Welcome to Chemistry
Description:
Iowa Western Community College Chemistry Program prepares the student for transfer into a four-year institution program.
Graduates will have acquired a broad foundation of knowledge in the physical sciences. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate in Science degree.
Although members of the science department make every effort to consult with various colleges and universities regarding transfer requirements, students are encouraged to consult catalogs, web sites and advisors at their chosen four-year institution during their freshman year.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the college is granted to all individuals who are high school graduates or the equivalent; however, some programs may require additional information for acceptance. We encourage you to review our Getting Started Checklist for specific requirement for admission.
Career Opportunities
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor and Statistics, about 43% of chemists and material scientists are employed in manufacturing firms that produce plastics in the chemical manufacturing industry. About 15% of chemists and material scientists work in architecture, engineering and related fields. Chemists are also in demand as teachers in high schools as well as faculty in colleges and universities. Chemists and materials scientists are employed in all parts of the country, but they are mainly concentrated in large industrial areas.
Course Sequences
All students need to follow a science course progression. See the Science Major Course Flow Chart.
For additional information on recommended course sequence, please refer to the IWCC Catalog
Program Advisement Guide: Chemistry
Scholarship Information
Iowa Western Community College has many scholarship opportunities available for new and continuing students. We encourage you to take a moment to explore these options by visiting our Scholarship Page - the few minutes it takes to fill out the application may literally pay off.
Links:
American Chemical Society
Education Division
1155 16th St. NW.
Washington, DC 20036
http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content
Contact Information:
Brian Berthelsen, MS, ATC
Program Chair
712-388-6871
1-800-432-5852 x6871
E-mail:bberthelsen@iwcc.edu
or you may contact the
Admissions Office 712-325-3277
1-800-432-5852 x3277