Department Introduction
A variety of courses in biology, chemistry and the
physical sciences is offered to help you acquire
scientific, critical and creative reasoning skills.
Whether you are aspiring to enter a science-related
field or simply looking to fulfill general education
requirements, you will find a highly qualified and
dedicated faculty. Quality courses and a variety
of unique learning experiences will give you a
strong foundation and make it possible for you to
successfully transfer to a university. The school
boasts a new science building and state-of-the-art
laboratory instrumentation and equipment used
by leading employers, universities and research
institutions, including:
- Atomic absorption, infrared, ultraviolet and
mass spectrometers
- Computers in labs for collection and
management of data
- Electrophoretic apparatus for DNA science
- Greenhouse
In addition, you have the opportunity to take
advantage of a seminar series sponsored annually by
the Science Department that attracts speakers from
colleges and universities across the nation. Topics
include areas of current interest and research. Open
to faculty, students and the general public.
For more information on our Institute of Marine and Environmental Studies, please visit our Institute of Marine and Environmental Studies page.
