The associate in science degree in Biology is designed to provide the foundation for a career in the biological sciences and is primarily a transfer program that prepares students for further study towards the bachelor’s degree in biology. This is achieved by providing an intensive science program with coursework and laboratory experiences in biology, chemistry and other natural sciences, as well as a background in mathematics and the liberal arts. A grade of C or better is required in all Science courses in order to continue to the next semester.
A minimum of 61 credits is required for graduation.
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
| BIO111 | Introductory Biology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO112 | Introductory Biology II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO215 | General Ecology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive Written Communication 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 |
| 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 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| AND | | |
| MAT171 | Calculus for Business/Social/Life Sciences | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| MAT251 | Calculus I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| AND | | |
| MAT252 | Calculus II | 4 | |
| Humanities Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
| Program Elective | See Elective Advice | 3-4 | |
| Social Science Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
Elective Advice:
Humanities Elective: Choose any course in the elective classification
Program Elective: BIO108 or higher except BIO115. Student may also take SCI200 for 3 credits to fulfill this requirement.
Social Science Elective: Choose any course in the elective classification
Courses with Prerequisites: BIO112, BIO230, CHM121, CHM122, CHM221, CHM222, ENG102, MAT125, MAT171, MAT251, MAT252
Milestone Courses: BIO111, CHM121, CHM122
Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Biology Associate in Science Degree
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 | |
| MAT171 | Calculus for Business/Social/Life Sciences | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| MAT251 | Calculus I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
Year 1 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 | |
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| OR | | |
| MAT252 | Calculus II | 4 | |
Year 1 Summer
Year 2 Fall
| BIO215 | General Ecology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive Written Communication Intensive |
| CHM221 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 | Global Awareness Intensive Public Presentation Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| Program Elective | See Elective Advice | 3-4 | |
| Social Science Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
Year 2 Spring