Chemistry Option, Arts and Science, A.S.

CONTACT

John Sirois, 413.552.2433, jsirois@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

An A.S. degree in chemistry is a quantitatively focused program that requires additional math and physics courses. This will allow students to transfer to a program offering either a B.A. or B.S. degree in chemistry or related science. This degree prepares students for work as a laboratory technician in such areas as biotechnology, environmental studies, and food technology. In contrast to the A.A. degree in chemistry, this program only requires 6 credits in social sciences and 6 credits in the humanities.

Transfer students must determine their electives 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:

use the terms, concepts, and laws of general, inorganic, organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics to solve quantitative word problems
state and explain the terms, concepts, and laws of general, inorganic, organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics using written language, equations, diagrams and examples
collaborate in teams and follow standard operating procedures to carry out laboratory investigations in chemistry and physics
make predictions for chemical and physical behavior in the laboratory based on the laws of chemistry
analyze and interpret results from laboratory investigations in chemistry and physics and demonstrate critical thinking

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 30 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
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: 20 CREDITS

CHM 221(E) - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
CHM 222(E) - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 4
MTH 114(D) - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
PHS 111(E) - Physics for Engineers and Science Majors I Credit(s): 4
PHS 112(E) - Physics for Engineers and Science Majors II Credit(s): 4

SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: 10 CREDITS

Sufficient to complete 60 credit graduation requirement ^{1, 2}; any course listed in the catalog is acceptable

BIO 107(E) - General Biology I: Introduction to Cell Functions Credit(s): 4 ²
ENG 218(C) - Advanced Academic Writing Credit(s): 3
MTH 213(D) - Calculus III Credit(s): 4

TOTAL: 60 CREDITS

NOTES

¹Note that students who have completed MTH 108 Pre-calculus (4 credits) or MTH 104 College Algebra (4 credits) prior to beginning Calculus I could apply their credits toward their suggested electives as well.

²Students intending to transfer to the University of Massachusetts in either a BA or BS in chemistry are strongly encouraged to take BIO 107 , as it is equivalent to BIO 151 at UMass, which is a program requirement for their bachelor’s degree programs.

Students unsure of whether to select the AS or AA Chemistry options are encouraged to reach out to the department for more information.

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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