Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science, Associate in Science

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 are 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

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CHM121General Chemistry I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CHM122General Chemistry II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

ENG103Technical Writing

3

Written Communication Intensive

MAT251Calculus I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

MAT252Calculus II

4

Behavioral Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

History/Government ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Elective Advice:
Behavioral Science Elective: See an Advisor
History/Government Elective: See an Advisor
Humanities Elective: See an Advisor
Literature Elective: See an Advisor

Students in the Environmental Science or Physics Concentration must select electives that meet Global Awareness Intensive, Information Literacy Intensive and Public Presentation Intensive

Courses with Prerequisites: CHM121, CHM122, ENG102, MAT251, MAT252

Choose one of the concentrations below

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Chemistry Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CHM221Organic Chemistry I

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CHM222Organic Chemistry II

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

MAT253Calculus III

4

MAT254Differential Equations

4

PHS131Engineering Physics I

4

Science Technology Intensive

PHS132Engineering Physics II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Courses with Prerequisites: CHM221, CHM222, MAT253, MAT254, PHS131, PHS132

Milestone Courses: CHM121, CHM122, CHM221, CHM222, MAT251, MAT252, MAT253, MAT254, PHS131, PHS132

Environmental Science Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO111Introductory Biology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

BIO112Introductory Biology II

4

Science Technology Intensive

ERS125Environmental Issues

4

Science Technology Intensive

ERS130Meteorology

4

Science Technology Intensive

ERS140Physical Geology

4

Science Technology Intensive

PHS111College Physics I

4

AND

PHS112College Physics II

4

OR

PHS131Engineering Physics I

4

Science Technology Intensive

AND

PHS132Engineering Physics II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Schedule Tips: ERS125, PHS111 offered FALL ONLY; ERS140, PHS112 offered SPRING ONLY

Courses with Prerequisites: BIO112, PHS111, PHS112, PHS131, PHS132

Milestone Courses: BIO111, BIO112, CHM121, CHM122, MAT251, MAT252, PHS111, PHS112, PHS131, PHS132

Physics Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
MAT253Calculus III

4

MAT254Differential Equations

4

PHS131Engineering Physics I

4

Science Technology Intensive

PHS132Engineering Physics II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Elective Advice:
Program Elective: Choose from the following areas CIS112 or higher, MAT125 or any SCI course
Science Elective: See an Advisor

Courses with PrerequisitesMAT253, MAT254, PHS131, PHS132

Milestone Courses: CHM121, CHM122, MAT251, MAT252, MAT253, MAT254, PHS131, PHS132

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Chemistry Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
ENG101English Composition I

3

CHM121General Chemistry I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

MAT251Calculus I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

PHS131Engineering Physics I

4

Science Technology Intensive

Year 1 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
ENG102English Composition II

3

CHM122General Chemistry II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

MAT252Calculus II

4

PHS132Engineering Physics II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Year 2 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CHM221Organic Chemistry I

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG103Technical Writing

3

Written Communication Intensive

MAT253Calculus III

4

Behavioral Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 2 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CHM222Organic Chemistry II

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

MAT254Differential Equations

4

History/Government ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Environmental Science Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO111Introductory Biology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CHM121General Chemistry I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

ERS130Meteorology

4

Science Technology Intensive

Year 1 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO112Introductory Biology II

4

Science Technology Intensive

CHM122General Chemistry II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG102English Composition II

3

ERS140Physical Geology

4

Science Technology Intensive

Year 1 Summer

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 2 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
ENG103Technical Writing

3

Written Communication Intensive

ERS125Environmental Issues

4

Science Technology Intensive

MAT251Calculus I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

PHS111College Physics I

4

OR

PHS131Engineering Physics I

4

Science Technology Intensive

Year 2 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
MAT252Calculus II

4

Behavioral Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

PHS112College Physics II

4

OR

PHS132Engineering Physics II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Year 2 Summer

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
History/Government ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Physics Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
ENG101English Composition I

3

CHM121General Chemistry I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

MAT251Calculus I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

PHS131Engineering Physics I

4

Science Technology Intensive

Year 1 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
ENG102English Composition II

3

CHM122General Chemistry II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

MAT252Calculus II

4

PHS132Engineering Physics II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Year 2 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
ENG103Technical Writing

3

Written Communication Intensive

MAT253Calculus III

4

Behavioral Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Year 2 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
MAT254Differential Equations

4

History/Government ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Total Credit Hours: 60