You are in the official 2004-2005 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
Single Subject Teaching Credential
Science and Mathematics Programs
The primary 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 collaboratively 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
University of California, Riverside. For further information call Dr. John
Suen, Earth and Environmental Sciences Department, (559) 278-7888 or (559)
278-3086.
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 David 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 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)
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
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
Vanvilai Katkanant (559) 278-2371
Prechiropractic
Raymond Abhold (559) 278-2001
Preosteopathic
Francisco Pineda (559) 278-4748
Science and Mathematics Interdisciplinary Courses