60 credit hours

The Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Chemistry establishes an academic foundation for further studies in the sciences. Courses include general chemistry and organic chemistry, as well as an introduction to chemistry designed for students who are novices in the science disciplines. Solving problems in chemistry requires creativity and curiosity, as well as logic and reasoning. An excellent instructional staff, computer-aided instruction, laboratory facilities, and current scientific literature give chemistry students at Collin a personalized, high quality educational experience.

Career Options
Careers listed below demand knowledge of chemistry and many require academic training beyond the Associate of Science degree and some will require graduate education.
     Biochemistry
     Chemistry
     Dentistry
     Environmental Science
     Forensic Chemistry
     Geophysics
     Materials Science
     Medicine
     Nanotechnology
     Pharmaceutical Science
     Science Education
     Toxicology
     Veterinary Science


AS Core Curriculum                                                  45 credit hours

Additional Graduation Requirement                           3 credit hours

Recommended Electives                                           12 credit hours
CHEM 2389 Academic Co-op Chemistry
CHEM 2401 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II
MATH 2320 Differential Equations
MATH 2415 Calculus III
PHYS 2425 University Physics I
PHYS 2426 University Physics II
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Note: The second digit in a course number indicates the number of credit hours
for that course.