Wolfson Campus

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About Natural Science at Wolfson Campus

Welcome to the Department of Natural Sciences, Health & Wellness where students are offered an outstanding blend of personal attention and sophisticated technology in their pursuit of degrees. The Department offers a wide range of preparatory courses primarily designed for the student working towards an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in all the areas of science, physical education, and sports medicine. 

Students enjoy abundant access to a wide range of support services: student and staff tutors, a huge array of video and computerized math and science materials and an outstanding Wellness Center that will enrich their curriculum and lives. Additionally, our excellent and enthusiastic faculty have decades of experience in helping students maximize their learning potential in science and health/wellness - related fields. Many courses promote service-learning activities and incorporate them into the curriculum; field trips and guest speakers round out a dynamic collection of courses and special programs. Let us help you plan your course of studies and show you the hospitality that Wolfson Campus is famous for.

On behalf of all the Departmental faculty and staff, I wish you great success in all your coursework at Miami Dade College. 

Natural Science Resources

Academic Programs

The Department of Natural Sciences offers a wide range of preparatory courses primarily designed for the student working towards an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in all the areas of science, physical education, and sports medicine.  View some of our Academic programs

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff
NamePhoneEmailRoom
Dr. Frances Gratacos Dessus
Chairperson
305-237-3927
1540-2
Dr. Jose Barros
305-237-3754
1538
Prof. Faoye Olubisi
305-237-7107
1548
Dr. David Finneran
305-237-3162
1544
Dr. Larry Frolich
305-237-7589
1504
Dr. Edwin Gines-Candelaria
305-237-3396
1605
Dr. Davia Holness
305-237-3113
1547
Prof. Jorge Monserrate
305-237-7957
1604
Dr. Juan Morata
305-237-7963
1602
Prof. Yaelis Rivas
305-237-3087
1505
Ileana Baldizon
Assistant Chair
305-237-7566
1540
Daniel Estape
Fitness Center Director
305-237-7753
7109
Carlos Gonzalez
Chem Lab Manager
305-237-3055
2322
Anabel Marino
Secretary
305-237-3658
1540
Christophe Estriplet
Resource Center Manager
305-237-3020
cestripl@mdc.edu
2221
Arelys Zamora
Biology lab Manager
305-237-3064
2322