Earth and Life Sciences
Area of Study

Science

Biology Emphasis

TOTAL CREDITS
60
CIP:
240199
BANNER:
BIOD
Associate of Science

Northeastern offers a comprehensive life and health sciences program. It will meet most of the entrance requirements for many of the allied health professions such as physical therapy, pharmacy, chiropractic, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, and Pre-Veterinary medicine. In addition, this program is advantageous for students interested in wildlife management, forestry, or teacher licensure programs with an emphasis in biological sciences. Students will have a broad preparation and will gain the skills needed to enter some professional programs, industry, or other professions including biotechnology, Agribusiness, food industries, cosmetics, and sales. Students entering this program should have a strong science and mathematics background in high school.

Written Communication

Total Credits 6
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
ENG121ENG1021
English Composition I:GT-CO1 3

Emphasizes planning, writing, and editing/revisions of compositions, coupled with development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0)

and

ENG122ENG1022
English Composition II: GT-CO2 3

Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021 or ENG1031 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0)

OR you can take ENG1022 (ENG122) and a GT-CO3 course.

Oral Communication

Total Credits 3
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
COM115COM1150
Public Speaking 3

Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasizes on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery. (3-0)

COM125COM1250
Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 3

Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social, and career situations. Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. (3-0)

COM220COM2300
Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 3

Provides a global view of communication across cultures and brings an awareness of how perception, language, race, verbal and nonverbal communication impact our behaviors, messages, and interactions. Emphasis is on developing effective and ethical cross-cultural communication skills while also building an appreciation for different cultures. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. (3-0)

Mathematics

Total Credits 4

Take one GT-MA1 course equal to or above MAT1340 (MAT121). 

Arts and Humanities

Total Credits 6

Take two GT courses from AH1, AH2, AH3 or AH4 categories.

History

Total Credits 3

Take one GT course from the HI1 category.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Total Credits 6

Take two GT courses from SS1, SS2, SS3 categories.

Natural and Physical Sciences

Total Credits 12

Below are the recommended courses for this emphasis. All credits over 12 apply to electives.

Take a sequence of two GT courses from the SC1 category, plus one more SC1 course. All credits over 12 apply to electives.

Course Number Course Title Credits Details
BIO111BIO1111
General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular, and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals. Includes cell structure and function, the metabolic processes of respiration, and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity. This course includes laboratory experience. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category(4-2)

BIO112BIO1112
General College Biology II with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Examines the fundamental principles of ecology, evolution, classification, structure, and function in plants and animals. This course includes laboratory experience. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category(4-2)

CHE111CHE1111
General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Focuses on basic chemistry and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions, equations, stoichiometry, and thermochemistry. This course covers the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms, and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond theory. The course includes gases, liquids, and solids and problem-solving skills are emphasized through laboratory experiments. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: 1 year high school chemistry or equivalent. Co-requisite: MAT1340  or instructor approval. (4-3)

CHE112CHE1112
General College Chemistry II with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Presents concepts in the areas of solution properties, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base and ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. This course emphasizes problem solving skills and descriptive contents for these topics. Laboratory experiments demonstrate qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE1111 and MAT1340 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3)

PHY111PHY1111
Physics Algebra Based I with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Covers the physics of mechanics and requires application of classical physics to both mathematical and conceptual problems. Major topics include kinematics in one or two dimensions, Newton's Laws, circular motion, work and energy impulse and momentum, and rotational mechanics. This course may also include topics relating to simple harmonic motion and traveling and standing waves. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Students entering engineering or one of the advance sciences should register for PHY2111. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT1340 with a "C" grade or better. (4-2)

PHY112PHY1112
Physics Algebra Based II with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Covers the physics of electricity and magnetism and requires application of classical physics to both mathematical and conceptual problems. DC circuits involving resistors, capacitors, and batteries will be covered. Also covered are electromagnetic waves and geometric optics. This course may also include topics relating to simple harmonic motion, traveling and standing waves, and AC circuits. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 categoryPrerequisite: Successful completion of PHY1111 with a "C" grade or better. (4-2)

Electives

Total Credits 21

Consult with a Northeastern Advisor and select the credits needed based on the specific articulation agreement and transfer institution requirements. The list of approved electives can be found on the Approved A.A.-A.S. Electives page.