Faculty: Karen Harding, Shane Hendrickson; Ted Wood (FS); Katherine Olsen (PY)
Degree: Associate of Arts (AA-DTA); AA - Option B
Associate of Science (AS-T)
Supplemental Information: Chemistry Department Website
Chemistry is the study of the materials that make up the physical universe and the transformations that these materials can undergo. Career opportunities include teaching, research, chemical laboratory work, chemical engineering, quality control, Environmental monitoring and medicine. Many opportunities are available to those with associate degrees, particularly as chemical lab technicians, but most positions require a bachelor’s or graduate degree.
Pierce College offers courses for students planning to transfer to fouryear institutions, for those completing their associate degree, for those who are preparing for nursing, dental hygiene or veterinary technology programs, as well as for students who desire elective credits in natural science.
Chemistry TransferThis program does not necessarily qualify a student for an AA-DTA degree. General distribution requirements must be met for the AA-DTA degree. Students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution should discuss the Associate of Science degree (or the AA - Option B) with an advisor.
| Chemistry Transfer | ||
| Dept | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM& 161-163 | General Chemistry w/Lab I-III | 5 ea |
| CHEM& 261-263 | Organic Chemistry w/Lab I-III | 6 ea |
| MATH& 151-153 | Calculus I-III | 5 ea |
| MATH 205 | Linear Algebra | 5 |
| MATH 224 | Multivariate Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 238 | LDifferential Equations | 5 |
| PHYS& 221-223 | Engineering Physics I-III | 5 ea |
For electives, a foreign language and CS& 131 are recommended.
