CH221Z General Chemistry I

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Explores and applies principles and applications of chemistry. Emphasis on measurement, components of matter, atomic and molecular structure, quantitative relationships including foundational stoichiometry, and major classes of chemical reactions. This course CH 221Z is a lecture course; CH 227Z is the laboratory component. Must be coregistered with CH 227Z. Must take both CH 221Z and CH 227Z to meet the lab science requirement. The PCC Chemistry Department strongly recommends that students take CH 221Z/CH 227Z, CH 222Z/CH 228Z, and CH 223Z/CH 229Z in consecutive terms. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. MTH 243, STAT 243, and STAT 243Z courses do not meet the MTH 111 prerequisite for CH 221Z. Prerequisites: MTH 111, (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 or equivalent placement, and (CH 151 or pass the CH 151 Competency Exam). Corequisite: CH 227Z. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 4

List of classes for CH221Z General Chemistry I
CRNClass typeLocationDays & timeDatesSeats availableFacultyMore info
25831In-personCascade JH 104
Monday and Wednesday
from 9 to 10:50am

From March 30 through June 10, 2026
Elizabeth NtantieBooks for CRN 25831
Class details for CRN 25831
Notes: Registration required with CH227Z CRN: 25832
24986In-personRock Creek BLDG7 212
Tuesday and Thursday
from 10 to 11:50am

From March 31 through June 11, 2026
David A WallackBooks for CRN 24986
Class details for CRN 24986
Notes: Registration required with CH227Z CRN:24987
24988In-personRock Creek BLDG7 214
Monday and Wednesday
from 10 to 11:50am

From March 30 through June 10, 2026
Hemali D PremathilakeBooks for CRN 24988
Class details for CRN 24988
Notes: Registration required with CH227Z CRN:24989
24994In-personRock Creek BLDG7 106
Monday
from 6 to 8:50pm

From March 30 through June 8, 2026
Japhe F RauscherBooks for CRN 24994
Class details for CRN 24994
Notes: Registration required with CH227Z CRN:24995
and In-personRock Creek BLDG7 106
Wednesday
from 6 to 6:50pm

From April 1 through June 10, 2026
24984In-personSoutheast SCOM 320
Tuesday and Thursday
from 2:30 to 4:20pm

From March 31 through June 11, 2026
Mark LowryBooks for CRN 24984
Class details for CRN 24984
Notes: Registration required with CH227Z CRN:24985
24990In-personSylvania ST 309
Monday and Wednesday
from 12 to 1:50pm

From March 30 through June 10, 2026
Jim P SchneiderBooks for CRN 24990
Class details for CRN 24990
Notes: Registration required with CH227Z CRN:24991
24992In-personSylvania ST 309
Tuesday and Thursday
from 9 to 10:50am

From March 31 through June 11, 2026
Katie A StandishBooks for CRN 24992
Class details for CRN 24992
Notes: Registration required with CH227Z CRN:24993

Class schedule definitions

Cost:
cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
Books:
$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
Register:
use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
Class types:
see more about class types
  • In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
  • Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
  • Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
  • In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
  • In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
  • Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.