Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Johnny L. Mattox, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Professor of Biology
Sharon B. Enzor, Ed.D., Professor of Science
Martha H. Pratt, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics
Floyd Wiseman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry and Physics
Mitzi Dunagan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology
Michael McCrory, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Education
R. Eddie Rucker, M.S., Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Lydia C. Lytal, M.Ed., Instructor of Biology
D. Jody Presley, M.Ed., Instructor of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences seeks to furnish a sound education from a Christian viewpoint so that students will be equipped both intellectually and spiritually for the modern workplace. Students are provided with strong preparation in mathematics and in the sciences for graduate studies or a career. The Department also strives to prepare secondary school teachers in biology, chemistry, mathematics, general science, physics, and physical science. Mathematics and Science are also taught to pre-service elementary school teachers. A pre-professional foundation in dentistry, medicine, medical technology, optometry, pharmacy, nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy is also offered.
Two degrees are available in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences—the B.S. in Education for those who plan to teach and the B.S. for those interested in research, entry level mathematical and statistical positions in government, business, and industry; graduate school; or the health professions. Two majors are offered: Biology and Mathematics. The Biology major has three tracks: Track A - Biology, Track B - Biology and Medical Technology; and Track C – Pre-Physical Therapy.
All mathematics majors need to have a strong background in both algebra and trigonometry. Students who lack this background will need to begin with the prerequisite courses MAT 110 and MAT 111, which will not count as credit toward the major in mathematics.