ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (0002) – CHEMISTRY PRE-MAJOR
Are you planning to earn an Associate in Science degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university to major in Chemistry? We strongly encourage you to consult with a SWIC Advisor prior to enrolling each semester. We also advise you to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of the four-year institution where you plan to transfer.
Fulfill the General Education and other institutional requirements for the Associate in Science degree listed in the printed or Online 麻豆APP Catalog. General Education course preferences may vary by transfer institution.
Recommended Courses
| Total Credits:听 | 20 | |
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
Most four-year colleges and universities will accept the following classes as Chemistry major credit:
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| MATH 203 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 204 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus II | 5 |
| PHYS 204 | Physics 鈥� Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 205 | Physics 鈥� Heat, Elec & Magnetism | 4 |
OPTIONAL COURSES
| Course Number听 | Course Description | Credits |
| BIOL 101 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 102 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| PHYS 206 | Physics 鈥� Light and Modern Physics | 4 |
| MATH 205 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus III |
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*The听optional courses listed above may be applicable toward a baccalaureate Chemistry major. Please keep in mind that most transfer institutions limit the number of credit hours taken within a student鈥檚 major field of study at the community college level. To ensure the acceptance of such courses toward your intended major, check with the four-year institution where you are transferring or a SWIC Academic Advisor regarding their applicability.
Fulfill all other Associate in Science degree requirements listed in the printed or Online 麻豆APP Catalog.
Apply for graduation by the date published in the 麻豆APP Calendar.
Earn at least 64 transferable credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from SWIC. Many transfer institutions require a higher GPA for admission to the institution and/or specific majors. Note: Enrollment in many transfer classes is based on your score on the assessment placement test and/or your fulfillment of course prerequisites.