School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics

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School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics
Engineering Departments

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Geological Sciences
• Mathematics
• Nursing
• Physics Engineering

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CSUB ORGANIZATION
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School of Natural Science, Mathematics
Engineering
NSME Student Center Dodie Hyatt Jennifer
McCune Sci 1, Rm 116
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Academic Programs

• BIOLOGY BS, Minor, MS
• Bio Technology Concentration within BS
• Human Biological Sciences BA
• CHEMISTRY BS, Minor
• Biochemistry Concentration within BS
• Management Marketing Concentration within BS
• COMPUTER ENGINEERING BS
• Electrical Engineering Concentration within BS
• COMPUTER SCIENCE BS, Minor
• Computer Information Systems Track within
  BS
• GEOLOGY BA, BS, Minor, MS
• Environmental Studies Concentration within BS
• Hydrogeology Concentration within MS
• Petroleum Geology Concentration within MS

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Academic Programs

• MATHEMATICS BS, Minor
• Applied, Statistics, Tracks within BS
• Theoretical, Teaching
• NATURAL SCIENCE BA
• Biology, Chemistry, Geology Concentrations
  within BA
• Physics
• NURSING BS
• PHYSICS BS, Minor
• PRE-ENGINEERING Two-Year Transfer Agreements
• PRE-MED/PRE-Allied Health Not an actual major.
  Students usually choose Biology or
  Chemistry based program

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Course Planning Advice

• Full-time status for Financial Aid 12 units
• Maximum load for first quarter at CSUB 19 units
• Time commitment for course load of units x 3
• 15 units 45 hours a week
• Consult faculty advisor (office hours or by
  appointment)
• Locate your major roadmap at department website

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Course Planning Advice

• Complete math pre-requisites and introductory
  major/cognates ASAP
• Check out link to see when courses are offered
  www.csub.edu/nsm/course_offerings
• Take no more than two difficult science math
  courses per quarter
• GE Area B and Theme 1 courses may be satisfied by
  taking major and cognate courses.

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College Credit for Advanced Placement (AP)
TestsScores of 3, 4, or 5 on AP tests earn
credit for GE
EXAM CSU GE CSU UNITS EARNED
BIOLOGY GE B2 4.5 quarter units
CALCULUS MATH 201 9 quarter units
CHEMISTRY GE B1 4.5 quarter units
COMPUTER SCI CMPS 120 4.5 quarter units
ENGLISH ENGL 110 ENGL 101 9 quarter units
GOVT POLITICS U.S. PLSI 101 4.5 quarter units
HISTORY HIST 231 HIST 232 9 quarter units
PHYSICS GE B1 4.5 quarter units
SPANISH SPAN 201 SPAN 202 9 quarter units
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Typical Freshman Courses

• CSUB 101
• Major or Cognate Course
• For Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Natural
  Sciences, Pre-Engineering and Physics
• CHEM 211
• CHEM 101 without passing score on Chemistry
  Placement Test
• English EPT score Course
• 120-141 ENGL 80
• 142-146 ENGL 100
• 147 ENGL 110
• Math Placement based on ELM, EAPM, SAT, ACT or
  AP scores

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Math Placement
ELM EAP Math SAT SAT II ACT (Math) COMPASS (CSUB) OTHER
MATH 75 0-36 0 - - 000 -
MATH 85 38-48 0 - - 050 -
MATH 140 (Statistics) -or- MATH 190 (Pre-Calc I) 50 2 550 23 075 AP Stats (3) Math 85
MATH 191 (Pre-Calc I) 50 2 550 23 085 AP Stats (3)
MATH 192 (Pre-Calc II) MATH 191 MATH 191 MATH 191 MATH 191 MATH 191 MATH 191
MATH 201 (Calc I) MATH 192 or Calculus Readiness Test MATH 192 or Calculus Readiness Test MATH 192 or Calculus Readiness Test MATH 192 or Calculus Readiness Test MATH 192 or Calculus Readiness Test MATH 192 or Calculus Readiness Test
Math 202 (Calc II) Math 201 or AP Calculus (3) Math 201 or AP Calculus (3) Math 201 or AP Calculus (3) Math 201 or AP Calculus (3) Math 201 or AP Calculus (3) Math 201 or AP Calculus (3)
MATH 211 (Calc I for Life Sciences) MATH 191 or Calculus Readiness Test MATH 191 or Calculus Readiness Test MATH 191 or Calculus Readiness Test MATH 191 or Calculus Readiness Test MATH 191 or Calculus Readiness Test MATH 191 or Calculus Readiness Test
Math 212 (Calc II for Life Sciences) Math 211 or AP Calculus (3) Math 211 or AP Calculus (3) Math 211 or AP Calculus (3) Math 211 or AP Calculus (3) Math 211 or AP Calculus (3) Math 211 or AP Calculus (3)
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CSUB 101Roadrunner RUSH-A Seminar

