Welcome to the Science Department!For a small college, GCC offers an exciting and varied range of science classes – from anatomy/physiology to chemistry and microbiology to the biological, natural and environmental sciences and to engineering, physics, astronomy and meteorology. Our mission is to provide high quality sciences that meet the needs of students academically and professionally. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to teaching high quality science classes while meeting the diverse needs of our students. While almost all GCC students are required to take two four-credit lab science classes, we also provide courses for students from other two and four year colleges and universities as well as interested learners in the community at large. We offer an Associate of Arts Degree in four different science programs: Environmental Studies/Natural Resources, Food Science, Science-Math Education and Math-Science. We offer an Associate of Science Degree in Engineering Science. Most students in these programs transfer to four year institutions to complete their undergraduate degree. In addition, we offer a Certificate Program in Environmental Studies/Natural Resources. Our science classes help meet the prerequisite requirements for our Health Occupations students including those pursuing an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing, and those involved in achieving certification in the Paramedic, Practical Nursing and Massage Therapy programs. Our renovated laboratories and updated lab equipment help provide quality hands-on learning opportunities with a low faculty to student ratio. Our science studio allows students cooperative work space and computer access in close proximity to faculty offices where students are provided with academic assistance. Through contracts with local utilities and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, we offer seasonal employment opportunities for students to work on the Connecticut River performing fish population studies. If there is anything we can do to help make the sciences a rewarding educational journey for you, please do not hesitate to contact us. - Brian Adams, Chair, 413/775-1454, adams@gcc.mass.edu
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