Liberal Arts: Physical Sciences, Associate in Arts

Courses and Requirements

Click here to go to the Mass Transfer webpageThe Associate in Arts Degree in Physical Sciences is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year institution and major in a physical science (Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics). This program provides a solid liberal arts foundation and takes into account the general science and mathematics courses required for transfer to many colleges/universities. However, students are strongly urged to consult with a faculty member in the NECC Natural Science Department and with the Admissions Office/Science Department at the institution to which they plan to transfer for their preferred sequence of courses. A minimum of 68 credit hours 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

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(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

MAT251Calculus I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

MAT252Calculus II

4

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

Electives

Behavioral Science Electives    6
Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion    6
History/Government Electives    6
Literature Electives    6
Program Elective Choose one from the following areas: Science, Computer or MAT125   3-4
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Choose one of the concentrations below

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Chemistry/Physics Concentration

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
MAT253Calculus III

4

MAT254Differential Equations

4

PHS131Engineering Physics I

4

Science Technology Intensive

PHS132Engineering Physics II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Science Elective

3-4

Courses with Prerequisites: MAT253, MAT254, PHS131, PHS132

Earth Science Concentration

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ERS125Environmental Issues

4

Science Technology Intensive

ERS130Meteorology

4

Science Technology Intensive

ERS140Physical Geology

4

Science Technology Intensive

Select ONE of the following sequences (8 credits)
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
PHS111College Physics I

4

PHS112College Physics II

4

OR

PHS131Engineering Physics I

4

Science Technology Intensive

PHS132Engineering Physics II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Courses with Prerequisites: PHS111, PHS112, PHS131, PHS132

Program Notes

Recommended Course Sequences Liberal Arts Physical Sciences Associate in Arts

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Chemistry/Physics Track

 

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Year 1
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ENG101English Composition I

3

HIS/GOV/GEOHistory and Government Elective

3

LITLiterature Elective

3

MAT251Calculus I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

PHS131Engineering Physics I

4

Science Technology Intensive

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ENG102English Composition II

3

HIS/GOV/GEOHistory and Government Elective

3

LITLiterature Elective

3

MAT252Calculus II

4

PHS132Engineering Physics II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Year 2
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ANT/PSY/SOCBehavioral Science Elective

3

CHM121General Chemistry I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Elective

3

Program Elective

3-4

Science Elective

4

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ANT/PSY/SOCBehavioral Science Elective

3

CHM122General Chemistry II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Elective

3

MAT253Calculus III

4

MAT254Differential Equations

4

Earth Science Track

 

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Year 1
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ENG101English Composition I

3

ERS130Meteorology

4

Science Technology Intensive

HIS/GOV/GEOHistory and Government Elective

3

LITLiterature Elective

3

MAT251Calculus I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ENG102English Composition II

3

ERS140Physical Geology

4

Science Technology Intensive

HIS/GOV/GEOHistory and Government Elective

3

LITLiterature Elective

3

MAT252Calculus II

4

Year 2
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ANT/PSY/SOCBehavioral Science Elective

3

CHM121General Chemistry I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ERS125Environmental Issues

4

Science Technology Intensive

Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Elective

3

 

PHS111College Physics I

4

OR

PHS131Engineering Physics I

4

Science Technology Intensive

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ANT/PSY/SOCBehavioral Science Elective

3

CHM122General Chemistry II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Elective

3

 

PHS112College Physics II

4

OR

PHS132Engineering Physics II

4

Science Technology Intensive

 

Program Elective

3-4