The Science and Mathematics Department, a department within the School of Arts and Sciences, includes biological and physical sciences and mathematics studies. Effective with the start of the fall semester 2008, the Physical Science and Biological Science Departments become part of the Science and Mathematics Department.
The Sciences
The department gives students the opportunity to study the biological and physical sciences.
Biological Science
Environmental Biology
The environmental biology program is designed to equip you for
leadership in the environmental professions. The environmental
biology program at Grace College will give you hands-on,
field-based learning, as well as traditional classroom and
laboratory experiences. Click here for more in-depth
information.
Grace biology majors are able to specialize in one of several pre-professional programs, including dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physicians assistant, and veterinary medicine.
The study of biology involves the study of organisms ranging in size from microscopic bacteria to great whales. One feature common to such diversity in organisms is the general biochemical composition. The faculty believes that this is not the result of time, chance, and so called “natural processes,” but the result of a grand design by God the Creator: God not only created all that we know, but also gave us scientific evidence of His creation. The study of biology gives us the privilege and opportunity of viewing the details of the grand design.
Physical Sciences
At Grace, the physical sciences provide the student with insight about facts and theories of science and laboratory experience in scientific methods. Physical Science explores the basic laws, designs, and details of creation, with emphasis on scientific method, energy, matter, earth structure, and components of space. The goals of the study of physical sciences at Grace are to increase the awareness and appreciation of our surroundings in nature and to help the student appreciate the truths of creation.
Mathematics
Mathematics, the study of numbers and computation, is the field that helps students discover truths about numbers and using numbers in discovering yet other truths. Only in the past few hundred years has mankind made the most significant advances and discovered the truths contained in algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and beyond. There is much more discovery taking place today than ever before, making mathematics one of the most thriving fields of study.
Faculty
Donald B. DeYoung, A.S., B.S., M.S., M.Div., Ph.D.
Chair, Science and Math Departments. Professor of Physics
Dr. DeYoung joined the Grace College faculty in 1972. He is known internationally for his work in creation science. He is president of the Creation Research Society, author of 15 books on Bible-science topics, and well known as a creation science speaker. Dr. DeYoung earned his A.S. degree from Grand Rapids Junior College, B.S. and M.S. degrees from Michigan Technological University, M.Div. from Grace Theological Seminary, and Ph.D. degree from Iowa State University.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6441
E-mail: dbdeyoung@grace.edu
Click here to read the Grace Magazine article, "Does Creation Really Matter?" by Dr. DeYoung.
Click here to read Dr. Don DeYoung's article, "Extremes of Creation," in the November 2006 issue of the magazine Acts and Facts, published by the Institute for Creation Research.
James P. Lesko, B.S., M.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics
Chair, Science and Mathematics Department
Dr. Lesko joined the Grace faculty in 1996. He holds his B.S. in Mathematics from Liberty University, M.S. in Applied Statistics and M.A. in Mathematics, and Ph.D. in Mathematics from Bowling Green State Universit
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6301
E-mail: jim.lesko@grace.edu
Richard A. Dilling, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics and Science
Dr. Dilling earned his B.S. in Physics and Mathematics Education from Shippensburg State College, M.S. in Physics and Mathematics and Ph.D. in Science Education from Purdue University. Dr. Dilling joined the Grace College faculty in 1966.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6442
E-mail: dillinda@grace
Richard Jeffreys, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Bio-Chemistry
Chair, Grace College Biological Science Department
Dr. Jeffreys earned his B.A. in pre-med, M.S. in bio-chemistry, and Ph.D. in bio-chemistry from West Virginia University and has post-doctoral experience in cancer research at Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation. He joined the Grace College faculty in 1975.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6443
E-mail: jeffrere@grace.edu
Marcia V. Lee, B.S., D.V.M.
Professor of Biological Science
Dr. Lee joined the Grace College faculty in 1978. She earned her B.S. degree in acriculture and D.V.M. at the University of Missouri.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6444
E-mail: leemv@grace.edu
Nate Bosch, Ph.D.
Director of Water Quality Project
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
Dr. Bosch joined the Grace College faculty in 2008. He earned his B.A. from Trinity Christian College and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6446
E-mail: boschns@grace.edu
