Department of Physical Sciences
Overview
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WELCOME TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Before you begin to browse, let me tell you about the Department of Physical
Sciences. We, the faculty of the Department of Physical Sciences, have two primary
missions. The first and most important mission is to provide excellent teaching through
courses that are designed to support the various programs offered within the Department. The
second mission is to provide a variety of quality undergraduate research experiences that enhance
the development of students as scientists and prepare them for post-graduate careers.
To support these missions, each faculty member is provided with a teaching laboratory and a
research laboratory in a modern facility that is designed to support an array of technologies.
Each classroom is equipped with multi-media capabilities and connections to the
Internet. The University supports our missions by providing funds that have been used to
purchase modern equipment. The faculty members within the Department remain committed to
raising new funds necessary to maintain this equipment and to support the research of its
undergraduate students. Our graduates are very competitive within the job market and in
professional and graduate schools.
Our Department offers students an opportunity to earn degrees in chemistry and environmental
science. In addition to these degrees, we offer a dual degree program with Clemson University
in chemical engineering. Honors and minor programs are available in chemistry and
environmental science.
Non-Degree programs in Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, and Pre-Pharmacy are available for students
interested in professional occupations. Students would major in chemistry and then take
the required courses for admission into a professional school. Offerings in physics and
physical science are supportive courses for professional, pre-professional, and general education
areas of study.
We also have prepared a presentation that we give to interested students and parents at
Lander's Open Houses throughout the year. Please follow the link to view this
presentation
. After you have a chance to learn more about our programs, I encourage you to contact
me or any faculty member of the Department by e-mail or phone. Each of us is designated as an
advisor for a specific academic program. We will be most happy to answer any of your
questions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ralph C. Layland
Chair, Department of Physical Sciences
Lander University
rlayland@lander.edu
