Chemistry: Associate of Science, concentration in Chemistry

Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours 60)

Communications (10) Core - 2 courses (6 credit hours)

• ENGL 1301 - Composition I
• ENGL 1302 - Composition II

Mathematics (20) Core - 1 course (4 credit hours)

• MATH 2412 - Precalculus

• Note: This course will require MATH 1414 or its equivalent if not already completed.

Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core - 2 courses (8 credit hours)

• CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry Lecture I
• and  CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry Laboratory I

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• CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry Lecture II
• and  CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry Laboratory II

Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

            Select 1 course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core 

Creative Arts (50) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

            Select 1 course from the Creative Arts (50) Core 

American History (60) Core - 2 courses (6 credit hours)

            Select 2 courses from the American History (60) Core 

Government/Political Science (70) Core - 2 courses (6 credit hours)

            Select 2 courses from the Government/Political Science (70) Core 

Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

Select 1 course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core   

Additional Communications (90) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

            Select 1 course from the Additional Communication (90) Core 

Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)

            Select 1 course from Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core 

Additional Requirements (15 credit hours)

• CHEM 2323 - Organic Chemistry Lecture I
• and  CHEM 2123 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
• CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry Lecture II *
• MATH 2413 - Calculus I
• MATH 2414 - Calculus II

NOTES:

Courses from the Additional Requirements area may not be used to satisfy Core Curriculum requirements.

*It is strongly recommended that CHEM 2125 be taken with CHEM 2325.

Bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry may require the following courses that are also offered at PAC.  Students transferring to a four-year institution should consult with a faculty advisor before taking one or more of these courses:

CHEM 2125 (1 Hour)
PHYS 1401/1402 (8 Hours)
PHYS 2425/2426 (8 Hours)
MATH 2415 - Calculus III

Palo Alto College has signed 2 + 2 articulation agreements with area colleges and universities. Students following these degree plans should consult with a faculty advisor for guidance.
CIP Code: 40.0501
Major Code: CHEM