Science
Study Science at OCCC
Students at OCCC can choose from a diverse range of science courses at they pursue their academic goals. We provide science courses for students working on associate degrees, such as nursing and aquarium science, in addition to courses needed to transfer to a 4-year college or university. We offer 200-level courses for students that plan to major in a science discipline, in addition to many 100-level courses for non-science majors.
In our Physical Sciences Department, we currently offer courses in environmental science, geology, chemistry, and general science, with aspirations for adding physics courses in the future. In the Biological Sciences Department, we offer numerous courses that include microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, marine biology, and introductory biology.
OCCC’s talented and dedicated faculty have advanced degrees in their scientific disciplines and are experienced scientists and teachers. Students benefit from small class size, easy access to their instructors, and engaging hands-on activity in our laboratories, which are located at both our Newport and Lincoln City campuses.
If you have questions about OCCC’s science courses, please explore the links on this page, speak to your Student Success Coach.
We provide students with classes that enrich their understanding of the natural world and engage them in scientific investigations, both in and out of the classroom. Our classes support students pursuing degrees in aquarium science, nursing, and various transfer degrees. We offer many 100-level courses designed for students who are not pursuing a science degree, in addition to several 200-level courses for students seeking degrees in biology, environmental science, geology, nursing, pre-med/pre-dental, and other scientific fields.
When you take biology or physical sciences classes at OCCC, you benefit from small class size, affordable tuition, and access to faculty that are skilled scientists and educators.
Discover the Difference
Situated between the ocean and the coastal mountains, OCCC is the perfect location to study marine biology, forest ecology, and much more. Our biology courses provide students with opportunities to learn and conduct research in tidepools, coastal streams, temperate rainforests, and more.
We also provide students with enriching laboratory activities and real-world research experiences that prepare students for degrees in genetics, microbiology, and zoology, to name a few.
What will you discover as a student at OCCC?
Science Courses
Explore the array of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, and other science courses offered at OCCC in the OCCC Catalog.