Associate in Science
Forensic Chemistry
MCC Agreement Course Descriptions
Inerim Dean: Dr. Charles Wilson
Program Coordinator: Dr. Ed Kremer
Curriculum Pathway Leading to an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences for Students Seeking a Transfer Degree to a 4-Year Institution:
The program of Forensic Chemistry supports the mission of the college and of the Division of Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences 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.
The goal for this program is the continuation of degree in forensic, chemistry, dentistry, pre-law, pre-med, environmental science, etc.
Since the transferability of courses will vary depending on the specific four-year institution, it is strongly recommended that if students are intending to transfer to four-year institutions, they must consult with the transfer institution and with their respective KCKCC advisors before enrolling in order to determine the transferability of their courses. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of his/her courses.
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 3 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 different disciplines) |
| SOSC 134 |
Criminology |
3
|
| PSYC 101 |
Psychology |
3
|
| Total |
6
|
| Mathematics & Natural and Physical Science Requirements |
| CHEM 111 |
College Chemistry I and Lab |
5
|
| MATH 122 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry I** |
5
|
|
Biology Elective |
4-5
|
| Total |
14-15
|
| Total General Education Requirements |
36-38
|
| Forensic Chemistry Requirements |
| CHEM 101 |
Introduction to Forensic Science and Laboratory |
5
|
| CHEM 112 |
College Chemistry II and Lab* |
5
|
| 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
|
| CHEM 201 |
Forensic Science Analytical Techniques* |
3
|
|
Physics Elective (General Physics I* recommended) |
5
|
|
Computer Science of Foreign Language Course |
3-5
|
| Total General Education Requirements |
31-33
|
| Total hours required for an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences in Forensic Chemistry Degree |
67-71
|
*See course description for prerequisite.
**Mathematics sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an advisor to determine correct placement.