Welcome to the NSU Department of Physical Science

Our Physical Sciences curriculum, starts with a “Physical Sciences Core curriculum” consisting of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics courses which allow students to develop a broad understanding of the basic principles of each of these fields of science. Students must then further their studies in either Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or Education with an additional 30 semester hours of upper level courses selected to prepare them for either the workforce, professional school, or physical science secondary education. Physical science majors MAY choose to add a CONCENTRATION in chemistry:

Chemistry (637A) – for students who are interested in pursuing employment or graduate degrees in analytical chemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, clinical science, forensic science, medicine, nanotechnology, pharmacology/pharmaceutical science, or toxicology.

Program

Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences (637)

Our Physical Sciences curriculum, starts with a science core of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Mathematics courses which allow students to develop a broad understanding of basic principles in each of these fields of science.  The students must then further their studies in either Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics with an additional 21 semester hours of upper level courses selected to prepare the student for either the workforce or professional school.

Curriculum Effective Fall 2018:

Physical Science Major Requirements: (79 credit hours).

Students seeking a major in Physical Science must complete the following:

Physical Sciences core: 29 credit hours

  • BIOL1010/1011
  • BIOL1020/1021
  • CHEM1030/1031
  • CHEM1040/1041
  • ENGL3230
  • PHYS2510/25111
  • PHYS2520/2521

Physical Science Electives or Concentration:  Select 30 credit hours from either

Physical Science Electives (637): Select 30 credit hours from CHEM2110-2111, 2120-2121, 3010-3011, 3020-3021, 4040-4041, MATH2050, 3090, 3130, 3150, 3160, 4050, PHYS3120, 3291, 4100 and any 3000- or 4000-level EDUC course.

Chemistry Concentration Electives (637A): Select 30 credit hours from CHEM2110-2111, 2120-2121, 2140-2141, 3010-3011, 3020-3021, 3210, 3220-3221, 4040-4041, 4050, 4140, 4160-4161, and 4950.

Science Electives: 20 credit hours of any Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), or Physics (PHYS) courses.

Department Head

Christopher N. Lyles
Associate Professor
221 Fournet Hall
318-357-6514
lylesc@nsula.edu
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Chemistry Faculty

Dr. Jennifer Hill
Associate Professor
217 Fournet Hall
318-357-5224
hillje@nsula.edu
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Dr. Daniel Rivera-Vazquez
Associate Professor
108 Fournet Hall
318-357-5248
riverad@nsula.edu
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Dr. Duminda Samarakoon
Assistant Professor
104 Fournet Hall
318-357-5235
samarakoond@nsula.edu
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Dr. Yohaselly Santiago-Rodriguez
Assistant Professor
106 Founet Hall
318-357-4114
santiagoy@nsula.edu
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Dr. Chad Thibodeaux
Associate Professor
203 Fournet Hall
318-357-6181
thibodeauxc@nsula.edu
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Physics Faculty

Mrs. Anna Dugas
Assistant Professor
STEM School Facilitator
115 Fournet Hall
318-357-5519
dugasa@nsula.edu
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Dr. Damien Tristant
Assistant Professor
205 Fournet Hall
318-357-5225
tristantd@nsula.edu
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The Department of Physical Science is a part of the School of STEM.