2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
One of the characteristics of the twenty-first century is the marked change in the relation of citizens to their environment. Space probes, orbiting satellites, and productive research on the structure and synthesis of living matter have brought to the forefront for reexamination such time-honored queries as, “What is the nature of the universe?” or “Can people control their natural environment?” or “How did life begin?” Scientifically found answers to these and other questions, coupled with proper application of this knowledge for humankind’s betterment, must be a significant part of the goal of educated people everywhere.
The objectives of the college are to acquaint the student with the kinds of problems which lend themselves to possible solutions through the use of science; to introduce different scientific techniques through significant illustrative experiences; to give a sense of perspective in the development of science; and to develop an understanding of the basic community of all scientific disciplines.
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics (Tracks available: Electro-Optics, Nanomanufacturing Technology)
Biochemistry
Biology (Tracks available: Cell and Molecular, Honors, Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinary)
Biology Education
Chemistry (Pre-Medical track available)
Chemistry Education
Computer Science (Tracks available: Applied, Information Assurance, Languages and Systems)
Earth and Space Science Education
Economics/Mathematics
Electro-Optics (Associate in Applied Science and Associate in Science)
Environmental Health Science
General Science Education
Geology (Tracks available: Geology, Environmental)
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Natural Science (Tracks available: Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Podiatry, and Science for Disaster Response)
Physics
Physics Education
Psychology
The departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Physics offer work leading to either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree, depending upon the specific course program pursued. The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded for successful work in the departments of Geoscience, Mathematics, and Natural Science. The Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded by the Department of Psychology. An Associate of Applied Science and an Associate in Science are awarded in Electro-Optics.
Several departments in the college sponsor Master of Arts or Master of Science degrees. The Department of Psychology offers the Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree. Information on these programs can be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
In addition to the university’s Liberal Studies requirements, all students seeking a baccalaureate degree in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics must complete the requirements for a major as established by the department through which they wish to specialize. Statements of these requirements and those for minoring in a specific field appear in the department sections that follow. A double major or minor may encompass a discipline outside as well as within the college but should be selected only with advisor approval. As a general principle, there is considerable latitude in course choice for Natural Sciences and Mathematics majors; for specifically required courses, substitution in any program must have the written approval of the student’s department chairperson or the college dean.
The Foreign Language
Requirement
Unless otherwise indicated, each department adheres to the following foreign language requirement:
A candidate for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree must demonstrate a proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to that attained upon completion of two years of college instruction in that language. This requirement may be met by one of the following:
a. successful completion of the intermediate level in a specific language
b. successful completion of an exemption or credit examination
Any foreign student, registered as such at IUP, whose acquired native language is other than English and who demonstrates an acceptable proficiency in English, is exempt from the foreign language requirement for a Natural Sciences and Mathematics degree if the department he/she is majoring in does not require a specific language not thus covered.
The college offers programs for the preparation of students for acceptance by a professional school: pre-medical (including osteopathic medicine) and pre-veterinary medicine. In addition, the college offers a major in the Natural Sciences for those students whose goal is dentistry, pharmacy or pharmacology, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic medicine, or physical therapy. All programs are so designed that, should work at a professional school not ensue, the student may earn an IUP baccalaureate degree, provided he/she has been faithful to faculty advisement.
The preprofessional health programs in the college presuppose that the student has an excellent background in the high school sciences and mathematics and will prove to be an excellent college student. Students should identify their proposed field of study upon admission to IUP.
Several departments in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics have established extensive internship programs under which students engage in an off-campus supervised work experience for credit. For more information about specific internship programs, students should consult with the chairperson of the department in which the student is majoring. Students eligible for internships may receive federal or state funding.
IUP has been fortunate to enter into cooperative agreements with a number of outstanding institutions to provide significant career opportunities to our students. These formal agreements provide for accelerated graduate or professional degree programs or carefully planned and coordinated undergraduate programming with the cooperating institution. Programs are intended to assure acceptance of properly qualified students by the cooperating professional schools. Additional information concerning the specific programs can be found under the appropriate academic department in this catalog.
Chiropractic (See Natural Science): The New York Chiropractic College and Logan Chiropractic College programs are designed to accelerate the professional training of IUP students in the field of chiropractic medicine.
Dentistry (see Natural Science): The Temple University School of Dentistry program is designed to accelerate the professional training of IUP students in the field of dentistry.
Engineering–Drexel University (See Department of Physics): The program with Drexel University combines the opportunity for two years of study at IUP with the remaining three years of study as part of the Drexel plan of cooperative education. Students completing this program will receive a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Drexel University.
Engineering–University of Pittsburgh (See Natural Science)
Family Medicine (See Department of Biology): The program with Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University increases the opportunities for IUP students to be admitted to Jefferson Medical College in the Family Medicine Program. Contact Ms. Martha Jack for information.
Forestry and Environmental Studies (See Department of Biology): The program with Duke University is designed to coordinate the education of students from IUP with the graduate programs in forestry and environmental management offered at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (See Department of Biology): Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and IUP have a cooperative “3+4” program. Students will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology from IUP upon successful completion of the first-year curriculum at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and of the undergraduate requirements at IUP. Contact Ms. Martha Jack for specific information.
Marine Science Consortium (See Department of Biology): College majors may be interested in the programs available through the Marine Science Consortium. The Marine Science Consortium was established in 1968 for the purpose of promoting teaching and research in the marine sciences.
Optometry (See Natural Science): The Pennsylvania College of Optometry program accelerates the professional training of IUP students in the field of optometry.
Pharmacy (see Natural Science): The Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy or Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy programs are designed to accelerate the professional training of IUP students in the field of pharmacy.
Physical Therapy (see Natural Science): The Gannon University School of Physical Therapy program is designed to enhance the professional training of IUP students in the field of physical therapy.
Podiatry (See Natural Science): The Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine program accelerates the professional training of IUP students in the field of podiatry.
Primary Care Partnership: The program with the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine enables the college to identify students with primary care potential and provide these students with the opportunity to interact with primary care faculty at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Contact Ms. Martha Jack for specific information.
Primary Care Scholars Program: The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has established the Primary Care Scholars Program with six State System of Higher Education universities. The program will enable students who have demonstrated both academic excellence and a commitment to the practice of primary care in Pennsylvania to gain early admission to PCOM. Contact Ms. Martha Jack for specific information.
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