Laboratory Science, Associate in Applied Science

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

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO230Cell Biology

4

Science Technology Intensive

CHM121General Chemistry I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CHM201Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CHM203Instrumental Analysis

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CIS110Computer Applications

3

Science Technology Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

MAT125Statistics

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

SCI100Basic Lab Calculations

1

SCI105Laboratory Methods

4

Science Technology Intensive

SCI106Biotechnology

4

Science Technology Intensive

SCI281Research Experience Laboratory

5

Science Technology Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

SCI291Externship in Laboratory Sciences I

3

Science Technology Intensive

AND

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

OR

SCI292Externship in Laboratory Sciences II

6

Science Technology Intensive

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Science ElectiveSee 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: MAT115 or higher; Transfer students must take MAT130 or higher in the STEM pathway
Science Elective: BIO121, BIO220, CHM122*, CHM221 recommended (*first priority)

Schedule Tips: CHM201, CHM203, SCI100, SCI105 offered FALL ONLY; BIO230, SCI106, SCI281 offered SPRING ONLY

Courses with Prerequisites: BIO230, CHM121, CHM201, CHM203, MAT125, SCI105, SCI106, SCI291, SCI292

Milestone Courses: CHM121, CHM201, CHM203, SCI100, SCI105, SCI106, SCI281

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Laboratory Science, Associate in Applied Science

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CIS110Computer Applications

3

Science Technology Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

SCI100Basic Lab Calculations

1

SCI105Laboratory Methods

4

Science Technology Intensive

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Year 1 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CHM121General Chemistry I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

SCI106Biotechnology

4

Science Technology Intensive

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Science ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Year 2 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CHM201Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CHM203Instrumental Analysis

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

MAT125Statistics

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Year 2 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO230Cell Biology

4

Science Technology Intensive

SCI281Research Experience Laboratory

5

Science Technology Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 2 Summer

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
SCI292Externship in Laboratory Sciences II

6

Science Technology Intensive

OR

SCI291Externship in Laboratory Sciences I

3

Science Technology Intensive

AND

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Total Credit Hours: 60