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Liberal Arts:  Science Concentration

Day/Evening Program

Proposed for Fall 2012

science degreeThe Associate in Arts Degree with a Concentration in Science offers students the opportunity to explore an array of science courses which span the fields of biology, chemistry, mathematics, physical science, and physics.  Students receive a strong foundation in the scientific method and the physical world.

The Science Concentration prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and to pursue further study in the fields of biology, chemistry, physical science, physics, health careers, laboratory work, scientific research, teaching, or pharmaceuticals.

Because requirements vary at four-year colleges and universities, students should work closely with their academic advisors to make sure they enroll in courses appropriate for the institutions to which they plan to transfer.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN LIBERAL ARTS:  SCIENCE CONCENTRATION

Proposed for Fall 2012
FIRST YEAR
FALL SEMESTERCLLABCR
SCIN101 Biology I 3 3 4
SCIN142 General Chemistry I - OR -
SCIN130 Physics I - OR -
SCIN231 Calculus-Based Physics I 3 3 4
ENGN101 College Composition 4 0 4
LEXN101 First Year Experience 1 0 1
General Education:  Group E Elective * 4 0 4
17
SPRING SEMESTERCLLABCR
SCIN102 Biology II - OR -
SCINxxx Science Elective 3 3 4
SCIN143 General Chemistry II -  OR -
SCIN131 Physics II - OR -
SCIN232 Calculus-Based Physics II 3 3 4
General Education:  Group E Elective * 4 0 4
General Education:  Group F or G Elective 3 0 3
15
SECOND YEAR
FALL SEMESTERCLLABCR
SCIN215 Microbiology - OR -
SCINxxx Science Elective 3 3 4
PSYN101 Introduction to Psychology 3 0 3
SCIN280 Scientific Inquiry and Techniques 1 2 2
General Education:  Group A Elective 3 0 3
General Education:  Group D Elective 3 0 3
General Education:  Group F or G Elective 3 0 3
18
SPRING SEMESTERCLLABCR
SCIN285 Science Capstone Experience 2 2 3
SCIN2xx Science Elective 3 3 4
General Education:  Group C or D Elective 3 0 3
General Education:  Group F or G Elective 3 0 3
General Education:  Open Elective 3 0 3
16
Total 66 Credits
All students in the Science concentration are required to complete the following courses:  SCIN101 Biology I.  Two physical science courses of the same series:  SCIN142 General Chemistry I/SCIN143 General Chemistry II, or SCIN131 Physics I/SCIN132 Physics II, or SCIN231 Calculus-Based Physics I/SCIN232 Calculus-based Physics II.
SCIN215 Microbiology
SCIN280 Scientific Inquiry and Techniques
SCIN285 Science Capstone Experience
*Two college level MTHNxxx courses. 

Recommended:  SCINxxx Science Electives (SCIN102 Biology II, SCIN160 Genetics, SCIN201 Anatomy and Physiology I/SCIN202 Anatomy and Physiology II, SCIN220 Ecology.)

MTHNxxx Math Electives (MTHN210 Calculus I/MTHN211 Calculus II)

HUMNxxx Humanities Electives (HUMN109 Introduction to Philosophy, HUMN110 Critical Thinking Skills, HUMN130 Music Composition.)

LNGNxxx World Language Electives (2 courses of the same language) 
Students are recommended to consult with advisors at both Nashua Community College and the college(s) to which they wish to transfer for guidance about course selection.  Careful planning is required to ensure that mathematics and science courses will fulfill bachelor degree requirements.