Chemistry Curriculum and Course Descriptions

The recommended program emphasis courses of the chemistry major will transfer to a bachelor's degree program at most Regents institutions.  A student's class choices should be planned with the requirements of the transfer institution in mind.  See your advisor for enrollment information and transfer institution requirements.

Recommended Courses

To complete an associate degree the program emphasis credit hours and the general education credit hours, which must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee, must total at least 64 credit hours.  Also see specific curriculum guide for program emphasis.  Certain general education courses are preferred for different programs.

Associate in Science

Most chemistry majors opt for the Associate in Science degree.  This degree is meant to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 46 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply.

Associate in Science Degree Requirements

Description of Courses

CHEM-101.  Fundamentals of Chemistry.  5 Hours.  This course is designed for non-majors in science, such as agriculture, nursing, home economics, etc., who need one semester of college chemistry.  It will give students an opportunity to master the fundamental principles of chemistry, and basic techniques in the laboratory.  The course includes three credit hours of lecture and two credit hours of lab.  Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra, or one semester of algebra at the college level. 

CHEM-103.  Principles of Chemistry I.  5 Hours.  This course is designed for science majors, engineers, medically related majors, pharmacy majors, etc.  Topics include measurement, atomic theory, periodic properties, formulas, equations, bonding, molecular geometry, solution stoichiometry, gases, solids and liquids.  The course includes three credit hours of lecture and two credit hours of lab.  Prerequisite:  Intermediate Algebra or equivalent. 

CHEM-104.  Principles of Chemistry II and Qualitative Analysis.  5 Hours.  This course is a continuation of Principles of Chemistry I.  Topics include oxidation-reduction, acid-bases, kinetics, equilibrium, ionization, solubility product, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, organic and nuclear reactions.  The course includes three credit hours of lecture and two credit hours of lab.  Prerequisite:  Principles of Chemistry I. 

CHEM-201.  Organic Chemistry.  5 Hours.  This course is designed for students who need any course in organic chemistry.  The topics include hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, acids, amides, amines, stereoisomers, carbohydrates and amino acids. The course includes three credit hours of lecture and two credit hours of lab.  Prerequisite:  Principles of Chemistry I. 

CHEM-202.  Quantitative Analysis.  5 Hours.  Topics include analysis by volumetric, gravimetric, potentiometric and photometric means.  The course includes three credit hours of lecture and two credit hours of lab.  Prerequisite:  Principles of Chemistry II and Qualitative Analysis.