Chemistry (AS)
Associate of Science
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Science, Tech., Engr. and Math
Chemistry is a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and their transformations. A solid math and science background is important preparation for a college chemistry program. Completion of the following courses results in an associate of science degree with an area of emphasis in Chemistry. The required coursework normally fulfills the first half of baccalaureate degree requirements in Chemistry. Course selection should be tailored to match requirements defined by intended transfer institutions.
Contact Information:
Natural Sciences Division
Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 250
Phone: (208) 769-3495
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication | 6 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing 1 | 0 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing 1 | 0 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I   | 5 |
| CHEM-112 | Principles of General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM-277 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-278 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM-287 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM-288 | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MATH-170 | Calculus I  | 4 |
| MATH-175 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS-111 | General Physics I | 4-5 |
| or PHYS-211 | Engineering Physics I | |
| PHYS-112 | General Physics II | 4-5 |
| or PHYS-212 | Engineering Physics II | |
| Program Electives 2 | 3 | |
| General Microbiology | ||
| Organisms and Environments | ||
| Introduction to Life Sciences | ||
| Quantitative Analysis | ||
Introduction to Criminal Justice  | ||
| Criminal Procedures | ||
| Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Introduction to Teaching | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Historical Geology | ||
| Statistical Methods | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Total Credits | 62-66 | |
- 1
This General Education Requirement is met by the Program Requirements.
- 2
Consult with your chemistry faculty advisor and/or consult the college catalog of your intended transfer institution to determine transferability and required courses.
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Describe basic chemical concepts.
- Demonstrate the ability to solve qualitative and quantitative problems in chemistry.
- Apply the fundamental principles of chemistry to explain the physical and chemical properties of matter.
- Demonstrate competence in laboratory skills, including:
- lab safety,
- recording and evaluating data, and
- the use of balances, glassware, and instrumentation in analyzing chemical samples
- Compose a written or oral report to communicate the results of laboratory experiments.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements.
Full-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I Gateway course | 5 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH-170 | Calculus I Gateway course | 4 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHEM-112 | Principles of General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| MATH-175 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CHEM-277 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-278 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS-111 or PHYS-211 |
General Physics I or Engineering Physics I |
4-5 |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 12-15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CHEM-287 | Organic Chemistry II Milestone course | 3 |
| CHEM-288 | Organic Chemistry II Lab Milestone course | 1 |
| PHYS-112 or PHYS-212 |
General Physics II or Engineering Physics II |
4-5 |
| Program Elective | 3-5 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Credits | 14-17 | |
| Total Credits | 62-68 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Part-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I Gateway course | 5 |
| MATH-170 | Calculus I Gateway course | 4 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHEM-112 | Principles of General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH-175 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 10-12 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CHEM-277 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM-278 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CHEM-287 | Organic Chemistry II Milestone course | 3 |
| CHEM-288 | Organic Chemistry II Lab Milestone course | 1 |
| Program Elective | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 7-9 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| PHYS-111 or PHYS-211 |
General Physics I or Engineering Physics I |
4-5 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 7-8 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| PHYS-112 or PHYS-212 |
General Physics II or Engineering Physics II |
4-5 |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 7-8 | |
| Total Credits | 62-68 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone