Physical Sciences
Welcome to the Division of Physical Sciences
Welcome to the Division of Physical Sciences! The Division offers a variety of general education courses in the physical sciences leading that lead to careers and/or further degree opportunities in chemistry, engineering, geology, research, education, medicine, and many other related/technical fields. Students will leave our courses with a thorough understanding of the scientific method and its implementation, physical science concepts, laboratory skills, and the technical experience required to be successful in any number of career or educational pathways. Please check out our Associate Degree pathway maps for Chemistry, Engineering and Geology to learn how you can to can charge forward into graduation. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Pathways
Chemistry Pathway Checklist and Map
Engineering Pathway Checklist and Map
Regents Engineering Pathways (REP)
Geology Pathway Checklist and Map
Physical Sciences Faculty
| Name | Rank/Discipline | Campus | Office | Office Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates, Ashlyn | Laboratory Manager | abates@highlands.edu | Floyd | W-211 | 706-368-7530 |
| Garrison, Charles | Laboratory Coordinator | cgarriso@highlands.edu | Floyd | W-224 | 706-368-7534 |
| Kotz, Gretchen | Associate Professor of Mathematics and Physics | gkotz@highlands.edu | Cartersville | C-113 | 678-872-8077 |
| Lewis, Samantha | Laboratory Coordinator | slewis@highlands.edu | Cartersville | C-207 | 678-872-8468 |
| Morris, Billy | Professor of Geology | bmorris@highlands.edu | Floyd | W-324 | 706-368-7528 |
| Newton, Dr. Darkus | Assistant Professor of Chemistry | danewton@highlands.edu | Floyd | W-222 | |
| O’Connor, Dr. Ryan | Assistant Professor of Chemistry | roconno@highlands.edu | Marietta | ||
| Pergrem, Mark | Professor of Physics | mpergrem@highlands.edu | Floyd | 706-368-7529 | |
| Polizzi, Dr. Justin | Chair - Assistant Professor of Chemistry | jpolizzi@highlands.edu | Cartersville | C-111 | 678-872-4219 |
| Smart, Kathy | Laboratory Coordinator | ksmart@highlands.edu | Marietta | 678-872-8070 |
Division of Physical Sciences Chair:
Dr. Justin Polizzi
Chair - Divisions of Physical Science and Mathematics
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Georgia Highlands College
Cartersville C-111
jpolizzi@highlands.edu
678-872-4219