The John Merck Division o f S c i e n c e a n d Te c h n o l o g y Barry Flanary, Ph.D. (Chair) Nancy Callander, R.T.(R), A.S. Tammy Kenny, M.S. Linda Lippacher, R.T.(R), (M), M.A. Jennifer Nelson, Ph.D. Jennifer Ufnar, Ph.D. Julie Walsh, R.T.(R), (M), B.S. James Beckwith, L.L.M., JD.*
John Blake, R.T.(R)* Jesse Herbert, Ph.D.* David Lindenberg, M.S.* Donna McCart, M.S.* Bonnie Parker, R.T.(R)* Colleen Rundell, M.S.* Joshua Stokes, M.S.* Jane Uva, M.D.* *Part Time
Mission Statement The John Merck Division of Science and Technology focuses on shaping all students to value scientific, mathematic environmental and technological literacy, preparing them through active learning for engagement in the community and global society as responsible citizens.
The Curriculum The John Merck Division of Science and Technology offers a baccalaureate degree in Biological Sciences, Healthcare Management and Advocacy, and Radiologic Sciences and minors in Information Technology and Environmental Studies. The John Merck Division of Science and Technology also provides science, environmental, mathematics, and information technology courses taken by students to meet General Core requirements and electives. Career Opportunities and Graduate Study Opportunities for graduates of the Radiologic Sciences program are plentiful and diverse. Radiologic technologists have many employment choices and a variety of career and educational options including completion of a bachelor degree and specialization in the field. A minor in Information Technology or Environmental Studies can enhance career opportunities for graduates in any major. The Biological Sciences degree program will prepare students for careers in the biological sciences, give students the opportunity to pursue graduate degrees in the biological sciences and to provide students with the preparation necessary to pursue professional programs in the medical sciences. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (Bachelor of Science Degree) The Biological Sciences program is designed to stimulate intellectual and personal growth through an examination of the fundamental properties of living systems, the application of experimental and descriptive methods of discovery, and the consideration of the social, ethical, and aesthetic aspects of biological knowledge. Both the rigor and flexibility of the program will help
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