Allegheny, Boyce, North, South
Associate of Science

This program prepares the student with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in chemistry to transfer to a four-year institution. Graduates may earn a Bachelor’s degree and prepare for graduate training in many scientific fields.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

1. Safely conduct chemical experiments and analyze and interpret the results.
2. Apply fundamental concepts of chemical reactivity.
3. Apply the knowledge of chemical substances to predict properties and interactions.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in writing formulas and names for inorganic, bioorganic and organic chemical compounds using the IUPAC system of nomenclature.
5. Make use of dimensional analysis to solve chemical calculation problems.