School of Natural and Social Sciences

1. School of Natural and Social Sciences

2. School of Natural and Social Sciences • Dr. Robert T. Kasper, Dean • Areas of Study • Biology • Chemistry/Physical Science • Computer Science • Criminal Justice • Mathematics • Psychology • Sociology • Pre-medical programs

3. Main questions for this session • 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?

4. Where could I go with a degree in Biology? • 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)

5. Biology at MVNUDepartmental Programs • 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

6. Biology Faculty Dr. Beal Dr. Fuller Prof. Ingersol Dr. Madtes Dr. Mendel Dr. Mosher Dept. Chair

7. Where could I go with a degree in Chemistry? • Meet Aaron Gruver, M.D., Ph.D. • Son of MVNU Professor Daryl Gruver (Business Dept.) • MVNU ’99 Chemistry • Earned M.D. and Ph.D. atUniversity of Toledo • Conducting medical research at The Cleveland Clinic

8. Chemistry and Physical Science at MVNUDepartmental Programs • 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)

9. Chemistry and Physical Science Faculty Dr. Lechner Prof. Harvel Dr. Miller Dept. Chair

10. Pre-Medical students at MVNU • 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.)

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

12. Psychology, Sociology and Criminal JusticeDepartmental Programs • 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, …

13. Social Science Faculty Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice Dr. Miner Prof. Pickenpaugh Dr. Wright Prof. Bryan Dr. Caddell Dr. Cronk Dept. Chair

14. Where could I go with a degree in Mathematics? • 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)

15. Mathematics at MVNUDepartmental Programs • 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

16. Dr. Noonan Dept. Chair Mathematics Faculty Prof. Parks Dr. Strayer Dr. Whitaker

17. Where could I go with a degree inComputer Science? • 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

18. Computer Science at MVNUDepartmental Programs • 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

19. Computer Science Faculty Dr. Skon Dr. Beutel Dr. Kasper Dept. Chair

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

21. 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!

22. 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.

23. Working with Professors • 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.

24. Faculty Advisors • 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.

25. Scheduling 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

26. Scheduling 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/

27. We are a learning community • 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.

28. What does it take to do well in the natural and social sciences 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.