Undergraduate Catalog - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Science & Math Goals & Objectives | Judson University Christian College

Department of Science and Mathematics

Faculty

Peter Sandberg Chair -Department of Science and Mathematics

 Jeff Henderson, David Hoferer, Sung Eun Kim, Rani Mathai, Rolf Myhrman, David Richards, Karen Spears, Mark Thompson

Emeritus: Elizabeth Juergensmeyer, John McLane

Subject Areas

The Department of Science and Mathematics offers courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, astronomy and earth science.

Majors and Minors

Students may major in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental studies, mathematics, or general science. (General science majors include advanced courses appropriate to specific career goals).

Minors are offered in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.

Judson’s Department of Teacher Education offers several options for students interested in science or mathematics education. Secondary education majors may choose programs in biology, chemistry, environmental studies, or mathematics.Elementary education majors may choose concentrations in biology, general science, or mathematics.

Pre-professional Programs

The Department offers four-year programs for students who plan to apply to professional schools of medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician's assistant.

Students in these programs select one of the majors listed under Majors and Minors, and then customize it to meet the admissions requirements of professional schools in their field(s) of interest.

The Department also offers two-year programs for students interested in careers in nursing or pharmacy.After completing two years of basic science and liberal arts requirements at Judson, and securing acceptance to the appropriate professional school, pre-nursing students complete an additional two years for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, while pre-pharmacy students complete an additional four years for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.

Departmental Objectives

The coursework of the department is designed so that all Judson students are expected to:

  • Recognize that science and mathematics are exciting, God-ordained, hands-on explorations of the created universe.
  • Become familiar with the scientific method and experience firsthand the process of doing experiments and drawing inferences from the resulting data.
  • Become comfortable with science and mathematics as essential to comprehending our world and making good decisions in all areas of life.
  • Integrate the Christian worldview in making ethical decisions regarding science and technology.