Math & Science   Departments

Astronomy The astronomy department at the Virginia Beach Campus of Tidewater Community College has several telescopes and imaging equipment.  Observation sessions are an integral part of the astronomy program.  Students are required to attend a minimum number throughout the semester.
Biology Careers requiring knowledge of living things include fields such as: forestry general science medical technology nuclear medicine nursing pharmacy medical dental veterinary studies
Chemistry The TCC Associate of  Science degree program in Science offers classes in general chemistry, health science chemistry, and organic chemistry. The courses and labs prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of  Science (BS) degree in science and related fields.
	Coastal Studies The Hampton Roads area is dominated by numerous bodies of water from Chesapeake Bay to the smaller rivers, marshes, and swamps. Oceanography and marine science is very popular in the tidewater area.
Computer Science Introduces problem solving through computer applications and a programming language. Examines development of computers, social and ethical implications of computers, and properties of programming languages. Covers input, storage, data manipulation, software and hardware. Lecture 3 hours per week.
	Geophysical Sciences The department stresses an empirical approach where you will get as much "hands on" experience as possible. The labs are well-equipped for introductory science courses. We also get "down and dirty" too! Most of our classes have a field trip component. The field trips provide you with the opportunity to study area beaches, borrow pits, and, if you like the water, Chesapeake Bay aboard TCC’s Research Vessel Matthew F. Maury (formally PCF-2).
Mathematics College Algebra Covers the structure of complex numbersystems, polynomials, rational expressions, graphing, systems of equations and inequalities and functions, quadratic and rational equations and inequalities. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 158 and Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week. *See other Math course descriptions*
	Physics Elements of Physics Covers basic concepts of physics, including Newtonian mechanics, properties of matter, heat and sound, fundamental behavior of gases, ionizing radiation, and fundamentals of electricity. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. *See other Physics course descriptions*