2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
College of Natural Sciences
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Charlene Wolf-Hall, Dean
Matthew Miller, Associate Dean for Academics and Student Services
Heike Bücking, Associate Dean for Research
College of Natural Sciences
Avera Health and Science Center 131
605-688-4420
Overview
The College of Natural Sciences provides degree programs in natural and physical sciences which are foundational to all professional, applied, and technical fields. A degree in physics explores the physical characteristics and fundamental nature of matter. Chemistry and biochemistry provide an understanding of the physical, structural, and catalytic nature of atoms, molecules, and macromolecules. A degree in the biological sciences provides a fundamental understanding of all life processes within the many branches of life. Geography studies Earth’s environments, landscapes, peoples, and places, including natural science (physical geography), social science (human geography), and geospatial science (GIScience). Students of the College of Natural Sciences are well-prepared for advanced studies, professional, and graduate school. Due to this broad, comprehensive education, our graduates have exceled not only in their chosen field but also in engineering, business, human science, and the social sciences.
Departments
Department of Biology & Microbiology
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Department of Geography & Geospatial Sciences
Department of Physics
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science*
Doctor of Pharmacy*
* Graduate degrees are offered in collaboration with the Graduate School. For details, see the Graduate Catalog.
Secondary Education Courses
Students planning to teach at the middle or high school level will take EDFN 101 as a prerequisite for admission to the Pre-Residency program, which will typically start in the fall of the junior year. Students must then apply for a Residency placement for the senior year. (See the College of Education & Human Sciences and the Department of Teaching, Learning & Leadership for further details.)
Accreditations & Certification
- The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Programs
Department of Biology & Microbiology
Programs
Majors
Minors
Pre-Professional Interest Areas
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Programs
Majors
Minors
Department of Geography & Geospatial Sciences
Programs
Majors
Minors
Certificates
Department of Physics
Programs
Majors
Minors
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