Chemistry, AS

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The program provides the necessary skills to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses for research and development. It also trains students to perform quality control and maintenance of environmental standards; to conduct work involving experimental, theoretical, and/or practical application of chemistry. This program prepares students to pursue a Bachelors in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science and other STEM related degrees.

General Education (31 CR)

Courses listed under each area are specific requirements for the AS in Chemistry that also fulfill the requirements for General Education. See Northern’s General Education Offerings for additional courses to meet the required credits in each area.

Area I. Communications (6 CR)

ENGL 1110 - Composition I 3 CR
ENGL 1120 - Composition II 3 CR
or
ENGL 1210 - Technical Communications 3 CR

Area II. Mathematics (3 CR)

MATH 1220 - College Algebra 3 CR

Area III. Laboratory Sciences (4 CR)

Area IV. Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 CR)

Area V. Humanities (3 CR)

Area VI. Fine Arts (3 CR)

Additional Nine Credit Hours (9 CR)

Choose one of the Following Civics Courses (3 CR):

Program Requirements (29 CR)

CHEM 1120 - Introduction to Chemistry 3 CR and
CHEM 1120L - Introduction to Chemistry Lab 1 CR
CHEM 1215 - General Chemistry I for Stem Majors 3 CR and
CHEM 1215L - General Chemistry for Stem Majors I Lab 1 CR
CHEM 1225 - General Chemistry for Stem Majors II Lab 3 CR and
CHEM 1225L - General Chemistry II Laboratory for Stem Majors 1 CR
CHEM 2120 - Integrated Organic & Biochemistry 3 CR and
CHEM 2120L - Integrated Organic & Biochemistry Lab 1 CR
13 Credit hours of Electives approved by your major advisor