, which has special subsistence and travel expenses
for students, will be limited in size and will encompass dates not exactly
coinciding with normal spring semester dates. For additional information
and a brochure about this unique program, contact the dean's office at (559)
278-3936.
Preprofessional Programs
Preprofessional programs are available for students who plan to transfer
to other institutions for the completion of professional curricula in such
fields as medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry,
and chiropractic. For further information call:
Premedical
Lenore Yousef (559) 278-2001
Predental
Fred Schreiber (559) 278-2001
Preveterinary
Frederick Zechman (559) 278-2001
Prepharmacy
Howard Ono (559) 278-2001
Preoptometry
Parameswar Hari (559) 278-2371
Prechiropractic
Raymond Abhold (559) 278-2001
Preosteopathic
Francisco Pineda (559) 278-4748
Science and Mathematics Interdisciplinary Courses