Chemistry
Degrees and Certificates
A.S. Degree • Suggested Curriculum
The chemist is concerned with the application of scientific principles to practical problems. Employment opportunities for chemists include, among others, theoretical research activities, and problem-solving in management, marketing, and production. Bachelor’s programs in chemistry are built on an in-depth foundation of sequential courses in science and math, while upperdivision courses provide the preparation necessary for graduate studies and/or work in industry.
I. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (39-41)
Area A: Communication (9 credits)
ENG 101 [C1 900] Composition I - with a grade of C or better (3)
ENG 102 [C1 901R] Composition II - with a grade of C or better (3)
COMM 101 [C2 900] Principles of Communication (3)
Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)
Select three courses from the list for Area B on pages 50-52, with at
least one course from humanities and one course from fine arts.
Area C: Mathematics (3-5 credits)
MATH 171 [M1 900-1] Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5
Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (9 credits)
PHYSI 210 [P2 900L] University Physics I (4) recommended
Select one life science from the list for Area D on pages 50-52 (3-4)
Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits
Select three courses in at least two different disciplines from the list
for Area E on pages 50-52.
II. AREA OF CONCENTRATION/MAJOR FIELD (17-19)
Select a minimum of 22-23 credits from the foundation courses listed below. Be aware that because of differences among schools in the number of credits for which various courses are offered, and the possible need for prerequisite courses, it may be difficult to complete an Associate in Science degree without taking more credits than will be accepted in transfer.
CHEM 110 [CHM 911] General Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 130 [CHM 912] General Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 203 [CHM 913] Organic Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 204 [CHM 914] Organic Chemistry II (5)
MATH 172 [MTH 902] Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5)
MATH 173 [MTH 903] Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5)
PHYSI 220 [BIO 904] University Physics II (4)
Required A.S. Degree Program Total: 62 credits
Foreign Language Requirements: Some universities have a foreign language
requirement. Generally, four years of a single foreign language in high school
or four semesters of language in college will fulfill this requirement. It is
recommended that students complete the entire sequence at one institution.