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Download Life Science, Mathematical Science, Physical Science - Slides | FVC 172 and more Study notes The Avant Garde in Literature and Cinema in PDF only on Docsity! From the Classroom to the Lab to the Field The CNAS Experience Three Types of Science—One College • Life Sciences —study of living organisms • Mathematical Sciences —study of the language of science: Mathematics & Statistics • Physical Sciences —study of structure and forces in atoms to molecules to planets & galaxies Students may pick a major in any science field, or they may be undeclared for 1 or 2 years. Mathematics and Statistics The Department of Mathematics has a faculty whose research covers a broad range of specialties, including algebra, analysis, geometry, topology, mathematical physics and combinatorics. The Department of Statistics has a reputation for outstanding teaching, research, and consulting services. The undergraduate program offers B.A. and B.S. degrees with two options in Statistical Computing and Quantitative Management Earth Science Environmental Science The Department of Earth Sciences programs place substantial emphasis on field work with field courses, field trips in all appropriate courses, and excursions between quarters. Environmental Science has options in: Natural Science Social Science Soil Science Environmental Education Environmental Toxicology Life Science Majors and Tracks Organisms & Environment Whole Organism Cell or molecules Biochemistry Biological Sciences Tracks: Cell, Development & Molecular Biology Bioinformatics and Genomics Microbiology Cellular and Molecular level •Teaching-Research provide mutual support •Personal interaction with active scholars •Most recent discoveries in undergraduate courses •Specialized study available •Research attracts best and brightest •“State of the art” facilities Values Added at a Research University Award Winning Faculty •172 Fellows in the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences •MacArthur Foundation Genius Award— 2007 Prof. Cheryl Hayashi •National Research Initiative Discovery Award—2008 Prof. Julia Bailey-Serres •APS Prize for New Materials—2008 Prof. Robert Haddon Freshman Advising Seminars Limited to 24 students each Weekly meeting with faculty Academic advising Discuss career options Graduate/professional school preparation Learn of campus resources Seminar Professor could be your faculty mentor More than 50% of UCR undergraduates engage in hands-on laboratory or field research as part of their training. Academic year research courses Summer research projects Off-campus internship courses Grants and scholarships CNAS Freshman Scholars Summer Research Program http://cnas.ucr.edu/ugrad/fresh_scholars.html Minority Access to Research Careers http://marcu.ucr.edu/Default.htm Some Funded Research Opportunities for UCR Undergraduates Research Opportunities in the Life Sciences Animals & environment Spider silk in plants Plant genomics & improvement Stem cell biology Vectors of Malaria Freshman Scholars Learning Communities Communities of 24 freshmen in same Advising Seminar, Math, and Science courses Special Science and Math Problem-solving and Academic Skills Workshops Opportunity for Summer Research with faculty after the Freshman year Earn higher grades in the freshman year! Academic Advising The CNAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Center, with the faculty, provides professional, academic advising each quarter to every student. We monitor CNAS students’ academic progress each term. Medicine (MD or DO) Pharmacy Dentistry Optometry Veterinary Medicine Allied health professions At UCR You Choose YOUR major to prepare Preparing for the Health Professions Preparation for Medical School Undergraduates can maximize their chances for entrance into medical school by attending a university with programs designed for their career goals. Medical and Health Careers Program • Supportive Community • Access to Information • Weekly Newsletters • Speakers and Events • Study Center and Library • Committee Evaluation Letter