Natural Science
| The Department of Natural Sciences offers courses in the physical, chemical, and biological sciences that fulfill general education requirements for NLU undergraduates. In addition, there are several options for majoring or minoring in a natural science discipline. These options fall into three categories: Biology Program (B.A.), Liberal Arts Studies Majors and Minors, and Science Concentrations (Minors and Majors) for students majoring in elementary education. |
 The alfalfa butterfly Colias eurytheme is seen here on Liatris pycnostachya, commonly known as "prairie blazing star", in the Natural Science Department's prairie garden on the Wheeling Campus. Photograph by Paul Gross. | Features - Flexible programs can be tailored to your interests and career goals, including the new Health Biology concentration.
- Our classes are small, usually 15 students or fewer, and our faculty are approachable.
- All classes and laboratories are taught by faculty. There are no T.A.'s.
- Academic support, including personalized tutoring, is available to NLU students at no cost through the Center for Academic Development.
- Natural Science faculty members are available to provide extra help. We are sincerely committed to your success.
- Most upper level science courses can be taken in any order, providing flexibility in program planning for transfer students.
- The Natural Science department offers content courses that are designed to complement the methods courses offered in NCE and to fulfill the science requirements for students majoring in education.
- We have a special program, in cooperation with the National College of Education, to train high school biology teachers in accordance with State of Illinois certification requirements and teaching and learning standards.
- There is an option to obtain a B.A. in Biology and MAT in Secondary Education through the BA-MAT Program.
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About the Natural Science Department Our approach to education in the natural sciences emphasizes hands-on experience and problem solving rather than rote memorization. Our goal is to help students develop critical thinking skills while mastering fundamental principles. The highest priority for all faculty is teaching. Faculty - Ofra Peled, Chair and Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Guelph, Canada - Paul Gross, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Renée Judd, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., The University of Chicago - June Steinberg, Associate Professor (Emerita)
Ph.D., University of Illinois |
Contact: Dr. Ofra Peled, Chair, Natural Science Department opeled@nl.edu
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