Dec 06, 2024  
2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

College of Basic and Applied Sciences


Robert “Bud” Fischer, Jr., Dean
Saeed Foroudastan, Associate Dean
Jennifer Danylo, Advising Manager (Aerospace, Agriculture, Concrete and Construction Management, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy)
Eric Miller, Advising Manager, Pre-Professional Health Science (Biology and Chemistry)
Vacant, Graduation Analyst
 

Teaching and research in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) are central to the  mission and success of Middle Tennessee State University, and the college will provide a transformative and experiential education to all MTSU students. The college will inspire, support, and mentor students, staff, and faculty to think critically and creatively, to confront challenges boldly, and to be ambitious. In implementing its mission, the college will

  1. through a broad range of challenging undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate degrees offer preparation to students for leadership and successful careers in higher education positions as well as scientific and technical fields in industry, teaching, government, and health services;
  2. employ a diverse faculty community of exceptional teacher-scholars, nationally and internationally recognized for their teaching and research; and
  3. use its resources to help address scientific, environmental, educational, and health-related challenges in the middle Tennessee area, through the nation, and across the globe.

Microanalysis and Imaging Center (MIMIC)

The MTSU Microanalysis and Imaging Center (MIMIC) is a core microscopy center jointly operated by the College of Basic and Applied Sciences and the College of Graduate Studies.

Training in electron microscopy (EM) techniques, including scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and x-ray analysis is obtained by a trio of laboratory courses that are offered every year to undergraduate and graduate students: Scanning Electron Microscopy, BIOL 4290/6290; Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis, BIOL 4360/5360; Transmission Electron Microscopy, BIOL 4270/6410; and Practical Training in Microanalysis Techniques IMIC 4820/5820. The courses teach sample preparation, instrument theory, and hands on training on the electron microscopes and ancillary equipment.

MTeach

Sally Millsap, Coordinator
Amy Phelps, Co-Director
Charles Milligan, Co-Director
Mark LaPorte, Master Teacher
Robin Bollman, Master Teacher
Heather Corban, Master Teacher
Andrea Reeder, Master Teacher
 
MTeach, MTSU’s education program for aspiring secondary mathematics and science teachers, is a joint effort between the College of Basic and Applied Sciences and the College of Education. MTeach students pursue a major in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geosciences, or Agriculture and complete coursework toward a minor in Secondary Education through the program.

Following are the college departments/schools with a listing of programs offered.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Aerospace

Go to information for Aerospace.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Non-Degree

Agriculture

Go to information for Agriculture.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Non-Degree

Biology

Go to information for Biology.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Non-Degree

Chemistry

Go to information for Chemistry.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Non-Degree

Computer Science

Go to information for Computer Science.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Non-Degree

Concrete and Construction Management

Go to information for Concrete and Construction Management.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Non-Degree

Engineering Technology

Go to information for Engineering Technology.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Non-Degree

Geosciences

Go to information for Geosciences.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Non-Degree

Mathematical Sciences

Go to information for Mathematical Sciences.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Non-Degree

Military Science

Go to information for Military Science.

Programs

Non-Degree

Physics and Astronomy

Go to information for Physics and Astronomy.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Non-Degree