Chemistry: Associate of Science, concentration in Chemistry

Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours 63)

Communication (9 Hours)

Mathematics (4 Hours)

• MATH 2412 - Precalculus

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

Natural Sciences (8 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

Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts (9 Hours)

Select 1 course from the Humanities (40) Core 
Select 1 course from the Additional Humanities (41) Core 
Select 1 course from the Visual and Performing Arts (50) Core 

Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 Hours)

Select 2 courses from the Government (70) Core 
Select 2 courses from the History (60) Core   
Select 1 course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core   

Additional Requirements (18 Hours)

• CHEM 2323 - Organic Chemistry Lecture I
• and  CHEM 2223 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

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• CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry Lecture II
• and  CHEM 2225 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

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• MATH 2413 - Calculus I
• MATH 2414 - Calculus II

NOTES:

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

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