College of Basic and Applied Sciences

Microanalysis and Imaging Center (MIMIC)
MTeach

Departments and Programs

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

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;
employ a diverse faculty community of exceptional teacher-scholars, nationally and internationally recognized for their teaching and research; and
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.