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.