Program Summary
CHEMISTRY - Associate in Science
2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025
This degree is intended for students planning to transfer to a four-year university and major in chemistry or other STEM fields, to pursue professional health programs, or to work in chemistry related careers.
Career Opportunities
This degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year university with a major in chemistry or other STEM fields, to pursue professional health programs, or to work in chemistry-related careers including entry-level work as a medical lab technician, as a chemistry research associate, or as a laboratory assistant.
Required Courses (38-40 credits)
Note: Phys 208A and 208B are required for STEM majors at many universities. Check with a counselor or your transfer institution to determine which physics series is required for your target campus and major.
Units: 38.0-40.0
CHEM 201A
GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I
5.0
CHEM 201B
GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II
5.0
CHEM 212A
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
5.0
CHEM 212B
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
5.0
MATH 265A
CALCULUS I
5.0
MATH 265B
CALCULUS II
5.0
10.0
PHYS 208A
PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS 1
5.0
AND
0.0
PHYS 208B
PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS 2
5.0
OR
8.0
PHYS 205A
GENERAL PHYSICS
4.0
AND
PHYS 205B
GENERAL PHYSICS
4.0
Total: 38.0-40.0
Program Outcomes
Determine the chemical or physical properties of substances.
Exams, quizzes, assignments, and lab reports.
Evaluate and interpret chemical information using quantitative reasoning.
Exams, quizzes, assignments, and lab reports
Solve qualitative problems involving chemical reactions.
Exams, quizzes, assignments, and lab reports
Communicate chemical concepts.
Exams, quizzes, assignments, and lab reports
Utilize appropriate experimental apparatus, technology, and techniques to safely perform laboratory experiments.
1. Follow laboratory procedures to carry out chemical experiments.
2. Prepare and submit written lab assignments.