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Science and Mathematics
Interdisciplinary Courses and Programs
College of Science and Mathematics
DAVID M. ANDREWS, Director, Natural Sciences Degree Program
JAIME ARVIZU, Adviser
Science I Building, Room 100
559.278.5173
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, Computer
Science, 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, computer science, 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.
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.
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.
Students can apply to the credential program after completing 90 or more
units as undergraduates. Once accepted, they can begin to take credential
courses simultaneously as they complete their undergraduate degree. For
more information, call Agnes Tuska (Math Education) at 559.278.2992, or
David Andrews or Jaime Arvizu (Science Education) at 559.278.5173.
Biotechnology Certificate Program
The college offers a one-year post-bacca-laureate 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 the Biology Department at 559.278.2001.
Marine Science
The college offers a Master of Science 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 or the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department at 559.278.3086.
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
David Frank 559.278.2273
Fred Schreiber 559.278.8756
Predental
Saeed Attar 559.278.5239
Fred Schreiber 559.278.8756
Preveterinary
Paul Crosbie 559.278.2074
Prepharmacy
Joy Goto 559.278.2530
Santanu Maitra 559.278.2961
Paul Crosbie 559.278.2074
Preoptometry
Amir Huda 559.278.8427
Prechiropractic
David Frank 559.278.2273
Preosteopathic
David Frank 559.278.2273
Science and Mathematics Interdisciplinary Courses