Overview
Narrative
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.
Features
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 Pennsylvania State University-Berks/Lehigh Valley and State University of New York-College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry.
Requirements
We expect you to have an adequate background in chemistry and algebra. If you need to develop this background, you may take the necessary preparatory classes prior to, or during your first semester.
Notes
Please note that General Ecology, Organic Chemistry I, and Genetics are only offered in the Fall semester, and Organic Chemistry II is only offered in the Spring semester.
Students interested in graduate programs in Veterinary Medicine should contact Dr. Charles Rinehimer. Contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500 for further information.
Career Potential: Leading to transfer degrees for careers in: 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
Courses
First Semester
BIOS107 | Biology I | 4 credits |
CHEM120 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
ENGL101 | English I | 3 credits |
| Mathematics Elective (QL) + | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Semester
BIOS150 | Biology II | 4 credits |
CHEM220 | General Chemistry II | 4 credits |
ENGL151L | English II | 3 credits |
CMTH102 | Speech Communication | 3 credits |
| Mathematics Elective (QL) + | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Third Semester
BIOS2__ | Biology Elective ++ | 4 credits |
CHEM201G | Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| Electives | 6 credits |
Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fourth Semester
BIOS2__ | Biology Elective ++ | 4 credits |
CHEM251 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| Electives | 8 credits |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 61
+ Mathematics Elective options: MATH140 and MATH145 or MATH160 and choice of MATH150, MATH175, MATH176, MATH180, MATH181, MATH210, MATH211 or MATH180 and choice of MATH150, MATH181, MATH210, MATH211. To insure transfer, electives should be selected to meet the requirements of the appropriate transfer institution.
++ Biology Electives: Students are required to take two of three Biology courses of BIOS206, BIOS210, BIOS240 or BIOS260. For students with an Environmental Science intent, BIOS206 and 210 are recommended. For students with an Integrative Biology intent, BIOS260 and either BIOS206 or BIOS210 are recommended.
- For the Electives, students must select one course from the list of approved courses in each of the following categories: Arts & Humanities (AH); Social Science: Societies and Institutions over Time (SIT) and Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB).
- One course must be designated Diversity and Global Awareness (D).
- Completion of CHEM201G satisfies the program-related Writing Intensive (WI) requirement. In addition, one Elective course must be taken in a Writing Intensive (WI) section.
- Computer competencies are included in various program courses. Thus, completing the program automatically satisfies the computing requirement for this program.