College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Dean: Professor Tamera S. Jahnke, Ph.D.
Associate Dean: Professor Xingping Sun, Ph.D.; Associate Dean Professor Daniel W. Beckman, Ph.D.
Office: Temple Hall, Room 142
Phone: (417) 836-5249, Fax: (417) 836-6934
Email: cnas@missouristate.edu
Website: http://cnas.missouristate.edu/
Academic Units
Centers for Research and Service
Center for Resource Planning and Management
The Center provides educational training, applied research and community outreach services in the field of urban planning and community development. Services provided to local governments, state and federal agencies and civic organizations include small town planning, comprehensive planning, grant writing, economic development planning, digital cartographic services and specialty planning services. The Center is an affiliate census data center of the Missouri State Library and is the administrative agent of the Southwest Missouri Advisory Council of Governments.
Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute
The Institute supports efforts to protect and restore water quality and supply in the Ozarks Region of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. Its mission is to provide a hub for science-based monitoring and assessment of water and sediment quality trends, watershed function and disturbance, and land use/land cover change in the Ozarks. In addition, it will initiate and support research programs aimed at solving environmental problems by working in partnership and cooperation with university researchers, environmental groups, and governmental agencies.
Bull Shoals Field Station
The Bull Shoals Field Station (BSFS) operates to promote research and provide educational programs that increase public understanding of southwest Missouri ecosystems. Faculty and graduate students may use the BSFS facilities to conduct research. Researchers from other universities may use BSFS by arrangement with the director, and fees may apply for site upkeep. The Field Station is also available for some usage for K-12 classes and teacher workshops by special arrangement with the Director. These activities must meet the BSFS guidelines.
Graduate Program
A Master of Natural and Applied Science degree is administered by the College of Natural and Applied Sciences. Courses are offered toward the option in Natural Science within the Master of Science in Education degree in Secondary Education. Additional graduate programs are offered through the academic departments in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences. See the department sections of this catalog and the Graduate Catalog for details.
Accelerated Master of Natural and Applied Science Degree
Eligible Missouri State undergraduate students in a major in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences may apply for preliminary acceptance into the Master of Natural and Applied Science program after admission requirements for the accelerated masters option have been satisfied. If accepted, a maximum of 12 credit hours from approved graduate-level courses may be counted toward both the graduate and undergraduate degrees (Mixed Credit). This option offers an opportunity for CNAS majors whose goals, academic capabilities, and career planning include graduate work, to complete the requirements for the masters degree in less time than would otherwise be possible. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information.
For courses to be designated as Mixed Credit, the graduate advisor, undergraduate department head, and Graduate College dean must approve by signing the Permission for Mixed Credit form. This form must be provided to the Office of the Registrar in Carrington Hall 320 no later than the end of the Change of Schedule Period for the semester.
Environmental Sciences and Policy Minor
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Administrator: Professor Xingping Sun, Ph.D.
The Environmental Sciences and Policy minor is administered by the College of Natural and Applied Sciences with the Dean, or his/her designate, serving as program coordinator. Courses must be approved by the faculty on the Environmental Focus Committee for inclusion in the minor. The coordinator must approve the course of study for each student who wishes to complete the minor.
The minor in Environmental Sciences and Policy consists of 18-20 credit hours. It is interdisciplinary and will permit students in various fields to complement their academic major with a minor emphasizing Environmental Sciences and Policy.
- Natural Science: Select 3 of the following. (9-11 hours)
- Policy: Select 3 of the following courses (9 hours)
Recommended: At least one statistic course.
