Chemistry BS Track Curriculum

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Associate of Science

First Year

Second Year

Total Credits: 60-61

* This course has at least one prerequisite. Check the Course Descriptions section of the catalog to see the course prerequisites.

+ If the placement test score is not adequate for course enrollment, students must complete the appropriate developmental course(s) before enrolling. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and writing placement with their advisor before planning out their full program schedules.

• If the student places into a higher level math or has completed a higher level math than required by the program, the student may request program applicable course substitutions in consultation with their advisor and faculty to fulfill the remaining credits needed to complete the degree.

^ Program Comments
Program Electives – Consult with your faculty advisor for recommendations.

Students must choose one course from the following elective courses; additional prerequisite courses may apply.

^^Students must also choose one course from the following elective courses; additional prerequisite courses may apply.

Students may also choose from the following elective courses.

Learning Competencies

1. Design or evaluate experiments testing predictions using controls and managing variables (control of variables).
2. Use logic, statistics, probabilities, or proportions to determine an outcome (proportional and probability reasoning).
3. Examine mutual/direct, inverse or lack of relationships between variables (correlation reasoning).
4. Apply scientific principles to make observations, analyze patterns and trends to arrive at an explanatory generalization / testable hypotheses (inductive reasoning).
5. Apply scientific principles to evaluate hypotheses by analyzing or reflecting on experimental data to reach a specific conclusion (deductive reasoning).
6. Demonstrate an ability to gather, evaluate, synthesize, and apply primary scientific and technical literature. (scientific literacy)
7. Identify the role science plays in historical and contemporary issues (human culture).
8. Effectively communicate about sciences and its conclusions to multiple audiences (professional, peers, general public) in multiple formats (interpersonal, verbal, and written).
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the standards that define ethical scientific behavior (honesty, safety, social responsibility).