Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 1 (LRST1AS)
This pathway is designed to meet Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 1 (AS-Track 1) degree requirements with a concentration in Chemistry. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in public and private sectors such as academia, industry, and medicine. It also ...
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This pathway is designed to meet Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 1 (AS-Track 1) degree requirements with a concentration in Chemistry. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in public and private sectors such as academia, industry, and medicine. It also allows you to transfer into a chemistry or related major at a four-year college or university. It also allows you to transfer into a Chemistry or related major at a four-year college or university.
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This pathway is designed to meet Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 1 (AS-Track 1) degree requirements with a concentration in Chemistry. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in public and private sectors such as academia, industry, and medicine. It also allows you to transfer into a chemistry or related major at a four-year college or university. It also allows you to transfer into a Chemistry or related major at a four-year college or university.
F-1 international students must enroll full time (12+ units) each quarter and check in with the International Programs office before the start of the quarter if enrolling in less than 12 units and/or before starting any work or volunteer experience.
If you need academic accommodations for a documented disability, please contact Disability Services.
Step 1: Apply and register
at North Seattle College anytime (the application is always free). Once you become a student, register for classes using the
online class schedule
and go to the
academic calendar
for registration dates and tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor to
create a personalized educational plan
by the end of your second quarter. Your plan will include prerequisites, graduation requirements,
and transfer preparation if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
90-103 Units
A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below.
The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The guide assumes a fall quarter start,
but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level.
Note about the sample schedule: Courses are offered in
various formats
and may not be offered each quarter. Click the button with arrows throughout the map to expand the section and view detailed information.
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to see details
Quarter 1
To-Do List
16
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor in Starfish to meet and discuss your goals. Learn more about Starfish here.
Come to the Library to get help with research; check out resources; access computers and study space; and create media projects.
Visit the Student Learning Center to learn about tutoring services offered in-person and online. Biology/chemistry tutoring lab is located in HS 2642A.
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL&101.
Course ID 0766505 Units
CHEM&161
General Chem W/Lab I
6 units
CHEM&161 6 units
CHEM& 161:
General Chemistry With Lab I
The first in a 3-quarter sequence introducing basic chemistry concepts such as: structure & bonding, chemical reactivity, measurement, stoichiometry, structure of matter, gas laws, intermolecular forces, solutions, acid/base, kinetics, equilibrium and other chemical concepts. Satisfies the general chemistry requirement for science & engineering majors. Lab included.
Course ID 0771156 Units
MATH&141
Precalculus I
5 units
MATH&141 5 units
MATH& 141:
Precalculus I
The sequence Math& 141 and Math& 142 covers polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; related functional and algebraic topics; topics in analytic geometry; systems of equations; trig and inverse trig functions; right triangle and oblique triangle trig; polar coordinates; vectors; and related trig applications. Fulfills the QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
Consult Chemistry coordinators regarding internal and external STEM focused scholarships.
CMST&220 or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
Choose a course
5 units
CMST&220 or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts 5 units
Students can take any Visual, Literary and Performing Arts class to meet this requirement.
Choose a course
CMST& 220:
Public Speaking
Learning to speak with confidence; topic selection and research; and preparation and delivery of informative, persuasive, special occasion and other forms of presentations.
The second in a 3-quarter sequence introducing basic chemistry concepts such as: structure & bonding, chemical reactivity, measurement, stoichiometry, structure of matter, gas laws, intermolecular forces, solutions, acid/base, kinetics, equilibrium and other chemical concepts. Satisfies the general chemistry requirement for science & engineering majors. Lab included.
Course ID 0771166 Units
MATH&142
Precalculus II
5 units
MATH&142 5 units
MATH& 142:
Precalculus II
The sequence Math& 141 and Math& 142 covers polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; related functional and algebraic topics; topics in analytic geometry; systems of equations; trig and inverse trig functions; right triangle and oblique triangle trig; polar coordinates; vectors; and related trig applications. Fulfills the QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
Course ID 0773345 Units
Quarter 3
To-Do List
16
UNITS
To-Do List
Update your educational plan with your assigned advisor.
Visit potential universities and determine application deadlines.
Attend "Making Learning and Teaching Visible" campus event every spring.
Talk with your chemistry instructor about undergraduate research and internship opportunities.
ANTH275 or Individuals/Cultures/Societies
Choose a course
5 units
ANTH275 or Individuals/Cultures/Societies 5 units
Students can take any Individuals, Cultures and Societies class to meet this requirement.
Choose a course
ANTH 275:
Medical Anthropology
Explores culture, society, medicine and health from a global perspective. Examines biomedical and cross-cultural perspectives of the human body, life, death, well-being and healing.