*GLG 171 partially fulfills the Natural World general education requirement
**GRY 108 partially fulfills the Culture and Society general education requirement
Engineering Courses
EGR 110 Study and Careers in Engineering
Examination of fields of engineering and career opportunities in engineering. Professional expectations of engineers. Introduction to resources for assisting student success. 1(1-0) F
EGR 199 Engineering Tracking Course
Enrollment tracking course for students in the cooperative engineering program with Missouri University of Science and Technology. Fees for this course will be assessed based on MO S&T rates. Course is initially graded with an I (Incomplete) grade and, when transcript from MO S&T is received and evaluation completed, the grade is changed to NV (No Value). The title of the section should reflect the corresponding course taken at MO S&T. 1-5 F,S,Su
EGR 200 Civil Engineering-Enrollment Tracking Course
Enrollment tracking course for students in the cooperative civil engineering program with Missouri University of Science and Technology. Fees for this course will be assessed based on MO S&T rates. Course is initially graded with an I (Incomplete) grade and, when transcript from MO S&T is received and evaluation completed, the grade is changed to NV (No Value). The title of the section should reflect the corresponding course taken at MO S&T. 1-5 F,S,Su
EGR 201 Electrical Engineering-Enrollment Tracking Course
Enrollment tracking course for students in the cooperative electrical engineering program with Missouri University of Science and Technology. Fees for this course will be assessed based on MO S&T rates. Course is initially graded with an I (Incomplete) grade and, when transcript from MO S&T is received and evaluation completed, the grade is changed to NV (No Value). The title of the section should reflect the corresponding course taken at MO S&T. 1-5 F,S,Su
Science Education Courses
SCI 214 Introduction to Science Teaching in the 21st Century
Prerequisite: completion of eight hours of science courses. The course is an introduction to science teaching and to the field of science. Topics in the course include the nature of science, scientific inquiry and research in the sciences. The students will explore how scientists conduct research and how teachers and students conduct research in classrooms. 1(0-2) F
SCI 314 Techniques and Technology in Science Laboratory Teaching
Prerequisite: SCI 214 and SEC 302; and one laboratory courses in each science discipline: BIO, CHM, PHY, GLG or GRY. Instruction will focus on safe and effective uses of laboratory techniques and technology to teach science. The course will emphasize the potential of the science laboratory as a vehicle to promote student understanding of science and scientific inquiry. Pre-service teachers will have opportunities to familiarize themselves with laboratory equipment and techniques they will use to teach science in middle or high schools. Field trips to local schools will be required. 3(2-2) S
SCI 404 Teaching of Middle School Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIO 205 and CHM 105 and PHY 101 and GRY 240; EDC 350 or concurrent enrollment; and admission to Teacher Education Program; RDG 318 and MID 421 are recommended. Integration of current science learning theories and standards into practical classroom experiences for students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Students will learn to design and teach science through various inquiry pedagogical approaches. A 15 hour practicum is required. Field trips are required. Portfolio checkpoint 2 is partially addressed through assignments in this course. Credited only on B.S. in Education degree. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take MID 493 or MID 494. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. 3(2-2) S
SCI 414 Teaching of Secondary School Natural Science
Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program; SCI 214 and SCI 314; completion of 20 hours in the primary science field; minimum of one required course in BIO, CHM, PHY, GLG or GRY; EDC 350 or concurrent enrollment; RDG 474 is recommended. Integration of current science learning theories and standards into practical classroom experiences for students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Students will learn to design and teach science through various inquiry pedagogical approaches. Students will learn to assess content knowledge achievement through formal and informal techniques. Practical classroom management will be emphasized. A 15 hour practicum is required. Field trips are required. Portfolio checkpoint 2 is partially addressed through assignments in this courses. Credited only on B.S. in Education. A grade of "C" or better is required in this class in order to take SCI 493 and SCI 494. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. 3(2-2) F
SCI 493 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Science)
Prerequisite: SCI 414; a grade of "C: or better in all professional education courses; current pre-professional liability insurance; and approval for supervised teaching. Student observes, then teaches science under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Supplemental course fee. 6 F,S
SCI 494 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Science)
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in SCI 493. Student observes, then teaches under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Supplemental course fee. 6 F,S
SCI 499 Clinical Experience in Teaching II
Prerequisite: EDC 199; and admitted to Teacher Education Program; and grades of "C" or better in all professional education courses; and completion of portfolio checkpoints 1 and 2; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and program approval. This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MOSTEP quality indicators and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on B.S. in Education or appropriate masters-level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, BSE 499, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, FCS 498, HST 499, KIN 498, MCL 491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493. Supplemental course fee. 4 F,S
SCI 505 Intellectual Foundations of Science and Technology
Prerequisite: 70 hours including 8 hours of natural science. An historical and philosophical examination of the origins and the development of science and technology. The differences between science and technology, their interrelationships in modern times, and the impact of each of these on society will be considered. May be taught concurrently with SCI 605. Cannot receive credit for both SCI 605 and SCI 505. 3(3-0) S
SCI 580 Topics in Science Education
Prerequisite: 70 hours. A variable content course for offering selected topics of interest to science teachers in the elementary, middle, or secondary schools; or in college classrooms. May be repeated up to 6 hours when the topic varies. No more than 6 hours may be counted toward a degree. May be taught concurrently with SCI 685. Cannot receive credit for both SCI 685 and SCI 580. 1-4 D
SCI 605 Intellectual Foundations of Science and Technology
An historical and philosophical examination of the origins and the development of science and technology. The differences between science and technology, their interrelationships in modern times, and the impact of each of these on society will be considered. May be taught concurrently with SCI 505. Cannot receive credit for both SCI 505 and SCI 605. 3(3-0) S
SCI 685 Topics in Science Education
A variable content course for offering selected topics of interest to science teachers in the elementary, middle, or secondary schools; or in college classrooms. May be repeated up to 6 hours when the topic varies. No more than 6 hours may be counted toward a degree. May be taught concurrently with SCI 580. Cannot receive credit for both SCI 685 and SCI 580. 1-4 D
SCI 780 Advanced Topics in Science Education
Prerequisite: 12 hours of graduate coursework. A variable content course for offering selected topics of interest to science teachers in the elementary, middle, or secondary schools; or in college classrooms. May be repeated up to 6 hours when the topic varies. Maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward degree. 1-4 D