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 and 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. Prerequisites: IRW 115 or (WR 115 and RD 115). 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 103 or CH 151) or instructor approval. Audit available.
CH 103. Allied Health Chemistry I. 5 Credits.
Introduces general principles of chemistry: atomic structure, mole concept, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and gas laws. Supports 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. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 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 104Z. Introduction to Chemistry. 4 Credits.
Introduces principles of general chemistry including atoms, chemical formulas and equations, bonding, stoichiometry, acid/base chemistry, solutions, and unit conversion calculations. Does not equal a general chemistry course sequence. CH 104Z is the lecture component; CH 124Z is the laboratory component. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115, or equivalent placement. Prerequisite/Concurrent: MTH 95 or MTH 98. Corequisites: CH 124Z. 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 103. Audit available.
CH 106. Allied Health: Organic and Biochemistry. 5 Credits.
Introduces the fundamental principles of organic chemistry and biochemical processes. This is the third course of a three course sequence. Prerequisite: CH 104Z or CH 105. Audit available.
CH 124Z. Introduction to Chemistry Lab. 1 Credit.
Experiments corresponding to the topics covered in CH 104Z. CH 124Z is the laboratory component; CH 104Z is the lecture course. Corequisites: CH 104Z.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements:
CH 151. Fundamentals of Chemistry with Lab. 5 Credits.
Introduces basic chemical principles and computational problems found in Chemistry with a concentration on developing both analytical and reasoning skills via problem solving. Prepares students who have no chemistry background or have not taken a college or high school chemistry course in the last 3 years to be able to take higher level science and chemistry courses. 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 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. 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. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. MTH 243, STAT 243, and STAT 243Z courses do not meet the MTH 111Z prerequisite for CH 221Z. 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 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. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. 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 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. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. 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, alkynes, ethers, epoxides, IR spectroscopy, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms. Recommended: The PCC Chemistry department recommends students successfully complete a year-long general chemistry series and take CH 241, CH 242, and CH 243 in consecutive terms. Prerequisites: CH 223 or (CH 223Z and CH 229Z). Audit available.
CH 242. Organic Chemistry II. 5 Credits.
Introduces radical reactions, substitution and elimination reaction mechanisms, structure and chemistry of alcohols, structure and chemistry of aromatic compounds, conjugation in alkenes and concerted reactions (Diels Alder), NMR, UV-VIS, and mass spectroscopy. This is the second course in a three course sequence. The PCC Chemistry Department recommends that students take CH 241, 242 and 243 in consecutive terms. Prerequisite: CH 241. Audit available.
CH 243. Organic Chemistry III. 5 Credits.
Introduces organometallic compounds, electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, reactivity of ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid derivatives, amines, and mass spectroscopy. This is the third course in a three course sequence. The PCC Chemistry Department recommends that students take CH 241, 242 and 243 in consecutive terms. Prerequisite: CH 242. Audit available.