Chemistry Emphasis

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Chemistry Emphasis

A.S. (TTP)

Expected Hours for A.S. (TTP) Degree

65

What is Chemistry Emphasis: General Transfer Major, A.S. (TTP)?

The Chemistry emphasis is designed to prepare students for transfer to a bachelor’s degree granting institution.  This program prepares students for more advanced study in a pathway through which students can pursue careers in natural science, engineering, medicine, allied health or science education.

What will I learn?

All students who complete a degree designated as the Tennessee Transfer Pathway will be able to do the following:

  • Conduct an experiment, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in a laboratory setting.
  • Analyze, evaluate, and test a scientific hypothesis.
  • Use basic scientific language and processes, and be able to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific explanations.
  • Identify unifying principles and repeatable patterns in nature, the values of natural diversity, and apply them to problems or issues of a scientific nature.
  • Upon completion of an Associate of Science program, students will be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of scientific principles and concepts.

What can I do with this degree?

An Associates (AS) or advanced (BS, MS, PhD) degree in Chemistry provides the training necessary for a number of jobs in industry, academia, and government.  Some popular in our local service area include:


Chemical Technician (AS):  Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. 

Chemist (advanced degree):  Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule


Fall Semester

CHEM 1110

General Chemistry I*

4

ENGL 1010

English Composition I

3

GEN 1010

First Year Seminar

3

MATH 1910

Calculus I*

4

PSYC 1030

Introduction to Psychology

3


Fall Milestones

  • CHEM 1110 requires completion of ALL Learning Support requirements. 
    If you have not had high school chemistry or CHEM 1010, you need to enroll in CHEM 1010 before enrolling in CHEM 1110.
  • If you have Writing Learning Support requirements, then you will need to register for ENGL 0900 in addition to ENGL 1010.  If you have Reading Learning Support requirements, then you will need to register for READ 0810 in addition to ENGL 1010.
  • GEN 1010 can be taken as a two week bootcamp that runs for 3 hours per day for the 10 weekdays prior to the first day of class.
  • MATH 1910* requires a Math ACT score of 26 or higher.  Otherwise, completion of MATH 1730 or MATH 1710 and MATH 1720 is required. 
  • PSYC 1030 requires completion of Reading and Writing Learning Support requirements.

*In order to stay on track, students need to follow the prescribed timetable exactly for courses marked with a *.  Failure to do so could result in a delay of up to one year.

 

FINANCIAL AID ALERT - If you receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation could be near.  Be sure to check your Cleveland State email daily for deadlines, announcements, and award updates for the academic year.  Please see your success coach or enrollment specialist to make sure you are in good standing or if you have any questions.

ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your success coach and/or academic advisor to discuss Spring registration.  Remember, advising is key to success!

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Spring Semester

CHEM 1120

General Chemistry II*

4

ENGL 1020

English Composition II

3

MATH 1920

Calculus II*

4

PHYS 2110

Calculus Based Physics I*

4


Spring Milestones

  • CHEM 1120 requires successful completion of CHEM 1110.
  • ENGL 1020 requires completion of ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher.
  • MATH 1920* requires completion of MATH 1910 with a grade of C or higher.
  • MATH 2110* requires completion of MATH 1920 with a grade of C or higher.  This class is offered only in Fall semesters.
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*In order to stay on track, students need to follow the prescribed timetable exactly for courses marked with a *.  Failure to do so could result in a delay of up to one year.

 

FINANCIAL AID ALERT - Now is the time to begin thinking about financial aid for next semester.  Be sure to check your Cleveland State email daily for deadlines, announcements, and award updates for the upcoming academic year.   Please contact your success coach or academic advisor if you have any questions.

ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your success coach and/or academic advisor to discuss Summer and Fall registration.  Remember, advising is key to success!   If you are planning to transfer to a four-year university, make an appointment with your academic advisor soon.  They can assist you with making the right course selections, as well as help you begin the transfer process.

 

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Fall Semester

CHEM 2010

Organic Chemistry I*

4

HIST 2010 or

HIST 2310

Early US History or

Early World History

3

ART 2020

Art History Survey II

 3

PHYS 2120

Calculus Based Physics II*

4

COMM 2025

Fundamentals of Communication

3


Fall Milestones

  • CHEM 2010* requires successful completion of CHEM 1120.  This class is offered only in Fall semesters.
  • All History courses requires completion of Reading Learning Support requirements. 
    Students should take the history sequence required by the senior institution. 
    For example, UTK and UTC prefer World History whereas TTU and MTSU prefer US History.
  • ART 2020 requires completion of all Reading and Writing Learning Support requirements.
  • PHYS 2120* requires successful completion of PHYS 2110.  This class is offered only in Fall semesters.
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  • *In order to stay on track, students need to follow the prescribed timetable exactly for courses marked with a *.  Failure to do so could result in a delay of up to one year.

 

FINANCIAL AID ALERT - Check your Cleveland State email daily for important dates, deadlines and announcements regarding your financial aid.  Please check with Financial Aid if you have any questions.

ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your academic advisor to discuss Spring registration.  Your advisor can assist you in course selection, as well as checking requirements for transfer and/or graduation. 

 

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Spring Semester

CHEM 2020

Organic Chemistry II*

4

HIST 2020 or

HIST 2320

Modern US History or

Modern World History

3

ENGL 2120 or

ENGL 2220 or

ENGL 2310

Modern American Literature or

Modern British Literature

Modern World Literature

3

SOCI 1010

Introduction to Sociology

3

MUS 1030

Introduction to Music

3

Subtotal

65


Spring Milestones

  • CHEM 2020* requires successful completion of CHEM 2010.  This class is offered only in Spring semesters.
  • All History courses requires completion of Reading Learning Support requirements. 
    Students should take the history sequence required by the senior institution. 
    For example, UTK and UTC prefer World History whereas TTU and MTSU prefer US History.
  • Any literature course will satisfy the Humanities/Fine Arts (literature) requirement and all require successful completion of ENGL 1020.

 

*In order to stay on track, students need to follow the prescribed timetable exactly for courses marked with a *.  Failure to do so could result in a delay of up to one year.

 

GRADUATION - Apply to graduate by completing the online Intent to Graduate form. This can be found under the Graduation Tab within the Registration Tools and Forms on Cougarnet.  You will need to schedule to take your exit exam and/or program test at mycs.cc/testing.  These will be taken in the Testing Center.

CONGRATULATIONS! After you complete this semester's courses and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, you will be a Cleveland State Graduate!

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