Chemistry: Associate of Science, concentration in Chemistry

Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours 63)

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 requreie 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 (18 credit 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