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Mission Statement
The Cedarville University Department of Science and
Mathematics offers curricula in biology, chemistry, physics,
mathematics, the earth-space sciences, and secondary science
and mathematics education. The department seeks to present
the natural sciences and mathematics as disciplines through
which students can learn to understand creation and its Creator.
They will learn how to exercise stewardship of this knowledge as
professionals who seek to make a difference in their vocations for
the glory of God and the benefit of family, church, community, and
environment.
This department seeks to:
• Provide a meaningful learning experience in the sciences and
mathematics as part of the liberal arts core curriculum.
• Aid students in developing clear and orderly thinking
processes through the use of the techniques of science and
mathematics.
• Assist students in developing a biblical perspective of the
sciences, which is essential in understanding controversial
issues such as origin of life, biomedical ethics, and genetic
engineering.
• Prepare students for graduate study or further professional
study in the medical, environmental, or agricultural sciences.
• Prepare secondary teachers with a biblical perspective of
science.
• Prepare students to serve in other science-related vocations.
Personal Requirements
Students who enjoy and excel in high school mathematics
and science courses possess the greatest potential for success
as graduates of this department. Therefore, to prepare for the
mathematics and science curricula, students should take a college
preparatory curriculum which includes:
• Four units of English
• Four units of mathematics (algebra, geometry, and
trigonometry)
• Four units of science (physical science, biology, chemistry,
and physics)
• Three units of social science
• Three units of a single foreign language
• Electives in computers may also be helpful.
Programs of Study
The Department of Science and Mathematics offers the
following programs of study:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Chemistry Education
• Geosciences
• Life Science Education
• Mathematics
• Mathematics Education – Integrated
• Physical Science Education
• Physics Education
• Science Comprehensive Education – Integrated
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in:
• Biology
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Molecular and Cellular
• Environmental Science
Biology
• Forensic Science
• Physics
• Geology
Minors
• Actuarial Science
• Earth Science
• Biology
• Geology
• Bioethics
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Physics
Special Programs
• Environmental Biology
• Prepharmacy
• Medical Technology
• Prephysical Therapy
• Preagriculture
• Premedical (pre-health professions)
Cocurricular Opportunities
• Chi Theta Pi (pre-health professions organization)
• Cedarville University Emergency Medical Services Squad
• Math Club
• Omega Theta Kappa (science education)
• Chemistry Club
Technical Resources
• A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy • Matlab 7.20
• Biology and chemistry
• MicroCalc 7.0 laboratory
support
• Molecular Modeling
• Chem Sketch
Software
• DPGraph 2001
• RasMol
• Laboratory simulations
• SigmaPlot 10.0 ®
• LaTeX
• Statistical analysis tools
• Maple 16
• Spartan Student v5.0
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this department have gained admission to
outstanding graduate and professional schools around the nation.
Careers pursued by graduates include:
• Agricultural consultant
• Laboratory technician
• Biologist
• Mathematician
• Botanist
• Pharmacist
• Business actuary
• Physical therapist
• Chemist
• Physician
• Chiropractor
• Physicist
• Environmental scientist
• Researcher
• Environmental
• Science educator
toxicologist
• Statistician
• Health professional
• Wildlife biologist
Faculty
Dennis Flentge
,
Chair;
Senior Professor of Chemistry.
Education:
B.S., Texas Lutheran College, 1969; Ph.D., Texas A&M University,
1974; Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Florida,
1974–75; Texas A&M University, 1976; Summer Faculty Research
Fellow, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 1981, 1982, 1984–1988,
1990, 1996, 1997, 2001; graduate study, University of Wisconsin,
summer, 1984. At Cedarville since 1980.
Nathan Averbeck,
Instructor of Mathematics.
Education:
B.S.,
Cedarville University, 2008; M.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2011;
Ph.D. (ABD), Baylor University, in processes. At Cedarville since
2016.
Melissa Burns
, Assistant Professor of Biology; Joint Assistant
Professor of Pharmacy.
Education:
B.A., Cedarville University,
1996; M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine, 2000. At
Cedarville since 2009.
Tracy Collins
, Assistant Professor of Biology.
Education:
B.S.,
The Ohio State University, 2000; M.S., University of Dayton, 2005;
Ph.D., University of Dayton, 2010. At Cedarville since 2015.
Darrin Frey
, Professor of Mathematics.
Education:
B.S., University
of Nebraska, 1989; Ph.D, University of Michigan, 1995. At
Cedarville since 1997.
Mark Gathany
, Associate Professor of Biology.
Education:
B.S., Grace College, 2002; M.S.E.S and Conservation Biology
Certificate, Ohio University, 2004; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
At Cedarville since 2007.
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