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4/8/2024 4:13:26 PM
Chemistry, Associate in Science
Total Program Credits: 64
Many careers are open to Chemistry majors. Lab technician positions in the chemical industry are available for students with an associate in science degree. Students continuing with a four-year Chemistry major program have career possibilities in research, government, patent law, business administration, sales and purchasing, chemical engineering, environmental work (pollution control and ecology) and quality control in the food industry. Students planning a career in medicine, dentistry or veterinary science often major in Chemistry with supporting Biology courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Chemistry) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Apply the scientific method and acquire techniques for good laboratory practice (including basic principles lab safety) by conducting experiments, using instrumentation, testing hypotheses and completing lab reports.
- Demonstrate knowledge of nomenclature, structure, and properties by utilizing class discussions, lab exercises, and exam/quiz questions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of reactions and processes (including sustainable one) and their application to everyday life by utilizing the following assessments: class discussions, demos, lab exercises, and exam/quiz questions.
- Illustrate the principles of qualitative and quantitative problem solving and promoting critical thinking skills by using class discussions, lab exercises, and exam/quiz questions.
- Recognize relationships between chemistry, society, and the environment by utilizing the following assessments: class discussions, lab exercises, exam/quiz questions, and /or oral and written presentations.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CHM 140 ◊ # General Chemistry I | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
| MAT 131 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| CHM 141 General Chemistry II | Core Course | 5 |
| MAT 133 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| CHM 234 Organic Chemistry I | Core Course | 5 |
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| PHY 101 ◊ # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
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| PHY 106 # ◊ General Physics (Mechanics) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
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| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
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| CHM 235 Organic Chemistry II | Core Course | 5 |
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| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Life Science | Life Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential. |
GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.
| MAT 235 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry III | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
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| PHY 102 General Physics (Electricity, Magnetism, Optics & Modern Physics) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
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| PHY 107 General Physics (Electricity & Magnetism) | Core Course | 5 |
See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/
Foreign Language encouraged if transferring to a four-year institution.
See CHM course descriptions
Chairperson: Sheldon Turner, Ext. 3008; email: sheldonturner@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |