Chemistry Chemistry Associate in Science Chemistry is the study of the matter that makes up our world—composition, structure, physical behavior and transformations Request Information Apply Now Program Contact Trish Basford (413) 775-1862 basfordt@gcc.mass.edu Program Overview Degree Requirements Learning Outcomes Faculty Career Outlook Investigate the building blocks of the world around you. In chemistry, we study the properties, behavior and changes of matter. Often providing a link between physics and biology, it is an excellent place to start an education in the natural sciences. As a chemistry major at GCC, you’ll study topics like atomic and molecular structure, nuclear stability, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, gaseous, liquid and solid states, thermodynamics, kinetics and electrochemistry. To complete the degree, you’ll also take physics and math courses and electives in other sciences. 60-62credits Associate in Science Associate in Science (AS) degrees are typically completed in two (2) years and designed for immediate workforce entry Learn more TransferGuaranteed admission and streamlined transfer to four-year state schools through MassTransfer!Learn more What's Next?Chemistry majors build strong skills in scientific investigation, lab work, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and communication. You’ll be well prepared to transfer to a four-year college for a degree in chemistry or in another STEM discipline. The major also provides a good background for any work in the physical or biological sciences. Quantitative Reasoning – Upon completion of an associate degree in Chemistry, students will be able to quantitatively analyze chemical models and theories, and apply this knowledge to solve new problems Critical Thinking – Upon completion of an associate degree in Chemistry, students will be able to apply concepts in General and Organic Chemistry to solve new problems Laboratory (Critical Thinking & Quantitative Reasoning) – Upon completion of an associate degree in Chemistry, students will be able to design experiments and conduct them using good laboratory practices, including record-keeping and safe handling of chemicals. Students will also be able to create graphs, analyze numerical and qualitative data, and interpret their qualitative and quantitative results by applying chemical models and theories Trish Basford Faculty, Department ChairScienceA.S., Schenectady County Community College B.S., SUNY – College of Environmental Science and Forestry Ph.D., Western Michigan University S409 1-413-775-1862 BasfordT@gcc.mass.edu Trisha Basford teaches General Chemistry I and II and Organic Chemistry I and II. She is also Co-Chair of the Science Department. Trish has an undergraduate degree in environmental chemistry from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and a doctorate in Chemistry (concentration in Biochemistry) from Western Michigan University, as well as a degree in culinary arts from Schenectady County Community College.