CAPABILITY STATEMENT

Department of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY

JULY 2000

Disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Sciences

Biology:
The degree in Biology provides liberal arts education with an emphasis on an appreciation for the complexity and beauty of the natural environment The curriculum in the biology discipline is designed to fulfill the professional requirements of a degree leading to careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and environmental and biological sciences. The discipline also offers a guided research opportunities to students who have interest in specific biological topics beyond the classroom setting. The curriculum in biology results in the B.S. degree. Students may also pursue a B.S. in education. The teacher education program is designed for students pursuing a teaching career in secondary education with an emphasis in Life Science.

Chemistry:
In concert with the mission of the University, Chemistry faculty fosters the professional development of the students through academic excellence, and provides educational opportunities to the student for competition in a technological society. The specific objectives and goals of the discipline are to provide the student with a thorough understanding of basic and modern concepts of chemistry with the ability to analyze and apply chemical concepts to technical problems, through development of laboratory skills. Opportunities for an undergraduate research experience, both on campus and through summer internships. Development of a strong sense of professionalism, with the motivation to pursue graduate study is encouraged. Professional programs include preparation for dental, medical and veterinary schools. The program leads to a B.S. degree; in addition, a student may receive a B.S. degree in Secondary Education in the Physical Sciences.

Computer Science:
The Discipline of Computer Science provides excellent instruction in several areas of Computer Science: languages, software system, computer architecture, and networking. There are excellent research opportunities in computer networks; high performance computing and parallel processing, scientific visualization and web based training. The curriculum also includes general-interest courses in computer literacy as part of the General Education Curriculum. The objectives of the discipline are to provide the student with skills necessarv for the rapidly changing technologies of the computer industry, and with knowledge base necessary for entering graduate programs. Classes feature hands-on interactive instructional techniques with laboratory sessions to fully engage students in the learning process Students are encouraged to participate in the Cooperative Education program to gain practical experience in the computer industry. The program leads to a B.S. degree in Computer Science.

Mathematics:
The faculty in mathematics train specialists, who will, in the course of their careers, make an outstanding contribution to society. The discipline also aims to cultivate in the non-specialist an appreciation of the beauty of mathematics and the utility of computer science. The Mathematics courses range from the elementary to the advanced, thereby providing courses for both majors and non-majors. This program leads to a B.S. degree in Mathematics, and Education.

Facilities:

Biology has a number of outstanding equipment items, which are utilized in both teaching and research. Among these are research grade microscopes, multi-channel recorders for monitoring variety of physiological parameters, a tune lapse photography and monitoring unit autoclaves, laminar flow hoods, computers for instruction, freeze-dryer and refrigerated centrifuges. An attached greenhouse houses plants for both teaching and research purposes. An outdoor education center located between Wilberforce and Xenia, and a mature wooded preserve adjacent to campus provides space for environmental instruction and research. Chemistry is well equipped, particularly in the area of electrochemistry. Various research grade instruments are available: BAS 100 digital Electrochemical Potentiostat-Galvanostat, BAS rotating disk electrode, PAR 384 Polarographic Analyzer, Orion millivolt meters, Dionex DXIOO Ion Chromatograph, HP HPLC, Tektronix 200 MHz digital oscilloscope, analog potentiostats, analog xy-recorders, and a Barnstead water purification system. General analytical instrumentation also is available such as: gas chromatograph, liquid chromatograph, FT infrared spectrometer, ultraviolet-visible spectrometer, magnetic resonance spectrometer, ultraviolet-visible spectrometer, magnetic resonance spectrometer, Atomic Absorption spectrometer and electronic balances. Computer Science has computer facilities, such as a Networking and Parallel Processing Laboratory, General Computer Science Laboratory, Computer Literacy PC Laboratory and the VAX Academic Computer. Mathematics has excellent instructional facilities such as the electronic Classroom and Mathematics Laboratory Graphic Calculators with Overhead Projection systems and software systems such as SPSS and Mathematica.

