On July 1, 2012, Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) College of Arts and Sciences formally divided into the College of Science and Technology and the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities. The primary mission of the College of Science and Technology is to deliver outstanding innovative instruction, conduct high-quality research, and provide impactful service. To accomplish this mission, the college provides opportunities for qualified students (1) to acquire the fundamentals of a liberal education, (2) to acquire a mastery of basic competencies and skills, (3) to obtain excellent preparation for professional and graduate study, and (4) to concentrate in several fields offered in the College of Science and Technology.

The college is organized into five (5) degree-granting departments in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer and information sciences, mathematics and physics. The college offers 15 separate majors leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. It also offers master’s-level programs in biology, chemistry, computer science and physics; and the doctorate in physics.

Students enrolled in the College of Science and Technology have several curricula to choose from that are offered by the college. They may also take courses offered in other colleges and schools of the University, which, with the approval of the department chairperson, may be included in the degree program, used as a minor field of concentration, or used as electives. In order to graduate, undergraduate students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a grade of “C” or above in all major and minor courses; graduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Some programs may have requirements for graduation that are above the minimum. All directed individual study (DIS) courses must be approved by the supervising professor, the chairperson and the dean. Prior approval by the dean is required for all transient credit.

Admission Requirements

Prospective applicants for admission to the College of Science and Technology are encouraged to review the admission requirements of the University as stated elsewhere in this catalog.

Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree

1. Completion of minimum of 120 semester hours, including the following courses:
   1. ENC 1101, 1102 Freshman Communicative Skills (6)
   2. Math (See individual departmental requirements) (6)
   3. Science (see individual departmental requirements) (6)
   4. Humanities (see individual departmental requirements) (6)
   5. Completion of AMH 2091 or any AFA prefix course, (6)
      and one course from the approved social sciences course list
   6. Free or Discipline Electives (4-6)
2. Completion of major (see departmental requirements).

Requirements for Major

Each candidate for the B.S. degree must complete a major of thirty (30) semester hours (except in areas which specify more) in one of the disciplines in the departments listed below:

1. Biology
2. Chemistry
3. Computer and Information Sciences
4. Mathematics
5. Physics

Requirements for Minor

In consultation with his or her advisor, candidates for the B.S. degree may complete a minor area of concentration in which a minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours are earned.

Requirements for a Second Major

A student seeking a second major should consult with the chairperson of the department in which the second major is offered. To earn a degree in a second discipline, all requirements for the discipline must be met. For example, a mathematics major who selects political science as a second major must complete all of the required political science courses, as well as required cognate courses, such as improving writing, speech, principles of economics and others. A separate application for graduation must be approved and submitted by the appropriate department chairperson for each degree sought.

College of Science and Technology Administration

Interim Dean: Dr. Sonya A. F. Stephens
Assistant Dean: Dr. Lewis Johnson
Coordinator, Academic Programs: Ms. Edna Cofield
Administrative Assistant: Mr. Odilon Dulcio

Programs

• Cybersecurity Certificate

Courses

• MAT 4906 Directed Individualized Study (3)
• MAT 4930 Actuarial Tutorial
• MAT 4937 Pro-seminar In Math (3)
• MAT 5906 Directed Indiv S
• MAT 5907 Directed Indiv Study
• MAT 5932 Topics In Math
• MAT 5939 Seminar Mathematics
• MAT 5971 Thesis Research
• MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Math I (3)
• MGF 1107 Liberal Arts Mathematics II (3)
• MGF 1107 Practical Finite Mat
• MGF 1118C Selected Topics in College Mathematics (1)
• MGF 1201C Sel Top In Col Math
• MGF 1207 Finite Mathematics
• MGF 2212 Finite Mathematics
• MGF 3301 Intro Adv Mathematcs
• MGF 5126 Struct & Conc Arith
• MHF 2202 Advance Mathematics I.
• MHF 2209 Advance Mathematics II
• MHF 4202 Foundations of Mathematics (3)
• MHF 5206 Struc & Conc Of Arit
• MTG 2206 College Geometry
• MTG 4212 Modern Pure Geometry (FALL ONLY) (3)
• MTG 4302 Elementary Topology (3)
• MTG 5220 Logic And Geometry
• MTG 5326 Topology I

• MCB 2004 Microbiology (3)
• MCB 2013C General Bacteriology
• MCB 3005C Microbiology (4)
• MCB 3020 Microbiology (3)
• MCB 3020C Microbiology (4)
• MCB 3020L Microbiology Lab (1)
• MCB 5408 Procaryotic Biology
• MCB 5505 Virology
• MCB 6605 Microbial Ecology

• OCB 4042C Introduction to Marine Biology (3)
• OCB 4633 Intro Marine Biology
• OCB 5050C Marine Biology (3)
• OCB 5845 Estuarine Biology (3)

• PSC 1001 Intro Physical Science
• PSC 1121 Introduction To Physical Science (3)
• PSC 1121C Introduction to Physical Science (4)
• PSC 1121CE Introduction To Physical Science (4)
• PSC 1121L Intro Phy Scienc Lab (1)

• PHS 3302 Radiation Physics
• PHY 1020 Fundamental Physics
• PHY 1020L Fundmn Physcs Lab
• PHY 1023 Phenomena Of Physics (2)
• PHY 1028 Physical Orient I
• PHY 1029 Physics Orient II
• PHY 1038 Physics Of The Environment (4)
• PHY 1121E Introduction To Physical Science (4)
• PHY 2004 Elements Of Physics
• PHY 2004A Element Phy I Recita
• PHY 2004L Element Phy I Lab
• PHY 2005 Elements Physics II
• PHY 2005A Element Phy II Recia
• PHY 2005L Elements Phys II Lab
• PHY 2007L Elements Of Phy Lab
• PHY 2010L Phy For Arch I-lab
• PHY 2011 Phy For Arch II
• PHY 2011L Phy For Arch II-lab
• PHY 2040 General Physics I
• PHY 2041 General Physics II
• PHY 2048 General Physics I Recitation (0)
• PHY 2048C General Physics I W/ Lab (5)
• PHY 2048L General Physics-I Laboratory (1)
• PHY 2049 General Physics II Rec (0)
• PHY 2049 General Physics II w/Lab* (5)
• PHY 2049-HRNS General Physics II
• PHY 2049C General Physics II w/Lab (5)
• PHY 2049L General Physics-II Laboratory (1)
• PHY 2053 College Physics I (3)
• PHY 2053C College Physics A
• PHY 2053L College Physics I-Lab (1)
• PHY 2054 College Physics II (3)
• PHY 2054C College Phys B W/lab
• PHY 2054L College Physics II-L (1)
• PHY 2114 Gen Physics
• PHY 2464 The Physical Basis Of Music (4)
• PHY 2464L Physical Basis of Music Laboratory (0)
• PHY 3004 Elements Of Phys I
• PHY 3004A Elem Of Phys I Rec
• PHY 3004C Elements Of Phys I
• PHY 3004L Elem Of Phys I Lab
• PHY 3005A Elemts Of Phy II Rec
• PHY 3048 General Physics I
• PHY 3048A Gen Phy I Recitation
• PHY 3048L General Physics I Lb
• PHY 3049 General Physics II
• PHY 3049A Gen Ph II Recitation
• PHY 3049L General Physics II-L
• PHY 3053A Col Phy I Recitation
• PHY 3054A Col Ph II Recitation
• PHY 3101 Modern Physics (3)
• PHY 3101L Modern Physics Laboratory (1)
• PHY 3424 Optics
• PHY 3424C Modern Optics (3)
• PHY 3464 Physical Basis Music
• PHY 3464L Physical Bas Music-L
• PHY 3503 Heat And Thermodynamics (3)