BCC Chemistry Department | Science Division @ BCC
Chemistry may involve a lot of study,
but it can be lots of fun too!
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Do you know which course is best for you? Use the following guidelines and try to meet with an advisor or any of our faculty members for more guidance. Check your program requirements. Chem 100-- Basic level chem, no previous knowledge required. No lab credit. Mostly for liberal arts students (non-chem majors) but will not count towards lab requirement. Chem 110--Chem 100 with lab component. Mostly for liberal arts students who need to satisfy a lab requirement. Chem 101--Intro to chem with lab. Mostly for students in allied health or as a preparatory course for Chem 140/150/160. Liberal arts students welcome, though Chem 101 is generally more rigorous than Chem 100/110. Chem 102--Intro to organic and biological chemistry. Mostly for allied health majors. Fairly rigorous. Assumes you've taken Chem 101. Chem 140/150/160-- General chemistry. Mostly for science, engineering, and pre-professional (pre-med/dental/vet) students, although some allied health students may be required to take it. We assume you have taken Chem 101 or High School Chemistry and recieved a C or better. Chem 231/232/243 - Organic chemistry. Mostly for science and pre-professional students. Assumes completion of Chem 140/150/160 with a C or better. FAQs What if I took chemistry in high school? Can I jump into Chem140? High school chemistry courses vary from school to school. If you feel that you did not understand many of the concepts in high school chem or did not receive a satisfactory grade, then Chem 101 is recommended before Chem 140. If you feel you had a fairly rigorous high school chem course and you have good problem solving skills, then you may be prepared for Chem 140. If you're not sure, please e-mail us or contact the Science Division. We may have a diagnostic test for you to assess your situation. What if I took chemistry a long time ago? (+5 years) As with any skill, chemistry and solving problems requires practice. If you are out of practice, it is recommended that you start with Chem 101 before moving on to Chem 140. If you are unsure, please contact us.
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