The University of West Alabama

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS PURPOSES

The role of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in fulfilling the overall purposes of UWA encompasses the following objectives:

1. To offer bachelor’s degrees in the areas of science and mathematics, including interdisciplinary areas, wherever student need and resources of the University make such degree programs feasible. At present, majors are offered in
   biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, marine biology, mathematics, and mathematics-computer information systems. Minors are offered in biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, medical sciences and mathematics. Through cooperation with the College of Business, College of Education, and College
   of Liberal Arts, students in Natural Sciences and Mathematics are also allowed to take minors in American politics, accounting, art, computer information systems, general business, English, English: professional writing, history, international
   studies, journalism, management, marketing, music, physical education, political theory and international politics, psychology, and sociology. To provide general education courses in the natural sciences and mathematics for all undergraduate students in the University.
2. To provide undergraduate courses in academic major and minor areas and elective natural sciences and mathematics courses for students in the College of Business, the College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, and the Division of Nursing.
3. To provide superior undergraduate students with a more stimulating and challenging curriculum, closer contacts with outstanding faculty, and enriched non-traditional classes, as well as to allow the individual to follow his/her own intellectual interests more independently.
4. To help students develop the necessary proficiency in the basic skill areas needed to meet the requirements of the regular college curriculum.
5. To provide graduate-level courses in the natural sciences and mathematics as needed to support the programs in the School of Graduate Studies.
6. To prepare students to pursue successful graduate work and professional training in appropriate areas of study. Holders of degrees from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are prepared to begin post-baccalaureate work in biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, mathematics and medical technology, and in many professional areas, such as dentistry, education (Master of Arts in Teaching, etc.), and medicine.
7. To provide two or more years of science and mathematics for students who intend to transfer to more specialized institutions for technical training in such areas as agriculture, engineering, forestry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and allied health.