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Chemistry
Award:
Associate of Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
This degree is not the Minnesota State Chemistry Transfer Pathway and is not intended for transfer to Minnesota State institutions. It is intended for transfer to the University of Minnesota and other institutions in Chemistry and related programs. Students should work closely with their advisors to select appropriate courses for their intended transfer institution.
You will learn and apply central theories in general, organic, analytical, and forensic chemistry or biochemistry. The program includes physics, mathematics and electives required for transfer into Chemistry-related degree programs. You will learn the applications of chemistry to various disciplines, including health sciences, biological sciences and engineering. You will gain extensive laboratory experience utilizing various techniques and instruments. You will learn computer skills associated with data analysis and presentation, good laboratory practices and how to document laboratory procedures. You will learn to effectively work in cooperative teams in a laboratory setting to plan and complete experiments in a timely manner, as well as to give oral and written presentations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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CHEM 1151
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Principles of Chemistry 1
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5
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3 |
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MATH Course
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Choose any MATH course that fulfills MnTC Goal Area 4
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3 - 5
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4 |
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ENGL 1110 Or
ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3
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1 |
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General Education
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Choose a course from any MnTC Goal Area
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14 - 16
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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CHEM 1152
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Principles of Chemistry 2
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5
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3 |
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Program Electives: Choose 7 to 9 credits from the list below
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CHEM 2320 Or
BIOL 2200 Or
MATH Course
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Chemical and Biomedical Regulations and Lab Methods
Biology 1
Choose any MATH course that fulfills MnTC Goal area 4
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4
4
3 - 5
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3
4
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General Education
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Choose a course from MnTC Goal Area 7, 8, 9, or 10
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15 - 17
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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CHEM 2204 and
CHEM 2224
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Organic Chemistry 1
Organic Chemistry 1 Lab
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6
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3 |
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PHYS 1131 Or
PHYS 1211
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College Physics 1
Physics for Science and Engineering 1
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5
6
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3 |
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Program Electives: Choose 5 to 6 credits from the list below that have not already been taken to satisfy program elective requirements
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CHEM 2320 or
CHEM 2410 or
CHEM 2420 or
BIOL 2200 or
MATH Course
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Chemical and Biomedical Regulations and Lab Methods
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation Lab
Biology 1
Choose any math course that fulfills MnTC Goal Area 4
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4
3
2
4
3 - 5
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3
4
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16 - 18
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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Program Electives: 6 to 12 Credits must be selected from the courses listed below that have not already been taken to satisfy program elective requirements
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CHEM 2205 Or
CHEM 2225 Or
CHEM 2610 Or
CHEM 2620 Or
PHYS 1132 Or
PHYS 1221
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Organic Chemistry 2
Organic Chemistry 2 Lab
Biochemistry - Theory and Principles
Biochemistry Laboratory
College Physics 2
Physics for Science and Engineering 2
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4
2
3
2
5
6
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3
3
3,10
3
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General Education
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Choose a course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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9 - 15
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The total credits for each semester will vary depending on which Math and program electives courses are selected to complete the A.S. in Chemistry.
General Education: The required 30 credit general education coursework within the maximum 60 credit limit of the program must be selected from at least six of the MnTC Goal Areas. Among these, the required science courses fall within MnTC Goal Areas 3 (CHEM, PHYS), the required math course falls within MnTC Goal Area 4. The required English course falls within the mandatory MnTC Goal Area 1 and a minimum of three credits must be completed from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10. Students who choose to take CHEM 1145 will satisfy MnTC Goal Area 9. The remaining 2 goal areas can be chosen from any of the MnTC Goal Areas.
Suggested Additional Chemistry Coursework
In addition to the courses required for this major, the Chemistry Department offers additional coursework students may want to consider taking, including:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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CHEM 1145
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Forensic Science 1
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4
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3,9 |
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CHEM 2722
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Undergraduate Research
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2
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CHEM 2723
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Undergraduate Research Lab
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4
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All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.