Financial Aid:
Central State University offers financial aid to all eligible students, based upon financial need and academic standing. Scholarship information may be obtained through the Financial Aid Office. Central State utilizes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information call (937) 376-6579 or the CSU Web site at www.centralstate.ces.edu.

Cost of Study:
Students receive tuition and support through the arrangements explained in the Financial Aid section of the school catalog. For the 1999-2000 school year, the cost for attending Central State is $3,453.00 for 3 quarters for in-state students and $7,566.00 for out-of-state students.

Cost of Living:
Students wishing on- campus housing may live in a University Dormitory. Room and Board for the 1999-2999 school year (3 quarters) is $4,860.00 for all resident students. There is also limited housing in residential areas near the campus. Costs are slightly lower than in comparable large urban areas.

Location:
Central State University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio a small cosmopolitan community with a rich history to this country. Located in Greene County, students have access to the city of Xenia, 4 miles to the northwest and Dayton 18 miles to the west by local transit. The campus is midway between Columbus and Cincinnati on U.S. 42, about 55 miles from each city. Air and bus transportation is available to Dayton.

Applying:
Applications for admission at the beginning of an academic year should be submitted in late fall or early winter, of the senior year of high schools, however, applications are accepted up to June 15. Application materials may be obtained from the Office of Admissions. (937) 376-6348. Applicants are required to take the American College Test (ACT) and request that scores be forwarded to Central State University.

THE FACULTY AND THEIR RESEARCH

Victor 0. Aimiuvu- Associate Professor, B.Sc., University of Ibadan, Professional Diploma in Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; M.A., Physics, Kent State; Ph.D., Physics, Kent State. Research Interest: Prepared the experimental design for determination of product yields from indigenous Iron and Tin Ore.

Semere Araia- Assistant Professor, BA., Haile Selassie University (Ethiopia); M.Sc., Oklahoma State University; Research Interest: Probability and Statistics.

William F. Hargraves, II - Assistant Professor - B.S. in Education, Miami University, M.S., Ibid. Research Interest: Number Theory, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equation Graphical Representation, and Functions.

Willie W. Houston - Professor, B.S., Morehouse College, M.S., Atlanta University, Ph.D. Atlanta University. Research Interest: Dev. Cell Biology.

Judith E Johnson - Assistant Professor, AB College of Mount St. Joseph-on-the Ohio-, M.S., University of Notre Dame Ph.D. Candidate, Ohio State Univ.)

Effim Khalimsky - Professor, M.S., Odessa University, Ph.D., Moscow University. Research Interest: General & Algebraic Topology. Homotopy Theory, Digital Topology, Ordered Topological Spaces, Topological Cell Complexes, Computer Graphic, Digital Image processing, Computer Vision, Robot Motion.

Cadence A. Lowell- Professor, B.S., Duke University, M.S., University of Florida; Ph.D. University of Florida. Research Interest: Carbon & Nitrogen Partitioning in Plants and Plant Nutrition.

Robert L Marcus - Assistant Professor, B.S., Mathematics, Clark College; M..A. Mathematics, Univ. of California, Research Interest: Client Server Computing, and Simulation Computing.

Raman C- Murthy -Professor - B.Sc (Hons) University of Mysore (India); M.Sc. Ibid; M.S., University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati. Research Interest; Pulmonary, Reproductive and Genetic Toxicology

Omokere E. Odje - Professor, Chairman - B.S., Central State University; M.S., University of Dayton; Ph.D. Ibid. Research Interest: Effects of Stress on Erythrocitic 2.3-Diphosophoglycerate.

Gary O. Pierson - Assistant Professor - B.A. Hemline University; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology-, Conformational Analysis of 2-Alkoxytetradropyrans; Problem Solving Exercises for General Chemistry.

Charanjit S. Ranji - Assistant Professor, B.S. University of Calcutta (India); M.A. Clarion State College, additional graduate work at Wright State University. Research Interest: Abstract Algebra and Number Theory, Classroom Technology.

Joe M. Ross - Associate Professor - B.S. Jackson State University; M.S., University of Akron; Ph.D. Washington (MO) University, Characteristics of Biological Macromolecules in Solution.

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