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STEM Foundation Degree (STE)


2018-2019

Type: Transfer, Degree (AA)

Open Admission

Division: STEM & Education

The academic foundation provided by the Liberal Arts Transfer-STEM degree prepares students for a focused career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. This program guides students through the first two years of introductory and intermediate courses of a STEM degree, preparing graduates for entry into a Bachelor’s degree program with Junior status. Our graduates gain expertise in problem solving, critical thinking, oral and written communication, scientific reasoning and laboratory work, as well as exposure to coursework in the humanities and the social sciences. Most LAT-STEM graduates continue their studies at four year colleges or universities, and go on to technology-focused careers where employers seek people who think analytically, communicate effectively, are creative problem solvers and have strong technology skills. The LAT program qualifies for the Mass Transfer STEM foundation.

For more information email us at: STEMfoundation@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4048

First Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMP101Composition 1

3
LA-ELECTIVE
Liberal Arts Elective

3
LS-Elective
Laboratory Science Elective

4
MAT-ELECTIVE
140 Level or higher

3
SS-ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
HUM-ELECTIVE
Humanities Elective

3
LA-ELECTIVE
Liberal Arts Electives

6
SCI-ELECTIVE
Science Elective

3
SS-ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Second Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMP102-150
Composition 2 Elective

3
HUM-ELECTIVE
Humanities Elective

3
LA-ELECTIVE
Liberal Arts Elective

5
MAT-ELECTIVE
140 Level or higher

3
Total Credit Hours:14

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
LA-ELECTIVE
Liberal Arts Elective

12
STEM-ELECTIVE
STEM Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Requirement Note

STEM Electives: MAT143, or MAT151 or above, CAD101, CAD102, BIO105 or above, CHE103 or above, EGS101 or above, PHY201 or above, GEO108, GEO110, CPS101 or above, AVS101 or above, BTN201 or above, FSN104 or above, BQC

Program Information

Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 60


Program Student Learner Outcomes
  • Demonstrate skills necessary to communicate and present scientific information
  • Critical Thinking and Information Literacy: demonstrate analytical reasoning and interpret evidence by identifying, locating, evaluating, and synthesizing information as well as effectively use evidence from various print and electronic sources across disciplines to support a claim.
  • Communication: read, write, listen and speak effectively, using multiple modes of communication.
  • Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning: use the scientific reasoning process, quantitative and qualitative reasoning, and data to solve problems.
  • Intercultural Competency: identify their own cultural norms within a framework of other cultural perspectives. Graduates will be able to articulate their individual, social and civic responsibilities as members of a global community.

Occupational Skills Required
  • Define problems clearly, develop testable hypotheses, design and execute appropriate experiments, analyze data, and draw appropriate conclusions.
  • Use appropriate laboratory skills and instrumentation to solve problems while understanding the fundamental uncertainties in experimental measurements.
  • Use appropriate technology, such as poster preparation software, word-processing software, chemical structure drawing programs, and computerized presentations
  • Write well-organized and concise scientific reports in a scientifically appropriate style
  • Cite sources properly.

Experiential Learning Optional in Program
  • BIO101 - Biology 1:The Basics of Life
  • BIO102 -Biology 2: Diversity of Life
  • BIO105 - Biology 1: General Biology 1
  • BIO144 - Biology 2: Wetlands Ecology
  • BIO202 - Molecular Biology
  • CHE103 - General Chemistry 1
  • BIO130 - Neotropical Ecology
  • BIO144 - Biology 2: Wetlands Ecology
  • BIO140 - Biology 2: Marine Biology
  • BIO142 - Introduction to Ecology
  • BIO202 - Molecular Biology