School of Natural and Social SciencesSchool of Natural and Social Sciences

School of Natural and Social SciencesSchool of Natural and Social SciencesDr. Robert T. Kasper, Dean

• Areas of Study– Biology– Chemistry/Physical Science– Computer Science– Criminal Justice– Mathematics– Psychology– Sociology– Pre-medical programs

1. Where could you go as an MVNU graduate after finishing a major in the sciences?

2. What should you expect to be successful

– as a college student?– with a major in the sciences?

Main questions for this sessionMain questions for this session

• Meet Dr. Jim Radcliffe• MVNU ’76 Biology• Earned M.D. from the Ohio State

University• Has practiced surgery in the

Nazarene Hospital in Kudjip, Papua New Guinea since 1985

• Received the International Award in Medicine from the American Medical Association in 2007

• Returned to MVNU as missionary in (2000 and 2006)

Where could I go with a degree in Where could I go with a degree in BiologyBiology??

• Bachelor of Science in Biology– Environmental Track– General Track– Graduate School/Industry Track– Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Track– Pre-Occupational Therapy Track– Pre-Physician Assistant Track– Pre-Physical Therapy Track

• Bachelor of Science in Life Science Education prepare to teach science at high school level

Biology at MVNUBiology at MVNUDepartmental ProgramsDepartmental Programs

Biology Biology FacultyFaculty

Dr. Madtes Dr. Mendel Dr. Mosher Dept. Chair

Dr. Beal Dr. Fuller Prof. Ingersol

• Meet Aaron Gruver, M.D., Ph.D.

• Son of MVNU Professor Daryl Gruver (Business Dept.)

• MVNU ’99 Chemistry• Earned M.D. and Ph.D. at

University of Toledo• Conducting medical research

at The Cleveland Clinic

Where could I go with a degree in Where could I go with a degree in ChemistryChemistry??

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry– Graduate School/ Industry Track– Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Pre-Medical Track– Forensic Science Track (new program with Criminal Justice)

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Science Education prepare to teach science at high school level

• Pre-Professional Programs– Pre-Pharmacy– Pre-Engineering– Medical Technology (B.S. degree)

Chemistry and Physical Science at MVNUChemistry and Physical Science at MVNUDepartmental ProgramsDepartmental Programs

Chemistry Chemistry and and

Physical Physical ScienceScience

Faculty

Dr. Lechner Prof. Harvel Dr. Miller Dept. Chair

• Medical schools allow any major• All pre-medical students must complete a common core of

science courses (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics)• Most major in Biology or Chemistry• Pre-medical mentoring group available with any major• Over 100 alumni from MVNU science programs have completed

medical school• Professions requiring similar preparation:

Allopathic physician (M.D.), Osteopathic physician (D.O.), Dentist (D.D.S.), Optometrist (O.D.), Veterinarian (D.V.M.),Pharmacist (Pharm.D.), Podiatrist (D.P.M.), Chiropractor (D.C.)

Pre-Medical students at MVNUPre-Medical students at MVNU

• Meet Laurie (Rison) Wells• MVNU ’92 Psychology and Sociology• Served as an adult probation officer,

and mediator for Licking County Common Pleas Court

• Completed J.D. degree in 2005, and now serves as an attorney

• Mother of two children: Christ gives strength to balance work and family

Where could I go with a degree inPsychology, Sociology, or Criminal Justice?

• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Prepare for careers in law enforcement, corrections,

investigations, security …• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Prepare for careers in counseling, human resources, mental health services, public relations, …

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Prepare for careers in public policy, human resources,

urban planning, community development, demographic research, …

Psychology, Sociology and Criminal JusticePsychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice Departmental ProgramsDepartmental Programs

Social Social ScienceScience FacultyFaculty

Psychology,Psychology,Sociology,Sociology,Criminal Criminal JusticeJustice Prof. Bryan Dr. Caddell Dr. Cronk

Dept. Chair

Dr. Miner Prof. Pickenpaugh Dr. Wright

• Meet Sara (Bumpus) Brothers• MVNU ’03 Integrated Mathematics

Education• Led a team of MVNU students who

assisted with a camp for children from Harlem, New York City

• Taught math in Bahrain in the middle east (2004-2006)

Where could I go with a degree in Where could I go with a degree in MathematicsMathematics??

Bachelor of Science in Integrated Mathematics Education Prepare to teach Mathematics at high school level

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Prepare for careers serving as

- Actuary - Statistician- Biostatistician - Marketing Analyst - Operations Research Manager- Computer Programmer/Analyst- Mathematics Professor

Mathematics at MVNUMathematics at MVNUDepartmental ProgramsDepartmental Programs

MathematicsMathematics FacultyFaculty

Dr. NoonanDept. Chair

Prof. Parks Dr. Strayer Dr. Whitaker

• Meet Todd Manion

• MVNU ’01 Computer Science• Program Manager for

Collaboration Technologies• Windows Networking Division,

Microsoft, Corp.(Redmond, Washington)

• Received MVNU’s 2001 Service Above Self Award

Where could I go with a degree inWhere could I go with a degree inComputer ScienceComputer Science??

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Includes Mathematics minor

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science Choose a minor in any other subject at MVNU

Both majors prepare graduates for careers in software development and information technology

Computer Science at MVNUComputer Science at MVNUDepartmental ProgramsDepartmental Programs

Computer Computer ScienceScience

FacultyFaculty Dr. Skon Dr. Beutel Dr. Kasper Dept. Chair

• What should you expectas a college studentin the Natural and Social Sciences?

• University level learning is different from high school– Less reliance on memorizing facts and more emphasis on

analysis, synthesis, application and evaluation of information– More self-directed learning is expected

• High School: about 30 hours/week in class 10-15 hours outside class

• College: about 15 hours/week in class 30 hours expected outside class

– At least two hours of study for each hour in class– Projects may extend over a longer period of time– Cultivate your intellectual curiosity!

• University level learning is different from high school– You have more choices about which courses to

take, BUT …– many courses have prerequisites, so you will need

to plan ahead with your advisor to avoid delays by taking courses in the wrong order.

• Build relationships with professors– We are here to help you learn.– We are interested in discussing your plans.

• Remember: YOU are responsible for learning. Professors are here to guide students in what and how to learn, and to create an environment in which learning can occur.

• For Science majors: Participate as a lab assistant whenever possible. You may learn as much in this way as in your regular classes.

Working with ProfessorsWorking with Professors

– At orientation (later today) you will schedule courses for Fall and January term with a professor who is familiar with your expected major.

– You will be assigned a faculty advisor, and meet during the fall semester to discuss your goals and schedule courses for spring.

– Contact your faculty advisor whenever you need to change your courses or discuss your plans.

– If you change majors, you will be assigned a new advisor in that academic area.

Faculty AdvisorsFaculty Advisors

Scheduling CoursesScheduling Courses• Fall and Spring semesters

– Full time students take 12-15 credit hours– Need to average about 14 credit hours per semester to

graduate in 4 years– Most courses are 3 or 4 credit hours

• January term– Full time students take 3-4 credit hours– One or two courses for only 3 ½ weeks– Many off-campus course options for sophomore-senior years

Scheduling CoursesScheduling Courses• General Education courses (43-44 hours)

– provide a foundation to become a well informed citizen in the twenty-first century

– develop a Christian worldview

• Major (40-80 hours)• Minor (17-21 hours)

– Some majors require certain cognate courses instead of a minor.– You may complete a second major instead of a minor.

• Elective courses– Schedule when time permits according to your goals and interests.

Consult the MVNU Academic Catalog for details: http://www.mvnu.edu/catalog/

We are a learning We are a learning communitycommunity

We work together, as faculty and students, to learn and grow together.

Competition between students is not usually encouraged. Rather, our goal is to help all students achieve their best.

What does it take to do well in What does it take to do well in the natural and social sciences the natural and social sciences at MVNU?at MVNU?

– A desire to understand how things work– Hard work– Consistent effort– A commitment to be the best you can be in

preparation for life and service to God and others.