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Department of science

Mission statement

Department chair
Stacey Thomson, Ph.D.
727-816-3267
thomsos at phcc dot edu

The science department at PHCC exists to prepare students to further their education at a four-year institution or to enter programs leading to an associate degree in health professions. The opportunities provided include courses in chemistry, biology, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, physical science, physics, environmental science, oceanography, astronomy and geology.

The science department will provide:

Postsecondary instruction in science that will be of sufficient rigor to challenge the intellect, and produce knowledgeable and capable learners
A firm foundation in the biological and physical sciences that ensures the ability to grasp more complicated concepts in any baccalaureate institution’s major health programs
State-of-the-art course content and educational methodologies designed to keep students abreast of modern developments in the many fields of science
Opportunities to enhance interest in the sciences by attending seminars, exhibitions, and presentations that relate directly to course content
Training in laboratory techniques that develop skills in observation, scientific reportage, and decision making
A learning environment that is learning-centered and student-focused
An opportunity for students to appreciate the interrelationships among the sciences and the relationships between the sciences and other liberal arts disciplines

Core values

Science students who complete the science courses at PHCC will:

grasp complicated concepts in biological and physical sciences
understand modern developments in science
develop an enhanced interest in the sciences
develop critical thinking, observation, scientific reporting, decision-making, and problem solving skills
develop high ethical values
appreciate hands-on application of scientific principles
build workforce skills

Faculty

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Name and title	Location	Contact	E-mail
Adams, Jean M. Professor, biological science	M305 West Campus	727-816-3245 Phone 727-816-3321 Fax	adamsj at phcc dot edu
Dean, Janet Instructor, biological science	A234 North Campus	352-797-5106 Phone 352-797-5133 Fax	deanj at phcc dot edu
Dovhey-Phillips, Susan Instructor, biological science	A136 East Campus	352-518-1389 Phone 352-518-1225 Fax	dovheys at phcc dot edu
Gille, Caitlin Assistant professor, biological science	D115 Spring Hill Campus	352-340-4877 Phone 352-340-4968 Fax	gillec at phcc dot edu
Hayes, Kelli Instructor, biological science	A133 East Campus	352-518-1275 Phone 352-518-1225 Fax	hayesk at phcc dot edu
Hendriksen, Julie Assistant professor, biological sciences	M307-A West Campus	727-816-3326 Phone 727-816-3321 Fax	hendrij at phcc dot edu
Laryea, Daniyal K. Instructor, biological science	A235 North Campus	352-797-5108 Phone 352-797-5158 Fax	laryead at phcc dot edu
May, John L. Professor, physical science and chemistry	A135 East Campus	352-518-1319 Phone 352-518-1225 Fax	mayj at phcc dot edu
Mayer, Jr., Paul Assistant professor, chemistry and physical science	A236 North Campus	352-797-5136 Phone 352-797-5133 Fax	mayerp at phcc dot edu
McCann, Guy Instructor, physical science	D127 Spring Hill Campus	352-340-4874 Phone 352-340-4968 Fax	mccanng at phcc dot edu
Spaziani, Eric P. Professor, biological science	M304 West Campus	727-816-3246 Phone 727-816-3321 Fax	spaziae at phcc dot edu
Thomson, Stacey Associate professor, physical science and chemistry/department chair, sciences	M317 West Campus	727-816-3267 Phone 727-816-3321 Fax	thomsos at phcc dot edu
Wiatrowski, Jennifer Associate professor, biological science	S214 West Campus	727-816-3266 Phone 727-816-3321 Fax	wiatroj at phcc dot edu
Woodard, Gregory Assistant professor, physical science and physics	M306 West Campus	727-816-3719 Phone 727-816-3321 Fax	woodarg at phcc dot edu