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Enroll in Iowa Western’s Chemistry program today! By earning an Associate of Science degree, you will be prepared to transfer to a four-year institution, and eventually enter the world of plastics, medicine, pharmacology, vaccines, recombinant DNA and other related fields.
This program is intended for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
Job Outlook
This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
+7.5% projected change in job outlook from 2023-2033 from the National Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What will you do
This program is designed for students intending to transfer on to a four-year institution upon completion of this two-year degree. Chemists serve an important role in society, as they search out new information about chemicals and put that information into practical use developing new products and improving existing ones. Chemists also contribute to our quality of life by developing processes which save energy and reduce pollution, and their research spurs advances in medicine, agriculture, food processing, and other areas that touch our lives.
Wages
- This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
Entry: $37.23
Average: $52.14
Experienced: $59.60
First Semester | ||||
| ENG 105 - Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CHM 166 - General Chemistry I 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 211 - Calculus I 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
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Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| ENG 106 - Composition II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CHM 176 - General Chemistry II 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 217 - Calculus II 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
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Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| SPC 112 - Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CHM 263 - Organic Chemistry I 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHY 210 - Classical Physics I 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHY 211 - Classical Physics I Lab 1 | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
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Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| CHM 273 - Organic Chemistry II 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHY 220 - Classical Physics II 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHY 221 - Classical Physics II Lab 1 | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
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Semester Total: 12.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 60.0 | ||||
Notes:One elective must also satisfy the diversity requirement. | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the usage of the periodic table of the elements.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills including positive team participation.
- Demonstrate competence in the laboratory.
Program Disclaimers
- Because career opportunities associated with this degree are so varied, salaries vary considerably as well. To explore careers and gather specific salary information, we encourage you to visit the following website: IHaveaPlanIowa
- Wage data was obtained from OEWS (occupational employment and wage statistics) through Iowa Workforce Development.