The Natural Science Department consists of two major areas, biological and physical science, which may than be broken down into smaller components.  The Tarpon Springs Campus is very proud to offer our students a wide variety of courses complimented by one of the strongest, most dedicated faculties that you will find anywhere.  Some of our course offerings are listed below:

 

It is the goal of the Natural Science department to provide a quality educational experience in terms of student learning for general education, traditional transfer, and allied health students by offering a full range of science courses tailored to our students’ needs and taught by a high-quality, professionally-current faculty. For the general education student we provide a comprehensive view of the concepts and process of science that will enable the graduate to make informed decisions in the public arena that involve science and technology. Our instructors will assist their students in the development of critical thinking skills necessary to separate science from pseudoscience.  Our instructors recognize that the focus of our courses should be to infuse conceptual understanding over strict knowledge of content.  Additionally, the enhanced use of "hands on" activities and active learning exercises through laboratory and field work is strongly encouraged.  Our allied health care program is comprised of Anatomy and Physiology I & II and Microbiology with accompanying labs.  This program provides a strong preparatory basis for future coursework in multiple health care fields.  Open labs are offered weekly as well a tutorial support for the majority of our courses.

Biological Science Department: 

Biology

The goal of the Biology department is to provide university-transfer and pre-professional students with the strong foundation needed to prepare them for the rigors of upper-division and graduate level work.  We meet this need by offering challenging coursework with a low student/faculty ratio where class discussions and feedback from faculty are highlighted.  We incorporate state-of-the-art technology in laboratories and classrooms, include “hands-on” experiences, and develop data analysis and scientific writing skills.  For the non-science majors, we provide a broad survey of the biological sciences with a focus on relevant issues and scientific literacy.  Courses often include field trips and many “hands-on” activities.