Contact: Joe David White, Department Chair
Science Building, Office 101D
Ridgeland Campus
Phone: 601-605-3353
Email: jwhite@holmescc.edu |
The Department of Natural Science is a multi-disciplinary department uniting the physical sciences and the biological sciences to meet the educational needs of student and the community in the natural sciences. The programs of the Department of Natural Science are consistent and comparable with the major four-year colleges and universities throughout the state, offering a seamless, successful transfer to these other institutions after completion of the two-year curriculum.
Courses taught by this department are listed in the catalog under Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHE), Family and Consumer Service (FCS) and Physics (PHY).
Mission Statement: The Department of Natural Sciences, staffed with a qualified and experienced faculty, endeavors to meet the educational needs of students and the community in the natural sciences. The depoartment's goal is to prepare students in natural science-related majors for university transfer or entry into professional schools. Quality courses provide opportunities for students to develop skills in critical thinking and an appreciation of the natural sciences. The dedicated staff strives to assure student success through the use of personal advisement and meaningful laboratory experiences.
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