You are in the official 1995-96 General Catalog for California State
University, Fresno.
The School of Natural Sciences provides study for students in the areas
of biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, and psychology by
offering courses in the majors. Support courses for nonscience majors such
as agriculture, engineering, and the health professions and courses for
the general education of all university students are also offered through
the school. In doing so, our goal is to provide professional training at
the undergraduate and graduate levels, to serve as a foundation for a career
in science/mathematics, to provide preprofessional training in preparation
for careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and other
professions or for continued study at the graduate level.
Furthermore, students and faculty members in the school conduct research
and scholastic activities in their academic areas and in solving applied
scientific problems of the region. This research activity is carried out
among campus scientists along with investigators at other regional research
centers.
The School of Natural Sciences also is involved with the school systems
in science and mathematics teacher education. The recruitment, retention,
and education of underrepresented minorities and females in science and
mathematics are also major emphases.
The
School of Natural Sciences
Science Building, Room 101
(559) 278-3936
Dean: Kin-Ping Wong
The School of Natural Sciences includes the departments of Biology,
Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics and Physical
Science, and Psychology. Special programs of
the school include the Science Careers Opportunity Program (SCOP), the Certificate
in Biotechnology, the Man /Woman and the Natural Environment thematic cluster,
and the South Pacific Semester.
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