Stark State’s chemistry program provides a strong foundation in chemical principles through hands-on lab experience, small classes, and personalized instruction, preparing students for transfer to four-year programs in chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields. It also builds critical thinking and technical skills that support careers in areas like health sciences, environmental science, engineering, and laboratory technology.
Major code: 1260 Arts and Sciences Division Chemistry Department
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman Experience | ||
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| Concentration Core | ||
| CHM141 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM142 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHM241 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM242 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Select a minimum of 4 credit hours from the following: | 4 | |
| Forensic Chemistry (Recommended for Forensic Science) | ||
| Principles of Physics (Recommended for AS) | ||
| College Physics I with Algebra (Recommended for BA) | ||
| General Physics I with Calculus (Recommended for BS) | ||
| General Biology I 1 | ||
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic | ||
| MTH135 | Precalculus 2 | 5 |
| English Composition and Oral Communication | ||
| ENG124 | College Composition (required) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select two of the following across two disciplines: | 6 | |
| Basic Economics | ||
| Microeconomics | ||
| Macroeconomics | ||
| United States Government and Politics | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Human Growth and Development | ||
| Industrial/Organizational Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Personality | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Sociology | ||
| Society and Technology | ||
| Dynamics of the Family | ||
| Diversity in American Society | ||
| Social Structure and the Individual | ||
| Arts and Humanities | ||
| Select two of the following across two disciplines: | 6 | |
| British Literature: Medieval to 1785 | ||
| British Literature: 1785 to Present | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare | ||
| American Literature: Colonial to 1865 | ||
| American Literature: 1865 to Present | ||
| Film Appreciation | ||
| Women's Literature | ||
| Major Modern Writers | ||
| United States History I to 1877 | ||
| United States History II from 1877 | ||
| World Civilization to 17th Century | ||
| World Civilization from 17th Century | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select additional credits from Natural Sciences, Mathematics, or the electives categories to complete the total of 60-65 credit hours: | 18-23 | |
| Introduction to Forensic Science | ||
| Biochemistry I | ||
| Astronomy | ||
| College Physics II with Algebra | ||
| General Physics II with Calculus | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Genetics | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus III 3 | ||
| Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Effective Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Programming Logic and Problem Solving | ||
| Technical Report Writing | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Computer Applications for Professionals | ||
| Special Topics in Science I | ||
| Special Topics in Science II | ||
| Special Topics In Science III | ||
| Study Away: Experiential Learning | ||
| Total Hours | 63-68 | |
- 1
Required if taking BIO241 General Genetics
- 2
A student may take MTH125 College Algebra and MTH130 Trigonometry over two semesters to satisfy this requirement.
- 3
Required if also taking PHY222 General Physics II with Calculus
Full-Time Student Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.
Course Sequence
The semester-by-semester listing below provides the normal scheduling option for full-time students who plan to finish in two years.
Elective Additional Credit
Self-selection of courses and not following the approved degree program could adversely affect graduation, transfer to a 4-year institution, and financial aid. Students should visit the website of the university and program to which they are transferring for their course requirements. Also, visit Transferology at www.transferology.com to assist in developing a plan for transferring to another college or university. Students should select Ohio Transfer 36 approved and TAG approved courses.
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s degree requirements and course transferability are controlled by the institution to which the student plans to transfer.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| CHM141 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| MTH135 | Precalculus 2 | 5 |
| ENG124 | College Composition (Required) | 3 |
| Social Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM142 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Social Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Arts Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CHM241 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| Natural Sciences Elective | 3-5 | |
| Arts Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CHM242 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| Elective | 4-5 | |
| Electives | 6-7 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Total Hours | 60-65 | |
Social and Behavioral Science Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS122 | Basic Economics | 3 |
| BUS221 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUS222 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PSC121 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSY121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY123 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSY124 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY131 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSY220 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY221 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC121 | Sociology | 3 |
| SOC122 | Society and Technology | 3 |
| SOC123 | Dynamics of the Family | 3 |
| SOC225 | Diversity in American Society | 3 |
| SOC228 | Social Structure and the Individual | 3 |
Arts and Humanities Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG233 | British Literature: Medieval to 1785 | 3 |
| ENG234 | British Literature: 1785 to Present | 3 |
| ENG235 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG236 | American Literature: Colonial to 1865 | 3 |
| ENG237 | American Literature: 1865 to Present | 3 |
| ENG239 | Film Appreciation | 3 |
| ENG240 | Women's Literature | 3 |
| ENG241 | Major Modern Writers | 3 |
| HIS121 | United States History I to 1877 | 3 |
| HIS122 | United States History II from 1877 | 3 |
| HIS221 | World Civilization to 17th Century | 3 |
| HIS222 | World Civilization from 17th Century | 3 |
| PHL122 | Ethics | 3 |
Natural Science Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHM205 | Forensic Chemistry | 4 |
| PHY101 | Principles of Physics | 4 |
| PHY121 | College Physics I with Algebra | 4 |
| PHY221 | General Physics I with Calculus | 5 |
| BIO141 | General Biology I 1 | 4 |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHM105 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| CHM243 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| PHY105 | Astronomy | 4 |
| PHY122 | College Physics II with Algebra | 4 |
| PHY222 | General Physics II with Calculus 3 | 5 |
| GEO141 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| BIO142 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIO241 | General Genetics | 4 |
| MTH124 | Statistics | 3 |
| MTH223 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH224 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH225 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | 4 |
| MTH227 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| COM121 | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| COM122 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CJS121 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CSE122 | Programming Logic and Problem Solving | 3 |
| ENG221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| ENG231 | College Composition II | 3 |
| ITD122 | Computer Applications for Professionals | 3 |
| SOC121 | Sociology | 3 |
| SOC122 | Society and Technology | 3 |
| SCI271 | Special Topics in Science I | 1 |
| SCI272 | Special Topics in Science II | 2 |
| SCI273 | Special Topics In Science III | 3 |
| SSC201 | Study Away: Experiential Learning | 1 |
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate general familiarity with the following areas in chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical and an ability to employ critical thinking and perform quantitative calculations with an understanding of the concepts.
- Work safely and effectively in a diverse group of peers to solve problems and interact productively.
- Define problems clearly, develop testable hypothesis, design and execute appropriate experiments, analyze data, and draw appropriate conclusions. Demonstrate knowledge of basic safety, analytical, and technical skills in the laboratory.
- The ability to retrieve information efficiently and effectively by searching the chemical literature, to evaluate technical articles critically, and to manage many types of chemical information. Be able to present information in an organized manner using clear visual representations of complex data sheets.