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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Science, Technology, and Math
- Department: Physical Sciences
- Program Code: CHEM.AS
- Program Type: Academic Transfer
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas | 3 |
| Global Perspectives course | 3 | |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II (GEM 1) | 3 |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| MATH 147 | Precalculus (GEM 3) | 5 |
| or MATH 170 | Calculus I | |
| PHYS 211 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (GEM 4) | 4 |
| PHYS 211L | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab (GEM 4) | 1 |
| Select one of the following options (GEM 4): | 4 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry 1 | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab 1 | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| General Chemistry I 1 | ||
| General Chemistry I Lab 1 | ||
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course 2 | 3 | |
| SCIE 102 | Ethics in Science (GEM 6) 3 | 3 |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 2 | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I 4 | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Lab 4 | 1 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 112L | General Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 298 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 298L | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I 5 | 5 |
| Select 0-9 credits from the Major Electives course list below to bring the total credits earned to 60 | 0-9 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
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Students who have prior experience with chemistry are strongly encouraged to take the Chemistry Placement exam at the CWI Assessment Center. Passing the Chemistry Placement exam will allow students to register directly into CHEM 111 General Chemistry I and will enable them to complete additional credits from the Major Electives list.
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Course must come from a different discipline.
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This course fulfills the Ethical Reasoning requirement for an associate degree from CWI.
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If students completed CHEM 111 General Chemistry I to fulfill their GEM 4 requirement, they must take an additional four (4) credits of coursework from the Major Electives course list below.
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If students completed MATH 170 Calculus I to fulfill their GEM 3 requirement, they must take an additional five (5) credits of coursework from the Major Electives course list below.
Chemistry: Major Electives
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 111 | Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 111L | Biology I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 253 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 253L | Quantitative Analysis Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 299 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 299L | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 212 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 4 |
| PHYS 212L | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab | 1 |
Degree Plan
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Plans may be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding additional semesters. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| Select one of the following options (GEM 4): | 4 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry 1 | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab 1 | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| General Chemistry I (GEM 4) 1 | ||
| General Chemistry I Lab (GEM 4) 1 | ||
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) 2 | 3 |
| MATH 147 or MATH 170 | Precalculus (GEM 3) or Calculus I | 5 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Lab 3 | 1 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II (GEM 1) | 3 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I 4 | 5 |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 112L | General Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| PHYS 211 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (GEM 4) | 4 |
| PHYS 211L | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab (GEM 4) | 1 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Global Perspectives course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 298 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 298L | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| SCIE 102 | Ethics in Science (GEM 6) 5 | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course 6 | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 6 | 3 | |
| Major Electives | Select the needed amount of credits from the list below to bring the total earned to 60 | 0-9 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
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Students who have prior experience with chemistry are strongly encouraged to take the Chemistry Placement exam at the CWI Assessment Center. Passing the Chemistry Placement exam will allow students to register directly into CHEM 111 General Chemistry I and will enable them to complete additional credits from the Major Electives list.
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It is possible to get prior learning assessment (PLA) credit for ENGL 101 if the student successfully passes ENGL 102. Visit the CWI Prior Learning Assessment webpage for more information.
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If students completed MATH 170 Calculus I to fulfill their GEM 3 requirement, they should complete five (5) credits of coursework from the Major Electives course list instead.
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This course fulfills the Ethical Reasoning requirement for an associate degree from CWI.
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Course must come from a different discipline.
Chemistry: Major Electives
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 111 | Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 111L | Biology I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 253 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 253L | Quantitative Analysis Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 299 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 299L | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 212 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 4 |
| PHYS 212L | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab | 1 |
Additional Advising Notes:
- Students who plan to transfer should select elective courses based on the needs of their transfer institutions. See 2+2 agreements with the appropriate institution for more information.
- Please be sure to check the courses required for your final degree at the four-year institution you plan to attend after finishing at CWI. It is absolutely imperative that you know which classes are required to obtain a bachelor’s degree at that institution.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Attain the knowledge and skills in basic chemistry that will allow for success in further academic pursuits within the chemistry discipline.
- Obtain the general education needed to appreciate the role of chemistry in social, environmental, and political issues.
- Understand the scientific method and apply it effectively within a controlled environment.
- Evaluate their experimental results and determine appropriate conclusions.
- Understand and represent quantitative scientific data in various graphical forms.
- Develop and increase skills of both verbal and written communication within the sciences.
- Develop and increase skills in critical thinking and analytical reasoning through quantitative analyses.
- Become skilled in the use of analytical equipment currently used in the chemical industry.