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2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Chemistry (A.S.)

Location(s): Springfield Campus

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A.S. Degree: 62 Hours

The Associate of Science degree in Chemistry is designed for students who plan to transfer and complete a Bachelor of Science degree at a four-year institution. The degree requirements allow students more flexibility in course selection allowing them to focus on their discipline requirements.

Note: Completion of this degree does not guarantee that all lower-division general education requirements have been met for a baccalaureate degree. In selecting courses for this degree, students are highly encouraged to consult their faculty advisor and the institution to which they intend to transfer to determine if it is an appropriate choice.

Chemistry Requirements - 30 Credit Hours

Chemistry - 5 credit hours

CHM 170 General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHM 171 General Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1

Mathematics - 5 credit hours

MTH 141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credits: 5

Physics - 8 credit hours

Complete at least eight (8) credit hours; choose option one (1) or two (2).

Option 1:
PHY 120 General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 130 General Physics II Credits: 4
Option 2:
PHY 220 Physics Engrs & Scientists I Credits: 5
PHY 222 Physics Engrs & Scientists II Credits: 5

Related Electives -12 Credit Hours

CHM 199 Freshmen-Level Special Topics Credits: variable
CHM 225 Environmental Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 242 Organic Chemistry I Credits: 6
CHM 243 Organic Chemistry II Credits: 6
CHM 250 Intro to Analytical Chemistry Credits: 5
ATS 100 Introduction to Scientific Research Credits: 1

General Education Requirements - 32 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences - 5 Credit Hours

MTH 140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 5

Written Communications - 6 Credit Hours

ENG 101 Composition I Credits: 3
or ENG 100 Composition I With Support Credits: 5
ENG 102 Composition II Credits: 3
ENG 150 Technical Writing Credits: 3

Oral Communications - 3 Credit Hours

COM 100 Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
COM 105 Public Speaking Credits: 3
COM 200 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3

Humanities and Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours

ART 100 Art and Experience Credits: 3
ART 101 Art History I Credits: 3
ART 105 Art History II Credits: 3
ART 120 Drawing I Credits: 3
ASL 101 American Sign Language I Credits: 3
ASL 102 American Sign Language II Credits: 3
ENG 180 Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
ENG 260 Survey of World Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 265 Survey of World Literature II Credits: 3
ENG 240 Survey English Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 241 Survey English Literature II Credits: 3
ENG 270 Survey American Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 271 Survey American Literature II Credits: 3
FRN 101 Beginning French I Credits: 3
FRN 102 Beginning French II Credits: 3
HUM 101 Introduction to the Humanities Credits: 3
MUS 101 Music of the World Credits: 3
MUS 105 Western Music Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 106 Jazz Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 110 Music Fundamentals Credits: 3
MUS 145 Jazz Ensemble Credits: 1
MUS 235 OTC Concert Choir Credits: 1
PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL 105 Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
REL 100 Intro Religions Of The World Credits: 3
REL 101 Intro to Old Testament Credits: 3
REL 102 Intro to New Testament Credits: 3
SPN 101 Beginning Spanish I Credits: 3
SPN 102 Beginning Spanish II Credits: 3
THR 101 Introduction to Theater Credits: 3

Natural Sciences - 9 Credit Hours

BIO 160 General Biology I Credits: 4
CHM 160 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHM 161 General Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1

Social and Behavioral Sciences - 6 Credit Hours

PLS 101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3
HST 120 U.S. History I: to 1865 Credits: 3
HST 130 U.S. History II: 1865-Present Credits: 3

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