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Dear Visitor,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the website of the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) at CSU, Bakersfield.

The faculty and staff in NSME pride themselves for their service to the CSUB student, the local community, and the advancement of science, mathematics, engineering, and nursing as a whole. A dedication equal in parts to teaching and research is necessary to achieve this service, and NSME is showcased in teaching and research by an excellent scholarship record, an emphasis on student learning, a commitment to research with students, careful and continuous advising, and an attention to the appropriate infusion of technology into the various programs in the school.

NSME faculty total 70 in number, distributed into seven departments and offering nine baccalaureate degrees and two graduate degrees. The school serves around 1700 full time equivalent students yearly, and claims 1349 majors. Graduates of NSME typically enter the workforce as researchers, teachers, nurses, or industry employees, or advance to graduate programs in top research universities nationwide.

Please take the time to explore NSME's pages where you can get detailed information about specific programs and departments, and general information about the school and its faculty and staff. If any of your questions remain unanswered, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Cordially,

Julio R. Blanco, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering
California State University, Bakersfield

Academic Programs

Seven departments within the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering offer Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Arts degrees as follows:

Academic Programs

Biochemistry	Concentration with BS Chemistry
Biology	BS, Minor, MS
Biotechnology	Concentration within BS Biology
Chemistry	BS, ACS Certified, Minor
Computer Engineering	BS
Computer Science	BS, Minor
Electrical Engineering	Concentration within BS Computer Engineering
Geology	BA, BS, Minor, MS
Human Biological Sciences	BA
Mathematics	BS, Minor
Natural Sciences	BA
Nursing	BS, RN to BSN
Physics	BS, Minor
Pre-Engineering	For aeronautical, civil, mechanical, and other engineering degrees
Pre-Medical	Includes Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Pharmacy, and Pre-Veterinary
Science Education	MS

Curricula for pre-professional students in medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry are offered. Tracks and options within degrees are also available such as application software, biochemistry, forensics chemistry and many others. Our faculty members remain active in their disciplines through their research. Our students benefit from both practical classroom instruction, as well as hands-on laboratory work with our professors.

Mission

The School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering is dedicated to providing an outstanding educational experience consistent with the University's Mission which is to be a comprehensive public university committed to offering excellent undergraduate and graduate programs that advance the intellectual and personal development of its students.

The objectives of the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering are to:

• Offer required coursework in science, mathematics, engineering, and nursing for students majoring in these disciplines.
• Offer required course work for students seeking a teaching credential in science and mathematics.
• Promote science, engineering, and health education for the purpose of improving the human condition.
• Foster scientific integrity in all professional endeavors.
• Prepare students for entry into the workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and healthcare services.
• Prepare students for admission to graduate programs in science, mathematics, engineering, and nursing.
• Prepare students for admission to professional programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, and other health professions.
• Prepare students for leadership roles in the community.

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