Natural & Health Sciences

Courses

ALHS 1011 - Structure &Function of the Body
ALHS 1040 - Introduction to Health Care
ALHS 1060 - Diet & Nutrition
ALHS 1090 - Medical Terminology
BIOL 1111 - Biology I
BIOL 1111L - Biology Lab I
BIOL 1112 - Biology II
BIOL 1112L - Biology Lab II
BIOL 2100 - Survey of the Human Body
BIOL 2113 - Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2113L - Anatomy & Physiology Lab I
BIOL 2114 - Anatomy & Physiology II
BIOL 2114L - Anatomy & Physiology Lab II
BIOL 2117 - Introductory Microbiology
BIOL 2117L - Introductory Microbiology Lab

Contact Information

ELENA ALEXANDROVA, M.D.
Biology Instructor
Office: Rm 520 | Health Science South Bldg.
912.486.7404 | ealexandrova@ogeecheetech.edu
ASHLEI DUNLAP, M.S. Biology
Biology Instructor
Office: Rm 519 | Health Science South Bldg.
912.486.7805 | adunlap@ogeecheetech.edu
CRYSTAL IVEY, M.S. Biology, MLS (ASCP)
Biology Instructor
Office: Rm 956 | Health Science North Bldg.
912.486.7613 | civey@ogeecheetech.edu
BRANDON ROBINSON, M.S. Biology
Biology Instructor
Office: Rm 523 | Health Science South Building
912.688.6968 | brobinson@ogeecheetech.edu

Additional Details

Natural and Health Science Core Faculty

Elena Alexandrova, M.D.
Biology Instructor

Office: Rm 520 | Health Science South Bldg.
912.486.7404 | ealexandrova@ogeecheetech.edu

Ashlei Dunlap, M.S. Biology
Biology Instructor

Office: Rm 519 | Health Science South Bldg.
912.486.7805 | adunlap@ogeecheetech.edu

I grew up in Columbus Georgia, where I earned my bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in secondary education. Then went on to teach high school for 3 years before returning back to school to receive a master's degree in biology from Clemson University. Once completion of the master's degree I received a job within TCSG and worked for Savannah Technical College for 4 years before transferring to Ogeechee Tech in February 2025. Outside of work I enjoy reading and hanging out with my husband and animals.

Crystal Ivey
Biology Instructor

Office: Rm 956 | Health Science North Bldg.
912.486.7613 | civey@ogeecheetech.edu

Crystal grew up in the beautiful golden isles of Brunswick, GA. She started college in 2009 at Georgia Southern University where she was awarded her bachelor of sciences in biology in 2013 and her masters in 2015 where she focused her studies on molecular biology. During her master’s program, she was involved in the Molecular Biology Initiative Program whose aim was to bring molecular biology to the high school classroom. Crystal also expanded her education into the clinical side of biology and obtained a second bachelor degree in medical technology. Previously, Crystal has taught at Georgia Southern University, Armstrong State University, and Effingham County High school. Crystal has called Ogeechee Technical College home since January 2017.

Brandon Robinson, M.S. Biology
Biology Instructor

Office: Rm 523 | Health Science South Building
912.688.6968 | brobinson@ogeecheetech.edu

Originally from Vidalia, GA, I am a family focused, visionary servant leader who is always in the business of building people. I attended Georgia Southern University where I was able to earn a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree, both in Biology. Upon graduation, I began working as a TCSG employee, and have held various roles including instructor and Department Chair over that 12 year span. Each day I am blessed with the opportunity to use my gift of teaching to educate, encourage and empower each student that I encounter. As a resident of Statesboro for over two decades, I love nothing more than to give back to the community in which I reside. I am able to accomplish this through my recent position at Ogeechee Technical College as well as through my local church where I serve as the Men’s Ministry Leader. Outside of work, I am a proud husband and father of five. Working close to home gives me more time to spend each day with my family. As I leave work each day, I’m reminded that I’m leaving job number two, to go to job number one, which is spending time with and taking care of my family! Additionally, I enjoy being outdoors in nature, chess, stocks, cooking and grilling, and I enjoy watching most sports, especially football!

Program Goals

The Health Professions Related Studies Program seeks to:

Help individuals to develop the self-confidence and motivation to seek out opportunities in education, employment and relationships.
Develop excellent communication skills in students that will enable them to be effective in caring for people in the healthcare field.
Assist students to develop skills in both critical thinking and problem solving areas.
Promote a high standard of moral and ethical values that will allow students to effectively serve in health professions.

Why Natural & Health Sciences?

Our Natural and Health Sciences courses offer a broad range of pathways, including nursing, health information management, dentistry, interdisciplinary studies, and more. These courses provide the foundational knowledge necessary for success in future programs and careers. Whether you choose to pursue one of the outstanding programs at OTC or transfer your credits to a four-year university, these courses will equip you with the depth of understanding needed to excel.

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Program Purpose Statement

The purpose of these core curriculum courses is to provide students entering the Health Professions programs a basic foundation in health care.