Physical & Life Science
Students preparing for transfer to a four year college or university can choose from among a wide variety of offerings to meet their science general education requirements. Those planning to major in biology, chemistry, physics or physical sciences will find the necessary courses to complete the first two years of their curriculum at KC. KC also offers a variety of courses in health and physical education to meet a variety of educational, sports, and recreational requirements.
Physical & Life Science Programs
Discipline Student Learning Outcomes
Health/Physical Education
- Recognize contemporary concepts in health education and effectively communicate those topics.
Physical Sciences
- Apply scientific principles and critical scientific assessments within the physical science environment.
Chemistry
- Communicate effectively about topics and concepts, including laboratory technology, in the physical science.
- Analyze data, using mathematical computations, to form critical assessments.
Physics
- Apply scientific principles and critical scientific assessments within the physical science and laboratory environment.
- Integrate mathematical processes to form conclusions in the physical science environment.
Geography
- Communicate effectively about topics and concepts in the physical science.
- Utilize and demonstrate proper laboratory equipment use.
- Analyze data and form critical assessments.
- Demonstrate the ability to use mathematical processes and form conclusions.
Life Sciences
- Apply scientific principles and demonstrate critical scientific assessments within the life science.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively about contemporary life science topics.
Gen Ed Student Learning Outcomes
Health/Physical Education
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Research Skills
Physical Sciences
- Critical Thinking
- Computational Skills
Chemistry
- Critical Thinking
- Computational Skills
Physics
- Computational Skills
Geography
- Critical Thinking
- Understanding of Diversity
Life Sciences
- Critical Thinking
Physical & Life Science Faculty
Brad Odum
Professor of Health
Peter Vig
Professor of Physics/Physical Science
Aryashree Kharel
Interim Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Brian Cambron
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Bruce Fink
Professor of Biological Sciences
Julie Littrell
Professor of Biological Sciences
William Mathena
Professor of Biological Sciences
