Natural Sciences Department
A multidisciplinary group with programs in biology, chemistry, physics, geology and geography, our curriculum focuses on using scientific inquiry as a way of knowing and applying scientific knowledge to societal issues of local, regional, and global importance. Our faculty has diverse teaching and research experiences that afford students research opportunities in the field and laboratory.
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Biology Biology
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Broad Field Science Broad Field Science
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Chemistry Chemistry
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Environmental Science Environmental Science
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Aerospace Studies and Air Force ROTC
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Minor
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Associate of Science - Pre-Engineering Emphasis
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Biology
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Broad Field Science
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Cell/Molecular Biology
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Focus of Biology
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Chemistry
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Ecology, Aquatic Biology, and Fishery Sciences
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Focus of Biology
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Environmental Science
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Applied
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Minor
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Plant Sciences
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Focus of Biology
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Health Professional Programs
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Pharmacy (Biochemistry)
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Concentration of Chemistry
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20
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21
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29
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17
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Will Zimmer
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