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Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
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1962-
History
The 1962-1963 Trinity Junior College Calendar states that a minimum of three units (of thirty) of academic credit in Science was required for graduation. At that time, courses were offered in Biology, Geology, and Mathematics. Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology were offered the following year. The founding Faculty of Instruction - six individuals including Trinity's first President - included Richard (Dick) Walters, Assistant Professor of Biology.
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The mission of the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences is to produce godly Christians with expertise in the theoretical and applied sciences, an understanding of and appreciation for the relationship of scientific knowledge to authoritative biblical truth, as well as an awareness of the present and potential impact of science on society. Responsible scientific advancement requires men and women with sound ethical judgment in addition to scientific expertise. Natural sciences students at Trinity Western University acquire the fundamental scientific, general, and biblical knowledge that equips them to make a positive scientific contribution in industry, research, teaching, or the health sciences.
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The Faculty offers a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in biology, chemistry, mathematics, mathematics with computing science, and biotechnology. An honours degree is available in biology, biotechnology, and chemistry. Jointly with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty offers a major in environmental studies. A major in general studies with a concentration in biology, chemistry, computing science, mathematics, mathematics with computing science, or physics is also available. Minors are offered in each discipline where a major or concentration is offered. A minor is also available in information systems. Natural sciences students may also complete the requirements of many pre-professional programs such as agriculture, architecture, dentistry, engineering, forestry, medicine, and pharmacy.
Source: 2015/2016 Academic Calendar http://www.twu.ca/academics/calendar/2015-2016/academic-calendar-2015-2016.pdf
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Department heads and deans have included:
Jack Van Dyke, 1997-2009
Ka Yin Leung, 2009-2016
Craig Montgomery, 2016-2021
Glen Robert Van Brummelen, 2021-present
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Updated January 2023, tk