Chemistry, Associate of Science

Program Outcomes:

Articulate and apply major concepts involving the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes

Articulate and apply an understanding of the contribution of major historical developments in chemistry and physics to modern theories.

Articulate and apply knowledge of major concepts, principles, and experimental findings in the areas of general, organic, and/or analytical chemistry

Articulate and apply an ability to make informed decisions about scientific information and its relevance in society.

Articulate and apply an ability to apply critical thinking skills, and efficient problem-solving skills in the areas of general, organic, and/or analytical chemistry.

Articulate and apply an ability to competently analyze complex problems in chemistry by recognizing and organizing essential parts of a multiple-step solution. The student will also be able to rationally consider the solution of a problem, interpret their results, and evaluate the correctness of the solution based on fundamental concepts.

Articulate and apply an ability to apply foundational knowledge and models of chemistry to analyze and/or predict phenomena.

Articulate and apply an ability to make careful scientific observations, form a hypothesis, and apply the scientific method/scientific reasoning to study the physical world.

Demonstrate an ability to apply mathematical principles to perform calculations based on fundamental chemical laws and to analyze experimental data statistically and assess reliability of results.

Demonstrate an ability to apply kinetics, thermodynamics, organic synthesis, spectroscopy, and chromatography in problem solving and in performing laboratory experiments.

Articulate and apply the ability to interpret and apply basic information from technically formatted scientific literature when solving problems and conducting/designing basic laboratory experiments and procedures.

Demonstrate proficiency in understanding general laboratory practice guidelines, including safety in the laboratory while handling, labeling, and storing a variety of chemicals.

Demonstrate an ability to keep professionally organized, and complete experimental records from which they can prepare a scientific research report.

Demonstrate an ability to clearly and concisely communicate scientific information including complex technical data and laboratory results via oral, written, and/or visual representations.

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others in both the classroom and laboratory environment.

Demonstrate preparedness for higher level chemistry courses and ability to pursue continued education and careers in medicine, engineering, environmental science, forensic science, as well as traditional chemistry fields such as biochemistry, organic, analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry.

Demonstrate the skills to pursue their career goals by transferring to a four year institution to complete their Bachelor degree, other advanced degrees, or enter the job market.

Major Code: 2001S

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

MATH 170Calculus 1*

5 Credits

CHEM 111General Chemistry I*

5 Credits

COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester Freshman Year

ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric II*

3 Credits

MATH 175Calculus 2*

4 Credits

CHEM 112General Chemistry 2*

5 Credits

PHYS 211Physics Scientists & Engineers 1*

5 Credits

Total Credit Hours:17

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

HUMA GEAny Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

CHEM 298Organic Chemistry 1*

4 Credits

PHYS 212Physics Scientists & Engineers 2*

5 Credits

SOCS GEAny Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

WELL GEAny Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective

2 Credits

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

CHEM 253Quantitative Analysis*

5 Credits

OR

MATH 275Calculus 3*

4 Credits

 

CHEM 299Organic Chemistry 2*

5 Credits

GNED 101Introduction to General Education

3 Credits

HUMA GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

SOCS GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:18-19

Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

Social Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Total Credit Hours: 68-69