2019 NSU Fact book

2019 FACT BOOK 67 mathematics minor, and applied statistics minor, coursework provides students with the skills to formu- late, abstract, analyze, and solve complex problems. Enhancements include a department colloquium series, as well as faculty mentorship of undergraduate stu- dent research projects. Graduates of our programs are prepared to enter graduate study in the mathe- matical sciences or pursue careers in a variety of fields, including science, medicine, industry, and business. The Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences focuses on issues in the life and environ- mental sciences of the ocean, atmosphere, and the land. Offered are undergraduate majors and minors in environmental science/studies and in marine biology; a minor in geographical information sciences; and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees with specialties in Marine Biology, Coastal Zone Management (CZM), and Marine Environmental Sciences. The department also offers a Ph.D. in Oceanography/Marine Biology. Many M.S. courses (and the CZM M.S. specialty program) are available online. Master’s degree programs can be completed in as little as one-and -a-half years. Coursework includes a wide array of topics from general marine biology, ecology, and geology to molecular biology, genomics, and genetics. The department is committed to excellence in research and service providing a wide variety of opportunities and connections for current students and graduates. Students gain classroom, laboratory, and field knowledge. Our graduates become academic or professional scientists engaged in industry, govern- ment, and nongovernmental organizations, or academia— such as marine and environmental scientists, biologists, geologists, physicists, professors, and teachers. ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES Halmos College supports the NSU Dual Admission Program to allow select students to be accepted simultaneously into both the undergraduate program and their desired NSU health professional graduate school. The college promotes internships, independent study, and learning experiences beyond the classroom as valuable components of higher education. The Clinic Exploration Program (CEP) and Pre-Health Day hosted by the Department of Biological Sciences allows undergraduate students to shadow and meet with medical professionals at NSU clinics for a first- hand examination of health careers in action and networking with health professional alumni during pre-health day. Students taking travel-study courses explore and research sites around the world. The Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series brings together expert speakers and attendees to discuss the scientific, technological, social, and policy aspects of sustainability- related issues. The Mathematics Colloquium Series, Annual Math Brain Bowl Contest, and Pi Day hosted by the Department of Mathematics increases aware- ness of mathematics’ importance and applications in daily life.