Chemistry

The Chemistry AA program provides students with the necessary foundation in mathematics, science, and liberal arts to transfer and succeed in a baccalaureate degree program in Chemistry. This program also permits students to complete the pre-requisite courses for application to institutions offering degrees/programs in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, teaching, veterinary medicine, or other science curricula. Because the requirements of transfer institutions and their degree programs may vary widely, it is recommended that students carefully review the program requirements of their chosen transfer institution and align their HACC course sequence with the program outlined in that institution’s catalog.  Students who complete HACC’s Chemistry AA degree will be admitted at the Junior-level in Chemistry to any institution participating in Pennsylvania’s statewide college credit transfer system. The complete program is available at the Harrisburg and Lancaster campuses. Some of the required courses are available at the Gettysburg, Lebanon and York campuses, as well as through Virtual Learning.

This transfer curriculum is provided as a guide for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. Courses in chemistry and related subjects are offered for students who expect to transfer to four-year college or university programs in chemistry, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching, veterinary science, or other science curricula.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 102 English Composition II (or)  3 
  ENGL 104 Technical Writing  (3)
COMM 101 Effective Speaking  3 
Core A Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Core C (CHEM 101 General Inorganic I)  4 
Core C (MATH 121 Calculus I)  4 
Core C (MATH 122 Calculus II)  4 
General Education Transfer Elective  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 

Major Requirements   
CHEM 102 General Inorganic/Qual. Analysis  4 
CHEM 203 Organic Chemistry I    4 
CHEM 204 Organic Chemistry II    4 
PHYS 211 Physics for Engineers & Scientists I  4 
PHYS 212 Physics for Engineers & Scientists II  4 
*Transfer Electives  7 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Transfer to, with the skills required for success in, a Baccalaureate degree program in chemistry

Discuss and apply scientific principles and concepts

Demonstrate an appreciation of scientific accomplishments and how they affect technology, politics, and society

Apply the scientific method to solve scientific problems

Demonstrate computer literacy in data manipulation and analysis

Perform technician work in a typical laboratory while following appropriate safety procedures

Demonstrate communication of results both orally and through written reports

Appreciate accomplishments in the arts and sciences

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations