Salt Lake Community College
Program Curriculum Outline
Program Title: Chemistry
Beginning Semester/Year: Existing Program
Type of Award: AS
Sponsoring Department: Chemistry
Sponsoring Division: Natural Sciences
Sponsoring School: Science, Math & Engineering
Total Program Credit Hours: 65-66 hours AS
URL for Program Information: http://www.slcc.edu/chemistry/index.asp
Rationale for Program: The chemistry program provides students with the necessary academic experience work in the chemistry field or to continue on to a four year degree in chemistry or other areas of study in the natural sciences. It also provides the necessary academic pre-professional to help students qualify for further studies in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy.
Financial Impact: This is an existing program. No additional financial impact will be required.
College Resources: No new resources needed.
Effect on other College Programs: None.
Program Description:The Chemistry Department offers a program leading to an Associate of Science degree. Required courses and laboratory instruction in this program provides the student the first two years of chemistry and related courses required for admission to baccalaureate major programs. Program also provides a solid foundation in chemistry necessary for admission to professional programs and for employment in chemistry-related areas. Chemistry is also a discipline essential to training for many pre-professional fields as well as health sciences. All classes are transferable to other schools in the state system of higher education and most other universities and colleges.
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ASLO |
Program Objectives/Student Outcomes |
Program Assessments |
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1,3,4 |
Provide students with a complete understanding of the method and practice of science. |
Specific assessment items will measure understanding of classical and modern scientific practice as it pertains to chemistry |
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1,3,4 |
Provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge of chemistry. |
Specific assessment items will measure understanding of general and organic chemistry. |
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1,4,5 |
Prepare majors to further their education in chemistry. |
Faculty and staff will monitor the number and academic performance of students transferring to other institutions. |
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1,3,4 |
Provide students with the technical and analytical skills used in modern chemical research. |
Laboratory and field personnel will assess individual student proficiency and competency. |
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2,4 |
Train students to access and critically evaluate information in chemistry. |
Students will be required to demonstrate critical thinking skills and to evaluate scientific literature throughout the program. |
Program Prerequisites: It is the student’s responsibility to examine each course description
for details of prerequisite classes. Those prerequisites must be satisfied
before the designated class may be taken.
Program Course Requirements and Electives:
CHEM 1210 Gen Chem I 4 A MATH 1050
CHEM 1215 Gen Chem Lab I 1 A
CHEM 1220 Gen Chem II 4 A CHEM 1210
CHEM 1225 Gen Chem Lab II 1 A
CHEM 2310 Organic Chem I 4 A CHEM 1220
CHEM 2320 Organic Chem II 4 A CHEM 2310
CHEM 2315 Organ Chem Lab I 1 A
CHEM 2325 Organ Chem Lab II 1 A
MATH 1220 Calculus II 4 A MATH 1210
COMPLETE ONE OF THE TWO PHYSICS SEQUENCES:
SEQUENCE 1
PHYS 2010 College Physics I 4 A MATH 1060, w/PHYS 2015
PHYS 2015 College Physics Lab I 1 A w/ PHYS 2010
AND
PHYS 2020 College Physics I 4 A PHYS 2010, w/PHYS 2025
PHYS 2025 College Physics Lab II 1 A w/PHYS 2020
OR
SEQUENCE 2
PHYS 2210 Physics f/Sci & Eng I 4 A MATH 1210, w/PHYS 2215
PHYS 2215 Physicsf/Sci&Eng L I 1 A w/PHYS 2210
AND
PHYS 2220 Physics f/Sci&Eng II 4 A PHYS 2210
PHYS 2225 Physicsf/Sci&Eng LII 1 A w/PHYS 2220
General Education Recommendations (if any):
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(19-20 CREDITS)
COURSE CR SEM PREREQUISITES
CORE SKILLS
COMPOSITION
ENGL 1010 Intro to Writing 3 A pre-test
ENGL 2010 Interm Writing 3 A ENGL 1010
OR
ENGL 2100 Tech Writing 3 A ENGL 1010
QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
MATH 1210 Calculus I 4 A MATH 1060
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (3 CREDITS)
ECON 1740 Econ Hist of US 3 A none
OR
HIST 1700 Amer Civilization 3 A none
OR
POLS 1100 US Govt & Politics 3 A none
Recommended Sequencing of Courses:
Transfer / Articulation Information: Admission into a major program at a transfer institution
depends upon the receiving institution’s requirements for that major. Some major programs are restricted and require special application as well as a competitive GPA. See an Academic Advisor at both SLCC and the intended receiving institution for specific articulation information, also available at the Utah System of Higher Education web site: http://www.utahsbr.edu/html/student_info.html
Other Catalog Information Specific to Program
Career Opportunities upon Completion of Program: students may be hired by firms in a variety of fields from biotechnology to environmental studies, the common denominator being a requirement for people trained in the fundamentals of chemistry. Most graduates will transfer to four-year programs or to professional programs to further their studies.
Estimated Cost for Students:
Program Fees (if applicable): $
Rationale and Purpose(s) of Program Fees:
Contact Information:
Division Office Peter Iles
Natural Sciences
Science & Industry Building 345
Phone (801) 957-4150
Academic Advisor: Dona Dittman
SC-240B
Phone (801) 957-4978
Other (specify)
Faculty :
Professor(s): Clifton Sanders, Peter Iles
Associate Professor(s):
Assistant Professor(s): Ron Valcarce, Luther Giddings, Sesh Seshadri, Neil Bastian
Instructor(s):