Department of Science

Dean: Dr. Christine McCasulin

Professors: Dr. Patricia J. Kreke, Dr. Christine McCasulin, Dr. Danny G. Miles, Jr., Dr. Dana P. Ward (Chair)

Associate Professors: Dr. Abigail Kula, Dr. Michael J. Turner, Dr. Patrick M. Lombardi, Dr. Isaac N. Mills

Assistant Professors: Dr. William Mills, Dr. Sarah Krueger, Dr. Rachel Hartnett, Dr. Eric Sakowski, Dr. Kaitlyn E. Stepler, Dr. Kari Taylor-Burt, Dr. Amie Severino, Dr. Geraldine Vilmen

Lecturers: Sarah M. Brown, Annette Weintraub

The Department of Science aims to give students an understanding of fundamental concepts and techniques of study in their major fields. More important, we hope to instill in them a spirit of curiosity and habits of thinking objectively and analytically. We also strive to foster an awareness of the relation of the physical and biological sciences to the major problems facing individuals and society, and the need for an interdisciplinary approach to these problems.

Students are assigned as advisees to faculty members in their major fields for counseling related to their general academic progress. Those students interested in attending medical school, dental school, physician assistant school, pharmacy school or veterinary school or pursuing other health professions after graduating from the Mount are encouraged to consult with the health professions advisor (HPA) as soon as possible following enrollment. Working with their faculty advisors and the HPA, students obtain help with appropriate course selection, professional school entrance exam preparation, application materials and guidance, and support for interviews. In addition, the HPA should be consulted for general advising issues regarding professional school selection. Students interested in pursuing a career in nursing should consult with the pre-nursing advisor. Students interested in pursuing graduate training in the sciences should consult with their faculty advisor regarding experiential learning, preparedness and school selection.

Science Department Policy on Retaking Courses

At times students may need to retake a course to achieve a more desirable grade and to continue to successfully progress through their major. If a student wishes to take the same course for a third time, the student must seek special permission from the Department Chair, Dean, and Director of Advising. If permitted, the student will need to work with the Director of Advising, and/or a Mount Student Success Coach to create a performance improvement plan that outlines a specific strategy for how the student will work to achieve a grade sufficient to continue their studies within their major. Students should understand that repeating coursework multiple times delays their academic progress, making it difficult or impossible to graduate in a 4-year timeframe.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Osteopathic Medicine Dual Degree

Minor