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. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. 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. 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
45240In-personCascade JH 104
Monday and Wednesday
from 9 to 10:50am

From September 22 through December 10, 2025
Elizabeth NtantieBooks for CRN 45240
Class details for CRN 45240
Notes: Registration required with CH227Z CRN 45241
45242In-personCascade JH 104
Tuesday and Thursday
from 9 to 10:50am

From September 23 through December 11, 2025
Ken L FriedrichBooks for CRN 45242
Class details for CRN 45242
Notes: Registration required with CH227Z CRN 45244
45246Online (no scheduled meetings)Not applicableAvailable 24/7
From September 22 through December 12, 2025
Karen M RadakovichBooks for CRN 45246
Class details for CRN 45246
Notes: Registration required with CH227Z CRN 45247
and In-personRock Creek BLDG7 106
Friday
from 9 to 10:50am

From September 26 through December 12, 2025
45255In-personRock Creek BLDG7 210
Tuesday and Thursday
from 10 to 11:50am

From September 23 through December 11, 2025
Hemali D PremathilakeBooks for CRN 45255
Class details for CRN 45255
Notes: Registration required with CH227Z CRN 45256
45266In-personRock Creek BLDG7 106
Tuesday
from 6 to 8:50pm

From September 23 through December 9, 2025
David A WallackBooks for CRN 45266
Class details for CRN 45266
Notes: Registration required with CH 227Z CRN 45267
and In-personRock Creek BLDG7 106
Thursday
from 6 to 6:50pm

From September 25 through December 11, 2025
45264In-personSoutheast SCOM 320
Tuesday and Thursday
from 6 to 7:50pm

From September 23 through December 11, 2025
Mike J MackelBooks for CRN 45264
Class details for CRN 45264
Notes: Registration required with CH 227Z CRN 45265
45257In-personSylvania ST 309
Tuesday and Thursday
from 12 to 1:50pm

From September 23 through December 11, 2025
Jim P SchneiderBooks for CRN 45257
Class details for CRN 45257
Notes: Registration required with CH227Z CRN 45258
45260In-personSylvania ST 309
Monday and Wednesday
from 2 to 3:50pm

From September 22 through December 10, 2025
Claire L BoelkeBooks for CRN 45260
Class details for CRN 45260
Notes: Registration required with CH 227Z CRN 45261
45263In-personSylvania ST 309
Monday and Wednesday
from 6 to 7:50pm

From September 22 through December 10, 2025
Jim P SchneiderBooks for CRN 45263
Class details for CRN 45263
Notes: Registration required with CH 227Z CRN 45262

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.