Associate in Science (AS) – Chemistry

Chemistry is the study of the matter and chemical reactions around you. GTCC offers the first two years of chemistry courses for students to gain understanding of the chemistry, and students who want to major or minor in chemistry for a baccalaureate program. Chemistry can serve as an optional core science for students seeking an associate in science (A.S.) or equivalent degree.

Credentialing Options

Associate in Science, AS - College Transfer - General Studies - CIP Code: 24.0101

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Contact:(336) 334-4822, ext. 50136

The Associate in Science (AS) degree is designed for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in areas of study or professional programs that require strong mathematics and science backgrounds. Upon transfer, students who earn the Associate in Science degree generally major in fields such as biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics.

Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates will be able to:

  • Use strategies to acquire new information in a variety of academic disciplines.
  • Analyze relevant issues presented in a variety of academic disciplines.
  • ​Apply critical thinking in a variety of academic disciplines.

Course Requirements for Associate in Science (60-61 Credits)

General Education (45 Credits)

The general education common course pathway includes study in the areas of English, communication; humanities and fine arts; social and behavioral sciences; natural sciences and mathematics.

Universal General Education Transfer Courses (34 Credits)

All Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses will transfer for equivalency credit.

Credit Hour Requirements* | Courses Fulfilling Requirements

All courses below are considered UGETC courses

English Composition (6 credits)

The following two English composition courses are required:

Communication/Humanities/Fine Arts (6 credits)

Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:

Mathematics (8 credits)

Select two courses from the following:

Natural Sciences (8 credits)

Select eight credits from the following courses:

Additional General Education Hours (11 Credits)

An additional 11 credits should be should be selected from courses classified as general education within the CAA. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. General education courses are listed below.

General Education Electives:

Other Required Hours (15 Credits)

An additional 14 credits of courses should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective, or general education courses within the CAA. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Pre-major/elective courses are listed below.

Academic Transition (1 credit)

The following course is required:

Pre-Major/Electives:

Note:

* Individual program may provide specific course requirements

Fall Semester I

Total Credits: 14

Spring Semester I

Total Credits: 17

Fall Semester II

  • General Education Credits: 3
  • General Education Credits: 3
  • General Education Credits: 3
  • Pre-major Elective, or General Education Credits: 3-4 
  • Natural Science Requirement Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16-17

Spring Semester II

  • General Education Credits: 3
  • Pre-major, Elective, or General Education Credits: 3
  • Pre-major, Elective, or General Education Credits: 3
  • Pre-major, Elective, or General Education Credits: 4

Total Credits: 13

Total credit hours required for degree: 60-61

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to follow the general enrollment process for GTCC.  During the advising process you will have the opportunity to indicate your desire to study within this curriculum. Your advisor will help you sign up for the specific courses you need.

Shaun Shelton, Instructor

Latifa Chahoua, Instructor

Bruce Wilson, Instructor

Yes, Financial aid is available if you qualify. Please visit the Financial Aid web page or contact the Financial Aid office at 336-334-4822 Option 3.

A chemistry degree can lead to career paths in medicine, pharmacology, agriculture, chemical engineering, forensic science, biotechnology, environmental science, and teaching.

Chemistry is excellent preparation for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers, which include some of the fastest growing and highest paying occupations.

While in high school, you should pursue all the available courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics.

We strongly recommend that you take Chemistry 131 to develop the necessary skills to be successful in Chemistry 151 and 152. 

All chemistry courses are based on American Chemical Society (ACS) course objectives and should transfer to any four-year institution.

At GTCC, we have small class sizes, and you will receive more personal attention inside and outside of class. In addition, courses at GTCC are more economical.

For CHM-151: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, DMA 060, DMA 070, DMA 080 (You must have completed all developmental math levels, or you must place/score completely out of all developmental math classes.)