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Associate in General Studies

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Chemistry

Chemistry Course Descriptions

Dean:  Dr. Hasan Naima
Coordinator:  Dr. Edward Kremer

Mission

The Department supports the mission of the College and of the Division of Mathematics, Science, and Technology by providing transfer education, career education, and general education opportunities. The faculty are committed to providing a learning environment in which students are exposed to a variety of teaching methods and active learning experiences.

Curriculum pathway leading to an Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts & Sciences for students seeking a transfer degree to a 4-year institution:

College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)

Course Number Course Title Hours
Basic Skill Requirements (12 credit hours)  
ENGL 101 Composition I 3
ENGL 102 Composition II** 3
SPCH 151
SPCH 153		 Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication		 3
MATH 122 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I** 5
Total 14
Humanities Requirements
  Literature Core Elective 3
Total 3
Social and Behavioral Science Requirements
PSYC 101 Psychology 3
Total 3
Natural and Physical Science Requirements
CHEM 111 College Chemistry I and Lab 5
CHEM 112 College Chemistry II and Lab* 5
Total 10
Total General Education Requirements 31-33
Chemistry Requirements
CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I* and 3
CHEM 213 Organic Chemistry I Lab* 2
CHEM 212 Organic Chemistry II * and 3
CHEM 214 Organic Chemistry II Lab* 2
MATH 123 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II* 5
MATH 224 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III* 5
NASC 231 General Physics I* 5
NASC 232 General Physics II* 5
Total Chemistry Requirements 30
Total hours required for Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences in Chemistry Degree 61-63

*See course description for prerequisite.
**Mathematics sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an adviser to determine correct placement.