Majors
The Department of Natural Sciences at Gardner-Webb offers three majors: biology, chemistry, and environmental sciences. Graduates from these programs receive comprehensive instruction in their discipline within the context of a Christian environment.
Biology
The biology major at Gardner-Webb provides the student with a broad-based program in both field and laboratory methods. Required courses in the major expose students to plant and animal sciences, molecular biology, and ecology. Additional biology electives (e.g., microbiology, cell biology, medical terminology) allow biology majors to tailor their experience to the needs of their professional track.
Chemistry
The chemistry major exposes students to the traditional areas of the discipline including organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry. The program also places an emphasis on modern instrumentation to prepare chemistry majors for graduate studies, professional school, or employment.
Environmental Science
The Department of Natural Sciences at Gardner-Webb now offers a major in environmental science. Depending on their interests and career goals, students may choose from two tracks within the major: environmental chemistry or ecology.
The interdisciplinary nature of the major exposes students to a diverse range of topics including environmental chemistry, environmental biology, physics, and economics. Emphasis is also placed on field work, experimental design, as well as training in environmental policy and ethics.
