Description
Chemistry is the fundamental science of matter – its structure, composition, and transformations. As such, chemistry has wide applications in all the physical, biological, and behavioral sciences. Chemistry is involved in solving some of the most pressing problems facing our society today, such as environmental problems, medical issues, dwindling energy resources, the need for new and better materials, and worldwide food shortages.
Courses in chemistry are offered for students who will transfer to four-year institutions, who are completing requirements for career technical programs, or who are taking courses for personal enrichment. Chemistry courses at PCC are equivalent to freshman and sophomore courses at four-year colleges and universities. Students should check the specific requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer prior to finalizing their course of study at PCC.
CH 100. Everyday Chemistry with Lab. 4 Credits.
Introduces chemistry related topics pertaining to everyday life. Includes topics such as renewable energy, clean air and water and global climate change using a relatively nonmathematical approach. Includes atomic/molecular structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, intermolecular forces, chemical reactions, acids/bases and the social and environmental role of chemistry. Recommended for non-science majors to fulfill the Gen Ed science with lab requirement. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, and Computer Sci/SCI
CH 102. Organic Chemistry Principles. 5 Credits.
Introduces organic chemistry and biochemistry principles. Covers the properties and reactivity of functional groups such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, amines, and carboxylic acids. Covers the structure and function of select classes of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement, and CH 100 or CH 104 or CH 151 or instructor approval. Audit available.
CH 104. Allied Health Chemistry I. 5 Credits.
Introduces general principles of chemistry: atomic structure, mole concept, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and gas laws. Designed for students in a health science program, e.g. Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technician, Vet Tech, or for a laboratory science elective. This is the first course of a three course sequence. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 or equivalent placement. Prerequisite/Concurrent: MTH 95 or MTH 98. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, and Computer Sci/SCI
CH 105. Allied Health Chemistry II. 5 Credits.
Introduces the general principles of chemistry: gases, oxidation-reduction, acid-base concepts, equilibrium, physical and chemical properties of solutions, nuclear chemistry, and organic hydrocarbons. This is the second course in a three course sequence. Prerequisite: CH 104. Audit available.
CH 106. Allied Health Chemistry III. 5 Credits.
Introduces the fundamental principles of organic chemistry and biochemical processes. This is the third course of a three course sequence. Prerequisite: CH 105. Audit available.
CH 151. Preparatory Chemistry. 5 Credits.
Introduces basic chemical principles and computational problems found in General Chemistry with a concentration on developing both analytical and reasoning skills via problem solving. Prepares students wanting to take the CH 221Z-CH 229Z General Chemistry series that have no chemical background or have not taken a college or high school chemistry course in the last 3 years. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 95 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, and Computer Sci/SCI
CH 221. General Chemistry I. 5 Credits.
Explores measurements, properties of matter, nomenclature, atomic theory, chemical periodicity, and chemical bonding. Recommended for the following majors and pre-professional degrees: chemistry, natural science, engineering, medicine and dentistry. This is the first course in a three course sequence. For information about the CH 151 Competency Exam see the description addendum in the CCOG. Prerequisites: MTH 111Z, (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 or equivalent placement, and (CH 151 or pass the CH 151 Competency Exam). Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, and Computer Sci/SCI
CH 221Z. General Chemistry I. 4 Credits.
Explores and applies principles and applications of chemistry. Emphasis on measurement, components of matter, atomic and molecular structure, quantitative relationships including foundational stoichiometry, and major classes of chemical reactions. This course CH 221Z is a lecture course; CH 227Z is the laboratory component. Must be coregistered with CH 227Z. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. Must take both CH 221Z and CH 227Z to meet the lab science requirement. The PCC Chemistry Department strongly recommends that students take CH 221Z/CH 227Z, CH 222Z/CH 228Z, and CH 223Z/CH 229Z in consecutive terms. Prerequisites: MTH 111Z, (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 or equivalent placement, and (CH 151 or pass the CH 151 Competency Exam). Corequisite: CH 227Z. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, and Computer Sci/SCI
CH 222. General Chemistry II. 5 Credits.
Explores stoichiometry; chemical reactions and equations; thermo chemistry; physical states of matter including properties of gases, liquids, solids and solutions; and chemical kinetics. Introduces organic chemistry. This is the second course in a three course sequence. Prerequisites: CH 221 or CH 221H. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, and Computer Sci/SCI
CH 222Z. General Chemistry II. 4 Credits.
