The Biological Sciences Department at Greenville Technical College provides a challenging curriculum that encourages critical thinking. Whether you plan a science-based career in the life sciences, nursing, biotechnology or another discipline, you will gain not only a strong foundation but a greater appreciation for living organisms.
Through lectures, labs, and research opportunities, our highly-qualified faculty provide a variety of learning experiences along with one-on-one attention and a caring attitude that can make the difference in your success.
The Biological Sciences Department offers courses in the following disciplines:
The Biological Sciences Department offers a variety of life science courses required by many of the college's programs as well as honors classes for interested students. Faculty emphasize critical thinking and biology content through lectures, active learning exercises, and laboratory work.
Students taking Biological Sciences classes work to build a foundation of knowledge by exploring biological concepts while developing new laboratory skills. Learners can elect to work with professors one-on-one or in small groups to complete faculty or student designed research projects approved through the Creative Inquiry program. Interested students use scientific research methods to investigate approved topics in depth and may submit projects to the GTC Student Scholar Showcase held in April each year, and to the SC Upstate Research Symposium at USC Upstate.
Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Department Head
Dr. Jayne McClain
864-250-8360
Jayne.McClain@gvltec.edu
Academic Program Directors
Dr. Susan Hall
General Biology
Susan.Hall@gvltec.edu
Miranda Campbell
Microbiology
Miranda.Campbell@gvltec.edu
Kathy Maples
Anatomy and Physiology; Nutrition
Kathy.Maples@gvltec.edu
Administrative Assistant
Penelope Bohnenberger
Penelope.Bohnenberger@gvltec.edu