Engineering, Math, Physics
Area of Study

Engineering, Math, Physics

Northeastern will provide the solid background in math and science you need to successfully transfer to a University and compete in high-paying STEM jobs of today and the future!

Physics

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

Students are able to complete the first two years of their physics or engineering program Northeastern. Classes provide engineering students a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science, enabling them to be successful in their engineering major at their transfer institution.

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 and a GT-CO3 course.

Oral Communication

Total Credits 3

Choose one of the following courses.

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 3
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
MAT201MAT2410
Calculus I: GT-MA1 5

Introduces single variable calculus and analytic geometry. Includes limits, continuity, derivatives, and applications of derivatives as well as indefinite and definite integrals and some applications. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MAT1420 or MAT1440 with a "C" grade or better or appropriate test scores. (5-0)

MAT202MAT2420
Calculus II: GT-MA1 5

Continues the study of single variable calculus, which will include techniques of integration, analytic geometry, improper integrals, convergence of infinite numerical series and power series. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT2410 with a "C" grade or better. (5-0)

MAT203MAT2430
Calculus III: GT-MA1 4

Focuses on the traditional subject matter of multivariable Calculus. Topics include vectors, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, analytic geometry, multiple integrals, line integrals and applications. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT2420 with a "C" grade or better. (4-0)

Arts and Humanities

Total Credits 9

Take three 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 or one course from SS1, SS2, SS3 and one additional HI1 course.

Natural and Physical Sciences

Total Credits 12

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
PHY211PHY2111
Physics Calculus Based I with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Covers the physics of kinematics, dynamics, and conservation laws and requires application of classical physics to both mathematical and conceptual problems. Specific concepts covered include 1D and 2D kinematics, Newton's Laws, rotational motion, energy and work, momentum and impulse, and simple harmonic motion. This course may also cover thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 categoryPrerequisites: Successful completion of MAT2410 with a "C" grade or better. (4-2)

PHY212PHY2112
Physics: Calculus Based II with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Covers the physics of electricity and magnetism using conceptual and mathematical reasoning, including calculus. Maxwell's equations, waves, and time-varying circuits will be covered. Optional topics include wave and geometric optics and AC circuits. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 categoryPrerequisite: Successful completion of PHY2111 with a "C" grade or better. (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: College Readiness in English and MAT1340 or higher and (CHE1011 or High School Chemistry). (4-3)

Electives

Total Credits 18

Consult with a Northeastern Advisor and select the elective 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.

Degree & Certificate Options

Chemical Engineering

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Electrical Engineering

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Mathematics Emphasis

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Physics

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Engineering

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Faculty

Cory Gaines
Physics
970-521-6720
Whyman Hall- 131B
Sterling
Jeri Garrett
Math Faculty and Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
970-521-6654
Whyman Hall
Sterling
Jeri Garrett
Kevin Stump
Physics/Math Faculty
970-521-6717
Whyman Hall
Sterling

Staff

Kelly Dyess
Administrative Assistant II
970-521-6637
Whyman Hall- 126F
Sterling