In Field Experiences

Students who take Environmental Sciences for non-majors (BIOL 2406) experience a unique lab opportunity at the TRAC. They use this 120-acre site as their “living lab” by taking actual water samples, looking at insect patterns, and many other experiments that may only be achieved by working in an actual outdoor site.

Distance Learning Opportunities

El Centro students whom wish to take online courses find that there are many options provided in our course schedules. This flexibility allows students to complete most if not all of their coursework anywhere they have internet access. This is a great option for students who have schedules that would otherwise prevent them from attending courses in a traditional setting. Check out our course schedules here: link to schedules

El Centro Math Society

The Math Society is not just a group of people that get together to crunch numbers, and work problems. Meetings consist of refreshments, games, puzzles, movies, speakers, homework help sessions, etc. There are also scholarship, travel and volunteer opportunities and free food! The Math Society is not just for math majors, anyone interested in mathematics may join.

• MEETINGS : are every1st and 3rd Thursdays, in room A830
• INTERESTED IN JOINING: please contact Professor Mike Panahi, mpanahi@dcccd.edu, you are welcome to come to the meetings prior to joining, you do not have to be a member to attend.
• FACULTY ADVISOR: Mike Panahi, Office:A312, Phone: 214.860.2395, Email: mpanahi@dcccd.edu

El Centro Environmental Club

The El Centro Environmental Club was created by biology instructor Robin Graham and various students interest in environmental issues and awareness. The group meets every Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in A534. Currently, the club is working in conjunction with the Sustainability Committee to enhance El Centro’s recycling program, and engaging in fundraisers and other activities around the city. For more information contact the club directly at ecelcentro@yahoo.com.

Supplemental Instruction

This is a new program to El Centro, and provides students with assistance in particular courses.  The SI leaders actually attend classes with students and run sessions outside of normal class times that assist with homework and help students develop study methods for their exams.  For more information on SI, please contact Cassandra Bowell

Learning Center

This center provides students with tutoring and other academic support. The Learning Center is located in A350 and is open Mon.-Thurs. 8:00am – 7:30pm. Learn More

Math Lab, Room A830

The purpose of the Math Computer Lab is to provide tutoring for students enrolled in Math courses at El Centro College. We offer tutoring for all developmental Math courses and most college level math courses. This is a free walk-in tutoring service. Please contact Melissa Thomas, the Math Instruction Associate.