The Division of Natural Science provides education for three types of students: (1) those who want to obtain the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Mathematics with an emphasis in Computer Science; (2) all students, as part of their liberal arts education; and (3) secondary education students who are focusing on one of the disciplines mentioned above. Because of the increasingly important role of science and technology in society, the course offerings of the Division of Natural Sciences are a vital part of the liberal arts education. General education courses in the Division are designed to relate basic principles of science in nature and to see the impact of technology on society. The rationale of the scientific method, analytical reasoning, and computational analysis is emphasized.
Majors
Graduates of the following majors will be prepared to attend graduate schools or related professional schools (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy, allied health schools), to work in industry, or to prepare for other fields (e.g., teaching, management, law).
- Biology
- Biology Secondary Education
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Secondary Education
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Secondary Education
- Mathematics/Computer Science
- Physics
- Physics Education
- Computer Science
Students in the Division of Natural Science are afforded the opportunity to participate in dual degree programs with several institutions, in areas such as Engineering, Pre-Nursing, and Dentistry.
Research
Below are research programs within the Natural Science Division:
Students in the Division of Natural Science are afforded the opportunity to participate in dual degree programs with several institutions, in areas such as Engineering, Pre-Nursing, and Dentistry.
Contact
Division of Natural Science
Jinghe Mao, Ph.D.
Division Dean
Professor, Biology601-977-4450
jmao@tougaloo.edu
Marquita Watkins
Administrative Assistant
Lab Coordinator
Biology Department
Scharri Walker, Ph.D.
Biology Chair
Assistant Professor, BiologyLinden Haynes, Ph.D.
Professor, BiologyLianna Li, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Biology
Chemistry/Physics Department
George Armstrong, Ph.D.
Assistant Division Dean
Chemistry/Physics ChairSantanu Banerjee, Ph.D.
Professor, PhysicsPradip Biswas, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, PhysicsManilang Feng
Associate Professor, ChemistryRichard McGinnis, Ph.D.
Professor, Chemistry
Pre-Health AdvisorBidisha Sengupta, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, ChemistryRajendar Trehan, Ph.D.
Professor, Chemistry
Math/Computer Science Department
Sharron Streeter
Math/Computer Science Chair
Associate ProfessorFatissa Allen
Instructor, MathematicsCaixia Chen
Assistant Professor, MathematicsGlake Hill
Associate Professor, MathematicsXiuquan Wang
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Jackson Heart Study
Kisa K. Harris, MPH
Biostatistics/Epidemiology Instructor-Researcher
Jackson Heart Study Undergraduate Training and Education Center (JHS UTEC)Amel Mohamed
Epidemiologist/Jackson Heart Study Undergraduate Training Center
Student Coordinator
