Natural Sciences
Mission
The Natural Science Department of North Shore Community College offers a variety of courses in Biology, Chemistry and other Life Sciences. We are dedicated to teaching students the basic principles of these areas to enable them to be successful in future science courses as well as to provide a basis for scientific literacy.
The Natural Science Department also offers Associate Degree Programs in Biotechnology and Food Science and a Certificate Program in Biotechnology. For more information on these programs, please see
the programs web page.
Programs of Study
A high school diploma, GED, or passing score on a
federally approved Ability To Benefit Test is required for admission
to all programs. Contact the Admissions Office
for more information.
News
New Biotechnology Certificate Program for Fall 2008:
The Biotechnology Certificate is a one-year laboratory science intensive program which is designed to prepare students and retrain professionals for entry into the field of biotechnology. The curriculum provides both the theoretical background and practical hands-on laboratory training needed for entry-level positions in the biotechnology industry.
Admissions Information:
Algebra and biology at the high school or college level, and mathematics and communications proficiencies are required for admission to this program.
Admissions to this certificate program occurs only in the Fall semester.
Students wishing to complete this certificate in one year should enter the program after successful completion of MAT092, or after achieving an equivalent score on the math placement test.
For more information,please contact Debra Bedell, Biotechnology Coordinator, dbedellh@northshore.edu
Questions or comments to dbedellh@northshore.edu.
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