Chemistry Math Concentration

Associate Degree Program

If you are interested in a career in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, or other scientific fields, the Associate Degree in Chemistry Technology: Math Concentration is an excellent start. Completion of the degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and allows you to make a seamless transition into a four-year program at the University of Delaware, Delaware State University, or other senior institution.

If you are interested in immediate employment upon finishing your associate degree, you can work as a chemical technician in the chemistry, pharmaceutical, or engineering industries.

Knowledge of chemistry is critical in areas such as biology, chemical engineering, dentistry, forensic science, materials science, medicine, and pharmacy.  If you are already working for an organization involved in any of these fields, an associate degree could provide you with opportunities for advancement.

Offered at the following campus(es): Stanton

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

  • A chemical technician in the chemistry, pharmaceutical, or engineering industries
  • A junior chemistry major at a local university

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

  1. Apply knowledge of the theories and principles of chemistry.
  2. Follow safety procedures.
  3. Perform basic laboratory operations and techniques.
  4. Keep a laboratory notebook following standard laboratory practices and present data in an organized written format.
  5. Prepare common laboratory solutions.
  6. Prepare and purify samples using common techniques.
  7. Communicate in a professional manner.
  8. Analyze samples by common qualitative and quantitative techniques.
  9. Use and maintain common laboratory instruments and equipment.
  10. Apply differential and integral calculus in the solution of problems.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Suggested Pathway to Graduation

Semester 1

Number Course Title Credits
SSC 100First Year Seminar1
BIO 150Biology I4
CHM 150Chemical Principles I5
CIS 107Introduction to Computers/Application3
MAT 281Calculus I4
ENG 101Composition I3

Semester 2

Number Course Title Credits
CHM 151Chemical Principles II5
ENG 102Composition II3
SCI 130Introduction to Research2
PSY 121General Psychology3
 
MAT 282Calculus II4
Or
ECO 111Macroeconomics3
Or
ECO 122Microeconomics3

Semester 3

Number Course Title Credits
CHM 240Organic Chemistry I4
CHM 250Analytical Chemistry I5
 
PHY 281Physics I with Calculus4
Or
PHY 205General Physics I4
 
SOC 111Sociology3

Semester 4

Number Course Title Credits
CHM 241Organic Chemistry II4
CHM 251Analytical Chemistry II4
 
PHY 282Physics II with Calculus4
Or
PHY 206General Physics II4
 
ENG 122Technical Writing and Communication3

* DTCC students intending to transfer to University of Delaware (UD) through a connected degree are advised to confirm their admission eligibility directly with UD.

* The following connected degree programs at UD have an additional course requirement that must be completed prior to transfer.  Please note that the additional course will not be covered by financial aid as it not required for the DTCC degree. 

  • BS in Biochemistry requires BIO 151
  • BS in Marine Science: Marine Biology Concentration requires BIO 151
  • BS in Marine Science: Oceanography Concentration requires MAT 283

 

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 67 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

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Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree?

This is a Connected Degree program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See a program advisor for details!

Campus-Specific Program Information

This program is offered at the Stanton campus.

This program is offered at the Stanton campus.

Contact Stanton

Lakshmi Cyr
Department Chairperson, Instructional Director
lcyr@orkexpo.net
(302) 453-3791

This program is offered at the Stanton campus.

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