Chemistry, A.S.

Associate of Science Degree in Chemistry

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.

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Available Programs

Recommended Semester Sequence

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.

Available Transfer Partnerships

SUNY binghamton
Binghamton University – SUNY
william patterson university
William Paterson University

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