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Pierce College District 11 Catalog, Program listing for 2003–2005

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This information dates from the 2003 - 2005 catalog. Not all information is completely up-to-date. If you have questions, contact us.

Chemistry

Faculty	(Fort Steilacoom): Nancy Barker, Karen Harding, Ted Wood
	(Puyallup): Dr. Qui-Chee Mir
Degree:	Associate in Arts & Sciences; AAS Option B Associate of Science

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 four-year 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.

List of all Chemistry (CHEM) courses.

See Catalog pg. 35

Chemistry Transfer

This program does not necessarily qualify a student for an AAS degree. General distribution requirements must be met for the AAS degree. Students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution should discuss the Associate of Science Degree (or the AAS Option B contract) with an advisor.

CHEM 140 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 150 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 160 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 220 Organic Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry III (5)
MATH 124 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I (5)
MATH 125 Analytical Geometry & Calculus II (5)
MATH 126 Analytical Geometry & Calculus III (5)
MATH 205 Linear Algebra (5)
MATH 224 Multivariate Calculus (5)
MATH 238 Differential Equations (5)
PHYS 121 Physics for Science & Engineering I (5)
PHYS 122 Physics for Science & Engineering II (5)
PHYS 123 Physics for Science & Engineering III (5)
*For electives, a foreign language and CIS 201 are recommended.

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