Chemistry

Chemistry is a science that touches many fields of study. Employment options for those with a bachelor's degree in chemistry are many and varied. Among the new professions which have arisen because of the increasing complexity and interdisciplinary nature of scientific and technological problem-solving is that made up of chemists whose interests are in management, marketing and production rather than conventional research and development. A knowledge of German and computer programming usually are recommended for all chemistry majors.

CHEMISTRY - Degree

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Associate in Science Degree

Chemistry is a science that touches many fields of study. Employment options for those with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry are many and varied. Among the new professions which have arisen because of the increasing complexity and interdisciplinary nature of scientific and technological problem-solving is made up of chemists whose interests are in management, marketing and production rather than conventional research and development. A knowledge of German and computer programming usually are recommended for all chemistry majors. Students should consult an advisor or the university to which they plan to transfer for specific recommendations. Students may elect to take general education courses in the summer term. The program listed is generally recommended. A total of 64 hours is required for the Associate in Science Degree.

► Total = 64 Hours

First Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

CHE 1103 Inorganic Chemistry (5)
ENGL 1101 Rhetoric and Composition I ¹ (3)
Elective – Life Science (5)
Elective – Social Science (3)

Second Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

CHE 1104 Inorganic Chemistry / Qualitative Analysis (5)
ENGL 1102 Rhetoric and Composition II (3)
MATH 1121 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I ¹ (5)
Elective – Social Science (3)

Third Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

CHE 2120 Organic Chemistry I (5)
PHY 1103 University Physics (5)
Elective – Humanities (3)
Elective – Fine Arts (3)

Fourth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

CHE 2121 Organic Chemistry II (5)
COMM 1101 Principles of Effective Speaking (3)
MATH 2122 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry (5)
Elective – Social Science (3)

Recommended Electives

HEA 1101 Health Education (2)
PHY 1104 University Physics II (5)
Elective -- Fine Arts/Humanities (3)

¹ Prerequisite course(s) may be required based test scores.

² Must take MATH 2123 as well to guarantee full transfer.

³ One Fine Arts course and one Humanities course needed to meet IAI core requirements.

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Apply learned chemical principles for chemical problem solving.
Demonstrate technical writing ability and fluency in written communication as it pertains to scientific reporting.
Demonstrate possession of knowledge of basic chemical principles.
Demonstrate essential laboratory skills.

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Paul Sandrock

Chemistry Associate Professor | Arts & Sciences Division

Phone Extension: 1732

Building: South Oasis

Office: 138

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Andrea Banach

Dean of Arts & Sciences Division

Phone Extension: 1258

Building: North Oasis

Office: 145

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Faith Blair

Administrative Assistant | Arts & Sciences Division

Phone Extension: 1263

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Office: 134

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CHEMISTRY - Degree

First Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Second Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Third Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Fourth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

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