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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 College Catalog
Chemistry, A.S.
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Program Description
The Chemistry, A.S. provides students a foundation for the field of chemistry through introductory inorganic and organic courses. Study includes atomic and molecular structures, orbital theory, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and chemical equations. An emphasis is placed on investigating principles of chemistry through experimentation and applying scientific methods and mathematical skills to critically evaluate data and assess conclusions. Students learn laboratory protocols and develop skills using standard laboratory equipment. Both the content and critical thinking skills acquired in this program are transferable across numerous STEM disciplines.
The Chemistry A.S. is a recommended program of study for a student planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, pre-medicine and other health or allied health professions.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Chemistry, A.S. will be able to:
- Describe the structure of an atom, including components of the nucleus and electron orbitals.
- Predict molecular structures based on atomic composition and patterns of chemical bonding.
- Solve stoichiometric problems based on balanced chemical equations.
- Predict chemical reactivity of atoms and molecules.
- Interpret results of chemical analysis, such as NMR, chromatography, mass spectrometry, etc.
- Apply key concepts from mathematics and biology to solve problems in chemistry.
- Investigate principles of chemistry through experimentation, using the scientific method.
- Report scientific findings using proper terminology and formatting, and in adherence to ethical standards.
Required Courses (in expected order)
Program Total: 60 Credits
Transferability
Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:
- Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
- Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
- Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.
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