The third in a 3-quarter sequence introducing basic chemistry concepts such as: structure & bonding, chemical reactivity, measurement, stoichiometry, structure of matter, gas laws, intermolecular forces, solutions, acid/base, kinetics, equilibrium and other chemical concepts. Satisfies the general chemistry requirement for science & engineering majors. Lab included.
Course ID 0771176 Units
MATH&151
Calculus I
5 units
MATH&151 5 units
MATH& 151:
Calculus I
The sequence MATH&151, &152 and &163 covers limits, differential calculus and its applications, integral calculus and its applications, intro to differential equations, series including Taylor series, vector geometry in three dimensions, multivariable calculus, partial differentiation, double integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates and applications. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
Course ID 0773375 Units
Quarter 4
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Update your educational plan and confirm your program of study with your assigned advisor.
Contact Chemistry departments at potential universities.
Write your personal statement for university applications.
Pursue work study opportunities in the stockroom and student learning center.
Consider taking PHYS&114 (General Physics I w/ Lab) as a prerequisite for the PHYS 221, 222, 223 (Engineering Physics I, II, III) sequence if you would like to start that sequence quarter 5. Talk with your advisor about the right physics sequence for your goals.
CMST&230 or PHIL111
Choose a course
5 units
CMST&230 or PHIL111 5 units
Choose a course
CMST& 230:
Small Group Communication
Experience in and analysis of communication within groups, emphasizing interdependent thoughts and efforts, active listening and empathizing, cooperation, power and conflict management, and collaborative decision making/problem solving.
Course ID 0765255 Units
PHIL 111:
Introduction to Bioethics
Covers ethical questions surrounding clinical medical practice, public health, and biomedical research. Of interest to those considering health care professions, and those interested in the issues of health and human rights. Focus will be newly emerging diseases (cancers, asthma, environmental illnesses, etc.) Transfer class.
Course ID 0768175 Units
MATH&152
Calculus II
5 units
MATH&152 5 units
MATH& 152:
Calculus II
The sequence MATH&151, &152 and &163 covers limits, differential calculus and its applications, integral calculus and its applications, intro to differential equations, series including Taylor series, vector geometry in three dimensions, multivariable calculus, partial differentiation, double integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates and applications. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
Course ID 0773385 Units
PHYS&114
General Phys I W/Lab
5 units
PHYS&114 5 units
PHYS& 114:
General Physics I With Lab
Take PHYS&114 if you are planning to take the PHYS&221, 222, 223 (Engineering Physics) sequence next quarter.
First of three algebra-based courses covering the field of physics. Includes kinematics, vectors, forces, dynamics, work, energy, momentum, torque and gravitation. Lab included.
Course ID 0773835 Units
Quarter 5
To-Do List
19
UNITS
To-Do List
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year in Winter or Spring quarter to maximize your funding options.
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
Attend transfer fair and workshops.
CHEM&241
Organic Chem I
4 units
CHEM&241 4 units
CHEM& 241:
Organic Chemistry I
The first course in a three-quarter sequence that includes introduction to organic chemistry, chemistry of carbon compounds and what makes them unique from other branches of chemistry. It covers structure and bonding, functional groups, nomenclature and stereoisomers, preparation, synthesis and reactions of various types of organic molecules, including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides.
Course ID 0771204 Units
PHYS&114 or PHYS&221
Choose a course
5 units
PHYS&114 or PHYS&221 5 units
Choose a course
PHYS& 114:
General Physics I With Lab
Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which course to take.
First of three algebra-based courses covering the field of physics. Includes kinematics, vectors, forces, dynamics, work, energy, momentum, torque and gravitation. Lab included.
Course ID 0773835 Units
PHYS& 221:
Engineering Physics I
Development of the basic principles of classical mechanics--kinematics, Newton's laws and the conservation laws using calculus. Lab included.
Course ID 0773895 Units
MATH&163
Calculus 3
5 units
MATH&163 5 units
MATH& 163:
Calculus 3
The sequence MATH&151, &152 and &163 covers limits, differential calculus and its applications, integral calculus and its applications, intro to differential equations, series including Taylor series, vector geometry in three dimensions, multivariable calculus, partial differentiation, double integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates and applications. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
Course ID 0773405 Units
UGR294
Independent Research
5 units
UGR294 5 units
UGR 294:
Independent Research
Undergraduate Research is recommended but not required for this degree. Please see financial aid about your funding options.
Work collaboratively with peers and faculty. Design, complete and publicly present an original research project.
The second course in a three-quarter sequence that is the continuation of the chemistry of carbon compounds. This course covers alkane, alkene, alcohol and aromatic functional groups and their nomenclature, structure, and reactivity. There is also the continuation of study of arrow pushing mechanisms. Modern instrumentation such as FTIR, NMR and Mass spectroscopy are introduced.
