STEM Departments


Biology

The mission of the Biology Program is to provide students with the resources to develop a broad knowledge base in biology and the skills necessary to be successful in attaining their chosen career goals such for entry into pre-professional health care fields such as medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy or entry into biology graduate programs or entry-level positions in field biology.

Mathematics

The mission of the Mathematics program is to prepare students: 1) to enter the work force in a mathematics-related position; 2) to enter graduate programs in mathematics; or 3) to teach secondary mathematics content (upon completion of teacher certification requirements).

Chemistry

The mission of the Chemistry minor is to enhance the foundation of chemical knowledge of students pursuing biochemical or health-related or other chemistry-intense professions.

Physics

To encourage students to develop the skills to critically analyze their observation of the physical world.