James E. Hurley School of Science and Mathematics

Did you know that careers in STEM (science, technology, 工程和数学)已经成为当今最具影响力和进步的工作? Employers desire graduates who can problem-solve and think analytically. OBU为您提供各种以基督为中心和科学合理的STEM学位课程. 这些项目中的每一个都包含了学习的创新和先进方面.

Featured Program

Biology

获得学术知识和实践经验,为美好的未来做好准备.

Preparing Students for What’s Next

OBU获得STEM学位的毕业生可以从事航空航天工程师的职业, mathematicians, civil engineers, astronomers, medical doctors, physician assistants, dentists, computer scientists, data scientists, materials scientists, food scientists, physicists, and chemists. Other areas of work include pharmacists, optometrists, statisticians, actuaries, systems analysts, science and math teachers, and professors in higher education.

Jessica Smith

Class of 2020

“My professors motivated me and made me want to learn. Besides being my instructors, I felt like they were my friends and mentors.”

Incredible Education, Affordable Cost.

OBU provides a minimum $10,000 per year scholarship to every incoming first-time freshman and $8,000 to every incoming transfer student. And you could qualify for even more financial aid! 我们的许多学生还通过联邦佩尔助学金和OBU Bison助学金获得资金.

要估计参加OBU的费用可能是多少,请查看我们的 Net Price Calculator. 我们认为你会惊喜地发现,OBU教育是多么实惠. Especially considering the incredible academic quality, personal mentor relationships with faculty and staff, and strong Christian commitment you will experience at OBU. You won’t find an experience like this anywhere else!

Scholarships and Grants

Hear from Dr. Contessa Edgar, chair of the Division of Science, and Dr. Cherith Tucker, chair of the Division of Mathematics, about how a degree from OBU will prepare you to be a future shaper.

Undergraduate Mathematics Programs

Mathematics

Earning a mathematics degree from OBU is a valuable accomplishment. In doing so, 你在最强大、最全面的专业之一接受了高质量的教育. Our rigorous curriculum is offered in a small, 个性化的课程设置与您的研究从微积分序列开始,并继续在先进的原理和方程. 数学专业的学生还可以在OBU的任何学术选择中选择辅修课程.

Mathematics

Mathematics Education, Secondary

If you have an interest in teaching high school math, OBU的数学教育课程将彻底装备你,将知识传授给可能追求STEM领域的下一代学生. 你的经历将为你在课堂上教书做准备,因为你在数学领域指导和激励他人.

Mathematics Education, Secondary

Applied Mathematics, Actuarial and Financial Math Emphasis

这个专业的学习领域教你如何策略性地应用数学概念来评估保险和金融领域的金融风险. You will develop the analytical, 根据过去的行为确定和量化可能的风险所需的统计和计算技能.

Applied Mathematics, Actuarial and Financial Math Emphasis

Applied Mathematics, Data Science Emphasis

The goal of data science is to reveal trends, 发现模式和研究相关信息,以便做出明智的决策和预测未来的业务结果. 这个学位为应用数学和数据科学提供了坚实的基础,这将使你成为任何商业团队中多才多艺和有价值的成员.

Applied Mathematics, Data Science Emphasis


Undergraduate Science Programs

Biochemistry

Biochemistry combines biology and chemistry to study living matter. 你在OBU接受的大部分实践培训都使用了最先进的设备. 你将仔细观察细胞的化学反应,以了解细胞是如何发育的, behave, and react to stimuli. Many biochemistry majors pursue medical, physician assistant, dental, pharmacy or graduate schools after graduation.

Biochemistry

Biology

Biology is the study of life, from the molecular level to entire ecosystems. 生物学这个词来自希腊语“bios”,意思是生命,“logos”意思是研究. 作为一名OBU生物学学生,你将参与许多实验、研究项目和实地考察. 这是那些想继续从事医学工作的医学预科学生经常选择的专业, physician assistant, dental and other graduate professional programs.

Biology

Biology, Forensic Emphasis

以法医为重点的生物学专业适合那些可能对刑事司法或医学调查感兴趣的人. 您将通过我们的高品质设备探索前沿知识并获得实践培训. OBU法医生物学学位将为您在刑事法医等生物调查分析领域做好准备, pathology, forensic anthropology, and DNA analysis.

Biology, Forensic Emphasis

Chemistry

This degree explores the major fields of chemistry such as analytical, organic, physical, and inorganic chemistry. 你还将学习与科学和数学相关的课程,包括生物化学和物理. 这个领域的工作可能是在开发石油等产品的实验室里找到的, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. 如果你对药剂学预科感兴趣,你可能会发现化学是一个有益的学位.

Chemistry

Engineering

工程是一个高度技术性和多样化的职业领域,在当今劳动力的许多方面发挥着不可或缺的作用. 随着技术的进步继续依赖于科学原理,工程师的需求量很大, technology, engineering and math. 我们世界一流的教师将为您准备一个成功和有益的未来.

Engineering

Natural Science

OBU的自然科学学位将为你广泛的职业生涯做好准备. 通过学习动物生物学的专业课程,你将熟练掌握科学过程, organic chemistry, and the history of science with a Christian worldview. 自然科学是OBU最灵活的科学专业,它允许你通过各种途径来实现你的学术和职业目标.

Natural Science

Physics

As a key example of STEM learning, OBU的物理学位将挑战你面对复杂的问题,并提高你解决问题的能力. With a strong emphasis and foundation on math, this degree also combines the study of thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, wave motion and physical chemistry. This degree can lead you to a career as an engineer, analyst or researcher, or to pursue a medical degree.

Physics

Science Education, Secondary

For those desiring to be an education professional, OBU的科学教育计划将彻底装备你,因为你寻求向下一代可能追求STEM领域的学生传授重要知识. 我们的科学课程设有内部天文馆,丰富您的培训. 你将有机会参加广泛的科学课程,为你成为一名成功的科学教育者奠定坚实的知识基础.

Science Education, Secondary

Pre-Med

The James E. 赫尔利科学与数学学院在医学预科方面有着悠久的历史. Each year, numerous students from OBU are admitted to medical school. 我们科学和数学课程的学术严谨性为您成功地继续研究生教育做好了准备. 我们经验丰富的医学预科顾问团队指导学生的整个本科经历,为申请医学院所需的步骤做好准备.

Pre-Med Options

World-Class Faculty

OBU的教师都是各自领域的专家,他们会陪伴你走好每一步.

Dr. Contessa Edgar

Dr. Contessa Edgar

Chair, Division of Science
Associate Professor of Biology

Dr. Cherith Tucker

Dr. Cherith Tucker

Chair of Mathematics
Associate Professor of Mathematics

Jenna Bryant

Jenna Bryant

Administrative Assistant, School of Science and Mathematics

Dr. Chuck Baukal

Dr. Chuck Baukal

Associate Professor of Engineering
Director of Engineering Program

Dr. Albert Chen

Dr. Albert Chen

Professor of Physics

Dr. Nathan Drake

Dr. Nathan Drake

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Dr. Krista B. Hands

Dr. Krista B. Hands

Professor of Mathematics

Dr. Bradley Jett

Dr. Bradley Jett

James E. Hurley Professor of Biology

Dr. Chris Jones

Dr. Chris Jones

Professor of Chemistry
Director of STEM Innovation

Dr. Michael Jordan

Dr. Michael Jordan

Professor of Chemistry

Dr. Nathan Malmberg

Dr. Nathan Malmberg

Professor of Chemistry

Dr. Patrick Marsh

Dr. Patrick Marsh

Visiting Professor of Natural Science

Dr. Sarah Marsh

Dr. Sarah Marsh

Professor of Mathematics

Dr. Yvonne Mbote

Dr. Yvonne Mbote

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Dr. Dale A. Utt Jr.

Dr. Dale A. Utt Jr.

Associate Professor of Biology

Dr. Tony Yates

Dr. Tony Yates

Professor of Science