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2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

College of Science and Technology


J. Orion Rogers, Dean
Davis 127, (540) 831-5958

www.radford.edu/csat

Arthur E. Carter, Associate Dean and
Chairperson of Information
Technology Department
Davis 008, (540) 831-5238

Susan Underwood, Advising Coordinator
Stuart Hall 163, (540) 831-5601

Mission

The College of Science and Technology prepares students with skills and expertise essential to the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation. The college emphasizes the theory and applications of science, mathematics, and technology. The college develops students’ creative and critical thinking skills and teaches students to analyze problems and implement solutions to a vast array of challenges in our local, national and global communities. Students will be prepared to bring creative and socially responsible innovations to the workplace and to society.

Undergraduate Degrees

Students in the college earn a bachelor’s degree in:

Anthropological Sciences with a concentration in Forensic Anthropology

Biology with concentrations in Molecular Biology, Environmental Biology, General Biology, Pre-Health and Medical Technology

Chemistry with concentrations in Professional Chemist, Pre-Health Professional, Biochemistry and Forensics

Computer Science and Technology with concentrations in Computer Science, Database, Software Engineering and Networks

Geospatial Science with concentrations in Environmental and Geoinformatics

Geology with concentrations in General Geology, Engineering and Environmental Geosciences and Earth Sciences.

Information Science and Systems with concentrations in Information Systems and Web Development

Mathematics with concentrations in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Secondary Education

Physics with concentrations in Earth and Space Science and Physics Education or a major in Physics with no concentration

Students can also enroll in interdisciplinary concentrations outside the college, just as minors and concentrations in the Colleges of Science and Technology are available for majors of RU’s other five colleges (Business and Economics, Education and Human Development, Humanities and Behavioral Sciences, Waldron College of Health Sciences and Visual and Performing Arts).

Graduation Requirements

Students must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all courses taken at Radford to graduate with the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. In addition, students must have at least a 2.0 GPA in all courses required by the major and all courses required by the concentration. For the purpose of computing the major GPA, please see the requirements specified by each major and concentration in their respective sections of this catalog.

Core Curriculum

The Core Curriculum program introduces students to the varied modes of inquiry in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The College offers a broad introduction to ethics, social consequences, organizational impacts, public policy, and personal responses to issues in the sciences, mathematics and technology.

Anthropological Sciences

Go to information for Anthropological Sciences.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Academic Minor

Forensic Science Institute (RUFSI)

Go to information for Forensic Science Institute (RUFSI).

Programs

Academic Minor

Biology

Go to information for Biology.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Academic Minor

Chemistry

Go to information for Chemistry.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Academic Minor

Geology

Go to information for Geology.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Academic Minor

Geospatial Science

Go to information for Geospatial Science.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Academic Minor

Certificate

Information Technology

Go to information for Information Technology.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Academic Minor

Certificate

Mathematics and Statistics

Go to information for Mathematics and Statistics.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

Academic Minor

Physics

Go to information for Physics.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Academic Minor