Chemistry

Associate in Science

Chemistry

spring-registration-calloutThis degree can lead to a baccalaureate degree in chemistry at accredited colleges or universities. With the addition of biology courses, and some modifications, it is also appropriate for those interested in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, environmental science, and chemical engineering.  Electives should be selected based on the student’s interest, the requirements of the transfer institution, or technical-level vocation opportunities. Basic Skills requirements must be met before entry into the program. Some courses require prerequisites; check course descriptions.

For further information, contact faculty advisor, Dr. Laurie Lemons, faculty advisor, John Stratton, or contact science department chair, Kenneth Cabarle.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

  • Use chemical terminology, apply chemical principles and understand the relationship between chemical structure and behavior;
  • Apply both conceptual reasoning and quantitative skills to solve problems;
  • Prepare for and safely conduct an experiment, properly record and analyze data, and draw reasonable conclusions by integrating concepts learned in lecture;
  • Effectively communicate scientific information and experimental results in written and oral formats;
  • Use equipment, instrumentation, or other appropriate technology for data acquisition and analysis.
Program requirements
Courses Credits
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES   - 30 credits
When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
Communication (6 credits)  
    ENGL101-Composition I
3
    ENGL102-Composition II
3
Mathematics-Science-Technology (12 credits)  
    CHEM110-General Chemistry I
4
    MATH155-Calculus I
4
    MATH156-Calculus II
4
Social Science (3 credits)  
    General Education Social Science course
3
Humanities (6 credits)  
    Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110
3
    General Education Humanities course
3
General Education Elective (3 credits)  

    General Education course

3
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS
30
PROGRAM COURSES - 27 credits  
    Program Requirements (16 credits)
    CHEM111-General Chemistry II
4
    CHEM210-Organic Chemistry I
4
    CHEM211-Organic Chemistry II
4

    PHYS125-College Physics I or PHYS225-General Physics I  (PHYS225 should be taken for transfer into a baccalaureate chemistry program)

4
    Program Electives (11 credits)
    Choose 11 credits from: 
    BIOL104-Bioethics: Realities of the New Millennium (3 cr.)
    BIOL109-General Biology I
    BIOL110-General Biology II
    CISM135-Computer Programming-C++
    MATH152-Linear Algebra
    MATH255-Calculus III
    PHIL101-Introduction to Logic (3 cr.)
    PHYS126 or PHYS226  (PHYS226 should be taken for transfer into a baccalaureate chemistry program)
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS
27

*FREE ELECTIVE - 3 credits

3

*Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits

Is fulfilled with CISM125 or CISM132, which may be taken as a Free Elective, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.

 
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
60
(CHMI) EFFECTIVE   FALL 2023  
Recommended sequence of courses
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES
First Semester (15 credits)
CHEM110 General Chemistry I 4
ENGL101 Composition I 3
MATH155 Calculus I 4
Choose Program Elective 4
Second Semester (17 credits)
CHEM111 General Chemistry II 4
ENGL102 Composition II 3
MATH156 Calculus II 4
Choose Program Elective 3
Gen Ed Social Science course 3
Third Semester (14 credits)
CHEM210 Organic Chemistry I 4
Choose PHYS125 or PHYS225 4
Gen Ed Humanities course 3
Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110 3
Fourth Semester (14 credits)
CHEM211 Organic Chemistry I 4
Choose Program Elective (PHYS126 or PHYS226 suggested) 4
Gen Ed Choose any General Education course 3
Choose Free Elective (or CISM125) 3