DEAN
Kolf O. Jayaweera
ASSOCIATE DEAN
David Fromson
ASSITANT DEAN, STUDENT AFFAIRS
Rochelle Woods
DEAN'S OFFICE
McCarthy Hall 166
(714) 278-2638
COLLEGE WEBSITE
http://nsm.fullerton.edu
“We provide a complete
educational experience to all
students through student centered,
inquiry-based instruction
in the classroom and the laboratory.
We view research experience for
students as an essential and
necessary component in the
learning of science.”
Dean Kolf O. Jayaweera
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
The curricula of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are designed to prepare students for careers in
scientific, mathematical, and other technical fields; for further study and specialization in advanced graduate work; and for entry into professional schools of medicine and other health-related disciplines. The faculty of the college is actively involved not only in instruction and scholarship but also in the advisement of students in the college on topics relating to the planning of career and program goals. Cooperative education internship
programs are available in each of the College’s Departments.
The College sponsors a variety of professional and educational programs at which students and faculty have an
opportunity to meet with their counterparts.
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Biological Science, Bachelor of Science
Biology, Master of Science
Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science
Biotechnology, Minor
Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts
Chemistry, Bachelor of Science
Chemistry, Minor
Chemistry, Master of Science
Geology, Bachelor of Science
Geology, Minor
Geology, Master of Science
Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics, Minor
Mathematics for Teacher Education, Minor
Mathematics, Master of Arts
Natural Sciences, Minor
Physics, Bachelor of Science
Physics, Minor
Physics, Master of Science
Science, M.A.T.S.
Recommended Preparation
For a career in mathematics or science,
a sound foundation is essential. High school preparation
should include:
At least three, preferably four, years
of mathematics, Chemistry and/or physics, preferably both;
Two or three years of foreign language.
Community college preparation should include at the minimum:
College writing
Calculus
College chemistry
First course in the major.
Qualifying Examinations
Enrollment in introductory courses is restricted to those
who are adequately prepared, as shown by performance on
qualifying examinations. In addition, the Entry Level Mathematics
(ELM) examination is required of all students unless exempt.
UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENT ADVISEMENT
Undergraduate students should call the department office
of their major to arrange for advising and approval of their
study plan. University policy requires students to see an
adviser each of their first two semesters and every year
thereafter. Most departments prefer to advise their majors
more frequently.
Students interested in programs in the College, but without
a declared major should call the Office of the Dean for
advisement.
ADVISEMENT
FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
It is important for any student interested in a career in
the health professions to seek advisement at the Health
Professions Office prior to registering for the first semester.
GRADUATE
STUDENT ADVISEMENT
Graduate students should consult the graduate adviser in
their major department before registering for the first
semester. No more than nine units may be completed before
an approved study plan is filed.
Scholarships and Awards
General
Diefenderfer Award: made annually to an outstanding woman
or minority student.
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics’ Scholarship
for Scholastic Achievement
Jewel Plummer Cobb Scholarship for Scholastic Achievement:
awarded to an outstanding, under-represented science major.
Health Professions
Miles McCarthy Health Professions Award annual award to
the outstanding graduate from the program for the health
professions.
Kenneth Goodhue-McWilliams Award: for outstanding contributions
to community service by a health professions student.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
American Chemical Society Award: recognizes a graduating
senior Chemistry-Biochemistry major for exemplary academic
achievement.
American Institute of Chemists Award: made to a graduating
senior who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and
undergraduate research.
The Lyle Wallace Award: for service to the Department of
Chemistry and Biochemistry.
The Hypercube Scholar Award recognizes a graduating senior
for accomplishments in molecular modeling/computational
chemistry.
Other awards made by the Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry are the
Freshman Chemistry Award, and the
Undergraduate Awards for Achievement in Organic Chemistry and in Analytical
Chemistry.
Biology
Rachel Carson Award: a commemoration of the ideals of Rachel Carson.
Friends of the Arboretum, David L. Walkington Scholarship: for an outstanding biology student who has chosen Botany for a career.
Dr. and Mrs. Donald B. Bright Environmental Scholarship: for students interested in careers in Environmental Biology.
Geology
Department of Geological Sciences: for outstanding graduating senior students for service and scholarship.
Margaret Skillman Woyski Scholarship: for a woman Geology major for outstanding academic achievement and teaching.
Mathematics
Department of Mathematics recognizes
excellent academic achievement by both
undergraduate and graduate students in a
number of awards, including the Outstanding
Teaching Award, the Outstanding Math
Scholar, The Math Club Scholarship and
the Lila B. Hromadka Award.
Physics
The Dan Black Scholarship provides
support to a junior Physics major based on
need and promise, and is renewable for the
senior year.
The Department of Physics honors the
memory of Edward Lee Cooperman, and a
scholarship in his name goes to an outstanding student. The Constance Beech Eiker-
Raymond V. Adams Creativity Award is given
to a student who developed an outstanding
set of instructional laboratory experiments.
The Dr. Robert W. Kedzie Award recognizes
the most improved Physics major.
FUNDED RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
MARC (Minority Access to Research Careers)
This NIH-supported program develops six exceptional scholars
and prepares them for success in PhD programs.
MSD (Minority Student Development)
Program
This NIH-funded program supports the research of 25 undergraduate
and graduate students who work in labs of 14 faculty.
REU (Research Experience
for Undergraduates) Program
Provides students interested in research, who might not
otherwise have the opportunity because of economic constraints,
to carry out the research during the summer months.
MIRT (Minority International Research Training)
Program
NIH-sponsored program that provides minority students with
the opportunity to carry out research during the summer
at laboratories in England.
Bridges-to-the-Doctorate
Program
NIH-funded program facilitates admission
of our masters-level minority research students to PhD programs
at UC Riverside, UC San Diego, USC and UCI.
Individual Faculty Research Projects
RECOMMENDED
PROGRAM IN GENERAL EDUCATION
Majors in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
should take mathematics and other courses in related fields
early in their academic careers. General education courses
normally should be scheduled throughout the study sequence.
Because of high unit requirements for the Bachelor of Science
in Chemistry, this program has modified requirements for
general education. Students should consult the department
for particulars.
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