Chemistry

Chemistry

A.A.S. Degree (S)

The Chemistry program equips students with the scientific knowledge, laboratory skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to solve chemical problems. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in chemical and related industries, including research, production, and quality control. Additionally, this curriculum, designed to match the first two years of a baccalaureate program, provides a strong foundation for students aiming to transfer to four-year institutions for further study in science or professional fields.

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

1. Apply knowledge of the theories and principles of chemistry.
2. Follow safety procedures.
3. Perform basic laboratory operations and techniques.
4. Keep a laboratory notebook following standard laboratory practices and present data in an organized written format.
5. Prepare common laboratory solutions.
6. Prepare and purify samples using common techniques.
7. Communicate in a professional manner.
8. Analyze samples by common qualitative and quantitative techniques.
9. Use and maintain common laboratory instruments and equipment.
10. Apply mathematical concepts to the solution of scientific problems.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Graduation Requirements

General Education

CHM 150	Chemical Principles I	5
ENG 101	Composition I	3
ENG 102	Composition II	3
SSC 100	First Year Seminar	1
MAT 183	Reasoning with Functions I	5
	Or
MAT 193	Reasoning with Functions II	4
	Or
MAT 281	Calculus I	4
PSY 121	General Psychology	3
	Or
SOC 111	Sociology	3

Program/Major Concentration

CHM 151	Chemical Principles II	5
CHM 240	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHM 241	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHM 250	Analytical Chemistry I	5
CHM 251	Analytical Chemistry II	4
CHM 110	General Chemistry	4
	Or
CHM 111	Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry	4
MAT 193	Reasoning with Functions II	4
	Or
MAT 281	Calculus I	4
	Or
MAT 282	Calculus II	4
PHY 205	General Physics I	4
	Or
PHY 281	Physics I with Calculus	4
PHY 206	General Physics II	4
	Or
PHY 282	Physics II with Calculus	4

Program Electives (Choose 2 Courses)

BIO 150	Biology I	4
CPO 125	Safety, Health & Environment	3
CPO 135	Chem Proc Tech-Equipment	3
MAT 162	Statistical Reasoning	4
MAT 281	Calculus I	4
MAT 282	Calculus II	4
RES 150	Independent Study and Research I	1
	And
RES 200	Independent Study and Research II	1
	And
RES 250	Independent Study and Research III	1

Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)

Semester 1

SSC 100	First Year Seminar	1
ENG 101	Composition I	3
MAT 183	Reasoning with Functions I	5
	Or
MAT 193	Reasoning with Functions II	4
	Or
MAT 281	Calculus I	4
CHM 110	General Chemistry	4
	Or
CHM 111	Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry	4
PSY 121	General Psychology	3
	Or
SOC 111	Sociology	3

Semester 2

ENG 102	Composition II	3
MAT 193	Reasoning with Functions II	4
	Or
MAT 281	Calculus I	4
	Or
MAT 282	Calculus II	4
CHM 150	Chemical Principles I	5
PHY 205	General Physics I	4
	Or
PHY 281	Physics I with Calculus	4

Semester 3

CHM 240	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHM 250	Analytical Chemistry I	5
Elective	Program Elective	3
CHM 151	Chemical Principles II	5

Semester 4

CHM 241	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHM 251	Analytical Chemistry II	4
Elective	Program Elective	3
PHY 206	General Physics II	4
	Or
PHY 282	Physics II with Calculus	4

Program Electives (Choose 2)

BIO 150	Biology I	4
CPO 125	Safety, Health & Environment	3
CPO 135	Chem Proc Tech-Equipment	3
MAT 162	Statistical Reasoning	4
MAT 281	Calculus I	4
MAT 282	Calculus II	4
RES 150	Independent Study and Research I	1
	And
RES 200	Independent Study and Research II	1
	And
RES 250	Independent Study and Research III	1

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 60 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program). If there is an “or” statement or program elective choice, please consult your program advisor. All students pursuing articulations should also see a program advisor. DTCC students intending to transfer to University of Delaware (UD) through a connected degree are advised to confirm their admission eligibility directly with UD as some grade and GPA restrictions apply.

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