Associate in Science to Bachelor of Science/Art in Chemistry Pathway

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Chemistry is the study of the matter and chemical reactions around you. Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) offers the first two years of chemistry courses and courses in other disciplines such as mathematics and physics for students who want to major or minor in chemistry for a baccalaureate program.

The two-year program listed below is designed to meet the requirements of Associate of Science to be completed and prepare students for Bachelor of Science/Art in Chemistry from regional public and private institutions. Students interested in transferring to four-year college or university after GTCC should consult with the institution they will be attending, their faculty, and/or GTCC Student Success Center to ensure transfer of the appropriate courses for that institution for both General Education or pre-major electives.

Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates will be able to:

Employ modern instrumentation and classical laboratory techniques.
Apply foundational knowledge learned in chemistry courses in addressing social, economic, and environmental problems to chemists and non-chemists.
Apply the scientific method to design, conduct, and interpret experiments.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative and ethical manner.

First Semester

ACA 122 College Transfer Success Credits: 1
CHM 151 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra Credits: 4
COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
or COM 231 Public Speaking Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Second Semester

CHM 152 General Chemistry II Credits: 4
ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines Credits: 3
MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry Credits: 4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3¹
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3²

Total Credits: 17

Third Semester

MAT 271 Calculus I Credits: 4
CHM 251 Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
General Education Elective: 4 ³
Social/Behavioral Sciences UGETC 3²

Total Credits: 15

Fourth Semester

MAT 272 Calculus II Credits: 4
CHM 252 Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
General Education Elective: 2-3 ⁴
Pre-major or General Education Elective: 3 ⁵

Total Credits: 13-14

Total credits required for this pathway: 60-61

Notes:

¹ Students transferring to UNCC, UNCW, or ASU will choose from the following: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , ENG 241 , ENG 242 , MUS 110 , PHI 240 .

² Students should take two courses from two different disciplines from the following: HIS 111 , HIS 112 , HIS 131 , HIS 132 , ECO 251 , ECO 252 , POL 120 , PSY 150 or SOC 210 .

³ Students transferring to UNCC and ASU will take PHY 251 . Students transferring to UNCW will take BIO 111 .

4 Students transferring to UNCC and ASU will take PHY 252 . Students transferring to UNCW will take PHY 151 .

5 Students transferring to UNCW will take three semesters (111, 112, 211) of a foreign language. Students transferring to NC A&T will take ENG 273 or HIS 221 . Students transferring to UNCC or ASU will choose an additional pre-major/GenEd elective from the NCCCS CCA Transfer Course List. Students transferring to NC A&T, will need to complete 2 credit hours of PED.