The Associate of Science degree (A.S.)- Chemistry Option are designed to provide students with the coursework needed to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. The curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a pathway to careers in teaching, research, environmental science, scientific writing, and the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with Bergen Community College faculty and Career Services as they begin to explore career options.
Students pursuing the Associate of Science degree (A.S.)- Chemistry Option can transfer into majors, such as chemistry. Students are encouraged to work closely with Bergen Community College faculty and Advising Transfer Services. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution in NJ can explore the “Transfer Programs” feature on NJ Transfer https://njtransfer.org.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| First Semester | |
| Free Elective * | 3 |
| ENG-101 English Composition I | 3 |
| CHM-140 General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM-141 General Chemistry I – Lab | 1 |
| MAT-280 Calculus I | 4 |
| Subtotal | 14 |
| Second Semester | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Communication Elective: choose COM-100 Speech Communication or COM-102 Public Speaking | 3 |
| CHM-240 General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM-241 General Chemistry II – Lab | 1 |
| ENG-201 English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT-281 Calculus II | 4 |
| Subtotal | 17 |
| Third Semester | |
| Humanities Elective ** | 3 |
| Natural Science or Mathematics/Computer Science Elective | 4 |
| CHM-260 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| PHY-280 Physics I | 4 |
| Subtotal | 15 |
| Fourth Semester | |
| Humanities Elective ** | 3 |
| Free Elective * | 3 |
| CHM-262 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHY-290 Physics II | 4 |
| Subtotal | 14 |
* Students who choose or a Computer Science course will be required to take additional credits to meet the graduation requirement.
** Any Natural Science or Mathematics/Computer Science Elective chosen in consultation with an advisor from the list provided.