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Office of the Registrar 

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Dean: Professor Tamera S. Jahnke, Ph.D.

Associate Dean: Professor Innocent Onwueme, Ph.D.

Office: 142 Temple Hall
Phone: (417) 836-5249, Fax: (417) 836-6934
Email: cnas@missouristate.edu
Web Site: http://www.cnas.missouristate.edu

Academic Units

Centers for Research and Service

Center for Grapevine Biotechnology

The Center explores genetic resources and identifies health-promoting compounds in diverse grapevine species for securing the profitability and sustainability of the grape and wine industry and for improving human health.

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.

Center for Scientific Research and Education

The Center promotes scientific research, service, and educational activities by matching the professional expertise and physical facilities of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences with the needs of external constituents.

Darr Agricultural Center

Missouri State's William H. Darr Agricultural Center, located on a 100-acre site in southwest Springfield, is a unique asset that supports the Department of Agriculture's diverse programs.

Agriculture is a key economic component of the region. The food, fiber, and renewable resources that traditional agriculture provides are basics required for life. Missouri State's metropolitan location and the Darr Agricultural Center provide a unique opportunity to demonstrate the interactions between traditional agriculture's rural origin and the more urban setting of modern America. Springfield is home to significant agricultural businesses and government agencies that provide trade and service centers for producers, manufacturers, and consumers. These businesses and agencies are valuable educational assets that allow Missouri State University students to participate in off-campus education activities such as field trips and internships.

The Darr Agricultural Center serves as a laboratory and field experience classroom for the study of livestock management, equine studies, horticulture, agronomy, animal science, and wildlife conservation and management. An additional benefit of the Center is that it provides agricultural/green space within the rapidly expanding Springfield metropolitan area.

The University is improving the Center through renovation of existing facilities and development of new facilities.  The grand opening of Pinegar Arena took place in 2007. The Universtiy plans to build a learning/service building at the Center that will help serve educational, technical assistance an customer service needs for the following compenents of the community: agriculture, continuing education, community development, business and industry, human-environmental sciences, horticulture, consumer studies, and youth development.

Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Insitute (OEWRI)

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.

Graduate Program

A Master of Natural and Applied Science degree is administered by the College of Natural and Applied Sciences. 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 undergraduate students majoring 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 program have been satisfied.  If approved, a maximum of 12 credit hours of approved 500-level or 600-level courses may be designated as "mixed credit" and counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs.  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.  See the Graduate Catalog or contact the MNAS program director for further information and guidelines.

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.

Engineering Program

Collaborative Programs in Civil and Electrical Engineering with Missouri University of Science and  Technology (formerly University of Missouri – Rolla)

Missouri State University and Missouri University of Science and Technology are proud to offer two engineering programs on the Missouri State campus – Civil and Electrical Engineering. Missouri State will continue to offer a strong pre-engineering program to all students who wish to transfer to Missouri University of Science and Technology and major in other areas of engineering.

Year 1 of the Civil and Electrical engineering collaborative programs will be offered during the 2008-2009 academic year on the Missouri State campus. The curriculum for years 2-4 are currently under review by the faculty and will be posted on the engineering website at http://www.cnas.missouristate.edu/Engineering.htm as they are approved. No advanced engineering courses will be offered during the 2008-2009 academic year. The engineering programs at Missouri University of Science and Technology are fully accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) and the collaborative programs are being developed to meet all ABET accreditation standards.

All entering students into the Civil or Electrical Engineering programs must apply for admission and be accepted as undergraduate degree seeking students at Missouri State. Students must also apply for admission and be accepted at Missouri University of Science and Technology, in consultation with Missouri State, according to the admission criteria described in the Missouri University of Science and Technology catalog. Students must satisfy all degree requirements at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Degrees will be awarded by Missouri University of Science and Technology. Diplomas will read “in cooperation with Missouri State University.” Student support services will be provided by Missouri State, and Missouri University of Science and Technology will provide as necessary an on-site director of advising and coordination for those students who have been formally admitted into the programs. The tuition of the pre-engineering and elective courses currently offered by Missouri State will be set at the Missouri State rates. The list of major courses for the degrees will be determined by Missouri University of Science and Technology and the tuition rates for these courses will be set at the Missouri University of Science and Technology rates.

