person in chemistry lab holding a beaker

Chemistry

PROGRAM

The matter that matters!

What you’ll earn

In both the classroom and laboratory, you'll learn the basics of general and organic chemistry and the societal impact of chemistry. Whether you're planning to transfer to a four-year degree or gaining knowledge for a medical or science degree, our small classes and passionate instructors will make chemistry accessible.

Transfer Interest Area

While working on your transfer degree, you'll learn the foundations of chemistry and its societal importance, including topics like environmental concerns of air and water quality and the biochemistry of food, drugs, and pharmaceuticals.

2 years Full-time
$15,408 Full program

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Principles of scientific research
  • Atoms, ions, and how bonding works
  • Thermodynamics, kinetics, and electrochemistry
  • Solutions and concepts of equilibrium

AFTER LANE

Whether you’re looking to start your career as soon as you’ve earned your bachelor's degree or you’re planning to continue on to graduate school, your two years at Lane will make sure you’re prepared for whatever comes next. Careers in healthcare, scientific research, technology, education, medicine, or even food and flavor chemistry are all possibilities for chemistry students. As a student, you'll work with your advisor to develop a plan to meet your goals.

Not sure which is for you? Learn more about the types of degrees & certificates Lane has to offer

Curious about Chemistry?

Hear from one our chemistry instructors, Brooke Taylor, talk about a very Oregon topic, the chemistry of wine:

presentation slide that reads "Brooke Taylor, Chemistry, 'From Vine to Bottle: The Chemistry of Wine'" with LCC logo

Ready to learn more?

Admissions staff - Susie, Nikki, and Rosa Maria

Talk one-on-one with a recruiter to learn more about what Lane has to offer you.

Building 1, Room 102
Lane Community College
4000 E. 30th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97405
M-W, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Th, 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
F, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.