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.
Requirements
| BIO115 | Physiological Chemistry | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO220 | Microbiology | 4 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO230 | Cell Biology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM121 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM203 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM221 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 | Global Awareness Intensive Public Presentation Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| SCI105 | Laboratory Methods | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| SCI106 | Biotechnology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| SCI107 | Principles of cGMP and Quality Control in the Biosciences | 3 | |
| 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: MAT114 or higher; Transfer students must take MAT130 or higher in the STEM pathway
Science Elective: BIO121, BIO220, CHM221 recommended
Schedule Tips: SCI105, SCI106 offered FALL ONLY; CHM203, SCI281 offered SPRING ONLY
Courses with Prerequisites: BIO230, CHM121, CHM203, MAT125, SCI105, SCI106, SCI281
Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Laboratory Science, Associate in Applied Science
Year 1 Fall
| BIO115 | Physiological Chemistry | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| SCI105 | Laboratory Methods | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| SCI107 | Principles of cGMP and Quality Control in the Biosciences | 3 | |
Year 1 Spring
| BIO230 | Cell Biology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM203 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| SCI106 | Biotechnology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Year 1 Summer
| CHM121 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
Year 2 Fall
| BIO220 | Microbiology | 4 | Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| Free Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
Year 2 Spring