Welcome to the Natural Sciences Division
Message from the Dean
Our faculty take immense pride in our students' success. Our commitment to your growth extends beyond graduation; we aim to prepare you for transfer to four-year universities, rewarding career opportunities, and lifelong learning experiences. Embrace the challenges and relish the discoveries with us in the Natural Sciences at Temple College.
Dr. Jason L. Locklin
Programs for Natural Sciences
- Associate of Science (AS) in Biology
- Associate of Science (AS) in Chemistry
- Associate of Science (AS) in Geosciences
- Associate of Arts (AA) in Kinesiology
- Associate of Science (AS) in Kinesiology
- Associate of Science (AS) in Mathematics
- Associate of Science (AS) in Pre-Medical Sciences
- Associate of Science (AS) in Physics
Available Subjects
TC Undergraduate Research Experience (TCURE)
TCURE provides Temple College students with an inquiry-based research opportunity in the natural sciences that fosters critical thinking, enriches the community college experience, and inspires the next generation of scientific scholars.
Graduating with Honors
Biology, chemistry, geosciences, and physics majors that complete a research project with a research mentor and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to graduate with Biological Honors, Chemistry Honors, Geosciences Honors, or Physics Honors (depending on your major). This designation is reserved for outstanding students that want to stand above the rest, enhance their resume, and, in collaboration with their research mentor, answer research questions that contribute to the scientific field.
For more information about student research opportunities in the Natural Sciences, contact Dr. Jason Locklin (jason.locklin@templecollege.edu)
Test Tube Talks is a monthly seminar series presented by the Temple College Division of Natural Sciences. Seminar speakers from research universities, agency, and industry present their research to TC faculty and students on the first Thursday of each month (dates below).
All TC students are invited.
Time & location: 4:30-5:30, Newton Science Building (NSB) 301.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Veronica Martinez-Acosta, Ph.D., University of the Incarnate Word
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Zach Richey, Ph.D. student, University of Texas at Austin
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Sarah Bondos, Ph.D., Texas A&M University; Bondwell Technologies
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Karen A. Lewis, Ph.D., Texas State University