Associate in Arts Degree

Chemistry Concentration

Overview

From subatomic particles to life-sustaining biochemical reactions and global interactions of the oceans and earth's atmosphere, Chemistry is the study of the properties and behavior of matter. Chemistry can be pursued as a major field of study leading to career options that include medicine, research, toxicology and analytical chemistry. Chemistry is also a required course for the study of other physical sciences.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

First Semester Credits
ENL101 M
English Composition I
3
BIO151 M
General Biology I
4
CHM151 M
General Chemistry I
4
MAT240 M
Calculus I
4
Second Semester Credits
ENL102 M
English Composition II
3
CHM152 M
General Chemistry II
4
MAT250 M
Calculus II
4
   
STEM Elective
  • AST101 Fundamentals of Astronomy
  • AST102 Astronomy II
  • BIO103 Consumer Nutrition
  • CSC105 Computer Programming I: Python
  • CSC110 Computer Programming I: Java
  • ENR103 Introduction to Robotics
  • ENR106 3D Design & Analysis I
  • ENV125 Coastal Ecology
  • ENV163 Geographical Information Systems I
  • ESC101 Introduction to Earth Science
  • HOR101 Plant & Soil Science
  • MAT150 Elementary Statistics
  • PHY151 Physics I
  • PHY152 Physics II
  • SCI150 Scientific Writing & Presentation
 3 or 4
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
Third Semester Credits
CHM251 M
Organic Chemistry I
5
PHY211 M
University Physics I
4
    Humanities & Fine Arts 3
   
STEM Elective
  • AST101 Fundamentals of Astronomy
  • AST102 Astronomy II
  • BIO103 Consumer Nutrition
  • CSC105 Computer Programming I: Python
  • CSC110 Computer Programming I: Java
  • ENR103 Introduction to Robotics
  • ENR106 3D Design & Analysis I
  • ENV125 Coastal Ecology
  • ENV163 Geographical Information Systems I
  • ESC101 Introduction to Earth Science
  • HOR101 Plant & Soil Science
  • MAT150 Elementary Statistics
  • PHY151 Physics I
  • PHY152 Physics II
  • SCI150 Scientific Writing & Presentation
 3 or 4
Fourth Semester Credits
CHM252  
Organic Chemistry II
5
PHY212  
University Physics II
4
    Humanities & Fine Arts 3
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
Total Credits 62

M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.

The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.

Chemistry Career Outlook

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