Courses and Requirements
The associate in science degree in Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four year institution and major in a physical science (Chemistry/Physics/Environmental Science). The program provides a solid liberal arts foundation and takes into account the general science and mathematics courses required for transfer to many colleges and universities. Students are strongly encouraged to to consult with a faculty member in the NECC Natural Science department and with the Transfer Office/Science department at the institution to which they plan to transfer for their preferred sequence of courses.
A minimum of 60 credits is required for graduation.
Starting in the fall of 2014, any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six core academic skills in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.
Requirements
| CHM121 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| ENG103 | Technical Writing | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| MAT251 | Calculus I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| MAT252 | Calculus II | 4 | |
Choose one of the concentrations below
Chemistry Concentration
| CHM221 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 | Global Awareness Intensive Public Presentation Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM222 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| MAT253 | Calculus III | 4 | |
| MAT254 | Differential Equations | 4 | |
| PHS131 | Engineering Physics I | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| PHS132 | Engineering Physics II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Environmental Science Concentration
| BIO111 | Introductory Biology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO112 | Introductory Biology II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| ERS125 | Environmental Issues | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| ERS130 | Meteorology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| ERS140 | Physical Geology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| | | |
| PHS111 | College Physics I | 4 | |
| and | | |
| PHS112 | College Physics II | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| PHS131 | Engineering Physics I | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| and | | |
| PHS132 | Engineering Physics II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Physics Concentration
| MAT253 | Calculus III | 4 | |
| MAT254 | Differential Equations | 4 | |
| PHS131 | Engineering Physics I | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| PHS132 | Engineering Physics II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| Program Elective | 3-4 | |
| Science Elective | 4 | |
Electives
| Behavioral Science Elective |
Students must select courses that meet core academic skills in global awareness, information and literacy and public presentation |
3 |
| Humanities Elective |
Students must select courses that meet core academic skills in global awareness, information literacy and public presentation |
3 |
Program Notes
Recommended Course Sequence Chemistry Concentration
Year 1
Fall
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| CHM121 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| MAT251 | Calculus I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PHS131 | Engineering Physics I | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Spring
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| CHM122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| MAT252 | Calculus II | 4 | |
| PHS132 | Engineering Physics II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Year 2
Fall
| ANT/PSY/SOC | Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| CHM221 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 | Global Awareness Intensive Public Presentation Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG103 | Technical Writing | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| MAT253 | Calculus III | 4 | |
Spring
| CHM222 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| HIS/GOV/GEO | History and Government Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 | |
| MAT254 | Differential Equations | 4 | |
Recommended Course Sequence Environmental Science Concentration
Year 1
Fall
| BIO111 | Introductory Biology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM121 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ERS130 | Meteorology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Spring
| BIO112 | Introductory Biology II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| ERS140 | Physical Geology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Summer
Year 2
Fall
| ENG103 | Technical Writing | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| ERS125 | Environmental Issues | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| MAT251 | Calculus I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| | | |
| PHS111 | College Physics I | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| PHS131 | Engineering Physics I | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Spring
| ANT/PSY/SOC | Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| MAT252 | Calculus II | 4 | |
| | | |
| PHS112 | College Physics II | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| PHS132 | Engineering Physics II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Summer
Recommended Course Sequence Physics Concentration
Year 1
Fall
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| CHM121 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| MAT251 | Calculus I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PHS131 | Engineering Physics I | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Spring
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| CHM122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| MAT252 | Calculus II | 4 | |
| PHS132 | Engineering Physics II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Year 2
Fall
| ANT/PSY/SOC | Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| ENG103 | Technical Writing | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| MAT253 | Calculus III | 4 | |
| Science Elective | 3-4 | |
Spring
| HIS/GOV/GEO | History and Government Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 | |
| MAT254 | Differential Equations | 4 | |
| Program Elective | 3 | |