My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Mission & Description
The Chemistry program provides quality education in the study of chemical theories and applications through the traditional classroom setting with some courses offered in hybrid or online learning environments.
This program might be for you if you:
- enjoy searching for the answer to why
- enjoy collecting and analyzing information (data)
- find science topics in the news interesting and would like to learn more
- are comfortable with applying your mathematical skills
There are thousands of questions and concerns raised everyday about our health, technology, and environment. Chemistry touches on these. Just as you might take a course to improve computer skills, chemistry classes allow you to better understand research and the basics behind these topics.
A.S. coursework covers the science and mathematics subjects needed to transfer to a four-year institution. In addition, with the designation in chemistry you will be taking chemistry courses (4) that will transfer over to most four-year institutions in Colorado with junior status.
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Getting into the Program
Application Process and Admission Requirements
Students who are ready to start the DWD program have taken an introductory chemistry course (which may be at a rigorous high school level) and have completed college algebra in their educational background. Students who have not completed these courses, will need to take additional prerequisite courses which will not count for credit for the DWD and will add to the 60 credits of course work.
My Academic Plan
Career Opportunities
A degree in Chemistry opens the door to careers as:
- Medical professions including medical doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or chiropractor
- Environmental, chemical, or quality control laboratory technician
- Research fields such as chemical, environmental, or medical researcher
- Education including secondary science teacher
- Technical writer
- Science policy or social impact positions, and more
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First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Your chemistry and mathematics courses carry heavy workloads.
| CHE 111 | General College Chemistry I with Lab | 5 |
| MAT 201 | Calculus I | 5 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GT- AH | Arts & Humanities: ___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Your chemistry and mathematics courses carry heavy workloads.
| CHE 112 | General College Chemistry II with Lab | 5 |
| MAT 202 | Calculus II | 5 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | History (GT-HI1): __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Your chemistry , physics, and mathematics courses carry heavy workloads.
| CHE 211 | Organic Chemistry I with Lab | 5 |
| PHY 211 | Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab | 5 |
| MAT- REQ | MAT 203 or MAT 204: __________ | 4-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Semester Four elective credits may vary depending on prior semester completion. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.
| CHE 212 | Organic Chemistry II with Lab | 5 |
| PHY 212 | Physics: Calculus-Based II with Lab | 5 |
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS): ___________ | 3 |
| ELC LST | Elective: ___________ | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |