Chemistry - Associate of Science (Major Code - CHM)
The Chemistry Associate of Science degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or various health professions. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Calculate the pH, pOH, and the concentration of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions for strong and weak acid and base solutions.
- Find the solubility of a solute using the solubility product constant and explain the effect a common ion has on solubility.
- Perform an acid-base titration to find the molarity of an acid solution using a base that has been standardized.
- Identify and describe patterns of functional group reactivity through the development of logical mechanistic schemes.
- Successfully complete the synthesis of organic products and their analysis by characterization of their functional groups.
Degree Map
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-S) 37-39 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-5 credits
| MAT 220 | Calculus I** | 5 |
| | or higher (3-5 credits) | |
Laboratory Sciences 8 credits
| PHY 230 | Physics with Calculus I** | 4 |
| | AND | |
| PHY 231 | Physics with Calculus II** | 4 |
Arts 3 credits
Humanities 3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits
Additional Mathematics and/or Laboratory Sciences 6-8 credits
Six credits of arts, humanities, or social and behavioral sciences must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See
www.cochise.edu/AGEC.
CORE CURRICULUM 12 CREDITS
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)
Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See www.aztransfer.com.
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS