Associate in Science

Chemistry

Program

This degree can lead to a baccalaureate degree in chemistry at accredited colleges or universities. With the addition of biology courses, and some modifications, it is also appropriate for those interested in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, environmental science, and chemical engineering.  Electives should be selected based on the student’s interest, the requirements of the transfer institution, or technical-level vocation opportunities. 

For more information, contact faculty advisor, Dr. Laurie Lemons, at (609) 343-5019 or llemons@atlanticcape.edu, or department chair, John Stratton, at (609) 343-4981 or stratton@atlanticcape.edu.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
  • Use chemical terminology, apply chemical principles and understand the relationship between chemical structure and behavior;
  • Apply both conceptual reasoning and quantitative skills to solve problems;
  • Prepare for and safely conduct an experiment, properly record and analyze data, and draw reasonable conclusions by integrating concepts learned in lecture;
  • Effectively communicate scientific information and experimental results in written and oral formats;
  • Use equipment, instrumentation, or other appropriate technology for data acquisition and analysis.

(CHMI-Fall 2023)

General Education Courses

When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.

Communication

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Mathematics-Science-Technology

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Social Science

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Humanities

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

General Education Elective

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Program Requirements

Note: PHYS225 should be taken for transfer into a baccalaureate chemistry program

CHEM211 is offered in spring only

 

Course #
Title
Credits
4
Sub-Total Credits
16

Program Electives

Choose 11 credits from the following:

Course #
Title
Credits
4
Sub-Total Credits
11

Free Elective

Free Elective:  Any college-level course in the curriculum. (Exceptions: DEVA110, DEVS111, DEVA155, ENGL070, ENGL080, ENGL099, MATH073, MATH074, MATH099, ESLN060, ESLN062, ESLN070, ESLN071, ESLN072, ESLN074, ESLN075, ESLN080, ESLN090, ESLN091, ESLN092, ESLN093, ESLN094, ESLN095, ESLN096, ESLN099, ESLN100, or any course designated remedial or developmental)

Free Elective may be used to satisfy the Technological Competency requirement (CISM125 or CISM32).

Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits

(Is fulfilled with CISM125 or CISM132, which may be taken as a Free Elective, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.)

Total Credits
60
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
4
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
17
Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
14

(PHYS126 or PHYS226 suggested for Program Elective Course)

Course #
Title
Credits
4
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
14