The associate in applied science degree program in Laboratory Science is designed to build the essential skills and knowledge required for entry level employment and/or transfer to a four-year college or university. The curriculum allows students with minimal science and mathematics backgrounds to enter the program and develop the skills needed to successfully complete upper level science courses. In the second year coursework, students will utilize state of the art equipment and participate in an externship. Program science courses must be completed within (5) years prior to the start date of the program to count towards completing the program.
A minimum of 60 credits is required for graduation.
A grade of C or better is required in all Science courses in order to continue to the next semester.
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. Students should select electives that meet core academic skills that are not met by the required courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.
| BIO230 | Cell Biology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM121 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM201 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 4 | Information Literacy Intensive Public Presentation Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM203 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CIS110 | Computer Applications | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| SCI100 | Basic Lab Calculations | 1 | |
| SCI105 | Laboratory Methods | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| SCI106 | Biotechnology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| SCI281 | Research Experience Laboratory | 5 | Science Technology Intensive Written Communication Intensive |
| SCI291 | Externship in Laboratory Sciences I | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| AND | | |
| Free Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
| OR | | |
| SCI292 | Externship in Laboratory Sciences II | 6 | Science Technology Intensive |
| Free Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
| Free Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
| Math Elective | See Elective Advice | 4 | |
| Science Elective | See Elective Advice | 4 | |
Elective Advice:
Free Elective: ENG102, LIT271, SOC101, PSY101 recommended for students planning to transfer (all student should choose an elective to fulfill Global Awareness Intensive)
Math Elective: MAT115 or higher; Transfer students must take MAT130 or higher in the STEM pathway
Science Elective: BIO121, BIO220, CHM122*, CHM221 recommended (*first priority)
Schedule Tips: CHM201, CHM203, SCI100, SCI105 offered FALL ONLY; BIO230, SCI106, SCI281 offered SPRING ONLY
Courses with Prerequisites: BIO230, CHM121, CHM201, CHM203, MAT125, SCI105, SCI106, SCI291, SCI292
Milestone Courses: CHM121, CHM201, CHM203, SCI100, SCI105, SCI106, SCI281