Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences - Department of Chemical Sciences

Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

Dr. Thomas Ferko
Associate Dean

Ms. Debbie Spala
Administrative Secretary
Phone 951.343.4380
FAX 951.343.4584
nms@calbaptist.edu

The Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences consists of the following three departments: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Mathematical Sciences. We are committed to preparing students for careers in mathematics and science and science-related fields. Our students are successfully transitioning into professional or graduate schools, into the classroom as teachers, or directly into the workforce in a variety of careers. Students have the opportunity to work with our faculty on research, present their research at California Baptist University and outside conferences, as well as work in our labs. Our diverse, highly qualified and caring faculty is interested in helping to develop the whole person so that our students will leave California Baptist University as Christian scholars who can make a positive impact in our world.

Department of Chemical Sciences

Dr. Patrick Schacht
Interim Chair

Ms. Debbie Spala
Administrative Secretary
Phone 951.343.4380
FAX 951.343.4584
nms@calbaptist.edu

The Department of Chemical Sciences offers majors and minors that will help prepare students for a variety of careers. Students can work in fields at the forefront of science - helping to develop the technologies of tomorrow, or in a variety of careers which require a background in chemistry.

A major in chemistry can lead to work in industries that produce pharmaceuticals, personal care products, plastics, household chemicals, foods and beverages, and thousands of other materials relied upon for everyday life. Chemists also conduct research to better understand nature and solve significant problems, such as developing alternative fuels and understanding climate change. Many of our graduates continue on to graduate school to further prepare them for research-related careers while other students pursue careers as secondary school teachers, scientists in private labs, or employment in governmental agencies.

The biochemistry and molecular biology major is designed with courses that will either prepare students for, or directly cover, topics that are at the convergence of chemistry and biology. This major is rigorous and comprehensive, preparing students for graduate and professional programs in the biomedical sciences and the same careers as biology and chemistry majors.

The forensic chemistry major prepares students to be competitive for entry level employment in forensic science-related positions while also providing a strong background in chemistry that can lead to other careers. By choosing either a concentration in Criminal Justice Systems or Criminalistics, students will gain advanced experience in one of these areas, depending on the career direction that the student wants to pursue.

Students will learn under professors who are dedicated to their students. Most major classes are taught by full-time faculty members. We have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that are dedicated solely for use by our students in both classes and research.

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