Mar 19, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education


Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

www.usi.edu/science

Zane Mitchell, Ph.D., Dean

Bonnie Beach, Ph.D., Associate Dean

Glenna G. Bower, Ph.D., Associate Dean

Cindy DeLoney-Marino, Ph.D., Chair, Biology department

Ken Walsh, Ph.D., Chair, Chemistry department

Paul Kuban, Ph.D.; Chair, Engineering department

William S. Elliott, Jr., Ph.D., Chair, Geology and Physics department

Renee Frimming, Ed.D., Chair, Kinesiology and Sport department

Rick Hudson, Ph.D., Chair, Mathematical Sciences department

Jill Raisor, Ph.D., Chair, Teacher Education department

 

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education consists of seven academic departments: biology, chemistry, engineering; geology and physics, kinesiology and sport, mathematical sciences, and teacher education. Through its departments, the college offers coursework leading to baccalaureate degrees with majors in the following areas: biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, civil engineering, early childhood education, electrical engineering, elementary education, engineering, environmental science, exercise science, geology, industrial supervision, kinesiology, manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, mechanical engineering, mathematics, mathematics teaching, physics, science teaching, special education, sport management, and statistics. Minor programs are available in most areas listed as majors and in other science-related areas. The college also offers a Doctor of Education, a Master of Science in Education with several curricular options, a Master of Science in Industrial Management, and a Master of Science in Sport Management (see the graduate bulletin for more information). All students majoring in college programs are assigned faculty advisors who assist with individual planning of each student’s course of study.

Students who aspire to professional careers requiring additional training beyond the bachelor’s degree usually major in biology, biochemistry, or chemistry, though other majors are possible. Pre-professional curricula (which are not themselves majors) are available in the following areas:

    Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Physical Therapy
    Pre-Dentistry Pre-Pharmacy
    Pre-Ecology Pre-Physician Assistant
    Pre-Forestry Pre-Podiatry
    Pre-Medical Technology Pre-Veterinary
    Pre-Medicine Pre-Wildlife Biology
    Pre-Optometry Pre-Zoology
    Pre-Osteopathy  

In addition to coursework for its majors and minors, the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education offers many courses in science and mathematics that students in all majors take to fulfill requirements of Core 39, as explained elsewhere in this bulletin. In keeping with its philosophy that students learn best by doing, the college offers many courses as laboratory-intensive or field-based experiences.

Biology

Go to information for Biology.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Minor

Certificate

Pre-Professional Curricula

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Go to information for Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Minor

Engineering

Go to information for Engineering.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Geology and Physics

Go to information for Geology and Physics.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

Minor

Kinesiology and Sport

Go to information for Kinesiology and Sport.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Minor

Mathematical Sciences

Go to information for Mathematical Sciences.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Minor

Teacher Education

Go to information for Teacher Education.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Minor

Certificate