May 09, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog 
  
2023-2024 College Catalog

Chemistry Option, A.S. - Science/Mathematics


Students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution, majoring in chemistry or chemical engineering, should pursue the A.S. Science/Mathematics Chemistry Option. As part of this option, students can expect to make laboratory measurements, as well as do inorganic synthesis, organic synthesis, titration, pH, refractive index, gas chromatography, ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy, and infrared spectroscopy. Depending on your specific course of study, you may also learn polarimetry and gel electrophoresis.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Conduct experiments using good safety practices, ethical methods, and modern lab equipment to collect observations and measurements of the natural world.
  • Apply scientific theories and laws in chemistry that are consistent with observations of the natural world.
  • Interpret and communicate scientific information in various forms including writing, graphs, tables, diagrams, and equations.
  • Design all or part of an experiment.

First Year


Total Semester Hours: 14


Winter Session


Total Semester Hours: 14


Summer Session


Second Year


Fall Semester


Total Semester Hours: 16


Winter Session


Spring Semester


Total Semester Hours: 16


Summer Session


Total Program Hours: 60


Humanities General Education Courses (Recommended)


Recommended courses listed below but student can also choose from the list of approved General Education   courses in the College catalog.

Social Science General Education Courses (Recommended)


Recommended courses listed below but student can also choose from the list of approved General Education  courses in the College catalog.

Developmental Courses


Sussex has embraced a practice of directed self-choice whereby students are encouraged, through guided conversations with an advisor, to best determine their readiness for this course. Students should be aware that Developmental Studies  exist and are available to help strengthen skills and encourage success. Pursuing testing and/or developmental courses is entirely up to the student. Further, testing, though providing a valuable reference point for reflection, does not create for the student an obligation to follow Accuplacer recommendations. 

The exception to this is where students seek enrollment in higher-level math courses. Students wishing to enroll in the following math courses are required to take and adhere to placement guidance from, the Advanced Algebra and Functions test, as part of Accuplacer, through the college’s testing center, for admission into any of the following courses: MATH 110, MATH 112, and MATH 113. Please note, courses in other disciplines may also require advanced mathematics placement. Students should check with their advisor.