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Chemistry - Associate in Science (414)

Associate in Science (414)

Bachelor's programs in chemistry are built on an in-depth foundation of sequential coursework in science and math, while upper-division coursework provides the preparation necessary for graduate studies and/or work in industry. Multiple tracks are often available. For example, some institutions offer a specialty in biochemistry or certification for high school teaching. To transfer as a junior into a bachelor's chemistry program, students must complete 60 semester credits, (64 for the Associate degree), including all of the essential prerequisite courses below. Students should be aware that because of differences among schools in the number of credits for which various courses are offered and the possible need for prerequisite courses, it may be difficult to complete an Associate in Science degree without taking more credits than will be accepted in transfer.

Effective Fall of 2016, the associate in science (A.S.) degree is designed to complete the lower-division (freshman and sophomore) portion of a bachelor of science degree in STEM related majors. As a result, A.S. degree does not include the entire General Education Core Curriculum. Therefore, students will need to complete MORE general education courses after transfer by completing the GECC curriculum while enrolled at the participating Illinois transfer institution OR fulfilling the general education requirements of their selected non-participating transfer institution.

Students who have already chosen the university to which they plan to transfer should consult that institution's catalog or department advisor and an SVCC academic advisor in planning their program.

Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
Academic Advising, 815/835-6354;
David Edelbach, Associate Professor of Chemistry, 815/835-6364;
Cynthia Everett, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 815/835-6379


Chemistry - IAI Recommended Baccalaureate Curriculum

Suggested Program



First Semester - Sem/Hrs: 17

  • Life Science 3 Semester hour(s)
  • Personal Development 1 Semester hour(s)

  • CHE 105 - General Chemistry I 5 Semester hour(s)
  • ENG 101 - Composition I 3 Semester hour(s)
  • FYE 101 - First Year Experience 1 Semester hour(s)
  • MAT 203 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 Semester hour(s)

Second Semester - Sem/Hrs: 18
  • Personal Development 1 Semester hour(s)

  • CHE 106 - General Chemistry II 5 Semester hour(s)
  • ENG 103 - Composition II 3 Semester hour(s)
  • MAT 204 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4 Semester hour(s)
  • PHY 211 - Engineering Physics I 5 Semester hour(s)

Third Semester - Sem/Hrs: 16
  • Social/Behavioral Science 3 Semester hour(s)
  • Humanities 3 Semester hour(s)

  • CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry I 5 Semester hour(s)
  • PHY 212 - Engineering Physics II 5 Semester hour(s)

Fourth Semester - Sem/Hrs: 15
  • Fine Arts 3 Semester hour(s)
  • Social Behavioral Science 3 Semester hour(s)
  • Personal Development 1 Semester hour(s)

  • CHE 202 - Organic Chemistry II 5 Semester hour(s)
  • COM 131 - Introduction to Oral Communication 3 Semester hour(s)

Total Credits: 66

Notes

Students are strongly encouraged to complete a third semester of calculus (MAT 205) prior to transfer. Students are also encouraged to complete a third semester of engineering physics (PHY 213).

A grade of C" or better may be required for chemistry

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