Are you interested in what the world is made of? Do you want to develop new materials?

From non-stick pans to sticky notes, from pharmaceuticals to smart phones, chemistry plays a role throughout our everyday lives. Whether you're looking to pursue further study in chemistry or prepare for a career in the chemical industry, the Chemistry Transfer Major can provide the knowledge and skills you need to take the next step toward meeting your goals.

Make SCC the first stop on your exciting journey into the world of molecules, reactions, and discoveries. Our Chemistry Associate Degree Transfer Program delivers the foundation you need to earn a bachelor's degree in majors like chemistry, education or pre-pharmacy, or start a career in a STEM field.

Study General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Math and Physics and be ready for more advanced Chemistry courses after you transfer to earn a degree in a wide variety of fields from Chemistry to Education to Pre-Pharmacy.

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Why Chemistry at SCC?

Learn from Engaging Faculty: Our instructors bring chemistry to life through interactive lectures, engaging discussions, and hands-on experiments.

Learn in Modern Science Labs: Our science facilities are top-notch. Take classes in the John H. Witte, Jr. Hall of Sciences in West Burlington or our newly-remodeled labs in Keokuk for quality learning and discovery.

Get an Affordable Education: An education shouldn't send you into a mountain of debt. With affordable tuition and plenty of scholarships and financial aid options, you can achieve your academic goals without breaking the bank.

Transfer Seamlessly: With transfer agreements in place with top colleges and universities, including guaranteed admission programs, SCC ensures a smooth transition to your desired four-year institution.

What you'll learn

• General chemistry concepts such as stoichiometry, gas laws, balancing reactions and kinetics
• Organic chemical reactions and the mechanisms for those reactions
• Synthetic methods to prepare various chemical compounds
• Various chemical testing such a mass spectrometry and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to identify chemical compounds

Common transfer colleges & universities

• Iowa State University
• University of Iowa
• University of Northern Iowa

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The Chemistry Transfer Major at SCC provides a well-rounded two year program for students who plan to continue their education as a chemistry major at a four year college or university. This 61 semester-hour program includes those chemistry courses typically taken during the first two years of college.

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Curriculum Sequence

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Fall Semester I	Course Title	Credit
ENG-105	Composition I	3
CHM-165	General Chemistry I	4
MAT-210	Calculus I	4
SDV-108	The College Experience	1
ZZZ-SOC	Social Science Course	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	15

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Spring Semester I	Course Title	Credit
ENG-106	Composition II	3
CHM-175	General Chemistry II	4
SPC-112	Public Speaking	3
MAT-216	Calculus II	4
	TOTAL CREDITS	14

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Fall Semester II	Course Title	Credit
PHY-212	Classical Physics I	5
ZZZ-HUM	Humanities Course	3
CHM-263	Organic Chemistry I	5
ZZZ-SOC	Social Science Course	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	16

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Spring Semester II	Course Title	Credit
ZZZ-HUM	Humanities Course	3
CHM-273	Organic Chemistry II	5
PHY-222	Classical Physics II	5
ZZZ-CUL	Cultural Awareness Course	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	16

ENG-105 - Composition I

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: Meet minimum test score requirements.

CHM-165 - General Chemistry I

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

The first semester of a traditional two-semester sequence. General Chemistry I provides an in-depth and integrated study of chemical principles, including terminology, measurements, unit conversions, atoms, elements, molecules, compounds, moles, stoichiometry, gases and gas laws, energy, electron configurations, periodicity and chemical bonding. Prerequisites: Must complete high school algebra or equivalent (math placement test scores or MAT-062). Take CHM-122.  Please speak to a Student Success Advocate if you have completed 1 year of high school chemistry, as that would also meet the prerequisite.

MAT-210 - Calculus I

Lecture: 4

Credit: 4

This course includes the study of limits and continuity, derivatives and differentiation, differentials, maximum and minimum function values and techniques of graphing, applications and an introduction to integration. Prerequisites: MAT-120 AND MAT-134 with a minimum grade of C- or meet minimum placement testing requirements.

SDV-108 - The College Experience

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course is designed to empower new students to successfully transition to college. Students will learn academic success skills, strategies for personal development and exploration, college culture and expectations, and how to access college resources and services.

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ENG-106 - Composition II

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A continuation of study of the principles of writing begun in ENG-105. Emphasis is placed on persuasive writing, critical analysis and the MLA research paper. Time will also be spent exploring print and electronic research sources and learning effective research strategies. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: ENG-105, with a minimum grade of C-.

CHM-175 - General Chemistry II

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

The second semester of the traditional two semester sequence. General Chemistry II covers basic principles of intermolecular forces, colligative properties, reaction kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, precipitation reactions, spontaneity and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHM-165.

SPC-112 - Public Speaking

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course examines both the theoretical and practical basis of speech communication, particularly public speaking. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery and audience analysis.

MAT-216 - Calculus II

Lecture: 4

Credit: 4

This course is a study of integration, techniques of integration, applications and accompanying mathematical structure. Prerequisite: MAT-210 with a minimum grade of C-.

PHY-212 - Classical Physics I

Lecture: 4

Lab: 2

Credit: 5

Classical Physics introduces the students to the classical topics of motion in one, two and three dimensions (Kinematics and dynamics), gravitation, work and energy, relativistic dynamics, rotational and oscillatory motion and thermodynamics. This physics course depends very much on the calculus of reals and vector integral calculus. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAT-210.

ZZZ-HUM - Humanities Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Humanities requirement address human history, languages, literature, philosophy, and the arts. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Humanities courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

CHM-263 - Organic Chemistry I

Lecture: 4

Lab: 2

Credit: 5

Fundamental principles of organic chemistry for premedical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, biochemistry, medical technology, forestry and home economics students, as well as liberal arts students who have a special interest in the sciences. These general principles are illustrated by preparation and study of typical representatives of the aliphatic and aromatic series including all common functional groups. Prerequisite: CHM-175 successful completion.

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-HUM - Humanities Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Humanities requirement address human history, languages, literature, philosophy, and the arts. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Humanities courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

CHM-273 - Organic Chemistry II

Lecture: 4

Lab: 2

Credit: 5

Continuation of Organic Chemistry I, with advanced synthesis, instrumental analysis and emphasis on biochemistry. Prerequisite: CHM-263 successful completion.

PHY-222 - Classical Physics II

Lecture: 4

Lab: 2

Credit: 5

Classical Physics II continues in the second semester with emphasis on the theory of electricity and magnetism. The concept of a field is applied to the electrostatic charge. The laws of Coulomb and Gauss are to be developed and applied to various types of charge distribution. Electric current and magnetic force are to be discussed in connection with their application to electromagnetic induction. Prerequisite: PHY-212.

ZZZ-CUL - Cultural Awareness Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Cultural Awareness requirement address the diversity of culture within the United States and across the world. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

Alisa Winsauer - Instructor - Chemistry

Email: awinsauer@scciowa.edu
BS, Michigan Technological University
MS, North Dakota State University