The Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences is an integrated unit that provides its training in two major branches – physical and mathematical sciences and natural sciences. The faculty was born as a merge of the oldest faculties of Penza State University that were originally founded in the late 1930s. Through its history it has been dedicated to delivering fundamental knowledge, fostering scientific literacy among students and giving them unique hands-on experience in the chosen field of study.

The physics and mathematics division prioritises innovative methods of teacher training. Typical for Russia unfailing popularity of teaching profession in physics, mathematics and, lately, in informatics leads to stable high numbers of applicants. Physics and computer laboratories located in the old atmospheric building always provide ample opportunities for designing and performing experiments, learning how to record and analyse results and draw conclusions. Solid theoretical foundations and acquired practical experience allow students to build their careers in the world, where knowledge of STEM fields is a standard.

The natural sciences division enables mastering biology, chemistry, geosciences, and ecology. The faculty boasts excellent laboratories of general and organic chemistry, biochemistry. There is the Zoological Museum with around 2000 exhibits and the Mineralogical Museum with fantastic collections of minerals collected by both students and teaching staff during expeditions. The botanical collection in I.I. Sprygin Botanical Garden contains amazing 200000 exhibits of common and rare plants.

The special emphasis is placed on student research, so that graduates are able to enter the competitive field armoured with necessary research skills. Dedicated teaching staff do not only encourage student learning, but also actively support extracurricular activities – hiking trips, ski tours, music and dance concerts.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Bachelor

     Biology: Biochemistry
     Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry
     Teacher Training: Biology
     Teacher Training: Biology. Chemistry
     Teacher Training: Geography
     Teacher Training: Geography. Life Safety
     Teacher Training: Informatics
     Teacher Training: Mathematics
     Teacher Training: Physics. Technology

Master

     Biology: Biochemistry
     Biology: Botany
     Biology: Plant Physiology
     Ecology
     Molecular Biology and Genetics
     Teacher Training: Biology
     Teacher Training: Chemistry
     Teacher Training: Geography
     Teacher Training: Information Technologies for Education
     Teacher Training: Mathematics
     Teacher Training: Physics

Post-graduate

     Biochemistry
     Ecology
     Geometry and Topology
     Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
     Theory and Methods of Learning and Teaching (Informatics)
     Theory and Methods of Learning and Teaching (Mathematics)
     Zoology
 

DEPARTMENTS

Chemistry and Methods of Teaching Chemistry
General Biology and Biochemistry
General Physics and Methods of Teaching Physics
Geography
Informatics and Methods of Teaching Informatics and Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Zoology and Ecology

CONTACTS

Prof. Dr. Sergey Titov
Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor
Dean of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences

37 Lermontova Street, building 15, office 239
Tel.: +7 (8412) 64-39-00
Email: ffmen2016@mail.ru

Dr. Nelli Paskevich
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs

Dr. Natalya Leonova
Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor
Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs

Dr. Viktor Chernyshov
Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor
Deputy Dean for Research

Dr. Elena Mironova
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
Deputy Dean for Student Affairs

Official web-page of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences (in Russian)

Official group of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences in Vkontakte (in Russian)