The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, through its faculty, provides an environment that allows students interested in science and mathematics careers and related fields to gain the requisite knowledge, skills, and ethical consciousness to become respected professionals in their chosen fields. In addition, the college endeavors to instill a high level of scientific literacy within all students enrolled in its courses.
The college creates learning activities that enable the student to recognize and deal with problems that
- Lend themselves to possible solutions through the use of science, mathematics, and technology
- Require different scientific and algorithmic techniques and practical application of those techniques for their resolution
- Instill a perspective on the development and implementation of science
- Require development of strategies and problem solving skills
- Lend themselves to developing teamwork and interpersonal relationships
- Require examination of the ethical implications of possible solutions and the decision making process
- Develop an understanding of the basic community of all scientific disciplines which allows the knowledge and skills to be used for improvement of humankind’s condition
As a learning community, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics strives to accomplish the following:
- Provide students with traditional and modern classroom and laboratory experiences
- Engage students in research, intern, and service activities which strengthen their professional capabilities
- In general, prepare students to become lifelong learners and leaders in their respective fields
The college creates an environment in which faculty members and students are expected to
- Contribute to new knowledge through research
- Communicate their results to the scientific community by participating in conferences and publishing in peer reviewed journals
- Lend their expertise to educational, industrial, and governmental institutions through service and consulting activities
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics provides an environment for students and faculty that allows them to maximize their opportunities for learning, research, service, and further development, independent of their religious, ethnic, or racial background.