Department of Applied Science & Technology Department Objectives In the past few decades, there has been an enormous accumulation of basic scientific information in all the natural sciences that has led to numerous applied scientific applications and many new emerging technologies. This has created an environment in which undergraduates, who have a basic understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, plus a strong background in their current applications, are in great demand in the workforce. Saint Peter’s University is located in the heart of this applied science and technology environment, with many research, pharmaceutical, chemical, bio-chemical and physics-based firms located within the University’s geographic domain. These industries are a virtual employment engine that will drive the future scientific development of our country. The Department of Applied Science and Technology’s object is to educate students: • To work in the field of applied science and technology for positions in industry, clinical laboratory testing, the health professions and biomedical, chemical and physics research settings; • To enter into the many fields of applied science and technology research with training at the baccalaureate degree level; • To pursue graduate study in the field of applied science and technology; • To prepare students for professional school in various health related disciplines.
We offer top-quality applied science and technology programs which will enable our students to explore cutting-edge technology in the field of science.
Accelerated Articulation Programs
Academic Programs
Also housed in the department are many pre-professional programs that attempt to train students for specific professions that are in reality applied scientific professions. The Accelerated Articulation Programs (usually cut one year from the total training) that the University has with Rutgers University, Seton Hall University and NJIT offer:
The Department of Applied Science & Technology (DAST) brings together a few programs under one roof. These programs offer Bachelor degrees in: Biochemistry • Biotechnology • Physics
• Bachelor degrees in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Cytotechnology and Laboratory Science) • Master degrees in Physician Assistant • Doctoral degrees in Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy • Bachelor degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering (jointly with NJIT)
Research Opportunities Junior and senior major students can work in one or more of the following areas: • Studies using human adult multipotent cells in vitro • Studies on human chromosome analysis • Studies with computer-assisted confocal microscopy • Studies on Ozone Generation • Dielectric Barrier Discharges • Microdischarge for UV/VUV Light Sources • Microplasma Applications in Bio-, Medical- and Environmental Areas
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Career Outlook Recent graduates from the Department are working or pursuing graduate education at the following places: Sloan Kettering Institute NYU Medical Center Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Rutgers University Laboratory Corporation of America Schering Plough University of California at Berkley University of California at Los Angeles Oxford University Princeton University New York University New Jersey School of Medicine Columbia University
Department of Applied Science & Technology Requirements for Majors
Who You’ll Learn from
In addition to completing the 60-credit core curriculum, the following courses are required for the various majors:
Saint Peter’s faculty members are scholars and expert teachers. They are interested in preparing students for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a global society. Program faculty members include:
Biotechnology Major Requirements General Biology Lecture and Lab General Physics I and II Lecture and Lab General Chemistry Lecture and Lab Organic Chemistry Lecture and Lab Calculus I & II Biochemistry Lecture Biochemistry Methods Lab Courses Cell and Molecular Lecture and Lab Biomedical Applications of Biotechnology Special Topics in Biotechnology I & II Research in Biotechnology Electives Biochemistry Major Requirements Instrumental Methods of Biochemical Analysis Special Topics in Biological Chemistry Biochemical Research Cell and Molecular Biology General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis, I & II Organic Chemistry, I & II Physical Chemistry I & II Biochemistry Calculus I & II Multivariable Calculus General Physics I and II, Lecture and Lab Science Electives Electives Physics Major Requirements General Physics I & II Lecture and Lab Mathematical Methods in Physics Electronics Modern Physics and Laboratory Optics Mechanics Electricity and Magnetism Physics Electives Multivariable Calculus, I & II Electives Articulation Programs Requirements Please refer to the accelerated articulation program sheet or department website for detailed requirements. For course descriptions and additional information visit
saintpeters.edu/applied-science-and-technology
For course descriptions and additional information visit
www.saintpeters.edu/academics
Leonard J. Sciorra (lsciorra@saintpeters.edu) Chairperson, Health Care Advisor Joseph E. Schuh S.J. Professor B.A., Rutgers; M.S., Seton Hall; Ph. D., Drexel University College of Medicine Wei-Dong Zhu (wzhu@saintpeters.edu) Associate Professor B.S., M. Eng., Soochow University; Ph. D., Stevens Institute of Technology Debing Zeng (dzeng@saintpeters.edu) Assistant Professor B.S., Tianjin University; M.S., Changchun University of Science & Technology; Ph. D., Stevens Institute of Technology William A. Gutsch, Jr. Professor Emeritus B.S., Saint Peter’s University; M.S., University of Virginia; Ph. D., University of Virginia Faculty in Biology and Chemistry who also teach courses required by various programs in the department can be found on the website and corresponding flyers.
Student Organization and Honor Society The Society of Physics Students (SPS) at Saint Peter’s University is a professional physics association explicitly designed for students. The only requirement to join SPS is an interest in Physics. SPS holds regular meetings during the academic year.
Sigma Pi Sigma (ΣΠΣ) Sigma Pi Sigma is a nationally recognized scholastic honor society. It elects members on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, and functions in conjunction with SPS.