Academics -DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics offers major and minor programs in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science, and Computer and Information Systems. The Division, in conjunction with the Division of Education, offers majors in Biology Education, Chemistry and Mathematics Education. The Division conducts programs for students who are interested in attending medical school, dental school or entering the allied health field after graduation. Students completing requirements for these major programs are awarded the bachelor of science degree.

All students majoring in Natural Sciences and Mathematics must complete the General Education requirements of Miles College.

Cooperative programs in Engineering, Physics, and Veterinary Medicine can be arranged. Students desiring to specialize in these areas may commence their undergraduate education at Miles College and after a suitable preparation in their major fields transfer to cooperating institutions to complete their studies.

A cooperative program has also been developed with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in the Allied Health Sciences. In this program students, after completion of all requirements, receive a degree from Miles College and a degree/certificate from UAB, whichever is applicable. Students may concentrate in the Surgeon Assistant Program, Radiation Technology, Cytology, Occupational Therapy, or Medical Technology.

OBJECTIVES

1.	To train students in their chosen fields of science;
2.	To prepare students in the basic courses, which will later lead to careers in health and allied health services;
3.	To prepare students for teaching, research and graduate study, whichever is desired;
4.	4. To teach the core subjects in science and mathematics for the entire College.

DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

1.	A student who declares a major in the natural sciences, mathematics, or computer sciences must make a minimum grade of " C" in each course taken in this division, whether it is a required course or any variety of elective.
2.	Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination in the major area before graduation. Mathematics majors are required to complete a minor of 18 hours in an area other than mathematics.
3.	The requirements for a major in Biology include a minor of 18 hours in Chemistry. The requirements for a major in Chemistry include a minor of 18 hours in Mathematics.
4.	Students seeking Teacher Certification in Mathematics, Chemistry, or Biology Education must have a GPA of 2.6, a grade of "C" in each major course, and must be recommended by the Division Chairperson.
5.	A student must complete at least 30 semester hours in the major area.
6.	The programs have been designed for completion in four academic years. If a student should deviate from the program as designed, the Division will not assume any responsibility to offer courses out of sequence to accommodate such students with deficiencies. Such students will be required to wait until needed courses are normally offered. Biology, chemistry and mathematics majors who are interested in teaching on the secondary level may be certified to do so by completing requirements for the Bachelor’s degree in their area of concentration and by further completing requirements for teacher education as outlined by the State Department of Education. These students must consult with the Chairperson in the Division of Education.

Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics majors who are interested in teaching on the secondary level may be certified to do so by completing requirements for the Bachelor’s degree in their area of concentration and by further completing requirements for teacher education as outlined by the State Department of Education. These students must consult with the Chairperson in the Division of Education.

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