Tougaloo College NATURAL SCIENCES DIVISION Mission Statement The Natural Sciences Division provides education for three types of students: 1) majors who want to obtain the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Mathematics with an emphasis in Computer Science; 2) all students, as part of their liberal arts education; and 3) secondary education students who are focusing on one of the disciplines mentioned above. Because of the increasingly important role of science and technology in society, the course offerings of the Natural Sciences Division are a vital part of the liberal arts education. General Education courses in the Natural Sciences Division are designed to relate basic principles of science in nature and to see the impact of technology on society. The rationale of the scientific method, analytical reasoning, and computational analysis is emphasized. The Natural Sciences Division consists of four departments: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics and Computer Science. Graduates will be able to attend graduate schools or related professional schools (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy, allied health schools), to work in industry, or to prepare for other fields (e.g., teaching, management, law). For students interested in an Engineering degree, there are Dual Degree Programs with several engineering schools. In this program, a student may transfer to an engineering school to complete degree requirements after taking basic courses at Tougaloo. This program results in students earning a B.S. from Tougaloo and a B.S. in Engineering from the participating engineering school. Pre-Health Programs Tougaloo offers preparation for students desiring to enter health professions. In recent years increasing numbers of students have entered schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, medical technology, public health, cytotechnology and pharmacy. There are now more than two hundred health related occupations which utilize training in sociology, psychology, art, and music as well as science. For details on any particular career, consult the Career Counseling and Placement Office or the Pre-Health Office. All premedical or pre-dental students should endeavor to complete at least Page 198
Tougaloo college catalog 2013 2015
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