Chemistry

Associate Degree Program

The Chemistry program equips students with the scientific knowledge, laboratory skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to solve chemical problems. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in chemical and related industries, including research, production, and quality control. Additionally, this curriculum, designed to match the first two years of a baccalaureate program, provides a strong foundation for students aiming to transfer to four-year institutions for further study in science or professional fields.

Offered at the following location(s): Stanton

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

Chemistry technician
Research technician
Environmental Chemistry technician

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

Apply knowledge of the theories and principles of chemistry.
Follow safety procedures.
Perform basic laboratory operations and techniques.
Keep a laboratory notebook following standard laboratory practices and present data in an organized written format.
Prepare common laboratory solutions.
Prepare and purify samples using common techniques.
Communicate in a professional manner.
Analyze samples by common qualitative and quantitative techniques.
Use and maintain common laboratory instruments and equipment.
Apply mathematical concepts to the solution of scientific problems.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

Apply clear and effective communication skills.
Use critical thinking to solve problems.
Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Pathway to Graduation

Semester 1

Number	Course Title	Credits
	First Year Seminar	1
	Composition I	3

	Reasoning with Functions I	5
	Or
	Reasoning with Functions II	4
	Or
	Calculus I	4

	General Chemistry	4
	Or
	Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry	4

	General Psychology	3
	Or
	Sociology	3

Semester 2

Number	Course Title	Credits
	Composition II	3

	Reasoning with Functions II	4
	Or
	Calculus I	4
	Or
	Calculus II	4

	Chemical Principles I	4

	General Physics I	4
	Or
	Physics I with Calculus	4

Semester 3

Number	Course Title	Credits
	Organic Chemistry I	4
	Analytical Chemistry I	4
Elective	Program Elective	3
	Chemical Principles II	4

Semester 4

Number	Course Title	Credits
	Organic Chemistry II	4
	Analytical Chemistry II	4
Elective	Program Elective	3

	General Physics II	4
	Or
	Physics II with Calculus	4

Program Electives (Choose 2)

Number	Course Title	Credits
	Biology I	4
	Safety, Health & Environment	3
	Chem Proc Tech-Equipment	3
	Statistical Reasoning	4
	Calculus I	4
	Calculus II	4

	Independent Study and Research I	1
	And
	Independent Study and Research II	1
	And
	Independent Study and Research III	1

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 60 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program). If there is an “or” statement or program elective choice, please consult your program advisor. All students pursuing articulations should also see a program advisor. DTCC students intending to transfer to University of Delaware (UD) through a connected degree are advised to confirm their admission eligibility directly with UD as some grade and GPA restrictions apply.

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Program Map

Chemistry Program Map (PDF)

Campus-Specific Program Information

This program is offered at the Stanton campus.

Contact Stanton

Lakshmi Cyr
Department Chairperson, Instructional Director
lcyr@dtcc.edu
(302) 453-3791