Throughout the school, an emphasis on inquiry, research and problem-solving skills guides the curriculum and classroom practice. The school strives to provide for all Berry students opportunities to gain an appreciation for scientific thought and methods, and logical and mathematical reasoning. For students who seek greater experience in these areas, we offer opportunities for mastery of the content in one or more disciplines, for experiential learning in laboratories and field study, and for the development of the work ethic. If you choose to major in one of the mathematical or natural sciences at Berry College, you will find yourself in the company of some of the most talented and brightest students on campus. Our students are encouraged to participate in faculty research and to develop their own original research designs under the guidance of dedicated instructors who are, themselves, exceptional scholars, researchers, and teachers.
Smaller classes foster close relationships among students and faculty.
In a climate rich in tradition and conducive to excellence, many students achieve early success. Motivated students gain early acceptance at the best graduate schools, gain preparation for professional work, take honors in national competitions, present papers at meetings of national organizations, and co-author articles that become published in professional journals. The new facility will combine mathematics and most of the laboratory sciences. Laboratories and lecture rooms for the animal and horticultural sciences are housed in the Westcott Building, which is adjacent to the impressive English Gothic-style Ford Buildings. In addition, the 28,000-acre campus area of forests, meadows, lakes and streams, provides many natural opportunities for ecological and environmental field study and research.