2018-19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 • 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 Biology • Environmental Science • Physics • Forensic Science • Geology Minors • Actuarial Science • Geology • Biology • Mathematics • Chemistry • Physics • Earth Science Special Programs • Environmental Biology • Prepharmacy • Medical Technology • Prephysical Therapy • Preagriculture • Premedical (pre-health professions) Cocurricular Opportunities • Biology Club • Chi Theta Pi (pre-health professions organization) • Cedarville University Emergency Medical Services Squad • Math Club • Chemistry Club (American Chemical Society Student Chapter) Technical Resources • ArcGis • LabScrib3 • Biology and chemistry support • LaTeX • CCP4 • Matlab 2017 • Chem Sketch • MicroCalc 7.0 laboratory • DPGraph 2008 • Statistical analysis tools • Laboratory simulations 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 • Geologist • Wildlife biologist • Health professional Faculty Mark McClain , Chair; Professor of Chemistry. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1989; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1994; Postdoctoral Fellow, Sandia National Laboratories, 1994–96; Summer Faculty Research Fellow, Air Force Research Laboratory, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002; National Research Council Senior Research Associate, 2003–2004. At Cedarville since 1996. Steven Gollmer , Assistant Chair; Professor of Physics. Education: B.S., Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, 1982; B.S., Northern Illinois University, 1985; M.S., University of Illinois, 1986; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1994. At Cedarville since 1994. Nathan Averbeck , Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Education: B.S., Cedarville University, 2008; M.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2011; Ph.D., Baylor University, 2016. 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. Sharon Cooper , Assistant Professor of Biology. Education: B.S., Cedarville University, 2010; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2017. At Cedarville since 2017. Thomas Rice , Assistant Professor of Geology. Education: B.S., West Virginia University, 1978; M.E., Colorado School of Mines, 1987. At Cedarville since 2012. Kevin Roper , Professor of Mathematics. Education: B.S., Southhampton University, England, 1979; M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1988; M.A., University of Kentucky, 1992; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1995. At Cedarville 1995–97 and since 2000. Nina Sekerak , Assistant Professor of Chemistry. Education : B.S., Pensacola Christian College, 2009; Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2015. At Cedarville since 2015. John Whitmore , Senior Professor of Geology. Education: B.S., Kent State University, 1985; M.S., Institute for Creation Research, 1991; Ph.D., Loma Linda University, 2003. At Cedarville since 1991. Cynthia Wingert , Assistant Professor of Biology. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 2001; M.S., Wright State University, 2005. At Cedarville 2001–2003 and since 2005. Otis Wright , Professor of Mathematics. Education: B.Sc. (Hons.), The University of Sydney, Australia, 1987; M.A., Princeton University, 1989; Ph. D., Princeton University, 1991. Postdoctoral research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1998–1999. At Cedarville since 2002. Emeriti Donald Baumann , Senior Professor Emeritus of Biology and Chemistry. Education: B.S., Iowa State University, 1960; M.S., Iowa State University, 1962; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1964. At Cedarville since 1964. Edwin Braithwaite , Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. Education: B.A., Western Washington University, 1966; M.A., Western Washington University, 1968; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1975. At Cedarville since 1976. Leroy Eimers , Professor Emeritus of Physics and Mathematics. Education: B.S., Hobart College, 1963; M.S., Syracuse University, 1966; Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1970. At Cedarville since 1981. Larry Helmick , Senior Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. Education: B.S., Cedarville University, 1963; Ph.D., Ohio University, 1968; postdoctoral research, University of Florida, 1974–75 and summers of 1969, 1970, 1971; University of Illinois, summers of 1972, 1973, 1974; Summer Faculty Research Fellow, NASA-Lewis Research Center, 1980–1987 and 1990–1993, 1998; National Research Council Senior Research Fellow, 1988–1989; Wright Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 1994–1997. At Cedarville since 1968. Robert Schumacher , Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. Education: B.S., Computer Science, United States Air Force Academy, 1970; M.S., Operations Research, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1979. At Cedarville since 1993. John Silvius , Senior Professor Emeritus of Biology. Education: B.A., Malone College, 1969; graduate study, Western Michigan University, 1970; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 1974; postdoctoral study, University of Illinois, 1974–76. At Cedarville since 1979. Daniel Wetzel , Professor Emeritus of Physics and Mathematics. Education: B.S., Morehead State College, 1955; M.S., University of Cincinnati, 1963; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1971. At Cedarville since 1963. Technical Support Staff Eric Johnson , Science Laboratory Technician. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1988. At Cedarville since 2003. Jessicah Zehring , Biology Laboratory Instructor. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 2008. At Cedarville since 2015. Dennis Flentge , 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. 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. Sarah Gilchrist , Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Education: B.S., Cedarville University, 2000; M.S., Wright State University, 2004; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, ABD. At Cedarville 2004–2009, 2012. Adam Hammett , Associate Professor of Mathematics. Education: B.S., Westmont College, 2001; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2007–2008. At Cedarville University since 2015 Nathan Hnatiuk , Associate Professor of Chemistry. Education: B.S., Houghton College, 2003; Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 2010. At Cedarville University since 2008 Ashley Holland , Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Education: B.S., Cedarville University, 2005; M.S., University of Michigan, 2008; Ph.D. University of Michigan, 2012. At Cedarville since 2013. Geoffrey Holloway , Associate Professor of Chemistry. Education: B.S., Ball State University, 1996; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 2001; Dreyfus Postdoctoral Fellow, 2001–2002, Eastern Illinois University. At Cedarville since 2012. Aaron Hutchison , Associate Professor of Chemistry. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1998; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 2007. At Cedarville University since 2003. William Jones , Associate Professor of Biology. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1981; M.A., University of Akron, 1999; Ph.D., The Ohio State University. At Cedarville since 1999. Heather Kuruvilla , Senior Professor of Biology; Joint Professor of Pharmacy. Education: B.S., Houghton College, 1992; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1997. At Cedarville since 1997. Lindsey McCarty , Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Education: B.S., Cedarville University, 2005; M.S., University of Michigan, 2008; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2012. At Cedarville since 2014. Michael Mendel , Professor of Zoology. Education: B.S., Humboldt California State University, 1981; M.S., New Mexico State University, 1984; Ph.D., University of Maine, 1992. At Cedarville since 2016. Douglas Miller , Professor of Chemistry. Education: B.S., University of Rochester, 1977; Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1981; postdoctoral research, University of Iowa, 1982; City University of New York, 1982–1984; Summer Faculty Research Fellow, NASA- Lewis Research Center, 1986–1990, 1992. At Cedarville since 1984. Lin Pan , Associate Professor of Physics. Education. B.Sc., Qingdao University, 1991; Ph.D., Michigan Technological University, 2008. At Cedarville since 2011. Robert Paris , Associate Professor of Biology. Education: B.S., Berea College, 1992; M.S., University of Tennessee, 1997; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2000. At Cedarville since 2011. Kaleb Pauley , Associate Professor of Biology; Joint Assistant Professor of Pharmacy. Education: B.S., Marshall University, 2002; M.S., Marshall University, 2004: Ph.D., University of Florida, 2008; Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Florida, 2008–2011. At Cedarville since 2011. Page 186 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 187 Department of Science and Mathematics Mission Statement Department of Science and Mathematics Faculty