Chemical Science Concentration

Associate in Arts Science, Engineering and Mathematics - Biology and Chemistry

This curriculum map contains the new General Education Requirements and applies ONLY to students entering the program beginning fall 2019. Current students should log in to BHCC Self-Service to review their specific program requirements or contact LifeMap/Advising for more information. Prospective students should go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.

Semester 1	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req
ENG-111 College Writing I	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. (Formerly Area 1) Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or placement
GenEd-CCC Community & Cultural Contexts	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts. (Formerly Area 2 and 3)
MAT-281 Calculus I	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: MAT-197 or placement; See Note*
GenEd-E General Education Elective	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for General Education Elective. Choose a course from the General Education Scientific Reasoning, Community/Cultural Contexts, Creative Work or Elective Menus.
GenEd-CW Creative Work	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. (formerly Area 6) Choose one course from Creative Work Menu
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note: General Education Requirements Quantitative Problem Solving and Scientific Reasoning satisfied by program Student enrolling in this degree program can earn World Studies Emphasis certification simultaneously In order to complete this program, students must be able to take Organic Chemistry I & II (CHM-252 & CHM-252) during the day. Organic Chemistry is not offered in evenings, on weekends, or summer sessions. If not eligible to take MAT-281, students should take Precalculus (MAT-197) in semester 1, then General Chemistry I (CHM-201) and Calculus I (MAT-281) in semester 2, followed by College Physics (PHY-251) in semester 3. Take Calculus II (MAT-282) during following summer session. *MAT-197 must be passed with a C+ or better

Semester 2	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req
ENG-112 College Writing II	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing. (Formerly Area 1) Prerequisite: ENG-111
MAT-282 Calculus II	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: MAT-281; see note
CHM-201 General Chemistry I/Lab	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: MAT-197 and ENG-111
Elective Behavioral Science Elective	3
Choose one PSY or SOC course
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note: Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities. Begin exploring transfer options: attend a transfer workshop and the College transfer fair.

Summer Semester	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req
CHM-202 General Chemistry II/Lab	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: CHM-201
Total Credits:
Summer Semester Advising Note: If students are required to take Precalculus (MAT-197) in their first semester and Calculus I (MAT-281) in their second semester then they should also take Calculus II during the summer session.

Semester 3	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req
CHM-251 Organic Chemistry I/Lab	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: CHM-202 and ENG-112
PHY-251 College Physics I/Lab	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: MAT-281
Elective-1 Social Science Elective	3
Choose one HIS or GOV or PHIL or GEO course
Elective-2 Literature Elective	3
Choose one LIT course Pre/co-requisite: ENG-111
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note: Organic Chemistry is only offered on weekdays. Organic Chemistry is not offered during summer sessions, evenings, or weekends. Continue exploring transfer options: attend a transfer workshop and the College transfer fair Complete a pre-graduation check with an advisor in LifeMap

Semester 4	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req
CHM-252 Organic Chemistry II/Lab	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: CHM-251
PHY-252 College Physics II/Lab	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: PHY-251 and pre/co- requisite of MAT-282
Elective-1 Literature Elective	3
Choose one LIT course Pre/co-requisite: ENG-111
Elective-2 Concentration Elective	3-4
Concentration Elective courses: CIT-110 Applications/Concepts MAT-181 Statistics I MAT-283 Calculus III HON-200 Honors Seminar
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note: Apply for graduation

Last Modified Date: April 30, 2019

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

Use currently accepted chemical concepts to investigate problems and ideas presented in advanced chemical study.
Use chemical concepts to evaluate their own science-related concerns such as personal health or careers in science.
Use laboratory technology, equipment, and techniques critically and safely to investigate scientific problems using proper scientific methods.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this concentration should transfer to a four year college or university because entry-level employment opportunities in chemistry such as lab or field technicians usually require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Professional positions such as engineers, researchers, or college instructors usually require a minimum of a master’s degree.

Program Overview

This concentration prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges or universities to seek bachelor’s degrees in chemistry. After transferring, students develop a course of study to become proficient in one or more of the divisions of chemistry; e.g., polymer chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, or hazardous waste management. A further goal of the program is to provide students with the technical coursework and laboratory experience that would enable them to enter the work force as entry-level laboratory technicians in positions that require some background in the physical and/or biological sciences. Graduates of this concentration may qualify to transfer using benefits of MassTransfer to a four-year state university or University of Massachusetts campus. For current information on eligible programs, visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer.