College of Natural Sciences

College of Natural Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences (NSC) at Chico State has eight amazing departments with many majors to choose from. Our students gain hands-on experiences in state-of-the-art facilities.  Research projects, internships and field experiences offer students an opportunity to collaborate and prepare for future success.

We offer seminars and colloquia series featuring speakers who are making breakthroughs at the leading edge of mathematical, scientific, and nursing research.  NSC is committed to your success. 

Graduates from all our programs find fulfilling and rewarding careers!


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Departments and Contact Information

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Biological Sciences

Holt Hall, Room 285
530-898-5356
biol@csuchico.edu 

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Chemistry & Biochemistry

Science Building, Room 357A
530-898-5259
chem@csuchico.edu

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Earth & Environmental Sciences

Science Building, Room 258A
530-898-5262
erth@csuchico.edu

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Mathematics & Statistics

Holt Hall, Room 101
530-898-6111
math@csuchico.edu

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Nutrition & Food Science

Holt Hall, Room 369
530-898-6805
nutrition@csuchico.edu

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Physics

Science Building, Room 257A
530-898-6259
phys@csuchico.edu

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School of Nursing

Trinity Hall, Room 121
530-898-5891
nurs@csuchico.edu 

Science Education students
Science Education

Science Building, Room 358A
530-898-4599
sced@csuchico.edu

NSC advising
Advising
Science Building, Room 450
530-898-6121
nscstudentsuccess@csuchico.edu

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“This new building was designed from day one to be a place that draws students to the sciences. It provides not just a place to come and take classes, but to stick around and develop a sense of community.  We want as many students as possible to see science as an exciting opportunity and as something that is available to them.”  - Dean David Hassenzahl, PhD


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