Chemistry
Associate in Science for Transfer Chemistry · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science for Transfer
The Associate in Science for Transfer in Chemistry will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system. The University of California typically requires the addition of multivariable calculus and differential equations for chemistry transfers.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Minimum grade of C (or P grade if taken on a pass/no pass basis) for each course in the major.
The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.
The graduate of the Associate in Science for Transfer 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 techniques.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 36 units is required for the degree | ||
| Required core courses (36 units): | 36 | |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 151 | General Chemistry 2 | 5 |
| CHEM 180 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 181 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 5 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| PHYS 161 | Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 163 | Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| General Education | 27 | |
| Complete the following: California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All courses must be UC transferable) Double Counting: Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 7 units. Complete additional CSU transferable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 0 units. Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferable courses. | 27 | |
| Total | 63 | |