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Contents : Department of Mathematics Physical Sciences and Engineering Dr. Kenneth Van Doren department head Classroom Center Room 312B WTAMU Box 60787 (806)651-2541 Fax (806)651-2544 kvandoren@mail.wtamu.edu www.wtamu.edu/academic/anse/mpset Faculty: Ambrose Carlisle Chen Combs Craig Cruz Davis Fisher Hunt Issa Lockwood-Cooke Mitra Moreland Murty Olsen Palamara Peppard Ratheal Van Doren G. Walls R. Walls Woodyard. The Department of Mathematics Physical Sciences and Engineering combines the varied disciplines of chemistry engineering engineering technology mathematics and physics. Commitment to excellence in classroom instruction designed for producing society-ready graduates in these disciplines is the primary goal of the department. The department has a broad range of talented faculty with expertise in specific areas of science and technology that demand quality graduates. Students may pursue degree programs in the traditional scientific or technical disciplines within the department or they may pursue integrated programs in areas such as biochemistry pre-medicine pre-engineering or specific teaching fields. Secondary teacher certification in the areas of mathematics and physical science are a vital part of the departmental program. The department frequently integrates its programs with other programs within the University to produce a study track that will meet the individual student's desired educational goals. Chemistry The chemistry discipline provides excellent instruction and hands-on experience to a diverse group of majors. In addition to science and technology in the classroom there is ample opportunity for laboratory research and special topic studies at the undergraduate level. Whether a student s final employment goal is chemistry biochemistry medical school graduate school or industry students will be well prepared with a degree in chemistry from this program. The chemistry program also offers courses to support secondary education certification in physical science. Engineering Technology The engineering technology curriculum combines an emphasis on understanding engineering and technical fundamentals with real-life applications in manufacturing and industry. Two options are available within the engineering technology degree program. The first option prepares students for careers in industry and manufacturing. The second option contains much of the same technical background but adds emphasis in management and marketing thus preparing students for careers in industrial management and sales. Engineering technology majors can participate in a cooperative education program that combines classroom study with a planned program of related work experience with industry or government agencies in the Texas 52 Panhandle area. Students may also participate in industrial internships arranged through the engineering technology internship program. Mathematics Mathematics faculty are involved in both pure and applied mathematics research along with grant activities using inquiry-based mathematics instruction. Students pursuing traditional mathematics or mathematics education programs are encouraged to develop strong computer proficiencies to meet the mathematical needs of a technological society. For more information refer to the Division of Education section of this catalog. Mechanical Engineering The mechanical engineering program prepares students for careers in industry involving design and development of mechanical systems. This curriculum provides the mathematics and physical science background required for all engineering programs as well as specialization courses in mechanical engineering. Pre-Engineering Program The pre-engineering program prepares students for transfer to another four-year university to complete their degree in engineering disciplines other than mechanical engineering. Curriculum in pre-engineering emphasizes thorough grounding in mathematics physics and chemistry universally required by all engineering programs. Environmental science majors can structure their degree plan to include pre-engineering curriculum to pursue a degree in environmental engineering. Physics The physics program offers both algebra-based and calculus-based introductory physics courses that are required by several university degree programs. A full-range of upper-level physics courses taught by members of The Texas A&M University System can be taken to meet the bachelor of science degree in physics or as electives by majors in other technically demanding fields. The physics program also offers courses to support secondary education certification in physical science. For more information refer to the Division of Education section of this catalog. Faculty specializations include dielectric properties physics education and astronomy. Physics majors may find employment study and research opportunities at the internationally respected Alternative Energy

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