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Chemistry

MCTC's new Associate in Science degree in chemistry designed to be transferable to four-year baccalaureate programs within the chemistry discipline. Several courses in the program also meet the requirements for transfer to other science and engineering disciplines.

You will learn and apply central theories in general, organic, analytical and forensic or biochemistry. The program includes physics, mathematics and electives required for transfer. You will learn the applications of chemistry to various disciplines including health sciences, biological sciences and engineering. You will gain extensive laboratory experience utilizing various techniques and instruments. You will learn computer skills associated with data analysis and presentation, good laboratory practices and how to document laboratory procedures. You will learn to effectively work in cooperative teams in a laboratory setting to plan and complete experiments in a timely manner, and to give oral and written presentations.

MCTC's Chemistry Program provides the academic coursework required for transfer to baccalaureate programs. You will complete the coursework required in the first-two years of a four-year major in chemistry in several tracks offered by four-year institutions. Several of the courses and electives in the program are also required for biology, pharmacy, medical, veterinary, engineering and other programs.

MCTC has an articulation agreement that details transfer of the A.S. in Chemistry coursework into the various chemistry majors offered by St. Cloud State University. MCTC is working with other colleges and universities to develop additonal transfer agreements.

Degrees, diplomas and certificates

Refer to the 2009-10 College Catalog for the requirements to degrees, diplomas and/or certificates available through the Chemistry program.

Read MCTC's articulation agreements with other colleges and universities.

Faculty/staff listing

Name Office Phone
Albers, Mitch T.2322 612-659-6102
Interim Dean of Science and Mathematics
Boraas, Kirk S.3580 612-659-6064
Faculty
Bridges, JoDee S.2212 612-659-6115
Customer Svc Special
Mueller, Sandra S.2520 612-659-6000
Faculty x4030
Naughton, Wendy S.3550 612-659-6065
Faculty
Ofstad, Tom S.2211 612-659-6124
College Laboratory Asst 1
Rekha, Ganaganur S.3540 612-659-6004
Faculty
Rissler, Heather S.3520 612-659-6000
Faculty x4158
Shu, Lijin S.3570 612-659-6408
Faculty
Whitcomb, David S.2530 612-659-6000
Faculty x4140
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