Description of Department of Natural Sciences

1. Turks & Caicos Islands
Community College

3. Mrs. Claudia Smith, Academic Dean

4. Welcome To
Department of Natural Sciences
Dr. J. O. Mubenwafor
Head of Department

5. Department of Natural Sciences

6. The Department of Natural
Sciences includes:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Environmental Science
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Nursing and
• Physics

7. The Department offers the following degrees:
Associate of Science degree in Computer
Science
Associate of Science degree in
Environmental Science
Associate of Science degree in General
Studies (Science) with concentration in
Biology, Chemistry, Information Technology,
Mathematics and Physics.
These subjects may also be taken at GCE
Advanced Level and CAPE

8. The Department also offers:
One-Year Certificate in Computer
Applications,
comprising:
• Introduction to Computers
• Word Processing application
• Spreadsheet application
• Database application

9. Computer Science
• Introduction to Computers II
• Productivity Software
• Math for Computer Science
• Introduction to the Internet
• Programming Logic/Design
• Web Page Development
• Database Application Development
• Programming Language II
• Operating Systems

10. Computer Science
• Data Communication & Networking
• Information Systems
• Data Structures
• Database Systems
• Computers Architecture
• Accounting Information Systems

11. Our past students of
Computer Science are now working
in technical positions with TCI Government.

14. General Studies (Science Option)
The following courses are
offered within individual
programs

15. Biology
• General Biology
• Principles of Biology: The Biosphere
• Principles of Biology: The Organism
• Marine Biology
• Genetics
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Genetics
• Ecology
• Human Health & Disease

16. Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• The Structure of Matter
• Chemical Energetic and Dynamics
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry

17. Environmental Science
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Introduction to Archaeology
• Human Impact on the Environment
• Introduction to Earth Sciences
• Environmental Ethics
• Quantitative Studies for Environmental Science
• Biogeography
• Weather and Climate
• Geographic Information Systems
• Marine Geology
• Ancient Environments

18. Caribbean Community Climate Change Workshop
Environmental
Science students
(Michael, Felicia &
Reginald) with
Dr. Mube and
Mr. Been (Lecture)
at the Caribsave
National Workshop
on
Climate Change.

19. Information Technology
• Information Technology
• Introduction To Information Technology
• Introduction to the Internet & Web Page
Development
• Computer Networks
• Productivity Tools & Software
• Programming Concepts, Logic & Design

20. Mathematics
• College Algebra
• General Mathematics
• Mathematics for Science Students
• Calculus
• Probability & Statistics
• Particle Mechanics
• Mathematical Methods

21. Physics
• General Physics
• Environmental Physics
• Building Technology Physics
• Oscillations & Waves
• Thermal & Mechanical Properties of
Matter
• Quantum & Nuclear Physics
• Astrophysics & Cosmology
• Medical/Health Physics

24. The Department of Natural Sciences is also a
"Service Department":
We offer:
• Math, Computer Courses and Information Tech to
Business Studies Students,
• Math, Computer Courses and Physics to
Engineering Technology Students
• Math, Computer Courses and Physics to
Building and Design Technology Students
• Math, Computer and Sciences Courses to
Primary Teachers Education Students
Math, and Computer Courses to
Public Sector Management Students

25. See some of the
graduates from
the Department
of Natural
Sciences …

26. Congratulations
Dr. Jameika Javon Harvey
Dr. Harvey
studied
Mathematics,
Chemistry and
Biology at our
College

27. Raven is a Pre-Medical student
at University of Massachusets Dartmouth, USA
Raven studied
Biology, Physics
& Chemistry at
our College and
was the valedictorian.
She was inducted
into Golden Key
International
Society

28. Raven displays her Certificate of induction
ine with our stated aims?

29. Pre-Medical graduates from the College;
Class of 2010
They studied
Biology,
Chemistry
and Physics
at the
College.
Bentivia, Kilicia, Dr. Mube, Daline and Antoniece

30. Pre-Medical graduates from the College
Class of 2008
They studied
Biology,
Chemistry
and Physics
at the
College.
Hugh, Andreka, Danatra, Dr Mube, Arlene, Andrico & Dimitri

31. Turks & Caicos Islands needs:
Environmental scientists who can…
• measure and record features of the
environment; study, assess and develop
methods of controlling or minimizing the
harmful effects of human activity on the
environment; and develop conservation
plans.
• develop ways of minimizing the impact of
industrial, agricultural and urban …

32. Environmental scientists who can…
• plan and conduct research into the
physical and biological nature of the
environment
• develop conservation plans
• undertake laboratory work
• run community education programs
• investigate and report on breaches of
environmental guidelines

33. Environmental scientists who can…
• analyze pollutants, identify their sources
and assess their effects on the
environment
• monitor the effects of pollution and land
degradation, and recommend ways of
prevention and control
• monitor the environmental impacts of
development activities

34. Turks and Caicos Islands needs:
Medical Doctors
Dentists
Pharmacists
Nurses
Medical Laboratory Technicians
Pediatricians
Science Teachers

35. Turks and Caicos Islands needs:
System Analysts
Network Administrators
Programmers
Database Administrators
Webpage Designers
Webpage Administrators
Statisticians

36. So, come to …
Turks and Caicos Islands
Community
College

37. Choose …
Department
Of
Natural Sciences

38. Choose any of the following
programs …
Associate of Arts (AA) in Computer Science
Associate of Science (AS) in Environmental Sc.
Associate of Science (AS) in General Studies with
concentration in any three of the following:
(a). Biology (b). Chemistry
(c). Mathematics (d). Physics
(e). Information Tech.

39. For further information …
Contact:
The Registrar,
TCI Community College
P. O. Box 236
Grand Turk,
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tel: (649) 946-1163
E-mail: tcicomc@tciway.tc

40. Thank
You
© Dr. J. O. Mubenwafor