Chemistry Biochemistry - Program Details

As a Chemistry student at Mt. Hood Community College, you will learn about both general and organic chemistry. Through labs and class work you’ll learn about chemical reactions and how matter from one element reacts with another. At MHCC, you will start with the basics, and you’ll be prepared to transfer to a four-year university for further studies to finish your bachelor’s degree.

Learning Through Experimentation

As a Chemistry student at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC), your learning will be a mix of classwork and labs, giving you hand-ons learning opportunities. These experiences and skills will help you pursue further studies and in your career.

Program Outcomes

After completing this program you'll be able to:

• Retain and apply critical chemistry concepts while enrolled in the curriculum.
• Use chemistry principles and logical reasoning skills to solve problems.
• Demonstrate proper laboratory techniques with attention to detail, including the use of associated equipment and instrumentation.
• Communicate scientific topics effectively.
• Recognize connections between chemistry and other disciplines.

Courses and Curriculum

The Chemistry major requires 90-95 credits to complete. For the most part, you can complete courses that fulfill general education requirements in any term. You should work with your faculty advisor to create a custom academic plan based on course placement levels, career goals, and full-time or part-time status.

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Your Future

MHCC works with other four-year institutions to ensure ease of transfer for courses taken so you can go on to complete your bachelor’s degree. Those universities include:

• Eastern Oregon University
• Oregon State University
• Portland State University
• Southern Oregon University
• University of Oregon
• Western Oregon University

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