Chemistry - Linn - Benton Community College

Chemistry from Linn - Benton Community College is a Campus Associate Chemistry degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Physical Sciences Department offers career and technical and transfer courses in astronomy, chemistry , geology, general sciences and physics. Most courses have laboratory sessions accompanying the lectures. Laboratory sessions are designed to provide students with hands-on experience with science and scientific methods. The Physical Sciences Department also teaches some non-laboratory courses that fulfill the Science, Technology and Society requirement for the Associate of Applied Science degree . Five physical science degrees are offered ? each with one of the following emphases: Chemistry, Food and Fermentation Science, General Science, Geology or Physics. These degree programs provide a strong background in mathematics and physical sciences to students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in chemistry , food and fermentation science, general science, geology or physics. The general science degree is appropriate for students interested in geology, oceanography, atmospheric sciences, pre-professional programs in the health sciences, such as pre-pharmacy or pre-education. Students entering the chemistry or physics programs with a strong high school mathematics and science background can expect to complete these programs in two years. Students who must take pre-calculus mathematics courses should expect to spend more than two years completing the chemistry or physics programs. Student Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Chemistry will: Understand and explain chemical phenomena using important concepts, methods, and equipment of chemistry , physics and mathematics. Confidently and effectively communicate scientific ideas in oral, written, graphical, and pictorial form. Apply chemical principles using the appropriate vocabulary in problem solving, recognizing chemical compounds and their properties, understanding chemical reactions and their consequences. Read, interpret, and safely perform laboratory procedures using the appropriate techniques and instrumentation. Collect and analyze laboratory data, arrive at reasonable conclusions, and write comprehensive laboratory reports. Think critically and creatively about the chemical environment and its complexity, and apply their knowledge to their daily lives. Participate as an effective member of a team. View more details on Linn - Benton Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Chemistry courses.