Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Prepares Students to Make an Impact on the 21st Century
Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Brochure
HBCU-UP Program
Students in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
have an opportunity to prepare for a number of exciting career
possibilities. Those wishing to enter the fields of engineering,
nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or the allied health
professions will benefit greatly from our program. We also offer
an excellent curriculum for future mathematics and science
teachers.
Although the Division does not offer majors in nursing or
engineering, it participates in collaborative programs with other
institutions in pre-nursing (USCColumbia) and pre-engineering
(Clemson University, USC) and offers a dual degree program
in mathematicsengineering with North Carolina A&T
State University, NCAT). Upon completion of the dual degree requirements at
NCAT, students receive a BS degree in mathematics from Morris
College and a BS degree in engineering from NCAT.
While pursuing a degree in the the Division of Natural Sciences
and Mathematics at Morris, students enjoy the activities of the
Mathematics and Biology Clubs. These clubs foster camaraderie
and cohesion among the members and make it possible for
students to assume leadership roles among their peers.
Field trips, undertaken in connection with biology courses,
broaden students’ perspectives by providing opportunities
to observe activities and phenomena firsthand. During their
tenure at Morris College, students may participate in summer
enrichment programs at other institutions throughout the
nation. In addition, the division’s Scientific Lecture Series exposes
students to professional role models in research, academe, the
health fields, and technology.
The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
seek to broaden student's horizons and to nurture the spirit
through experiences that re intellectual, organizational, and soical.
Student research
Undergraduate research is assuming an increasingly
important role in student preparation for the future. In order
to transform students from passive recipients of information
to creators of knowledge, students have the opportunity
to conduct undergraduate research, sponsored by The
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate
Program (HBCU-UP), by the Louis Stokes-South Carolina
Alliance for Minority Participation (LS-CAMP), and the
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Under these
programs, students may qualify for annual stipends ranging
from $2000 to $5000 depending on their GPA, and SAT or
ACT scores. The higher these qualifications the higher the
stipend.
Minimum requirements for high school graduates are
3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale or 4.0 GPA on a 5-point scale, and
1000 or above SAT score (1600 on the new SAT) or 22 ACT
score. Research projects are conducted jointly by students
and their mentoring faculty members.
Majors Overview
Biology Majors are presented with an integrated concept
of life as manifested in animals, plants, and microorganisms.
This concept reveals characteristics common to all forms of
life and accentuates the dependence of one form on another,
either directly or indirectly. We endeavor to demonstrate the
interrelationships and organization of living organisms with their
abiotic environment. This and other thought-provoking exercises
will provide the necessary background for advanced study toward
a career in the medical fields, academe, research, or in education.
Morris College has long been associated with producing excellent
educators throughout the Southeast.
Mathematics Majors are first required to prove a firm
understanding of the basic concepts, methods and formulas in
mathematics. Beyond the basics, students will develop proficiency
in the use of the symbolic language of mathematics, as well as the
use of computers for modern day applications. The application of
age-old formulas with blazing technology makes the challenge of
problem-solving fun, and will prepare our students for tomorrow’s
workplace.
Some will go on to teach mathematics at the secondary level,
and others will address tomorrow’s challenges using computer
science and technology. Either way, the graduates of this program
are finding rewarding, challenging careers.
To help students attain their career goals, the Division makes
available study materials, including CDs, books, and software
programs, to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) and the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). The Morris
College –HBCU-UP Testing/Learning Center is the hub of these
academic activities.
For additional information, please call or write:
Dr. Radman M. Ali, Chairperson
Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Morris College
100 West College Street
Sumter, SC 29150-3599
Tel. 803-934-3266 , Fax: 803-778-2695
E-mail: rali@morris.edu