Program: Chemistry Transfer Major, A.S. - Year Two Pathway - North Iowa Area Community College

Apr 18, 2025

NIACC Catalog 2023-2024

After completing the STEM - Year One Pathway , students who complete the Chemistry Transfer Major, A.S. - Year Two Pathway will meet the requirements to earn an Associate in Science degree and will be prepared to transfer to Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa, Clarke University, Iowa Wesleyan University, or St. Ambrose University in order to continue their studies in Chemistry and earn a four-year degree.

While this degree is designed to provide a seamless transition to a four-year university, students should also refer to the specific admissions and transfer requirements of their transfer institution.

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

Year One

First Term

BIO - 202 Biology I (4 s.h.)
CHM - 166 General Chemistry I (5 s.h.) #
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Second Term

CHM - 176 General Chemistry II (5 s.h.) #
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 14 s.h.

Year Two

Third Term

CHM - 263 Organic Chemistry I (5 s.h.) #
MAT - 210 Calculus I (4 s.h.) #
PHY - 212 Classical Physics I (5 s.h.) #
Elective (2 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Fourth Term

CHM - 273 Organic Chemistry II (5 s.h.) #
MAT - 216 Calculus II (4 s.h.) #
PHY - 222 Classical Physics II (5 s.h.) #
Social Sciences /Humanities elective (2 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Total Program Hours: 62 s.h.

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

#Required course for the Chemistry transfer major.

Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning. Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.