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Associate in Science Degree – Chemistry Option

This program is for students interested in careers such as a chemistry research associate, chemistry laboratory assistant, medical lab assistant, or pharmaceutical and medical sales professional. It can also be used as a starting point from which to add on a B.S. in Chemistry after completion of the A.S. degree.

Degree Requirements:

General Education Courses
Major Courses

Chemistry Option

Student Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:

  1. Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II,VI and VII.)
  2. Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I,II, VI and VII.)
  3. Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VII.)
  4. Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and VI.)

Requirements

Core Curriculum


In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120, and COMM 110.
CHEM 121General Chemistry I

4
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 122General Chemistry II

4
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry Lab II

1

Chemistry Option Requirements

CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I

4
CHEM 341LOrganic Chemistry Lab I

1

Choose three lab/lecture combinations or MATH courses (12-14 credits):


CHEM 330Quantitative Analysis

4
CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II

4
CHEM 342LOrganic Chemistry Lab II

1
MATH 165Calculus I

4
MATH 166Calculus II

4
PHYS 251University Physics I

4
PHYS 251LUniversity Physics I Lab

1
Total Credit Hours:27-29