The Science Department at Triton College strives to give the best science education using the latest technology and the most effective teaching methods in state-of-the-art facilities.

Having completed or taken courses in Triton's Science Department, students will be able to:

• Explore principles of the Life Sciences and Physical Sciences, utilizing well-founded tools and methodology grounded in scientific inquiry.
• Develop basic laboratory skills to enhance and facilitate conceptual modeling and critical thinking.
• Promote discovery-based learning in a scientific setting that promotes student empowerment and self-esteem.
• Utilize scientific literature and discourse, develop a discerning appreciation for data that reflect fidelity to the scientific method.
• Employ mathematical theory and methods in the collection of data to quantify, visualize, describe, and summarize results.
• Cultivate an appreciation for, and curiosity of - scientific theory and practice, and the civic role of the individual and the global society.