Academics
Chemistry
The Chemistry area of study is designed for students planning to transfer to a senior college or university for completion of a baccalaureate degree. During the first two years, students concentrate on building a strong foundation in the sciences and mathematics. The chemistry curriculum is sufficiently flexible to meet the needs of students with the following goals: (1) industrial research and development, (2) environmental research, (3) liberal arts background for medical and allied health professions, (4) secondary teaching of chemistry, or (5) chemical engineering.
Degree
Associate in Science (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Recommended General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| COMM 110 or | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY or | 3 |
| COMM 212 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 6 | |
| MATH 222 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 5 |
| MATH 223 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II | 4 |
| CHEM 130 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHEM 132 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| LIFE SCIENCE * | 4 | |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 | |
| FINE ARTS * | 3 |
Recommended Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| CHEM 210 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHEM 220 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 5 |
| CHEM 230 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS: MECHANICS | 4 |
| PHYS 212 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM | 4 |
| PHYS 213 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS: THERMODYNAMICS | 2 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| MATH 224 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY III | 4 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Science Degree.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | CHEM 130; MATH 222; ENGL 110; Social Science |
| Spring Semester 1 | CHEM 132; MATH 223; ENGL 111; PHYS 211 |
| Summer Semester | Social Science; Fine Arts |
| Fall Semester 2 | CHEM 220; PHYS 212; MATH 224; Life Science |
| Spring Semester 2 | CHEM 210; CHEM 230; COMM 110 or 212; PHYS 213; Humanities |
Program Contact Information
Math, Science and Engineering Department
Room 320B
(309)694-5365
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training