Chemistry
- AS - Transfer Program
- Department of Chemistry and Geosciences
HERE’S THE FORMULA FOR TRANSFERRING TO A FOUR-YEAR SCHOOL AND STARTING A CAREER IN SCIENCE
In Monroe Community College’s liberal arts degree in chemistry, you’ll develop the lab skills and science knowledge you need to succeed at a four-year institution, as well as in your future science career.
With your associate degree, you’ll be halfway to a bachelor’s degree in your choice of chemistry-related majors. Our graduates routinely transfer to top schools such as the University of Buffalo, University of Rochester, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and Rochester Institute of Technology.
To find out more about the liberal arts in chemistry associate degree from Monroe Community College, contact the admissions office at admissions@monroecc.edu or (585) 292-2200.
LEARN TO THINK AND ACT LIKE A SCIENTIST IN THIS TWO-YEAR PROGRAM
In MCC’s chemistry associate degree program, you will be challenged by a dynamic combination of classroom and laboratory work. Before you know it, you will develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary for academic success today and career success tomorrow.
Graduates from MCC’s liberal arts in chemistry program have transferred to outstanding colleges and universities like these:
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- SUNY Geneseo
- University at Buffalo
- University of Rochester
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Cornell University
- Keuka College
- St. John Fisher College
- Ohio State University
- SUNY Brockport
- Syracuse University
An associate degree in chemistry starts you on the path to a rewarding and well-paying science career. Here's a sample of job titles you could have:
- Materials scientist
- Agricultural lab technician
- High school science teacher
- Medical scientist
- Pharmacist
- Forest and conservation technician
- Bioinformatics technician
New chemists work in a variety of settings, including:
- Clinical and pharmaceutical laboratories
- Environmental agencies
- Research hospitals
- Research universities
- Colleges and universities
Get in touch with Monroe Community College’s Admissions Office to learn more about the opportunities you can create with a liberal arts associate degree in chemistry. Contact us at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@monroecc.edu.
CHEMISTRY
A.S. Degree - Transfer Program
Department:Chemistry and Geosciences
School(s): Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
MCC Program Code: LSC1
Description
The Chemistry A.S. degree program prepares students to transfer and earn a Baccalaureate degree in Chemistry or a related area, by providing both chemistry and general education courses that parallel the first two years at a four-year institution.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of general inorganic and organic chemistry principles and concepts (such as atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, types of chemical reactions, dynamics, equilibrium, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, and IUPAC nomenclature).
2. Use dimensional analysis to perform unit conversions and stoichiometry problems.
3. Analyze chemical reactions based on starting materials, reaction conditions, mechanistic thinking, and retrosynthetic analysis.
4. Perform routine laboratory tasks in the chemistry laboratory using common instrumentation and laboratory materials while adhering to well-established safety protocols.
5. Collect, interpret, evaluate and draw conclusions from scientific data using technology as needed.
6. Communicate scientific concepts and data in multiple formats.
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
MCC level 9 Mathematics placement or MTH 165 with a minimum grade of C AND CHE 145 with a minimum grade of C or Chemistry Regents course grade of 75 or higher (students who did not take the Chemistry Regents course should contact the Department Chair.
Chemistry requirement: Regents Chemistry (exam score >/= 70) OR CHE 145 (grade of C or better).
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Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER |  |
| ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
| MTH 210 Calculus I (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
| CHE 151 General College Chemistry I (grade of C- or higher required) | 4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES and SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - U.S. HISTORY and CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 2-3 |
First Semester Total: | 16-17 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| MTH 211 Calculus II (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
| CHE 152 General College Chemistry II (grade of C- or higher required) | 4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
Second Semester Total: | 14 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| CHE 251 Organic Chemistry I (grade of C- or higher required) | 5 |
| PHY 161 University Physics I (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE | 3 |
Third Semester Total: | 15 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| CHE 252 Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| PHY 261 University Physics II | 4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - CRITICAL THINKING and REASONING (SUNY-CTRN) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
Fourth Semester Total: | 15 |
TOTAL CREDITS: | 60-61 |
Revised:06/23/2021