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Chemistry (AS)


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Picture of student earning her Chemistry Emphasis (AS) Degree at CMC.This program combines general education requirements with a strong emphasis on math and science required for transfer into a chemistry program at a 4-year institution. Chemistry is the central science; it connects on one side with physics and mathematics, on another with earth and environmental sciences, and on yet another with biology and medicine. Chemists and biochemists are always in demand. Here are a few examples: chemist in a crime lab; environmental chemist; high school chemistry teacher, etc.

Chemistry is also an excellent major for students planning careers in health professions such as medicine, dentistry, optometry and veterinary medicine. Many students have found that having a chemistry background gives them a distinct advantage in medical or dental school. All schools of dentistry, medicine and optometry require chemistry for admission. Almost every medical school requires one year of general chemistry and one year of organic chemistry.

Transferability depends on the four-year institution. If you are planning to major in chemistry at a four-year college or university, you will find MAT 201 - Calculus I  is the (lowest level) mathematics course in which the credits earned will count toward a BA or BS degree. If you are a student just entering and are not prepared to take MAT 201 , you will need to take the prerequisite course(s). All courses will count toward the AS degree. Additional courses may be transferable to one or more of the public four-year colleges or universities in Colorado. For specific information, please see your advisor.

See the section on Scholarships and Awards  for scholarship opportunities related to this program. This program is offered at all CMC locations excluding Aspen, Buena Vista, and Online. For more information, please see Academic Programs at Colorado Mountain College. Not every course is offered on every campus.

Learn more about the Associate of Science - Chemistry Program

General Education Requirements (24 credits)

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Chemistry Program Requirements (8 credits)

Both courses are required, credits over 8 will be applied to electives.

CMC Requirements (5 credits)

Electives (23 credits)

  •     Science or Mathematics Advised Electives  23.0 Credits

           Any 100-299 guaranteed transfer (◆) or general transfer (✽) course from prefixes:
           AST, BIO, CHE, ENV, GEO, GEY, MAT, MET, PHY  or NRE 251 
           CIS 118  may be used if required, see below.

Total Credits Earned

General Education Requirements (24 credits)
Chemistry Program Requirements (8 credits)
CMC Requirements (5 credits)
Electives (23 credits)
Total credits toward Associate of Science: Chemistry degree (60 credits)

Note:

◆ State Guaranteed Transfer Course

✽ Applies to CMC AA/AS/AGS Degrees

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via distance learning (IVS, hybrid, or online).

For more information see About Our Degrees .

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