The Natural Sciences Department encompasses the fields of biology, environmental science, chemistry, and physics. We provide a solid foundation to continue in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or any medical or engineering field. From pre-pharmacy, pre-med, or pre-engineering, we are a great place to start.
About Our Programs
Biology
Learn the foundation for understanding organisms, including their origin, evolution, characteristics, and interaction with their environment. Students examine biological processes at various levels of organizations such as molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecological.
Chemistry
Learn a foundation for the field of chemistry through introductory inorganic and organic courses. Study includes atomic and molecular structures, orbital theory, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and chemical equations.
Physics
Physics promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills and explains how things work in our natural world. Data from the American Institute of Physics show that physics majors get among the highest scores in the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) of all the undergraduate majors.
Astronomy
Explore the mysteries of the universe, such as the birth and evolution of stars, planets, galaxies, and the formation of matter, to improve life and technology on Earth.
Careers
The Natural Sciences Department prepares students for careers in a variety of industries, including:
- Engineering fields (electrical, civil, mechanical, computer, aerospace, etc.).
- Fiber optics.
- Physics.
- Pharmacy.
- Radiology.
- Physical therapy.
- Nanotechnology.
- Aviation.
- Energy and renewable energy.
Courses
- Choose question
Biology Faculty
Dr. Cassandra Moore-Crawford
(Coordinator; BIO-1010, BIO-1110, BIO-1120)
301-546-7562 | moorecm@pgcc.edu
Dr. Lorraine Clarke
(AS Biology program Coordinator; BIO-1130, BIO-1140, BIO-2030)
301-546-0153 | clarkelw@pgcc.edu
Dr. Christine Morin
(Coordinator; BIO-2050)
301-546-6768 | cmorin@pgcc.edu
Professor Alexander Imholtz
(Co-coordinator; BIO-2060)
301-546-7539 | aimholtz@pgcc.edu
Dr. Yuda Anriany
(Co-coordinator; BIO 2010)
(301) 295-3424 | anrianya@pgcc.edu
Dr. Glenn Gebler
(Coordinator; BIO-2010)
301-546-0424 | geblergf@pgcc.edu
Dr. Paria Parto
(Co-Coordinator, BIO-2060)
301-546-0491 | partopx@pgcc.edu
Professor Paul Assanah
301-546-0423 | passanah@pgcc.edu
Dr. Kuburat Bello
301-546-7574 | belloka@pgcc.edu
Dr. Dr. Sylvester Douglas
773-988-9256| douglasa@pgcc.edu
Dr. Mark Hubley
301-546-0422 | hubleymj@pgcc.edu
Professor Sarah Hyatt
301-546-6718 | hyattsm@pgcc.edu
Professor Michelle Klein
301-546-0069 | kleinmr@pgcc.edu
Professor Brian Kram
301-546-0791 | krambw@pgcc.edu
Professor Lisa Maranto
301-546-0182 | lmaranto@pgcc.edu
Professor Tracy Dirks Ring
301-546-9689 | dirkste@pgcc.edu
Professor Cyrus Sadeghian
301-546-0435 | sadeghcx@pgcc.edu
Chemistry Faculty
Dr. Nadene Houser-Archield
(Coordinator, AS Chemistry program and all CHM-2000-level courses)
301-546-7593 | housernr@pgcc.edu
Dr. Lynne Heighton
301-546-6722 | heightlp@pgcc.edu
Professor Reyniak Richards
(Coordinator, CHM-1010-CHM-1030 courses)
301-546-0534 | richarra1@pgcc.edu
Dr. Sumana Nilanthi Yasapala
301-546-3958 | nilantsx@pgcc.edu
Dr. William Antonio Boyle
301-546-6728 | boylewa@pgcc.edu
Dr. Shehu-Alimi Elelu
301-546-0430 | elelusx@pgcc.edu
Physics and Astronomy Faculty
Dr. James C. Hunt (Coordinator for all PSC/PHY courses)
301-546-0429 | huntjc@pgcc.edu
Dr. Ki Chun Kim
(301) 546-4655 | kimkc@pgcc.edu
Dr. Neeharika Thakur
301-546-0605 | thakurnx@pgcc.edu
Contact Information
Dr. Thomas E. Snowden, Chair
Natural Sciences Department
Chesapeake Hall, Suite 100H
301-546-0420 | 301-546-7544
snowdete@pgcc.edu