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2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog B-35
Chemistry Emphasis
Associate of Science
This is a two-year transferable program leading to an associate
of science with an emphasis in chemistry. The curriculum
includes a core of courses in the physical sciences andmathematics
which are advised by the American Chemical Society (ACS) for
transfer to any ACS accredited chemistry program. All courses
recommended will partially satisfy the bachelor of science in
chemistry at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of General Chemistry
in topics such as stoichiometry, nomenclature, acids and
bases, gas laws, equilibrium, kinetics, thermochemistry, and
electrochemistry.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Organic Chemistry in
topics such as stoichiometry, organic nomenclature, acids
and bases, organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and
spectroscopy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of scientific methods and the
relationship of theory, experiment, and data analysis.
General Education Requirements
English 6 credits
ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 113 and 114.
Fine Arts 3 credits
Humanities 3 credits
Mathematics 3 credits
Required: MATH 181
Science (lab required) 6 credits
Required: CHEM 121 and CHEM 122.
Social Science 3 credits
Recommended: CH 203 or PSC 101.
Total General Education Requirements 24 Credits
Degree Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 credits)
Emphasis Requirements
CHEM 122 (additional 2 credits from Gen. Ed.) ....................2
CHEM 241/241L Organic Chemistry I/Lab. ....................................4
CHEM 242/242L Organic Chemistry II/Lab. ...................................4
MATH 181 (additional 1 credit from Gen. Ed.) .....................1
MATH 182 Calculus II. ..........................................................4
PHYS 180/180L Physics for Scientists and Engineers I/Lab...........4
PHYS 181/181L Physics for Scientists and Engineers II/Lab..........4
Total Emphasis Requirements 23 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose 13 credits from transferable electives:
Recommended: MATH 283 and MATH 285.
Total Elective Requirements 13 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 60 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
Note: to enroll in MATH 181, students must first successfully complete the MATH
126/127 sequence or place into MATH 181 via the following test scores:
ACT 28 or
SAT 630 or
ACCUPLACER College Level score 101 or higher
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Fine Arts Elective 3
Science CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4
English ENG 101 Composition I 3
Mathematics MATH 181 Calculus I 4
Social Science/U.S.
and Nevada
Constitutions
CH 203 or
PSC 101
American Experiences and Constitutional
Change or Introduction to American Politics 3
Total 17
2nd Semester
Diversity/
Humanities Elective 3
Science CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4
English ENG 102 Composition II 3
Emphasis MATH 182 Calculus II 4
Total 14
Second Year Course # Title Credits
3rd Semester
Elective 3
Emphasis CHEM 241/241L Organic Chemistry I/Lab 4
Elective MATH 283 Calculus III 4
Emphasis PHYS 180/180L Physics for Scientists and Engineers I /Lab I 4
Total 15
4th Semester
Elective 3
Emphasis CHEM 242/242L Organic Chemistry II/Lab II 4
Elective MATH 285 Differential Equations 3
Emphasis PHYS 181/181L Physics for Scientists and Engineers II/Lab II 4
Total 14
Degree Total 60