Explores and applies principles presented in CH 221Z to the study of the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of matter. Principles of stoichiometry, thermochemistry, kinetics, and foundational equilibrium are explored and applied to the study of aqueous and gas-phase chemical reactions. CH 222Z is a lecture course; CH 228Z is the laboratory component. Must be coregistered with CH 228Z. To satisfy the lab science requirement, both CH 222Z and CH 228Z must be completed with a grade of C or P or better. The PCC Chemistry Department strongly recommends that students take CH 221Z/CH 227Z, CH 222Z/CH 228Z and CH 223Z/CH 229Z in consecutive terms. Prerequisites: CH 221 or (CH 221Z and CH 227Z). Corequisite: CH 228Z. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, and Computer Sci/SCI
CH 223. General Chemistry III. 5 Credits.
Explores acid-base chemistry, ionic equilibria; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; thermodynamics; and descriptive chemistry topics. Includes special topics as time and interest allow. This is the third course in a three course sequence. Prerequisite: CH 222 or CH 222H. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, and Computer Sci/SCI
CH 223Z. General Chemistry III. 4 Credits.
Builds upon the principles presented in CH 222Z, explores thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium, and applies them to the study of aqueous acid-base reactions, solubility, and electrochemistry. CH 223Z is a lecture course; CH229Z is the laboratory component. Must be co-registered with CH 229Z. To satisfy the lab science requirement, both CH 223Z and CH 229Z must be completed with a grade of C or P or better. Prerequisites: CH 222 or (CH 222Z and CH 228Z). Corequisite: CH 229Z. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, and Computer Sci/SCI
CH 227Z. General Chemistry I Laboratory. 1 Credit.
Experiments correspond to the topics covered in CH 221Z including the fundamentals of chemical measurements, quantitative relationships in chemical analysis, and understanding atomic and molecular structure. CH 227Z is the laboratory component; CH 221Z is the lecture course. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. Must take both CH 221Z and CH 227Z to meet the lab science requirement. Corequisites: CH 221Z. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements:
CH 228Z. General Chemistry II Laboratory. 1 Credit.
Experiments correspond to the topics covered in CH 222Z including the fundamentals of intermolecular interactions, stoichiometric relationships, chemical equilibria and their application to the synthesis, identification, and analysis of chemical compounds. CH 228Z is the laboratory component; CH 222Z is the lecture course. Must be coregistered with CH 222Z. To satisfy the lab science requirement, both CH 222Z and CH 228Z must be completed with a grade of C or P or better. Prerequisites: CH 221 or (CH 221Z and CH 227Z). Corequisites: CH 222Z. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements:
CH 229Z. General Chemistry III Laboratory. 1 Credit.
Experiments correspond to the topics covered in CH/CHE/CHEM 223Z including the principles of chemical equilibria and their application to chemical analysis using volumetric and electrochemical methods. CH 229Z is the laboratory component; CH 223Z is the lecture course. Must be coregistered with CH 223Z. To satisfy the lab science requirement, both CH 223Z and CH 229Z must be completed with a grade of C or P or better. Prerequisites: CH 222 or (CH 222Z and CH 228Z). Corequisites: CH 223Z. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements:
CH 241. Organic Chemistry I. 5 Credits.
Introduces functional groups, nomenclature, structure and chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, conjugation in alkenes, concerted reactions (Diels Alder), IR Spectroscopy, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and special topics as time and interest permit. This is the first course in a three course sequence. Recommended for chemistry and other laboratory science majors, and pre-professional students in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary and chiropractic medicine, etc. Recommended: Successful completion of a year-long college general chemistry class in the last 3 years. Prerequisite: (CH 221 or CH 221H or CH 221Z and CH 227Z), (CH 222 or CH 222H or CH 222Z and CH 228Z), and (CH 223 or CH 223H or CH 223Z and CH 229Z) or (CH 104, CH 105, CH 106). Audit available.
CH 242. Organic Chemistry II. 5 Credits.
Introduces radical reactions; substitution and elimination reaction mechanisms; structure and chemistry of alcohols, ethers, epoxides and their sulfur analogues; organometallic compounds; arenes and aromaticity; structure and chemistry of aromatic compounds; NMR, UV-VIS and Mass Spectroscopy; and special topics as time and interest permit. Prerequisite: CH 241. Audit available.
CH 243. Organic Chemistry III. 5 Credits.
Introduces carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid derivatives, amines, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, heterocyclic compounds, spectroscopy and selected topics. This is the third course in a three course sequence. Prerequisite: CH 242. Audit available.