Chemistry, Associate in Science
Program Description
The Associate in Science in Chemistry is designed to prepare students to successfully transfer to a chemistry baccalaureate program. Participants in the program will enroll in the foundational courses that will prepare them for developing chemical concepts and laboratory technical skills. Students will receive exposure to critical thinking skills as well as a broad education in values, skills, and attitudes that will prepare them for roles across chemistry-related job positions.
Transfer Information
Students pursuing the A.S. in Chemistry degree can build a comprehensive concentration in the area of chemistry in order to transfer into a B.S. in Chemistry. Students are encouraged to work closely with OCC faculty and Advising Transfer Services. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution in NJ can explore the “Transfer Programs” feature on NJ Transfer www.njtransfer.org.
Career Information
The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science Degrees are designed to provide students with the coursework needed to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree. The curriculum provides students the knowledge and skills needed to pursue various career pathways, while providing a credential beyond the high school degree. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with OCC faculty and Career Services as they begin to explore career options. OCC students can also utilize Focus2 Career, a resource provided by OCC, to explore degree programs and corresponding careers. To get started, log in through Ocean Connect.
Students are encouraged to keep track of degree requirements by using the “My Progress” screen on Student Planning. Student Planning can be accessed via logging into Ocean Connect.
Program Requirements
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| MATH 265 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CHEM 181 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Any STSC - Student Success Seminar course 1 | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| MATH 266 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CHEM 182 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Technology Gen. Ed. Requirement 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MATH 267 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CHEM 283 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| PHYS 171 or PHYS 281 | Physics I 3 or General Physics I | 4 |
| Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CHEM 284 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHYS 172 or PHYS 282 | Physics II 3 or General Physics II | 4 |
| Humanities or Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- 1
A variety of STSC -Student Success Seminar courses are available. Please speak to your academic advisor for assistance when selecting.
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Students may attempt to “test out” of the technology requirement. If they succeed, they must take an additional course(s) in math or science from the List of Approved General Education Courses.
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Selection of course should be based on the requirements of the four-year institution.