skills, and competencies that apply to classroom instruction also apply to distance learning courses. Admissions, degree, completion, curriculum, and instructional design policies and procedures are the same as those for traditional campus- based programs.
D EPARTMENT OF M ATHEMATICS
W EYMON H OLLOWAY , C HAIRPERSON
D EPARTMENT OF N ATURAL S CIENCES
wholloway@lawsonstate.edu
D R . T RACEY W ILSON , C HAIRPERSON
MISSION: The faculty of the Department of Mathematics at Lawson State Community College believes that all students are important individuals who, although different from each other in background, talent, capability, and initiative, is entitled to an education that will enable them to realize their maximum potential both as individuals and as members of society. The Departments are designed for students who plan to receive an Associate in Science Degree in order to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor degree in mathematics and related fields. Distance learning courses are included in the curriculum of a particular program and are regulated by the same policies as though conducted in a classroom on campus — they are held to the same standards. The same goals and objectives, skills, and competencies that apply to classroom instruction also apply to distant learning courses. Admissions, degree, completion, curriculum, and instructional design policies and procedures are the same as those for traditional campus- based programs.
twilson@lawsonstate.edu
MISSION: The faculty of the Department of Natural Sciences at Lawson State Community College believes that all students are important individuals who, although different from each other in background, talent, capability, and initiative, is entitled to an education that will enable them to realize their maximum potential both as individuals and as members of society. The Department is designed for students who plan to receive an Associate in Science Degree in order to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor degree in natural science, health professions and/or related fields. Instructors are employees of the college and, as such, are just as accountable for the content and quality of instruction on or off campus. The instructor is responsible for keeping the courses current and making revisions when necessary.
The program objectives for Mathematics are to:
The program objectives Natural Science are:
• Educate students in the basic principles of scientific reasoning and problem solving. This enhances their ability to assess critical situations accurately. • Prepare the student for entrance into a four-your institution with emphasis in the various allied health professions and other science or health related professions (under the General Studies curriulucm). Moreover, the Allied Health and related professions are designed to enhance student's analytical thinking skills, communication skills and learn to apply these skills and other teaching to the job market.
• Develop quantitative skills of curious students who enjoy the enterprise of problem solving and the rewards of discovery. • Encourage students to pursue advanced training in math commensurate with their goals and talents. • Develop students' potential for employment in business, industry, teaching, government, etc. by acquainting them with fundamental concept in mathematics. • Service those students majoring in fields where mathematics is required. • Prepare effective teachers of mathematics and competent mathematicians for work in business, government, and industry. • Offer a course of study in mathematics for students entering the College with mathematics deficiencies. • Offer general mathematics courses for non-science majors. • Offer courses essential for those students pursuing study in major fields other than mathematics, including those that elect to minor in mathematics.
Distance Education:
Distance learning courses taught within the Department of Natural Sciences are regulated by the same policies as though conducted in a classroom on campus — they are held to the same standards. The same goals and objectives, skills, and
competencies that apply to classroom instruction also apply to distance learning courses. Admissions, degree, completion, curriculum, and instructional design policies and procedures are the same as those for traditional campus- based programs.
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