Associate in Arts Degree with Emphasis in Chemistry
The Associate of Arts degree with Emphasis in Chemistry is designed to certify that students have completed the requirements through sophomore level for a baccalaureate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, and the Biological Sciences at most four-year colleges and universities. Also, the degree with emphasis in Chemistry signifies students have completed their first two years of chemistry courses required by most institutions for their programs in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic, and medical technology.
To complete the associate in Arts degree with emphasis in chemistry, students must complete the requirements for the Associate in Arts in Liberal Education and the emphasis requirements as indicated below. Emphasis requirements may also be used to satisfy Minnesota Transfer Goal requirements.
Required Courses: (20 credits)
CHEM 1061 Principles of Chemistry 1
CHEM 1062 Principles of Chemistry 2
CHEM 2061 Organic Chemistry 1
CHEM 2062 Organic Chemistry 2
Recommended Course: (4 cr)
CHEM 2041 Quantitative Analysis
Pre-Chemistry Major
Students considering transferring to the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota or other four-year institutions and majoring in chemistry should complete the following curriculum:
CHEM 1061 Principles of Chemistry 1
CHEM 1062 Principles of Chemistry 2
CHEM 2061 Organic Chemistry 1
CHEM 2062 Organic Chemistry 2
MATH 1510 Calculus 1
MATH 1520 Calculus 2
MATH 2510 Calculus 3: Multivariable Calculus
MATH 2520 Calculus 4: Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
PHYS 1121 Physics with Calculus 1
PHYS 1122 Physics with Calculus 2
- Begin specific liberal arts classes for the intended transfer insititution or complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and/or complete the Associate in Arts degree.
- Consult the current transfer guide in the Mahendra Nath Career and Academic Planning Center.
Curriculum
Courses offered in this department:
CHEM 1010 Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 1020 Survey of Chemistry
CHEM 1050 Chemistry for Health Sciences
CHEM 1061 Principles of Chemistry 1
CHEM 1062 Principles of Chemistry 2
CHEM 1900 Topics in Chemistry
CHEM 2041 Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 2058 Organic Chemistry Essentials 1
CHEM 2059 Organic Chemnistry Essentials 2
CHEM 2061 Organic Chemistry 1
CHEM 2062 Organic Chemistry 2
CHEM 2900 Topics in Chemistry
For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.
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Department Admin
Dean: Tina Wade, Dean of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Dean's Assistant: Joan Fosnow
Dept Chair: Don Reznicek
Sara Bohn, CLA - 952/487-7114
Samantha Weatherston, CLA - 952/487-7114
Mission Statement
The Chemistry department believes in and supports the study, teaching and understanding of chemical principles across a wide spectrum of areas: inorganic, organic, analytical, environmental and biological.
Dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education, the chemistry faculty teaches all lab sections and evaluates and grades all assignments. Our department believes chemistry occupies a central position in the physical sciences, and that an understanding of fundamental chemical principles enables both our students and the general public to make better-informed judgments and decisions on a wide variety of important and timely issues.
The faculty and staff of the Chemistry department complement their love of teaching and learning with a strong sense of community. Our department functions as an active community of educators and interacts closely with our students, a diverse population at various levels of academic development. Working collaboratively, we strive to develop better capabilities in science and a better understanding of the learning process.
Most importantly, we sincerely hope our students acquire the skills and confidence to become lifelong learners. The Chemistry department offers a complete selection of courses for the science major, liberal arts majors and for students in many of Normandale's career programs in engineering and health sciences.