Course ID 0771214 Units
CHEM&251
Organic Chem Lab I
4 units
CHEM&251 4 units
CHEM& 251:
Organic Chemistry Lab I
First quarter of a two-quarter organic chemistry laboratory sequence. Entails purification techniques, synthesis & spectral analysis of representative compounds.
Course ID 0771234 Units
PHYS&115 or PHYS&222
Choose a course
5 units
PHYS&115 or PHYS&222 5 units
Choose a course
PHYS& 115:
General Physics II With Lab
Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which course to take.
Continuation of PHYS& 114. Includes fluids, heat, gas laws, electricity, magnetism and electrical circuits. Lab included.
Course ID 0773845 Units
PHYS& 222:
Engineering Physics II
Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which course to take.
Covers Maxwell's classical laws of electricity and magnetism which developed from the study of the Laws of Coulomb, Ampere, Gauss and Faraday. Lab included.
Course ID 0773905 Units
UGR294
Independent Research
5 units
UGR294 5 units
UGR 294:
Independent Research
Undergraduate Research is recommended but not required for this degree. Please see financial aid about your funding options.
Work collaboratively with peers and faculty. Design, complete and publicly present an original research project.
Course ID 0774265 Units
Quarter 7
To-Do List
18
UNITS
To-Do List
Continue with undergraduate research and internship opportunities.
Attend on-campus graduation fair and commencement ceremony.
CHEM&243
Organic Chem III
4 units
CHEM&243 4 units
CHEM& 243:
Organic Chemistry III
The third course in a three-quarter sequence of organic chemistry, the chemistry of carbon compounds. This course focuses on carbonyl compounds and their structure, bonding, nomenclature and reactivity. Carbohydrates and proteins are also introduced.
Course ID 0771224 Units
CHEM&252
Organic Chem Lab II
4 units
CHEM&252 4 units
CHEM& 252:
Organic Chemistry Lab II
Second quarter of a two-quarter organic chemistry laboratory sequence. Entails synthesis, identification of unknowns & spectral analysis of representative compounds.
Course ID 0771244 Units
PHYS&116 or PHYS&223
Choose a course
5 units
PHYS&116 or PHYS&223 5 units
Choose a course
PHYS& 116:
General Physics III With Lab
Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which course to take.
Continuation of series. Covers mechanical oscillations, sound, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. Lab included.
Course ID 0773855 Units
PHYS& 223:
Engineering Physics III
Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which course to take.
Introduction to waves and oscillations and the study of sound, geometric and physical optics. Covers the dualistic particle-wave nature of microscopic phenomena as an intro to modern physics. Lab included.
Course ID 0773915 Units
UGR294
Independent Research
5 units
UGR294 5 units
UGR 294:
Independent Research
Undergraduate Research is recommended but not required for this degree. Please see financial aid about your funding options.
Work collaboratively with peers and faculty. Design, complete and publicly present an original research project.
It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by completing either the
FAFSA or the
WASFA 2023-24.
Need help paying for college?
To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit
North's Financial Aid Department for details.
Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.
A Chemistry pathway can lead to various career opportunities. Examples include:
Industry
Research & Development
Pharmacology, Applied Research, Chemical Engineer, Chemical Technology, Materials Science
Quality Control/Regulatory
Chemical Health and Safety, Hazardous waste, Toxicology
Sales/Marketing
Technical Sales and Marketing
Manufacturing
Formulation Chemistry, Process Chemistry
Government and Non-profit
Environmental Health
Environmental Protection, Public Health, Toxicology, Water Chemistry
Law and Policy
Chemistry and the Law, Science Policy, Social Impact/Activism, Technical Communication
Research & Development
Applied Research, Oceanographer, Climate Scientists, Chemical Engineer, Project Management
Military and Law Enforcement
Forensic Chemistry, Military Science and Technology
Academia
Higher Education
Teaching, Conduct Research Across all subdisciplines, Administration
High School
Teaching, Administration
Government and Non-profit
Environmental Health Environmental Protection, Public Health, Toxicology, Water Chemistry
Law and Policy Chemistry and the Law, Science Policy, Social Impact/Activism, Technical Communication
Research & Development Applied Research, Oceanographer, Climate Scientists, Chemical Engineer, Project Management
Military and Law Enforcement
A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above. For current employment and wage estimates, please visit https://www.bls.gov/oes/.
Future Education Opportunities
Once you complete this associates degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, or a related field at a four-year college or university.
North Seattle College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. Chemistry graduates from North have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a North advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine found at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to find Chemistry programs in Washington state or around the country.
