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Biology, Associate in Science
Courses and Requirements
| The associate in science degree in Biology is designed to provide the foundation for a career in the biological sciences and is primarily a transfer program that prepares students for further study towards the bachelor’s degree in biology. This is achieved by providing an intensive science program with coursework and laboratory experiences in biology, chemistry and other natural sciences, as well as a background in mathematics and the liberal arts. A minimum of 71 credit hours are required for graduation. A grade of C or better is required in all Science courses in order to continue to the next semester. |
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| 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:
| BIO111 | Introductory Biology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO112 | Introductory Biology II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO215 | General Ecology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO230 | Cell Biology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| 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 | |
Select ONE of the following sequences: (8 credits)
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| MAT171 | Calculus for Business/Social/Life Sciences | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| MAT251 | Calculus I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| MAT252 | Calculus II | 4 | |
Select ONE of the following sequences: (8 credits)
| PHS111 | College Physics I | 4 | |
| PHS112 | College Physics II | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| PHS131 | Engineering Physics I | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| PHS132 | Engineering Physics II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Courses with Prerequisites: BIO112, BIO230, CHM121, CHM122, ENG102, MAT125, MAT171, MAT251, MAT252, PHS111, PHS112, PHS131, PHS132
Electives:
| Social Science Electives. Behavioral Science, Social Science, Economics, History, Government |
9 |
Students must select courses that meet core academic skill requirements in Global Awareness, Public Presentation, Information Literacy and Written Communication |
| Humanities Electives. Communications, English, Fine & Performing Arts, Graphic Arts, Liberal Arts/Humanities, Literature, Philosophy & Religion |
9 |
Students must select courses that meet core academic skill requirements in Global Awareness, Public Presentation, Information Literacy and Written Communication |
| Biology Electives. BIO108 or higher except BIO115. Student may also take SCI200 for 3 credits to fulfill this requirement. |
7-8 |
Students must select courses that meet core academic skill requirements in Global Awareness, Public Presentation, Information Literacy and Written Communication |
Program Notes
Recommended Course Sequence Biology Associate in Science Degree
Year 1
Fall
| 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 | |
| | | |
| MAT171 | Calculus for Business/Social/Life Sciences | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| MAT251 | Calculus I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
Spring
| BIO112 | Introductory Biology II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| | | |
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| OR | | |
| MAT252 | Calculus II | 4 | |
Summer
| | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
Year 2
Fall
| BIO215 | General Ecology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| | | |
| PHS111 | College Physics I | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| PHS131 | Engineering Physics I | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| | | |
| BIO | Biology Elective | 3-4 | |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
Spring
| BIO230 | Cell Biology | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| | | |
| PHS112 | College Physics II | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| PHS132 | Engineering Physics II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| | | |
| BIO | Biology Elective | 3-4 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
Summer
| | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
Summer
| | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |