Transylvania's liberal arts emphasis blends splendidly with the academic requirements of the fields in this division. The University's small classes encourage individualized learning at introductory and advanced levels of math and the sciences. Students become well-acquainted with their professors, and expand their knowledge by participating in research projects or internships.
The problem-solving techniques and research skills gained in science and math studies at Transylvania will carry you forward into graduate school or a successful career in your chosen field.
Majors included in this division are biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics.
The biology program prepares students for traditional fields of study such as medicine as well as emerging fields such as biophysics, bioinformatics, and molecular genetics.
The program requires a strong foundation in chemistry, physics, math, and core biology courses. In core courses, you'll learn about such areas as cellular and molecular biology, genetics, and evolution. Transy's unique four-week May term has allowed for field trips to study invertebrates in Florida, tropical ecology in Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Belize, and native plants and animals in the forests of eastern Kentucky.
In our small lab sessions, you will be encouraged to sharpen your investigative skills by undertaking independent research. Animal Physiology, Ecology, and Genetics are among the courses that include research projects.
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With Transy's small chemistry classes and focus on research, you'll receive personal attention from professors who are committed to helping you advance in your field.
Chemistry students at Transylvania become skilled at problem solving. They develop a strong foundation in all of the sub-areas of chemistry, providing the preparation needed for master's and doctoral studies or a career. Students also participate in the American Chemical Society's student affiliate group and attend national meetings where they report on their research and learn what chemists are working on around the country and the world.
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Transy's computer science program combines the core knowledge and skills needed in the field while providing you with numerous opportunities to take courses in diverse areas such as robotics, cryptology, and networking.
The core curriculum of eight courses introduces students to the field and goes in-depth into subjects such as compiler design and computer organization. Students also have the option of delving more deeply into topics such as computer graphics or artificial intelligence.
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At Transylvania, you will get a firm grounding in the classical topics of mathematics, while also taking courses that let you see math used in various application areas.
Transy's math program offers strong preparation for graduate study or careers in math by helping students become well-grounded in computing, math reasoning, and proofs. Our professors also encourage students to connect with other disciplines. Most of our recent graduates have had double majors, combining math studies with subject areas such as economics, computer science, or physics.
A variety of out-of-class opportunities expand students' knowledge of the field. Math majors have opportunities to do research on and off campus, and to test themselves in national competitions. One student completed an internship with an actuarial firm, and others have studied math abroad.
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Transy's physics program teaches students to describe nature mathematically by solving problems related to the physical world.
Studying physics at Transylvania offers decided advantages. Our students get one-on-one attention from professors, who set up and teach the student labs. The program also offers on-site research opportunities for all of our majors.
As a physics major, you will be required to conduct a research project as part of a senior capstone experience. Preparation for this begins in your sophomore or junior year, when you will be paired with a senior in one of our labs. You will also be encouraged to participate in a summer research project at an outside lab.
Students may take advantage of a 3-2 engineering program that is offered in cooperation with the University of Kentucky, Vanderbilt University, and Washington University in St. Louis. Students attend Transylvania for three years and one of the cooperating universities for two years, receiving a bachelor of arts degree from Transylvania and a bachelor of science in engineering from the other school.
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Transylvania University admits students regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other classification protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
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