Analytical Chemistry

A.S. Degree Science · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Summary
Program Description

Chemistry technicians play very important roles in analytical laboratories in academic, research and industrial institutions. They perform chores such as assisting instructors prepare materials for laboratory classes, assisting researchers collect and analyze scientific data, or gathering data for product quality control in industries. At Berkeley City College we offer a two-year (four-semester) chemistry program designed to provide individuals with the analytical skills needed for entry-level employment as laboratory technicians in those institutions. At the same time, the Analytical Chemistry program at BCC also prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities.

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Career Opportunities

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Entry level technician positions in state and federal laboratories, academic research laboratories, industrial, pharmaceutical and environmental health laboratories.

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Learning Outcome(s)

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  1. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to follow protocols and use of standard and analytical equipment, materials, and techniques employed in general, organic and analytical chemistry laboratory.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic calculations related to preparation of solutions and quantitative and qualitative analyses commonly used in experiments in chemistry
  3. Demonstrate the ability to work individually or with a team on any assignments.
Requirements
CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses:27
CHEM 1AGeneral Chemistry5
CHEM 1BGeneral Chemistry5
CHEM 12AOrganic Chemistry5
CHEM 12BOrganic Chemistry5
CHEM 18Analytical Instrumentation3
CIS 1Introduction to Computer Information Systems4
Select two of the following courses:9-10
BIOL 1AGeneral Biology5
BIOL 1BGeneral Biology5
MATH 3ACalculus I5
MATH 3BCalculus II5
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
PHYS 3AGeneral Physics5
PHYS 3BGeneral Physics5
PHYS 4AGeneral Physics with Calculus5
PHYS 4BGeneral Physics with Calculus5

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