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 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	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
CHM121	General Chemistry I	4	Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive
CHM122	General Chemistry II	4	Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive
ENG101	English Composition I	3
ENG102	English Composition II	3
ENG103	Technical Writing	3	Written Communication Intensive
MAT251	Calculus I	4	Quantitative Reason Intensive
MAT252	Calculus II	4

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

Electives

Behavioral Science Elective	Students must select courses that meet core academic skills in global awareness, information and literacy and public presentation	3
History/Government Elective	Students must select courses that meet core academic skills in global awareness, information literacy and public presentation	3
Humanities Elective	Students must select courses that meet core academic skills in global awareness, information literacy and public presentation	3
Literature Elective	Students must select courses that meet core academic skills in global awareness, information literacy and public presentation	3

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Choose one of the concentrations below

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Chemistry Concentration

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
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
MAT253	Calculus III	4
MAT254	Differential Equations	4
PHS131	Engineering Physics I	4	Science Technology Intensive
PHS132	Engineering 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

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
BIO111	Introductory Biology I	4	Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive
BIO112	Introductory Biology II	4	Science Technology Intensive
ERS125	Environmental Issues	4	Science Technology Intensive
ERS130	Meteorology	4	Science Technology Intensive
ERS140	Physical Geology	4	Science Technology Intensive

PHS111	College Physics I	4
	AND
PHS112	College Physics II	4
	OR
PHS131	Engineering Physics I	4	Science Technology Intensive
	AND
PHS132	Engineering Physics II	4	Science Technology Intensive

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

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

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

Physics Concentration

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
MAT253	Calculus III	4
MAT254	Differential Equations	4
PHS131	Engineering Physics I	4	Science Technology Intensive
PHS132	Engineering Physics II	4	Science Technology Intensive
	Program Elective	3-4
	Science Elective	4

Courses with Prerequisites: MAT253, MAT254, PHS131, PHS132

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

Program Elective: Choose from the following areas CIS112 or higher, MAT125 or any SCI course.

Recommended Course Sequence Chemistry Concentration

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Year 1

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Fall

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
ENG101	English Composition I	3
CHM121	General Chemistry I	4	Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive
MAT251	Calculus I	4	Quantitative Reason Intensive
PHS131	Engineering Physics I	4	Science Technology Intensive

Spring

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
ENG102	English Composition II	3
CHM122	General Chemistry II	4	Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive
MAT252	Calculus II	4
PHS132	Engineering Physics II	4	Science Technology Intensive

Year 2

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Fall

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
ANT/PSY/SOC	Behavioral Science Elective	3
CHM221	Organic Chemistry I	4	Global Awareness Intensive Public Presentation Intensive Science Technology Intensive
ENG103	Technical Writing	3	Written Communication Intensive
MAT253	Calculus III	4

Spring

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
CHM222	Organic Chemistry II	4	Information Literacy Intensive Science Technology Intensive
HIS/GOV/GEO	History and Government Elective	3
	Humanities Elective	3
LIT	Literature Elective	3
MAT254	Differential Equations	4

Recommended Course Sequence Environmental Science Concentration

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Year 1

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Fall

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
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
ERS130	Meteorology	4	Science Technology Intensive

Spring

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
BIO112	Introductory Biology II	4	Science Technology Intensive
CHM122	General Chemistry II	4	Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive
ENG102	English Composition II	3
ERS140	Physical Geology	4	Science Technology Intensive

Summer

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
LIT	Literature Elective	3

Year 2

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Fall

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
ENG103	Technical Writing	3	Written Communication Intensive
ERS125	Environmental Issues	4	Science Technology Intensive
MAT251	Calculus I	4	Quantitative Reason Intensive

PHS111	College Physics I	4
	OR
PHS131	Engineering Physics I	4	Science Technology Intensive

Spring

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
ANT/PSY/SOC	Behavioral Science Elective	3
	Humanities Elective	3
MAT252	Calculus II	4

PHS112	College Physics II	4
	OR
PHS132	Engineering Physics II	4	Science Technology Intensive

Summer

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
HIS/GOV/GEO	History and Government Elective	3

Recommended Course Sequence Physics Concentration

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Year 1

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Fall

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
ENG101	English Composition I	3
CHM121	General Chemistry I	4	Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive
MAT251	Calculus I	4	Quantitative Reason Intensive
PHS131	Engineering Physics I	4	Science Technology Intensive

Spring

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
ENG102	English Composition II	3
CHM122	General Chemistry II	4	Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive
MAT252	Calculus II	4
PHS132	Engineering Physics II	4	Science Technology Intensive

Year 2

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Fall

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
ANT/PSY/SOC	Behavioral Science Elective	3
ENG103	Technical Writing	3	Written Communication Intensive
MAT253	Calculus III	4
	Science Elective	4

Spring

Course	Title	Credits
HIS/GOV/GEO	History and Government Elective	3
	Humanities Elective	3
LIT	Literature Elective	3
MAT254	Differential Equations	4
	Program Elective	3

Total Credit Hours: 60