Life sciences
Area of Study

Science

Northeastern will provide the solid background in math and science you need to successfully transfer to a University and compete in high-paying jobs in both private industry and governmental agencies! You have the opportunity to work closely with the faculty to advance your education and to explore the many career options available in the Earth and Life Sciences!

Chemistry Designation

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

The chemistry program at Northeastern is intended to give students the background necessary to succeed as a chemistry major at most four-year colleges. The curriculum includes courses in chemistry, mathematics, and physics.

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.

Mathematics

Total Credits 14
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)

or higher

Arts and Humanities

Total Credits 3

Take one GT course 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 3

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

Natural and Physical Sciences

Total Credits 30

All credits over 12 apply to electives.

Course Number Course Title Credits Details
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)

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)

CHE211CHE2111
Organic Chemistry I with Lab 5

Focuses on compounds associated with the element carbon including structure and reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons and selected functional group families. The course covers nomenclature of organic compounds, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanism such as SN1, SN2, E1 and E2. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts plus the laboratory techniques associated with organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE1112 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3)

CHE212CHE2112
Organic Chemistry II with Lab 5

Explores the chemistry of carbon-based compounds, their reactions, and synthesis, including the structure, physical properties, reactivities, and synthesis of organic functional groups not covered in the Organic Chemistry I. The course explores functional groups including alcohols, ethers, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, amines, amides, esters, and carboxylic acids and the reactions and reaction mechanisms of aromatic compounds. An introduction to biochemical topics may be included if time permits. Laboratory experiences demonstrate the above concepts and the laboratory techniques associated with organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE2111 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3)

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)

Electives

Total Credits 1

Consult with a Northeastern Advisor and select the credit 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.

*Please Note: This statewide transfer articulation agreement in Chemistry does not fulfill requirements for the GTPathways general education curriculum or the Associate of Science degree prior to transfer; however, this agreement does guarantee a student, if admitted, junior standing and completion of the baccalaureate degree within an additional 60 semester hours at the receiving institution.

  1. Completion of the receiving institution’s lower division general education requirements is fulfilled only under the condition that one GTPathways-approved course in arts and humanities (AH1, AH2, AH3, or AH4) and one GTPathways-approved course in social and behavioral sciences (SS1, SS2, or SS3) are successfully completed at the receiving institution within the first 30 hours or 12 calendar months.
  2. Students transferring to a 4-year college/university under this Chemistry agreement are encouraged to ‘reverse’ transfer the one GTPathways course in arts and humanities and the one GT Pathways course in social and behavioral sciences back to their community college in order to complete the GT Pathways general education program and to earn their Associate of Science degree with a Chemistry designation.
  3. Lecture and laboratory portions of Organic Chemistry, CHE2111 and CHE2112, must not be taken in an online delivery format.

Degree & Certificate Options

Astronomy Emphasis

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Biology Emphasis

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Chemistry Designation

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Environmental Science Emphasis

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Forestry Emphasis

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Geology

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Natural Resources Management

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Wildlife Biology Emphasis (Chemistry Focus)

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Wildlife Biology Emphasis (Physics Focus)

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Zoology Emphasis

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Faculty

Joy Branlund
Physical Science
970-521-6753
Whyman Hall Rm 203
Sterling
Joy Branlund
Justina McCracken
Biology Faculty
970-521-6711
Whyman Hall- 200
Sterling
Justina McCracken
Debora Stump
Anatomy & Physiology/Biology Faculty
970-521-6630
Whyman Hall- 122
Sterling
Debora Stump

Staff

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