Chemistry - College of the Siskiyous

Chemistry from College of the Siskiyous is a Campus Associate Chemistry degree that prepares you for a Science career. Chemistry is the central science that incorporates and investigates the composition, properties, and transformation of various elementary forms of matter and substances. The chemistry major provides broad and comprehensive training in all areas of modern chemistry. The program includes course work in the major sub-disciplines of inorganic, organic, physical, biological and analytical chemistry . The curriculum is designed to provide the students a wide range of career choices including but not limited to chemistry, medicine, law,business, chemical physics, environmental science and secondary education. The curriculum also academically prepares the student to transfer to a four year college or university to complete a Baccalaureate degree in a related discipline. Please check with a counselor for specific transfer requirements. Program Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to: Safely perform hands-on laboratory experiments while demonstrating appropriate techniques and measurements, followed by analyzing and interpreting results to draw reasonable conclusions. Recognize the scientific method and its place in our culture; state a problem, form a hypothesis, and design an experiment to solve the problem. Apply and evaluate written, oral, and other chemical knowledge obtained within the classroom that lends itself to other courses, life and employment options. Continue to visualize and conceptually understand the importance and rigor within the chemistry curriculum to help fully comprehend the various elementary forms of matter at the molecular level. Career Options Two career paths are possible within this program depending upon the level of the chemistry course taken. The introductory courses prepare a student for the allied health fields (nursing, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, medical technology), some biological fields, elementary education, and business. Students taking the general chemistry sequence can prepare for transfer into chemistry, biology, geology, forensic, engineering, environmental science, oceanography, secondary education in science, or a pre-professional program such as medical, pharmacy, veterinary, dental, or chiropractic to name a few. View more details on College of the Siskiyous . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Chemistry courses.