Feeling out of your element in a science or health science class? Looking for a tutor? Stop by the Science Resource Center—we have FREE resources to help you stay on track!
Get experienced help with your assignments as you work on them. Engage in hands-on learning with science models available to check out and use inside the center. Find your scientific solution with out-of-this-world support from the Science Resource Center.
Note: SRC Tutors can only help with science and health science courses offered at JCCC in the current semester. You should be enrolled in the course to get academic support.
How can the Science Resource Center help me?
- Free tutoring: Schedule an appointment online or in-person, or drop by the SRC with your homework and simply raise your hand when you have a question to receive help from our team of tutors.
- Textbooks and study aids: Microscopes, slides, scientific calculators, textbooks, and solutions manuals are available for you to use in the SRC. You can also check out a model to study for anatomy, botany, or zoology.
- Equipment checkout: Forgot your lab coat or goggles? Check them out at the SRC!
- Study spaces: If you or your group need a dedicated study or lab space, the SRC has several rooms you can reserve.
Receive expert tutoring in these subjects:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- All Biology courses
- Chemistry
- Electronics
- Emergency Medical Science (EMS)
- Environmental Science
- Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT)
- Physics
- Astronomy
- Physical Geography
- Nursing courses for RN and LPN program
- Physics-related content in Drafting courses
- Respiratory Care (RC)
- Science-related topics in any course
When can I visit the Science Resource Center (LIB 102)?
Spring and Fall Semester Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: closed
How do I schedule a tutoring appointment?
Schedule a tutoring appointment through Penji. Note: Any user needing screen magnification over 150% should contact the Science Resource Center to schedule tutoring sessions if unable to complete the online request.
- First time using Penji? Click the “Create Account” button to move forward. Then, use your JCCC SSO (Single Sign On) to sign in. For help accessing Penji for the first time, please watch this tutorial.
- Returning users: Sign in with your JCCC SSO, select “Science Resource Center” on the left-hand side and then the “I am a student” tab. From there, you will see appointment options and availability. Select an appointment type, your course, and a time slot, and then follow the steps to complete the booking of your appointment. You can also book appointments on their phones through the Penji Mobile App.
- Need to cancel? Click the session you would like to cancel, select the three dots in the upper-right hand corner, and select “Cancel Session.” This guide provides a walkthrough.
- No-show policy: If you miss three appointments in a period of 30 days, you will not be able to schedule appointments for a 14-day period.
Drop in during our operating hours or make an appointment.
Schedule a tutoring appointment
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How do I access the SRC’s online services?
The SRC hosts a Canvas page with workshop offerings and our tutors’ schedule. We offer morning, afternoon, and evening tutoring, 7 days a week. To access the SRC's online services in Canvas:
- Go to our enrollment page in Canvas.
- Sign in with your JCCC SSO (Single Sign On) username and password
- Follow the registration instructions
- SRC Online will appear under “Courses”
You will only need to go through the registration process one time.
Additional resource: Anatomy Open Lab
If you’re enrolled in an anatomy, anatomy and physiology, or head and neck anatomy class during the current semester, you have access to our Anatomy Open Lab (SCI 209). Check out models, review notes, and study with fellow students.
Anatomy Open Lab (SCI 209) Fall Hours
Monday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 8 p.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
