Chemistry

The Associate in Science in Chemistry degree offers students a fundamental knowledge of chemistry, such as atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions and mechanisms, thermochemistry, equilibrium, and kinetics. Students will enhance their quantitative problem solving and critical thinking skills. Laboratory work will develop basic laboratory skills, experience with instrumentation, and data collection techniques. The Associate of Science in Chemistry degree prepares students for upper division chemistry courses. Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major in order to qualify for the degree.

Program Requirements

Recommended Pathway

Chemistry AS

Term 1 (16 units)

• CHEM110 - General Chemistry (5)
• CHEM110H - General Chemistry Honors (5)
• MATH150 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry (5)
• MATH150H - Calculus & Analytic Geometry Honors (5)
• ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
• General Elective (2)

Term 2 (15 units)

• MATH160 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry (4)
• CHEM120 - General Chemistry (5)
• Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
• Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)

Term 3 (14 units)

• PHYS110 - General Physics (4)
• BIOL110 - General Molecular Cell Biology (5)
• CHEM210 - Organic Chemistry (5)

Term 4 (15 units)

• PHYS120 - General Physics (4)
• Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
• CHEM220 - Organic Chemistry (5)
• Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)

Program Outcomes

Chemistry AS