School of Science

The School of Science provides an exciting foundation in biology, chemistry, mathematics and related fields—preparing students for transfer or technical careers.

Do you ever wonder why something works the way it does? Or ask yourself why things happen? Do you dream of becoming an engineer or a veterinarian or doctor?

As a student in the School of Science at Casper College, you will have access to an outstanding hands-on, practical science education guided by experienced faculty in modern and well-equipped laboratories. Students work alongside faculty that include accomplished biologists, physicists, engineers, mathematicians, paleontologists, as well as seasoned professionals from agriculture, nutrition, and other industries.

Degree and certificate programs

Instructor and students examining a cow in an agribusiness class

Casper College student receives two prestigious PTK honors

A Casper College student receives two prestigious PTK honors as a 2026 New Century Transfer Scholar and All-USA Academic Team member.

19 May 2026

PBS, NOVA documentary host, author, and Smithsonian director to speak at Tate

Smithsonian director and PBS host Kirk Johnson, Ph.D., to deliver the keynote address at Casper College's 30th Annual Tate Field Conference on May 30.

12 May 2026

Special Tate Talk May 12 looks at ‘Utilizing Geology to Mitigate Climate Change’

Kirsten Nicolaysen, Ph.D., will be at the Tate Geological Museum on May 12 to explore using olivine and geology to sequester CO2 and mitigate climate change.

1 May 2026

Animal drawing and how to do it at May Saturday Club at Tate Geological Museum

Kids ages 7-14: Learn animal drawing at the Tate Museum's free Saturday Club on May 2. Master proportions and anatomy with Russell Hawley.

1 May 2026

Tate Talk: ‘Soft-sediment Deformation in Fine Volcanic Ash’

Join Rita Douglas at the Tate Geological Museum for a free talk on soft-sediment deformation in volcanic ash and Yellowstone's geological history.

22 Apr 2026

Werner hosts free bird identification classes through May 13

Join bird expert Stacey Scott and Casper College’s Luis Alza Leo for free bird identification classes at the Werner Wildlife Museum. Held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. through May 13, these sessions cover various Wyoming species and are open to the public. Each class is a stand-alone unit, and no registration is required.

8 Apr 2026

Casper College partners with Natrona County Library in Big Read

Join Casper College and Natrona County Library for the NEA Big Read of "Lab Girl." Enjoy a plant biology open house, botanical talks, and climate discussions this April.

31 Mar 2026

‘Trunks, Trees, and Leaves’ topic provides fun for April Saturday Club

Join the Tate Geological Museum on April 4 for "Trunks, Trees, and Leaves." Kids ages 7-14 can explore tree identification and decorate tree cookies.

30 Mar 2026

Tate Talk: ‘Cenozoic Volcanism of Northwest Wyoming’

Join Kent Sundell, Ph.D., at the Tate Geological Museum for a free talk on 65 million years of Wyoming’s volcanic history and lava lakes.

12 Mar 2026

The Tate Geological Museum celebrates ‘Mammoth Day’ March 14

Join Casper College for Mammoth Day on March 14! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dee, the world's largest mounted Columbian mammoth, with free activities and treats.

6 Mar 2026

CC Ag Department hosts 46th Annual Lamb and Pig Sale

Join the CC Ag Department for the 46th Annual Lamb and Pig Sale on March 7, 2026. Buy high-quality livestock from regional champion breeders.

3 Mar 2026

‘Late Cretaceous Dinosaurs and Their World’ next Tate Talk at Casper College

Join Russell Hawley for a free talk on Late Cretaceous dinosaurs. Attend at the Tate Museum or watch on Facebook. March 4 at 6 p.m

The mathematics and statistics departments at Casper College are truly world class. The professors are passionate experts in their chosen domains, and they bring this passion and expertise into the classroom every day.

Charisma Gallagher