Civil Engineering - Year 1 curriculum (35 hours)

  1. IDS 110 (Fall) 1 hour 
  2. CSC 111 (Fall) 3 hours
  3. MTH 261, 280*  (Fall/Spring) 10 hours
  4. ENG 110 (Fall/Spring) 3 hours
  5. CHM 160** (Fall/Spring) 4 hours
  6. PHY 203*** (Fall/Spring) 5 hours
  7. EGR 110 (Fall/Spring) 1 hour
  8. IDM 110 (Fall only) 3 hours
  9. ECO 155 (Fall/Spring) 3 hours
  10. PED 100 (Fall/Spring) 2 hours

*See prerequisites for MTH 261in the Department of Mathematics section of the catalog.

**CHM 170 (3 hours) and CHM 175 (2 hours) must also be taken and may be taken during the first year.

***See prerequisites for PHY 203 in the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science section of the catalog.  

Electrical Engineering - Year 1 Curriculum (35 hours)

  1. IDS 110 (Fall) 1 hour 
  2. CSC 111 (Fall) 3 hours
  3. MTH 261, 280* (Fall/Spring) 10 hours
  4. ENG 110 (Fall/Spring) 3 hours
  5. CHM 160** (Fall/Spring) 4 hours
  6. PHY 203*** (Fall/Spring) 5 hours
  7. EGR 110 (Fall/Spring)  1 hour
  8. IDM 110 (Fall only)  3 hours
  9. ECO 155 (Fall/Spring) 3 hours
  10. PED 100 (Fall/Spring)  2 hours

*See prerequisites for MTH 261in the Department of Mathematics section of the catalog.

**CHM 170 (3 hours) and CHM 175 (2 hours) must also be taken and may be taken during the first year.

***See prerequisites for PHY 203 in the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science section of the catalog.

Environmental Sciences and Policy Minor

Administrator: Professor Innocent C. Onwueme, Ph.D.

Administration of the minor: 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.

  1. Natural Science Courses: Select 3 of the following. (9-11 hours)
    1. BIO 369 General Ecology (4)
    2. CHM 225 Principles of Environmental Chemistry (3) or CHM 425 Environmental Chemistry (3)
    3. GLG 171 Environmental Geology (4)* or GRY 108 Ecology and Society (3)**
    4. GRY 351 Conservation or Natural Resources (3)
  2. Policy: Select 3 of the following courses (9 hours)
    1. ECO 540 Economics of the Environment (3)
    2. PHI 302 Environmental Ethics (3)
    3. PLS 555 Public Policy for a Global Environment (3)
    4. RIL 537 Environmental Regulation (3)

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 1(1-0), F

Examination of fields of engineering and career opportunities in engineering. Professional expectations of engineers. Introduction to resources for assisting student success.

Science Education Courses

SCI 214 Introduction to Science Teaching in the 21st Century 2(1-2), F

Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CSC 101 or CSC 111; and completion of eight hours of science courses or permission of instructor. The course is an orientation to the teaching profession in general and to the teacher education program. Students will explore the roles and responsibilities of science teachers. The course is also an introduction to utilizing computer and media resources in science teaching.

SCI 314 Techniques and Technology in Science Laboratory Teaching 3(2-2), S

Prerequisite: SCI 214 and SEC 302 and one laboratory course in each science discipline: BIO, CHM, PHY, GLG or GRY; or permission of instructor. 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. Students will learn to assess achievement from laboratory actitivies through formal and informal techniques. Practical management of materials and students in a laboratory setting will be emphasized. A 15 hour practicum is required. Field trips to local schools will be required. A grade of "C" or bettter is required in this course in order to take SCI 414. May not be taken Pass/Note Pass.

SCI 404 Teaching of Middle School Natural Science 3(2-2), S

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.

SCI 414 (SEC) Teaching of Secondary School Natural Science 3(2-2), F

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.

SCI 493 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Science) 6, F,S

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.

SCI 494 Supervised Teaching (Secondary Science) 6, F,S

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.

SCI 499 Clinical Experiences in Teaching II 4, F,S

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. 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 master's-level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, BSE 499, CFS 498, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, HST 499, MCL 491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, PED 498, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493.

SCI 505 (PHY) Intellectual Foundations of Science and Technology 3(3-0), S

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.

SCI 580 Topics in Science Education 1-4, D

Prerequisite: senior level or graduate standing; or permission of instructor. 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.

SCI 680 Advanced Topics in Science Education 1-4, D

Prerequisite: graduate standing and 12 hours of graduate coursework completed; or permission of instructor. 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.