Chemistry AS
Transfer Degree Description
From the shampoo we wash our hair with to the pest control products used in the fields where our food is grown, the work of chemists is a part of our daily lives in a multitude of ways. Chemistry is the study of different types of matter and how they interact with one another to create new substances. If you enjoy coming up with theories and testing them, a Chemistry program will give you the tools to turn your interest in experimentation into a career path. In addition to learning chemical principles and processes in the classroom, you will spend time in the lab, developing methods for how to ask the right questions, identify patterns, draw conclusions, and solve problems. A Chemistry degree can be applied to careers in several fields, including chemical engineering, pharmacy, environmental science, agriculture, and engineering.
An associate degree in Chemistry can be the first step toward many professional roles, including food chemist, pharmaceutical sales representative, quality control manager, and toxicologist. This degree is transferable to universities offering a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
Students should work closely with their advisor and contact their transfer institution choices for more specific transfer information.
Degree Pathway
Year One |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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CHE 111 |
General College Chemistry I |
5 |
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CHE 112 |
General College Chemistry II |
5 |
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Year Two |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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CHE 211 |
Organic Chemistry I |
5 |
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CHE 212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
5 |
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*Students are required to reverse transfer one Arts & Humanities and one Social & Behavioral Science to successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with a Chemistry designation at Otero.
*If a student should need to take remedial and/or pre-requisite courses they are not included in this degree plan.
*Some courses may not be offered at Otero but available with CCCOnline.
