Biological Science, Associate in Science

Program Overview

Northampton's Biological Science program provides a solid foundation for students pursuing careers in medicine or scientific research. The curriculum aligns with the first two years of four-year programs, offering a cost-effective pathway to a bachelor's degree. Students can customize their studies to prepare for various biological science majors, including environmental sciences, genetics, and molecular biology. The program features dual admissions agreements with multiple colleges, ensuring a smooth transfer process.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

Are you interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in Biological Science? Are your career goals in the areas of medicine or scientific research? Northampton's Biological Science program is an affordable way to start. With a curriculum that parallels the first two years of most four-year programs, NCC can save you thousands of dollars on your undergraduate degree. NCC's program can be customized to prepare you for the range of majors and fields that are based in biological sciences, including environmental sciences, genetics, molecular biology, and more. By working closely with an advisor, you can choose the right electives and stay on track with the requirements of the transfer college of your choice.

Objectives:

• Understand fundamental concepts of Biology, which characterize the various life science fields including Botany, Environmental Science, Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Zoology.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills necessary for sharing discipline-specific knowledge and communicating professionally.
• Conduct scientific inquiry and research on biological science topics as they relate to science, technology and society.
• Proficiently function in laboratory and field settings, using modern scientific instrumentation, including microscopes, measuring devices, and computer technology.
• Demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of lab safety, to ensure both personal and environmental safety.
• Understand the use of the scientific method, interpretation of scientific data, and scientific literature.
• Be prepared to transfer to a four-year Bachelor's Program or a pre-med, pre-vet, or other pre-professional program.

Program Description:

Northampton has dual admissions agreements with a variety of colleges. These arrangements enable you to have admission to Northampton and the four-year institution you select. You will receive close advising, and, based on your performance, our agreements guarantee your easy transfer of credits. NCC also offers a transfer agreement with schools that belong to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), Pennsylvania State University-Berks/Lehigh Valley, and State University of New York-College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry.

Outline:

Semester 1

• COLS 101: College Success (1 credit)
• BIOS 107: Biology I (4 credits)
• CHEM 120: General Chemistry I (4 credits)
• ENGL 101: English I (3 credits)
• MATH 140: College Algebra (3 credits) OR MATH 180: Calculus I (4 credits)

Semester 2

• BIOS 150: Biology II (4 credits)
• CHEM 220: General Chemistry II (4 credits)
• ENGL 151L: English II (3 credits)
• CMTH 102: Introduction to Communication (3 credits)
• MATH 145: Trigonometry (3 credits) OR MATH 181: Calculus II (4 credits)

Semester 3

• BIOS 2__: Biology Elective (4 credits)
• CHEM 201G: Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
• PSYC 103: Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
• General Education Elective (SIT) (3 credits)

Semester 4

• BIOS 2__: Biology Elective (4 credits)
• CHEM 251: Organic Chemistry II (4 credits)
• General Education Elective (AH) (3 credits)

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Research
• Teaching
• Medicine
• Forestry Management
• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Environmental Studies
• Veterinary Medicine

NCC students have transferred to:

• Cedar Crest College
• East Stroudsburg University
• Florida Institute of Technology
• Kutztown University
• Millersville University
• Moravian College
• Pennsylvania State University
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Temple University
• University of Colorado
• West Chester University
• Many others nationwide