Inquiry into the nature of physical phenomena is among the most persistent of human concerns. During the past century, both the scope and pace of such inquiry have broadened a nd a ccelerated, a nd i ts i nfluence on our civilization has become pervasive. The discoveries and consequences of scientific inquiry have profoundly affected the human race—both in daily life and in practically all domains of intellectual life.

The Division of Mathematics and Sciences believes that an understanding of mathematics and the sciences is an indispensable part of a sound education. Coursework in the Divis ion pr ovides stud ents with ins truction that addresses fu ndamental i ssues i n the broa d ra nge of scientific inquiry. The Division seeks to instill in students an appreciation of critical thinking as well as knowledge of specific subjects. Students who decide to major in one of the disciplines of the Division undertake specialized study and research in their selected fields.

The Division offers majors in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The major in Biology includes three options: General Biology, Pre-Professional, and Biology with Teaching Certification. The major in Mathematics includes three options: Applied Mathematics/Pre-Engineering, Pure Mathematics, and Mathematics with Teaching Certification. The major in Mathematics leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree, and the each of the others leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. Minors are offered in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. (See the School of Education sub-section of the College of Professional Studies section in this Catalogue for more details on the certification programs.)

Students major inं g in App 2000, lied Math, ematics/Pre-Engineering, pursue a five-year curriculum leading to two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering from the University of Kentucky, the University of Maryland at College Park, Vanderbilt University, or Florida A & M University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Mathematics from Kentucky State University. More information about this program may be found in the subsection describing the Mathematics offerings or by contacting the Chairperson of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences.

The Division offe rs a c urriculum le ading to the Bachelor of Science degree in programs related to the health pr ofessions. Students interes ted in medic ine, optometry, phys ical therapy, phar macy, or oth er allied health fields should consult the chairperson of the Division of Ma thematics and S ciences or the Pre -health professions advisors. The fol lowing se ction of th is Catalogue describing allied health offerings also contains information relevant to these fields. NOTE: Students must complete all prerequisite courses in the Division of Mathematics and Sciences with a grade of “C” or better before they may attempt the next course in a course sequence.

NOTE: Students must complete all prerequisite courses in the Division of Mathematics and Sciences with a grade of “C” or better before they may attempt the next course in a course sequence.

Allied He alth o fferings at K entucky St ate University include pre-physical therapy, pre-cytotechnology, pre-nuclear medicine technology, pre-optometry, and pre-pharmacy. For these programs, the Division offers coursework that pre epares stud ents for admission to upper-level courses at a university with an accredited program toward the degree.

The Division offe rs uni quely a ttractive programs for Kentuckians int erested in enterin g medical or dental schools. The medical and dental school of the University of Louisville offer admission each year to a number of qualified Kentucky State University graduates not exceeding three percent of the professional schools' entering classes. Kentucky State University students benefit from this arrangement because they compete for admission only with other qualified applicants from Kentucky State University. No other college or university in Kentucky has been given this opportunity to establish such an advantageous program for its students.

Students must fulfill specific requirements to qualify for admission to a medical or dental school under this program. They include the following:

● Any major is acceptable, but students must complete at least one year of biology with laboratory, one year of general chemistry with laboratory, one year of organic chemistry with laboratory, one year of physics with laboratory, one year of college mathematics or one semester of calculus, one year of English, and other courses that will help assure success, such as those in advanced communication skills, logic, or computer science, and psychology.

● A minimum grade-point a verage of 3.4 in a ll science courses and a mi nimum cum ulative grade-point average of 3.4 are required for medical school. A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 in a ll science courses and a c umulative grade-point average of 3.0 are required for dental school.