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Kentucky Wesleyan College
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

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Department of Mathematics and Physics

Programs of Study
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Engineering (dual-degree)

KWC offers a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and a Bachelor of Science degree in physics. Students choosing to major in engineering would complete the pre-engineering program at Kentucky Wesleyan and then transfer to an accredited engineering school. Upon completion of the accredited engineering school program they would receive an engineering degree from the engineering school and a science degree from KWC.

Faculty

Kirby Chelgren
Professor of Mathematics
Office: FOB-26
Phone: (270) 852-3222
Fax: (270) 926-3196
E-mail: kirby@kwc.edu

Leanne Faulkner
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Office: FOB-25
Phone: (270) 852-3221
Fax: (270) 926-3196
E-mail: leannef@kwc.edu

Buxton L. Johnson, Sr.
Associate Professor of Physics
Office: Hahn-204
Phone: (270) 852-3168
Fax: (270) 926-3196
E-mail: johnsonb@kwc.edu

About the Department

As a combined department of mathematics, physics, and pre-engineering we have a strong interdisciplinary emphasis. For example, in mathematics courses we emphasize applications to physics and engineering. We endeavor to relate course offerings in one area to the other areas.

Mathematics and Physics

Contact Us

Department of Mathematics and Physics
Kentucky Wesleyan College
3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
270-852-3196