Chemistry Option, Arts and Science, A.A.

CONTACT

Moira Flanagan, 413.552.2433, mflanagan@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

An A.A. degree in chemistry will allow students to transfer to a program offering either a B.A. or B.S. degree in chemistry or related science. The A.A. degree in chemistry also leads to work as a laboratory technician in such areas as biotechnology, environmental studies, and food technology.

Transfer students must determine their electives, particularly the foreign language, based on the requirements of the institute to which the student is transferring.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

understand the methods employed by science, along with their applications and limitations
apply general scientific principles and theories to the solution of problems and to the decisions made in our technological society
develop the skills needed for work in a scientific laboratory setting
develop a contemporary view of the physical environment, as well as obtain an appreciation of the human effort involved in developing that view
form a foundation for further study in chemistry and other sciences
develop mathematical skills in quantitative problem solving
experience and appreciate group learning as a method of professional interaction in the laboratory

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 36 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
MTH 113(D) - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
CHM 121(E) - Chemistry for Science and Engineering Students I Credit(s): 4
CHM 124(E) - Chemistry for Science and Engineering Students II Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 8 CREDITS

CHM 221(E) - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
CHM 222(E) - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 4

SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: 16 CREDITS

Sufficient to complete 60 credit graduation requirement¹; any course listed in the catalog is acceptable

ENG 218(C) - Advanced Academic Writing Credit(s): 3
FRH 101(C) - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FRH 102(C) - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
MTH 114(D) - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MTH 213(D) - Calculus III Credit(s): 4
PHS 101(E) - General Physics I Credit(s): 4

TOTAL: 60 CREDITS

NOTES

¹ If planning to transfer to a 4-year institution as a chemistry major, PHS 111 -PHS 112 is recommended as a substitute for PHS 101 -PHS 102 .

Only 6 non-arts and science credits may be taken as general electives.

This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and universities. MassTransfer will also grant students automatic acceptance to certain state colleges and universities by achieving the minimum grade point average and the HCC degree.

Depending on course selection, 50% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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