Fort Peck Catalog

General Science (Chemistry Concentration)

The Associate of Science Degree (AS) in General Science is intended prepare students interested in becoming professional educators specializing in or emphasizing scientific and technological topics. This Chemistry Concentration is also organized to support individuals pursuing careers in veterinary science, pharmacy, medicine, or chemicals The department strives to provide exceptional educational opportunities through a blend of classroom, laboratory and field activities. Students can obtain jobs with the Office of Environmental Protection, industry, environmental consulting firms, natural resource, bureau of land management and various environmental non-profit agencies that deal with environmental issues.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Core I
Communications

9

Core II
Mathematics and Science

11

Core III
Arts and Humanities

6

Core IV
Social Sciences

7

Core V
Native American Studies

3

Core VI
Computer Technology

3

Core VII
Health

3

Total Credit Hours:42

Core I (Communications): WRIT 101, WRIT 201, COMX 111

Core II (Mathematics and Science): M 121, CHMY 121, BIOB 160

Core IV (Social Sciences): PSYX 00 & SOCI 101

Core VII (Health): NUTR 221

Program of Study Courses

CHMY 123Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry Principles

CHMY 141College Chemistry I

CHMY 143College Chemistry II

PHSX 105Fundamentals of Physical Science

STAT 216Introduction to Statistics

Total Credit Hours:20

Total Credit Hours: 62

General Science - Chemistry

First Semester (FA)

BIOB 160Principles of Living Systems

WRIT 101College Writing

M 121College Algebra

Computer Option

3

Second Semester (SP)

PHSX 105Fundamentals of Physical Science

SOCI 101Introduction To Sociology

WRIT 201Advanced College Writing

NUTR 221Basic Human Nutrition

NAS Option

3

Third Semester (FA)

CHMY 121Introduction to General Chemistry

CHMY 141College Chemistry I

COMX 111Public Speaking

Arts Option

3

Humanities Option

3

Fourth Semester (SP)

CHMY 123Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry Principles

CHMY 143College Chemistry II

PSYX 100Introduction to Psychology

STATS 216

4

Total Credit Hours: 62

Program Learning Outcomes:

**For specific Learning Outcomes, see Associate of Art and Associate of Science Degree General Education