The College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno is made up of eight departments and two public service programs serving students in 38 graduate and 43 undergraduate degree programs. The College also houses the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering. The College of Science unites disciplines in the pure, applied, social, mathematical, and natural sciences around the central tenets of the scientific method and logic to provide students with outstanding educational and research experiences. The College recognizes that diversity of thought, background, and experience enrich and expand the scientific enterprise; and affirms the inclusion of all populations to enhance overall success in academic programs and excellence in research productivity.