Chemistry (Pre-Medical Emphasis), B.S. in Chem. (WNC)

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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry (Pre-Medical Emphasis) by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Science

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education (CO1-8) requirements at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
See the Chemistry (Pre-Medical Emphasis), B.S. in Chem. program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Science
Academic Advising
(775) 784-4591
https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising
DMSC 411

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (15 units)

CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I(4 units) CO4L *
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2 *
ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
Social Science (3 units) Recommended:
- PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 units) CO6
Elective (1 unit)

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)

CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (4 units) CO4L, CO9 *
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
Fine Arts (3 units)
Elective (1 unit)

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)

Humanities (3 units)
CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I (3 units) *
CHEM 241L- Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory I (1 units) *
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) CO4 * AND
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I (1 unit) CO4L *
BIOL 190 - Intro to Cell & Molecular Biology (4 units) *

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)

CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II (3 units) * AND
CHEM 242L - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory II (1 unit) *
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) CO4 * AND
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II (1 unit) CO4L *
US and NV Constitutions (3 units) CO8
BIOL 191 - Introduction to Organismal Biology (4 units) *

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)

CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I (3 units)
CHEM 330 - Analytical Chemistry (4 units)
SCI 425 - Ethics in Science (1 unit) CO12
Science, Technology,& Society/Diversity & Equity (3 units) CO9, CO10
General Elective (4 units)

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)

CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II (3 units)
CHEM 431 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 units)
BCH 400 - Introductory Biochemistry (4 units)
BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics (3 units)
General Elective (2 units)

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)

Chemical Science Elective (2-3 units)
Bioscience Elective (3 units) Recommended:
BIOL 453 - Immunology (3 units) OR
MICR 453 - Immunology (3 units)
Science, Technology,& Society/Global Contexts (3 units) CO9, CO11
General Elective (6-7 units) Recommended: Statistics Course

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

Chemical Science Electives (including laboratory course) (2-3 units); also satisfies CO14
Bioscience Elective (3 units)
Capstone Integration & Synthesis (3 units) CO13 Recommended: CHEM 495 - Senior Thesis in Chemistry I (3 units) CO13, CO14
General Electives (6-7 units)

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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.