Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science, Associate in Science

Courses and Requirements

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 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

ENG103Technical Writing

3

Written Communication Intensive

MAT251Calculus I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

MAT252Calculus II

4

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

Choose one of the concentrations below

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

Chemistry Concentration

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CHM221Organic Chemistry I

4

CHM222Organic Chemistry II

4

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

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(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

 

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

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 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

Program Elective

3-4

Science Elective

4

Courses with Prerequisites: MAT253, MAT254, PHS131, PHS132

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

Electives

Behavioral Science Elective Students must select courses that meet core academic skills in global awareness, information and 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
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Program Notes

Recommended Course Sequence Chemistry Concentration

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

CHM121General Chemistry I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

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

CHM122General Chemistry II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

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

CHM221Organic Chemistry I

4

ENG103Technical Writing

3

Written Communication Intensive

MAT253Calculus III

4

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CHM222Organic Chemistry II

4

HIS/GOV/GEOHistory and Government Elective

3

Humanities Elective

3

LITLiterature Elective

3

MAT254Differential Equations

4

Recommended Course Sequence Environmental Science Concentration

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)
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

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(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

Summer
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
LITLiterature Elective

3

Year 2

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

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

3

Humanities Elective

3

MAT252Calculus II

4

 

PHS112College Physics II

4

OR

PHS132Engineering Physics II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Summer
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
HIS/GOV/GEOHistory and Government Elective

3

Recommended Course Sequence Physics Concentration

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

CHM121General Chemistry I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

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

CHM122General Chemistry II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

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

ENG103Technical Writing

3

Written Communication Intensive

MAT253Calculus III

4

Science Elective

3-4

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
HIS/GOV/GEOHistory and Government Elective

3

Humanities Elective

3

LITLiterature Elective

3

MAT254Differential Equations

4

Program Elective

3