Chemistry
Associate in Arts Chemistry · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Arts
The associate degree program in chemistry prepares students to begin upper-division work leading to a baccalaureate degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. It also provides some of the support courses required for the baccalaureate degree.
The graduate of the Associate in Arts in Chemistry will:
- Demonstrate mastery of the approach and rationale of the scientific method and be able to apply these principles to solve problems
- Demonstrate mastery of stoichiometric calculations.
- Demonstrate mastery of laboratory technique.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 34 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (34 units): | 34 | |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 151 | General Chemistry 2 | 5 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH 183 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS 161 | Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 162 | Engineering Physics 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 163 | Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| Recommended electives: | 4 | |
| CHEM 140 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 34 | |