Chemistry University of California Transfer Pathway
AS-T Degree Chemistry · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
University of California Transfer Pathway: Chemistry - AS-T
Description
The University of California (UC) Transfer Pathway for Chemistry degree curriculum provides students a basis for understanding the physical concepts and skills required for attainment of upper division status as a Chemistry major at a four-year college or university.
Students completing this Associate in Science for UC Transfer degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA will satisfy lower division preparation in the major and are guaranteed admission to the UC system, but not to a particular campus. Students will still be competitive at several UC campuses with a GPA below the 3.5 threshold, and all students who complete the degree are encouraged to apply to the UC.
To obtain this Associate in Science for UC Transfer degree, students must complete:
- The specified major requirements. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- 22 units of Cal-GETC general education requirements.
One course in Cal-GETC Area 3 and one course in Cal-GETC Area 4 are to be completed after transfer.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Apply chemical and physical concepts, symbolism, language, atomic structure and mathematical skills to critical thinking and hypothesis driven methods of scientific inquiry.
- Apply experimental techniques to the laboratory environment as demonstrated by safe handling and disposal of chemicals, obtaining accurate and precise data, evaluating and validating scientific data, correctly using scientific instruments and using proper laboratory techniques.
- Provide Technical information in a clear and concise manner to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills for chemical and physical concepts, results of laboratory experiments and articles in the scientific literature.
- Transfer successfully to a chemistry program at a UC, CSU, or private transfer institution.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Science for UC Transfer Degree (AS-T): | 45 | |
| CHEM 24A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 24B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 75A | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 75B | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH 65A | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 65B | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 75 | Calculus III | 5 |
| MATH 85 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYS 35 | Calculus Based Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 36 | Calculus Based Physics II | 4 |
| Note: | ||
| Cal-GETC General Education Requirements | 22 | |
| Area 1A: English Composition (ENGL 1A) | 3 | |
| Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 | |
| Area 1C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Area 5B: Biological Sciences | 4 | |
| Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Note: | ||
| Total | 67 | |
Other Information
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Local Program (Major) Code: S087
Program Control Number: 39317
TOP Code: 1905.00
CIP Code: 40.0501