Chemistry (For transfer to UNT, BS in Chemistry)

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Program Available at:

Brookhaven
Cedar Valley
Eastfield
El Centro
Mountain View
North Lake
Richland

Transferrable to:

University of North Texas (UNT)

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Chemistry webpage and your success coach at your campus.

Chemistry is involved in all human activities, from growing and cooking food to launching a space shuttle. Understanding at least basic chemistry is critical for medical fields, most science-related professions, and diverse careers from industry to government and academia. The guided pathway in Chemistry will provide a foundation for you to complete courses toward an Associate of Science (A.S.) that will help you transfer to the University of North Texas (UNT) to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. The bachelor's degree in Chemistry opens the door to a career in laboratory sciences, industry, education, environmental establishments, and many more areas.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Chemistry. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's-level programs at UNT. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College" then click on UNT to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you pursue Chemistry as a major at UNT.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS

The following are prerequisite courses to MATH 2413:
MATH 1314

MATH 1316

MATH 2412

Total Hours: 10

CONSIDER COMPLETING BEFORE TRANSFER

MATH 2318/2418

MATH 2415

PHYS 2426

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

MATH 2413 – Calculus I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. Prerequisites of MATH 1314, MATH 1316, and MATH 2412, prior to enrolling in the course.

EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of “C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.

CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I This is a Core course. Prerequisite of MATH 1314, or equivalent academic preparation, prior to enrolling in the course.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
At the end of the semester, begin researching information at UNT, to major in Chemistry.
Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a Chemistry degree.

Total Hours: 14

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course. A grade of “C" or higher is required by UNT.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

MATH 2414 – Calculus II

CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II This is a Core course.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree at UNT.

Total Hours: 14

SEMESTER 3

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course. OR
HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

Begin applying to UNT.

Total Hours: 6

SEMESTER 4

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

CHEM 2423 – Organic Chemistry I

CHOOSE ONE:

PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course. OR
PHIL 2306 – Introduction to Ethics* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

ARTS 1304 – Art History II* This is a Core course.
DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR
SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at UNT Fall 2022)
Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 5

CHEM 2425 – Organic Chemistry II

PHYS 2425 – University Physics I

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

ANTH 2346 – General Anthropology* This is a Core course.
ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics* This is a Core course.
PSYC 2301 – General Psychology* This is a Core course. OR
SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS

After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Science degree.
Sign up for commencement.
Request final transcripts to be sent to UNT.
Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 12

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 62 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

The University of North Texas

For questions about the UNT portion of this transfer pathway, contact the College of Science Advising Center at (940) 369-8606 or COSadvising@unt.edu. It is best to apply to UNT a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you bring a copy of this pathway to your first advising appointment at UNT. See catalog for official degree requirements.

A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in all advanced science, mathematics, and engineering courses is required for graduation with a degree in chemistry.

For more information about UNT's options in the health professions, please visit http://healthcareers.unt.edu or e-mail HealthCareers@unt.edu.

For more information about how to be accepted into UNT's program in Forensic Science, please visit http://forensic.unt.edu or e-mail forensic@unt.edu.

For more information about obtaining secondary teacher certification, please visit http://teachnorthtexas.unt.edu or e-mail TNTAdvisor@unt.edu.

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry requires a minor of at least 18 hours, of which 6 hours must be advanced. The plan below gives places for six minor 3-hour courses, of which two are advanced (that is, at either the 3000- or 4000-level). However, the actual number of additional courses at UNT depends on the choice of minor. If less than 6 courses are required, those classes can be replaced by electives. The options for a minor are:

Mathematics: requires 2 extra advanced classes
Computer Science: requires 6 extra classes, including 2 advanced classes
Physics: requires 3 extra advanced classes and 1 advanced lab
Biology: requires 5 extra classes and 2 extra labs, including 2 advanced classes and 1 advanced lab
Geology: requires 6 extra classes, including 2 advanced classes
Materials Science: requires 6 advanced classes.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY