Chemistry
Associate of Science
Transfer Major
Decisions on the transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students enrolled in this major should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Department
Founders 110 • Phone 968-8305
Curriculum Code No. 1004
This major provides a broad but quantitative understanding of matter and the physical and chemical transformations of matter, based on an understanding of chemical, physical, and mathematical principles. The major is for students planning to transfer to baccalaureate majors in chemistry, chemical engineering, and other fields requiring an emphasis on chemistry such as environmental science, forensic science, and oceanography. Students planning to enter medical school could also enter this major and select additional courses in biology. Students completing this degree, although typically transferring to a Bachelor's degree program, may also be employed as Laboratory Technicians or Assistants.
Prospective students with inadequate academic preparations should be aware that they may need additional time to acquire the necessary academic background. Prerequisites and corequisites for the required courses must be followed.
Graduates of this program are able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of chemical, physical and mathematical principles as pertaining to the study of matter;
- compute with proficiency as to be able to obtain correct numerical solutions to chemistry problems;
- analyze and make reasoned judgments dealing with chemistry problems;
- develop a chemical knowledge and be able to apply it to other disciplines, such as biology, environmental science, engineering, pharmacy, health sciences, etc.; and
- demonstrate proficiency in laboratory skills as they pertain to: chemical information, the safe handling, use and disposal of chemicals; synthetic procedures including isolation, purification and structure elucidation of obtained products; stoichiometry and the use of instrumentation; and writing of laboratory notebooks and reports in accordance with current scientific journals styles.
Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM121 Chemistry I A,E,6,7 | 4 |
| CHEM122 Chemistry II E | 4 |
| CHEM221 Organic Chemistry I E | 5 |
| CHEM222 Organic Chemistry II E,9 | 5 |
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,E,2,10 | 3 |
| COMP111 English Composition II E,2,4,10 | 3 |
| MATH140 Calculus I A,E,6 | 4 |
| MATH141 Calculus II E | 4 |
| PHYS121 Physics I E,7 | 4 |
| PHYS122 Physics II E | 4 |
| Chemistry Electives B | 7 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking E,4,5 | 3 |
| Diversity/Arts/Humanities C,1,3 | 3 |
| Elective F | 4 |
| Social Sciences D,8 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 61 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM121 Chemistry I A,E,6,7 |
4 |
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,E,2,10 | 3 |
| MATH140 Calculus I A,E,6 | 4 |
| Social Sciences D,8 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM122 Chemistry II E | 4 |
| COMP111 English Composition II E,2,4,10 | 3 |
| MATH141 Calculus II E | 4 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking E,4,5 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM221 Organic Chemistry I E | 5 |
| PHYS121 Physics I E,7 | 4 |
| Diversity/Arts/Humanities C,1,3 | 3 |
| Electives F | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM222 Organic Chemistry II E,9 | 5 |
| PHYS122 Physics II E | 4 |
| Chemistry Electives B | 7 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
A Placement testing required. 1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities.
Credits exceeding the required minimum cannot be used to satisfy required credits in other course requirements.
BAny Chemistry course above CHEM121, other than those required. All academically
qualified chemistry students are urged to enroll in CHEM280. You may chose BIOL121,
BIOL122, BIOL181, BIOL182, BIOT125, MATH 242, MATH 250, or MATH 260.
CChoose from HUMN111, HUMN112, HUMN113, HUMN114, HIST151, HIST152,
PHIL125
D Consult the list of courses approved for this category.
ECourse requires prerequisite.
FStrongly recommended: CHEM242, BIOT105.
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking.
3 Satisfies Diversity.
4 Satisfies Information Literacy.
5 Satisfies Oral Communication.
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy.
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy.
8 Satisfies Social Sciences.
9 Satisfies Technological Competence.
10 Satisfies Writing.