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Department of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics Program overview
Natural and Health Sciences Studies prepare students for careers in online and/or open learning graduate studies in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Pharmacy. The curricula enable students to master the fundamental principles of science, principles on which they will base their dynamically changing professional future practice. The educational principles of the program, a balance between theory and practice, enable students to attain competence in analyzing all aspects of a problem, in formulating solutions and in evaluating alternative approaches, in light of all available information. The student becomes familiar not only with present state-of-the-art of the selected scientific field, but also demonstrates an aptitude for mathematics and science, enabling him/her to adapt to the continuously changing demands and challenges of our post-industrial age.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics Programs
Industry 4.0 STEM Program
Pharmacy
Program Overview:
The aim of the Pharmacy Program is to produce pharmacists who are fully equipped to practice within a dynamic health care system, cope with uncertainty and adapt to change, and who understand the need for a commitment to continuing education and training, and professional development, throughout their professional life.
Career Tracks:
This Program is designed to prepare your for the following professional Career Tracks:]
- Community Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Clinical & Biomedical Research
- Additional Pharmacy Related Fields
Required Credits For Completion: 146 Credits
- General Education Requirements (39 credits).
- Required Courses for the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department (52 credits).
- Required Courses for the Pharmacy Concentration (39 credits)
- General Electives (15 credits)
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Biology
Program Overview:
The curriculum provides the student with a firm foundation in the broad field of biology. Upon completion of their courseload, students may seek advanced concentrations in upper level or medical programs or may be employed in any of a number of diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, aquaculture, food industries, biomedical laboratories, etc.
Career Tracks:
This Program is designed to prepare your for the following professional Career Tracks:
- Biological technician
- Biochemist
- Microbiologist
- Environmental Scientist
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Biology Teacher
- General Education Requirements (39 credits).
- Required Courses for the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department (52 credits).
- Required Courses for the Biology Concentration (28 credits)
- General Electives (13 credits)
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Biochemistry
Program Overview:
The Biochemistry curriculum aims at providing the student with a firm background in a broad spectrum of subjects involving the structure and chemistry of living systems.
The Biochemistry concentration offers the opportunity for employment in research or a career in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries. Alternatively, it can lead to upper level studies in a variety of fields in either the natural or medical sciences.
Career Tracks:
This Program is designed to prepare your for the following professional Career Tracks:
- Biomedical Scientist
- Analytical Chemist
- Nanotechnologist
- Forensic Scientist
- Medicinal Chemist
- Clinical Scientist
- General Education Requirements (39 credits)
- Required Courses for the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department (52 credits)
- Required Courses for the Pharmacy Concentration (36 credits)
- General Electives (15 credits)
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Chemistry
Program Overview:
The Chemistry curriculum is designed to provide the student with a solid theoretical background in the principles of chemistry, augmented by practical laboratory experience. The Chemistry curriculum provides exceptionally diverse opportunities for employment or for advanced training in chemistry or related fields, including medicine and biochemistry, as well as further studies for an upper level concentration
Career Tracks:
This Program is designed to prepare your for the following professional Career Tracks and more:
- Academic Researcher
- Analytical Chemist
- Nanotechnologist
- Medicinal Chemist
- Food Technologist
- Forensic Scientist
- General Education Requirements (39 credits).
- Required Courses for the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department (52 credits).
- Required Courses for the Chemistry Concentration (36 credits)
- General Electives (15 credits)
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Food Science & Nutrition
Program Overview:
The Nutrition curriculum offers training to prepare students for positions relating to consumer education in foods and nutrition and research in food product development. It prepares students for administrative and therapeutic dietetics as well as for teaching dietetics. A student may confer with his/her advisor in the selection of a sequence of electives to meet individual professional interests. Students are also prepared for lunch program or institutional management if electives are selected properly.
Career Tracks:
This Program is designed to prepare your for the following professional Career Tracks:
- Food Chemist
- Food Microbiologist
- Ingredient Development Scientist
- Health & Safety Inspector
- Nutritionist / Nutritional Therapist
Required Credits For Completion: 132 Credits
- General Education Requirements (39 semester credit hours).
- Required Courses for the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department (52 semester credit hours).
- Required Courses for Food Science & Nutrition Concentration (26 semester credit hours).
- General Electives (15 semester credit hours)
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Mathematics
Program Overview:
The primary objective of the concentration is to offer general training in mathematical reasoning and to develop a mastery of mathematical tools needed for a lifelong series of different careers and continuing education. In attaining these goals the mathematical sciences curriculum provides grounding in the traditional areas of theoretical mathematics: calculus, linear and modern algebra, as well as real and complex analysis. It also introduces students to the current areas of importance in applied mathematics: differential equations, probability, statistics, numerical analysis, discrete mathematics, mathematical programming and mathematical modeling.
Career Tracks:
This Program is designed to prepare your for the following professional Career Tracks and more:
- Mathematician / Statistician
- Chartered Accountant
- Quantitative Researcher
- Financial Analyst / Economist
- Aerospace Engineer
Required Credits For Completion: 132 Credits
- General Education Requirements (39 semester credit hours).
- Required Courses for the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department (52 semester credit hours).
- Required Courses for Food Science & Nutrition Concentration (26 semester credit hours).
- General Electives (15 semester credit hours)
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Physics
Program Overview:
The primary objective of this concentration is to give a thorough introduction to the subject for all those who expect to make physics an important component of their career. It may lead to upper level studies and research, technical development, education in physics or related fields. Prospective concentration students are urged to make an early appointment with their academic advisor for planning their programs.
Career Tracks:
This Program is designed to prepare your for the following professional Career Tracks:
- Astronomer
- Medical Physicist
- Radiologist – Radiation Protection Specialist
- Research Scientist
- Sound Engineer
Required Credits For Completion: 132 Credits
- General Education Requirements (39 semester credit hours).
- Required Courses for the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department (52 semester credit hours).
- Required Courses for the Physics Concentration (28 semester credit hours)
- General Electives (13 semester credit hours)
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Optometry
Program Overview:
The primary objective of this concentration is to give students all the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified optometrist (in UK and the EU). The emphasis is very much on understanding optics and modern physics, in general, as well as on the optometric service of patients. Optometry is a very important part of the healthcare system in most countries and an optometric examination includes screening for signs of diseases that many need medical attention. Conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure are often first detected by an optometrist.
Career Tracks:
This Program is designed to prepare your for the following professional Career Tracks and more:
- Community Optometrist
- Hospital Optometrist
- Vision Science Researcher
- Domiciliary Optometrist
Required Credits For Completion: 132 Credits
- General Education Requirements (39 semester credit hours).
- Required Courses for the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department (52 semester credit hours).
- Required Courses for the Optometry Concentration (28 semester credit hours)
- General Electives (13 semester credit hours)
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