LANDER UNIVERSITY

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LANDER UNIVERSITY

• Welcome to the Department of Physical Sciences!

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MISSION STATEMENT

• Our first and most important mission is to
  provide excellent teaching through courses that
  are designed to support the various programs
  offered within the division.
• Our second mission is to provide a variety of
  quality undergraduate research experiences that
  enhance the development of students as scientists
  and that prepare them for post-graduate careers.

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DEGREE PROGRAMSIN PHYSICAL SCIENCES

• B. S. in Chemistry
• B. S. in Environmental Science
• Chemistry/Engineering Dual Degree

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CHEMISTRY

• The study of chemistry involves many objects that
  we encounter everyday plastic bags, antacid
  tablets, vinegar, and moth balls. And then some
  that we don't lasers, superconductors, and
  buckeyballs.
• Lander offers a well-rounded curriculum that
  covers the full range of chemical interests -
  analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and
  physical. Also, a five year Chemistry /
  Engineering dual degree program of is available
  with Clemson University.

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CHEMISTRY

• At Lander, we will open your eyes to the
  chemistry around you and help prepare you for a
  respected, professional career as a chemist. Our
  students compete successfully for entry into
  graduate and
• professional schools.

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CHEMISTRY
And if you are interested in teaching chemistry
at the high school level (critical need area),
you can choose a curriculum that prepares you to
enter a graduate Science Teaching Program.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

• The environmental science major will give a firm
  foundation in the basic sciences related to
  environmental studies and issues, and will also
  provide you with the liberal arts education that
  will enable you to relate your profession to your
  role in society.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

• You will also acquire the computer, mathematics,
  and communications skills you will need to
  process, analyze, and report environmental data.

• This major is designed to train graduates for
  careers in environmental monitoring,
  compliance, and regulation. Emphasizing the
  basic sciences, graduates are prepared for
  laboratory and field positions in industry,
  consulting, and regulatory agencies.

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PHYSICS
Physics courses are required of most physical
science majors.
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ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS

• PRE DENTISTRY
• PRE MEDICINE
• PRE PHARMACY

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ACCEPTANCE RATES

• More than 90 of those applying to medical
  school in recent years have been accepted.
• Students in Landers chemistry / engineering dual
  degree program have a 100 acceptance rate at
  Clemson.

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LANDER STUDENT OPINION SURVEY

• CHEM L. U.
  National Avg.
• Test Grading 4.30 3.83 3.78
• Course Content 4.50 3.88 3.87
• Instruction in Major 4.50 3.90 3.89
• Instructor Availability 4.40 3.98 3.83
• Availability of Advisor 4.70 3.84 3.69
• Lab Facilities 4.40 3.96 3.56
• Classroom Facilities 4.40 3.98 3.67
• Course Availability 3.20 2.90 2.93

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

• American Chemical Society (ACS)

• Environmental Science Student Organization
  (ESSO)

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

• Allows students to become more involved in
  extracurricular activities and better acquainted
  with the faculty and upper levels students at
  Lander.
• The purpose of the chapters is to supply the
  students with the knowledge of what science is
  all about and the career opportunities present
  for science majors in the real world, including
  academics, industrial and governmental careers.
  

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

• The student chapters are involved in many areas
  in and around the Lander campus.
• The chapters have three major areas that are
  concentrated on during the academic year service
  to Lander University and the surrounding
  Greenwood community, professional development of
  the students, and social and recreational
  activities.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
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WEB PAGE

• Visit us at the Physical Sciences Homepage on the
  Lander University website.
• www.lander.edu/science
• At the website, information is given on science
  majors, minors, available scholarships, courses,
  career opportunities, and curriculum.
• Physical Science faculty members are also listed
  with their email addresses in case you need to
  contact them with any questions you might have
  regarding a physical science major at Lander.