Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Chemistry - Associate of Science


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AS CHEM can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemistry with Teaching Certification in Chemistry or Physical Science. AS CHEM is also ideal for students interested in pre medical, dental, pharmacy, or veterinary programs. AS CHEM students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor or Chemistry department chair to determine transferrable coursework.

 

First Year Fall


Meet with academic advisor or department chair to obtain copy of transfer university degree plan and to determine G.P.A. needed to transfer to desired university.

16 Week Classes


1st 8 Week Classes


2nd 8 Week Classes


Semester Credit Hours: 14


First Year Spring


Schedule a campus tour with the transfer university.

16 Week Classes


1st 8 Week Classes


2nd 8 Week Classes


Semester Credit Hours: 14


First Year Summer


The following course may also be taken during any Fall or Spring semester. 

  • Choose from Social/Behavioral Science Core 3 credit hours FY, 2 (080)

Semester Credit Hours: 3


Second Year Fall


Come talk to an advisor about your Temple college graduation and your university specific transfer courses.
Confirm courses for completion of AS degree. Start applying for admission to transfer university and send first official transcript to transfer university.

16 Week Classes


2nd 8 Week Classes


Semester Credit Hours: 14


Second Year Spring


Come talk to an advisor about your Temple college graduation and your university specific transfer courses.
Apply for graduation for AS Chemistry. Confirm admission to transfer university, and send final official transcript to transfer university at end of semester.

16 Week Classes


1st 8 Week Classes


  • Choose from Language, Philosophy, Culture Core  3 credit hours FY, 2 (040)

2nd 8 Week Classes


  • Creative Arts Core 3 credit hoursFY, 2 (050)

Semester Credit Hours: 14


Second Year Summer


The following may also be taken during any Fall or Spring semester. 

  •  SCH as needed for graduation  1 credit hours. 2

Semester Credit Hours: 1


Grand Total Hours: 60


1 Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AS Chemistry degree.
Meet with an academic advisor or department chair to discuss degree requirements and university specific transfer courses for your transfer university.

3Come talk to an advisor about your Temple college graduation and your university transfer plans. 
FY = Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring. 

010-090  - Core Curriculum numbering system. 
Important Note: AS CHEM students are strongly encouraged to complete the following courses prior to transfer: MATH 2415

Transfer Outlook

AS  Chemistry (CHEM) can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemistry with teaching certification in Chemistry or Physical Science.  AS CHEM is also ideal for students interested in pre medical, dental, pharmacy, or veterinary programs.  AS CHEM students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor or department chair to determine transferrable coursework.

Career Outlook

Medical Scientist - $52,419*  w/Bachelor Degree

Veterinarian - $71,006*  w/Doctoral Degree

Pharmacist - $86,281* w/Doctoral Degree

*Based on entry wages for Central Texas

 

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