Natural Sciences
Mission:
The Daemen College Natural Sciences Department prepares students for life and leadership in a rapidly changing, technological society. Science is an integral part of the liberal arts reflecting the creative and dynamic interplay
that exists among experimentation, theory, logic, symmetry and language. Emphasis is placed on developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to understand and apply scientific concepts to real world
problems. In this spirit, the faculty and students collaborate in exploration of our changing world through classroom and research opportunities.
In designing our curricula, the department has established the following goals:
- students will acquire an understanding of the unifying themes of the sciences and mastery
of the scientific vocabulary
- students will gain proficiency in the process of experimental science and will be able to:
design experiments with appropriate controls according to the scientific method, perform
experiments and generate data using appropriate field and/or laboratory techniques, and analyze
and interpret experimental data.
- students will be able to critically read the current scientific literature and will be able to
perform literature searches using all available sources.
- students will be able to communicate scientific knowledge both orally and in writing.
- graduates will be prepared for further education in the sciences, for teaching science or for
direct entry to the work force in a science-related career.
- The goals of the program complement the mission of the college to prepare students for the
challenges of tomorrow. Our curricula offer opportunities for students to do independent research
as well as work collaboratively with other students and faculty. As graduates,
they should be prepared to apply their education as citizens and professionals.
Natrural Sciences Goals
