Associate in Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Chemistry
Chemistry Course Descriptions
Dean: Dr. Hasan Naima
Coordinator: Dr. Edward Kremer
Curriculum pathway leading to an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences for students seeking a transfer degree to a 4-year institution:
Mission
The Department supports the mission of the College and of the Division of Mathematics, Science, and Technology by providing transfer education, career education, and general education opportunities. The faculty are committed to providing a learning environment in which students are exposed to a variety of teaching methods and active learning experiences.
General Education Requirements
College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| Basic Skill Requirements |
|
| ENGL 101 |
Composition I |
3 |
| ENGL 102 |
Composition II** |
3 |
SPCH 151
SPCH 153 |
Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Total |
9 |
|
Humanities Requirements
(6 credit hours from at least 2 disciplines including: Art, History, Literature, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy or Theatre)
|
|
Humanities Core Elective |
3 |
|
Literature Core Elective |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Requirements (6 credit hours from at least 2 disciplines) |
|
Social Science Core Elective |
3 |
|
Social Science Core Elective |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| Mathematics & Natural and Physical Science Requirements |
| CHEM 111 |
College Chemistry I and Lab* |
5 |
| CHEM 112 |
College Chemistry II and Lab* |
5 |
| CHEM 122 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I** |
5 |
| Total |
15 |
| Total General Education Requirements |
37-38 |
| Chemistry Requirements: |
| CHEM 211 |
Organic Chemistry I* and |
3 |
| CHEM 213 |
Organic Chemistry I Lab* |
2 |
| CHEM 212 |
Organic Chemistry II * and |
3 |
| CHEM 214 |
Organic Chemistry II Lab* |
2 |
| MATH 123 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II* |
5 |
| MATH 224 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III* |
5 |
| NASC 231 |
General Physics I* |
5 |
| NASC 232 |
General Physics II* |
5 |
| Total Chemistry Requirements |
30 |
|
Total for an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences in Chemistry Degree
|
67-68 |
*See course description for prerequisite.
**Mathematics sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an adviser to determine correct placement.