Dec 07, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Basic and Applied Sciences


 
Greg Van Patten, Dean
Saeed Foroudastan, Associate Dean
Kevin Bicker, Associate Dean for Research
Sarah Bleiler-Baxter, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Samuel Haruna, Associate Dean for Academic Programs
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)
Tongia Key, 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. 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 operated by the College of Basic and Applied Sciences.

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 4360/6360; Transmission Electron Microscopy, BIOL 4270/6410; and Practical Training in Microanalysis Techniques IMIC 4820. The courses teach sample preparation, instrument theory, and hands on training on the electron microscopes and ancillary equipment.

MTeach

Heather Alai-Anor Green, Coordinator
Amy Phelps, Co-Director
Kim Evert, Co-Director
Brad Parton, Master Teacher
Fonya Scott, Master Teacher
Alexius Frost, Executive Aide
 
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

Non-Degree

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