MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the department is to provide comprehensive and rigorous physics and chemistry curricula that enable students’ successful transition to careers and/or associate and bachelor’s degree programs. Our department uses inclusive pedagogy as a framework to consider practice and students enables to create "living educational theory"; that meets the needs of students and builds their students” (Teemant & Pinnegar, 2019).​​

COURSES OFFERED

ASTRONOMY 201     

CHEM 121      

CHEM 201      

CHEM 203      

CHEM 205-1      

CHEM 207-1      

GEOLOGY 201      

PHY SCI 101      

PHY SCI 107      

PHY SCI 111      

PHYSICS 131      

PHYSICS 221      

Department Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of courses in our department, students will be able to:

  1. ​Describe and explain fundamental concepts in the core areas of Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Astronomy).
  2. Interpret scientific data and apply scientific principles to contextual problem solving.
  3. Explain the objectives of experiments (Chemistry, Physics, Geology), carry out procedures using standard laboratory equipment and instrumentation, record data, and analyze results.
  4. Practice necessary safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper chemical handling and waste disposal.
  5. Communicate the results of scientific work in multiple formats to both the scientific community and the public.

ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Physical Sciences Faculty Directory

Department Chair:

Gabriel Espinosa Martinez, Instructor
Office: 2401-M / gespinosamartinez@ccc.edu​

Faculty:

Yoriel Marcano, Assistant Professor        

Office: 2401-016 / ymarcano1@ccc.edu

Neil Miranda, Instructor        
 
Office: 2401-099 / nmiranda19@ccc.edu    
 
Halle Morrison, Assistant Professor    
 
Office: 2401-095 / hmorrison@ccc.edu    
 
Joshua Oladipo, Associate Professor     
 
Office: 2401-056 / joladipo@ccc.edu    
 
Gitendra Paul, Instructor     
 
Office: 2401-096 / gpaul@ccc.edu    
 
Merhatibeb Woldeyohannes, Instructor     
Office: 2401-098 / mwoldeyohannes@ccc.edu