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Chemistry
There are many different Science Programs of Study in which to follow. You can earn an Associate in Arts in such areas as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Alternatively, you could earn an Associate of Science degree in such areas as Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, or Pre-Pharmacy. GPC also offers Associate of Science degrees in career program areas of Nursing and Dental Hygiene.
COURSES
CHEM 1151 - Survey of Chemistry I
Credits: 3.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. Lab must be taken with
lecture.
This course is intended for students in physical education, business,
humanities, social sciences, and allied health (Nursing or Dental
Hygiene) planning to pursue baccalaureate degrees. The primary topics
covered are measurements, nomenclature, atomic bonding, states of
matter, solutions, equilibria, acids, bases, and pH. This course lays
the foundation for understanding of biochemical processes.
CHEM 1151L - Survey of Chemistry I (Lab)
Credits: 1.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. Lab must be taken with
lecture.
Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1151.
CHEM 1152 - Survey of Chemistry II
Credits: 3.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. Lab must be taken with
lecture. CHEM 1151 lecture and lab with a C or better.
This is the second in a two-semester sequence of introductory chemistry.
Nursing and dental hygiene students planning to pursue a baccalaureate
degree may need to enroll in CHEM 1152. The primary topics are basic
functional groups and reactions of organic molecules. Additionally,
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and enzymes are introduced.
CHEM 1152L - Survey of Chemistry II (Lab)
Credits: 1.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. Lab must be taken with
lecture. CHEM 1151 lecture and lab with a C or better.
Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1152.
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I
Credits: 3.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. Lab must be taken with
lecture. MATH 1113 (may be co-requisite).
First course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental
principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Topics to
be covered include composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodic
relations, and nomenclature.
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I(Lab)
Credits: 1.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. Lab must be taken with
lecture. MATH 1113 (may be co-requisite).
Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1211.
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II
Credits: 3.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. Lab must be taken with
lecture. CHEM 1211 lecture and lab with a C or better.
Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental
principles and applications of chemistry for science majors.
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Lab
Credits: 1.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. Lab must be taken with
lecture. CHEM 1211 lecture and lab with a C or better.
Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1212.
CHEM 1951 - Survey of Chemistry I
Credits: 3.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. This is a non-lab
course.
First course in a two-semester sequence covering elementary principles
of general, organic and biochemistry designed for allied health majors.
Topics to be covered include elements and compounds, chemical equations,
nomenclature, and molecular structure. This course is CHEM 1151 without
a laboratory component. It is intended for nursing and dental hygiene
students. Nursing and dental hygiene students planning to pursue a
baccalaureate degree should enroll in CHEM 1151.
CHEM 1952 - Survey of Chemistry II
Credits: 3.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. This is a non-lab
course. CHEM 1151 lecture and lab with a C or better or CHEM 1951
with a C or better or CHEM 1211 lecture and lab with a C or better.
This course is CHEM 1152 without a laboratory component. It is intended
for students in dental hygiene and other allied health sciences. Dental
hygiene and other allied health science students planning to pursue a
baccalaureate degree should enroll in CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L.
CHEM 2641 - Fund. Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 3.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. Lab must be taken with
lecture. CHEM 1212 lecture and lab with a C or better.
This is the first of a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry. It
includes an introduction to structure, stereochemistry, mechanism,
reactivity, functional groups, and synthesis. This course is intended
for students majoring in science, engineering, pre-medicine,
pre-dentistry, and pre-pharmacy.
CHEM 2641L - Organic Chemistry I (Lab)
Credits: 1.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. Lab must be taken with
lecture. CHEM 1212 lecture and lab with a C or better.
This is a first semester organic chemistry laboratory to accompany CHEM
2641. There is emphasis on methods for the preparation, isolation,
purification, and characterization of organic compounds. A minimum of
three hours per week is scheduled.
CHEM 2642 - Fund. Organic Chemistry II
Credits: 3.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. Lab must be taken with
lecture. CHEM 2641 lecture and lab with a C or better.
This is the second in a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry.
Topics include an in-depth study of reaction mechanisms, functional
group transformations, and the synthesis of moderately complex molecules
by multi-step strategies. The study of molecular spectroscopy is
included.
CHEM 2642L - Organic Chemistry II (Lab)
Credits: 1.00
Pre-requisite - Exit or exemption from Learning
Support Mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading
or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091. Lab must be taken with
lecture. CHEM 2641 lecture and lab with a C or better.
This is a second semester organic chemistry laboratory to accompany CHEM
2642. There is emphasis on organic synthesis and product analysis. A
minimum of three hours per week is scheduled.