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Physical Sciences

Chemistry Department Safety Protocols

All Irvine Valley College (IVC) laboratory personnel who work with laboratory chemicals must know and follow the standard operating procedures outlined in this plan. All laboratory operations must be planned and executed in accordance with the standard operating procedures described in this plan. In addition, each laboratory worker is expected to practice safe personal chemical hygiene habits aimed at reducing exposures to potential hazards, to avoid potential accidents, and to ensure the health and safety of those employees working in the laboratories.

Why take chemistry?

Because you plan to:

  • Pursue a career in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, veterinary, physical therapy, engineering, computer science, nutrition, allied health sciences, nursing, law, biology, chemistry, geology, or liberal arts.
  • Transfer to an institution offering a baccalaureate degree.
  • Complete an associate degree (AA).
  • Increase your profit potential

 

Astronomy

The curriculum in physical science includes courses in astronomy and physics. The curriculum is designed to attract and cultivate the student's imagination as to the origin, composition, and mechanics of the solar system; the movement of objects in relation with gravitational, magnetic, and electrical forces; the interaction between matter and energy; the behavior of light; and the physical characteristics of substances.

Physics

Physics covers a broad range of ideas that can greatly enhance you career options. There are a large range of careers available to students with degrees in physics: National Labs, university research, medical physics, engineering, government positions with NASA and private positions with companies like Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Teaching positions at universities, colleges, and high schools.

Geology

Geology covers a broad range of ideas that can greatly enhance you carrier options.  There are a large range of careers available to students with degrees in geology.  Local, state and federal government positions for example positions on state and regional water boards or the Army Corp of Engineers, petroleum and mining geologists, geophysicists and seismologists, and private positions with geotechnical engineering or environmental companies like Jacobs Engineering, URS or AECOM. Teaching positions at universities, colleges, and high schools.

Chemistry

The chemistry curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a major in (1) chemistry, biology, marine science, geology, physics, medicine, engineering, or technology; (2) paramedical or allied health science, including nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, or nutrition; or (3) liberal arts. 

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