• Required of all first-time freshman students
• Introduces issues for academic success and
  personal achievement
• 2 units (Credit/No Credit)
• Look for courses specific to major/NSME

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Typical 1st Quarter Schedule for Transfer Students

• Major or Cognate Courses
• Complete lower division General Education
  especially Golden Four
• A1 Oral Communication
• A2 Written Communication
• A3 Critical Thinking
• B4 Mathematics Satisfied through major or
  cognate courses
• Upper Division General Ed Other Requirements
• Themes -Theme 1 satisfied through major
• GWAR-Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
• GRE Gender, Race and Ethnicity

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All Students Must

• Complete required developmental coursework within
  one academic year (3 quarters).
• Math 75/85 (must register concurrently with GST
  75/85)
• English 80/100
• Take the Calculus Readiness Test or coursework to
  enter Math 201 or Math 211 (Calc I)
• Take the Chemistry Placement Test or Chem 101 to
  enter Chemistry 211 or Chem 150

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MATH 190 or 191 (Pre-calculus I)

• MATH 190
• 7 units, 9 hours a week
• Students coming from MATH 85 are required to
  enroll in MATH 190
• MATH 191
• 5 units, 6-6.5 hours a week
• Both lead to Pre-calculus II (Math 192)

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Calculus Readiness Test

• Score of 24 needed to enroll in Calculus 1
• Two attempts to pass at least one month apart
• No charge for test
• If you would like to schedule a test, please
  contact
• Mathematics Department
• Lea Bush
• 654-3151
• Sci III, Rm 228

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MATH 211-212 Calculus for Life Sciences and
Medicine I/II

• Prerequisite
• Math 190 or 191 with C- or better, or
• appropriate score on Calculus Readiness Test
• Recommended option for Pre-Allied Health,
  Biology, Chemistry, and students in life sciences
• Next offering Winter 2012 (I), Spring 2012 (II)
• Does NOT satisfy major requirements in
  Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Computer
  Science, Physics, or Pre-Engineering.
• Path Take Pre-calculus I in Fall Quarter

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Chemistry Placement Test

• Required to enroll in CHEM 150 or 211
• CHEM 101 is offered every quarter (including
  summer)
• Score of 36 or higher is passing
• Only one attempt to pass test
• Please call Testing Center for personal
  appointment to take CPT
• Cost is 15.00
• Testing Center
• [phone]

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CHEM 281 CMPS 281 MATH 281

• Problem solving in subject (1 unit course)
• 2.5 hours per week
• Available to students in introductory courses
• Intended for science majors who want additional
  help with entry-level science/math courses. There
  is a tutor on duty that helps with work on
  homework/lab from the corresponding classes - no
  additional work.
• Open to all students

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Scholarships and Research Opportunities

• Highlights include
• MSTI Math Science Initiative
• Noyce Scholarship Program
• Andrea Medina
• Program Coordinator
• amedina4_at_csub.edu
• 661-654-3006
• SCI III Room 244

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Academic Probation

• Any undergraduate student with a CSUB GPA or
  Overall GPA falling below 2.00 shall be placed on
  Academic Probation.
• Each class level (freshmen, sophomore, junior,
  and senior) shall have separate criteria for
  determining movement between academic standings.
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Academic Probation/Disqualification
Class Level Units Determining Class Level GPA for Probation Disqualification -if GPA falls below in second quarter of probation
Freshman Up to 44.5 Below 2.0 1.5
Sophomore 45-89.5 Below 2.0 1.7
Junior 90-134.5 Below 2.0 1.85
Senior 135 Below 2.0 1.95
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Academic Probation

• NSM students will have an advising-probation hold
  placed on account once grades have posted if GPA
  is below 2.0
• Probation emails will be sent with faculty
  advisor information and NSM Probation Contract
• Complete contract and meet with faculty advisor
• Submit contract to the NSM Student Center to
  remove hold
• Attend REACH Workshop through the Student Success
  and Retention Center.

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Tutoring Centers

• www.csub.edu/oasis/default.html
• Math Tutoring Center Sci III Room 208
• Science Tutoring Center Sci I, Rm
  405/407 Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Nursing,
  Physics
• Tutoring Center AE 105
• English, MLA/APA, Communications,
  Philosophy/Logic, History,
• Finance, Accounting, and French

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Conclusion

• For more information, visit us at
• www.csub.edu/science
• or
• www.facebook.com/nsmestudentcenter
• If you did not have a pre-advising session,
• please schedule an appointment today
• with an NSME advisor.