Associate in Science Degree
Chemistry
program details
Courses
Total = 64 Hours | |||
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Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
CHE 1103 Inorganic Chemistry | 5 | ||
ENGL 1101 Rhetoric and Composition I | 3 | ||
MATH 1121 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 | ||
Social Science | 3 | ||
Total | 16 | ||
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
CHE 1104 Inorganic Chemistry / Qualitative Analysis | 5 | ||
ENGL 1102 Rhetoric and Composition II | 3 | ||
MATH 2122 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 5 | ||
Elective – Social Science | 3 | ||
Total | 16 | ||
Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
CHE 2120 Organic Chemistry I | 5 | ||
PHY 1103 University Physics I | 5 | ||
Elective – Fine Arts | 3 | ||
Elective – Humanities | 3 | ||
Total | 16 | ||
Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | ||
CHE 2121 Organic Chemistry II | 5 | ||
COMM 1101 Principles of Effective Speaking | 3 | ||
Life Science with lab | 5 | ||
Elective | 3 | ||
Total | 16 | ||
Recommended Electives | |||
HEA 1101 Health Education | 2 | ||
PHY 1104 University Physics II | 5 | ||
Fine Arts / Humanities | 3 |
Costs & How To Pay
Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.
- Fall: July 15
- Spring: December 15
- Summer: May 15
Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.
Program Outcomes
2. Demonstrate technical writing ability and fluency in written communication as it pertains to scientific reporting.
3. Demonstrate possession of knowledge of basic chemical principles.
4. Demonstrate essential laboratory skills.
Key Information for Applying
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Transfer Information
Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond.
Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.
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Accreditation
Quality Education. Guaranteed.
Since 1969, Rend Lake College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Arts & Sciences Division
Phone: (618) 437-5321 ext. 1263
Email: ArtsSciences@rlc.edu
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Arts & Sciences
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Arts & Sciences