Science, Engineering and Math

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The Associate of Science in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics is a transfer degree for the student who plans to major in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field. Northark has an agreement with the University of Arkansas to offer students a seamless option for transfer into the Bachelors program in Biological Engineering (B.S.B.E.) or Biomedical Engineering (B.S.Bm.E). Students planning to transfer to UA or another transfer institution should work closely with a Northark advisor to follow the prescribed selection of courses, and other requirements, needed for transfer into a bachelor’s program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Use concepts of differentiation in real world engineering-related applications
Use concepts of integration in real world engineering-related applications
Demonstrate the ability to design & conduct engineering-related experiments
Demonstrate the ability to collect & interpret engineering-related data

First Semester: 16 Credits

ENGL 1013 - English Composition I Credits: 3
MAT 1305 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics Credits: 5
CHEM 1415 - College Chemistry I Credits: 5
Social Science Elective - See list below

Second Semester: 15 Credits

ENGL 1023 - English Composition II Credits: 3
MAT 2204 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 4
CHEM 1425 - College Chemistry II Credits: 5
Select one of the following courses
HIST 2003 - United States History I Credits: 3
HIST 2013 - United States History II Credits: 3
PLSC 2003 - American National Government Credits: 3

Third Semester: 14 Credits

MAT 2304 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credits: 4
SPCH 2303 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Select one of the following courses
GNEG 1013 - Introduction to Engineering Credits: 3 (for U of A students)
Math or Science Elective - See list Credits 3
Select one of the following courses
BIOL 1014 - General Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 2014 - Microbiology Credits: 4
GEOL 1014 - Physical Geology Credits: 4

Fourth Semester: 17 Credits

MAT 2404 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Credits: 4
ECON 2313 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
Social Science Elective - see list Credits / Units: 3
Select one of the following courses
ART 1003 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
DRAM 1003 - Theatre Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 1003 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
Select one of the following courses
BIOL 1014 - General Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 2014 - Microbiology Credits: 4
GEOL 1014 - Physical Geology Credits: 4
These courses will transfer to many colleges and universities. The following presumes transfer to frequently selected institutions; Arkansas Tech University (ATU), University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UofA), or Arkansas State University Jonesboro (ASU). Please check with your advisor for more information.

Social Science Electives
ECON 2323 Microeconomics ATU only
ECON 2313 Macroeconomics ASU only
HIST 1113 World Civ I
HIST 1123 World Civ II
HIST 2003 US History I
HIST 2013 US History II
SOC 2013 Introduction to Sociology
PSYC 2003 General Psychology

Science, Engineering and Math

First Semester: 16 Credits

Second Semester: 15 Credits

Third Semester: 14 Credits

Fourth Semester: 17 Credits

Grand Total: 62 Credits