MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Science, Emphasis in Chemistry

Major: 8603
Effective Term: 2023 Fall
Award Type: AS

CIP Code: 40.0501

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Chemistry
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
19-4031.00 Chemical Technicians
51-9011.00 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career:
19-2031.00 Chemists
17-2041.00 Chemical Engineers
19-2032.00 Materials Scientists

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career:
25-1052.00 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Chemistry provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in chemistry or are preparing for graduate programs in the area. With an associate`s degree, students may qualify as a chemical technician or chemical equipment operator and tender. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as a chemist, chemical engineer, or materials scientist. Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as a chemistry professor.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Construct qualitative and quantitative models to draw conclusions concerning physical and chemical phenomena. (CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236LL, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, [MA], (CRE)) 2. Using a fundamental understanding of scientific inquiry, solve problems within the discipline of chemistry. (CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, CHM152, CHM152LL, CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236LL, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131) 3. Design experiments and collect data, using appropriate technology and equipment. (CHM151LL, CHM152LL, CHM235LL, CHM236LL, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131) 4. Analyze and interpret data, using technology as appropriate. (CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236LL, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, [FYC], [MA], (CRE)) 5. Report data, results, and analysis and the experimental processes used to generate those data in formal and informal settings. (CHM151LL, CHM152LL, CHM235LL, CHM236LL, PHY121, PHY131, [FYC], (COM)) 6. Design a procedure that promotes safety and manages risk in a laboratory setting. (CHM152LL, CHM235LL, CHM236LL, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131) 7. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior appropriate to the chemistry discipline. (CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236LL, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, [FYC], (COM)) 8. Analyze real world problems and synthesize real world solutions applying chemistry theory and principles. (CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236LL, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, [FYC], [MA], (CRE)) 9. Collaborate with diverse individuals and groups to solve problems. (CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236LL, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, [FYC], [MA], (CRE)) 10. Effectively communicate in an articulate, respectful, ethical and culturally responsive manner. (CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151LL, CHM151AA, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236LL, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, [FYC], [MA], (COM), (CRE)) 11. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
+ CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I 3 + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA 3 + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory 1 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 + MAT240 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR + MAT241 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) 4-5 + MAT276 Modern Differential Equations (4) OR + MAT277 Modern Differential Equations (3) 3-4 + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 + PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR + PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5			Credits: 36-44

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Chemistry, Bachelor of Science Credits: 0 No additional coursework needed for this transfer plan. Transfer Plan 2: Northern Arizona University, Chemistry (Chemistry or Advanced Chemistry Emphasis), Bachelor of Science Credits: 0 No additional coursework needed for this transfer plan. Transfer Plan 3: Grand Canyon University, Chemistry, Bachelor of Science Credits: 0 No additional coursework needed for this transfer plan	Credits: 0

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-S			Credits: 22-32
A single course with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). A single course with both the [HU] and [L] designations may be used to satisfy both of these areas. A single course with both the [SB] and [L] designations may be used to satisfy both of these areas. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3 Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously.

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 4-5
+ MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) 4-5

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 6

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 0
Met by [(CHM150 and CHM151LL) OR CHM150AA OR (CHM151 and CHM151LL) OR CHM151AA] AND [(CHM152 and CHM152LL) OR CHM152AA] in the Required Courses area.

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3 (COM230 Small Group Communication Recommended)

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 27, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits:

Subject Options			Credits: 0
Met by CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM236 and CHM236LL in the Required Courses area.

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] area. 0-3

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Historical [H] or Global Awareness [G] area. 0-3

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3