{
  "college": "golden-west-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Chemistry",
  "id": "chemistry--chemistry-aa",
  "name": "Chemistry",
  "award": "Associate in Arts Degree",
  "department": "chemistry",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/golden-west/pathways/stem/chemistry/chemistry-aa/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The Associate in Arts Degree in Chemistry prepares students for further study in chemistry or related physical and life science disciplines.  It also provides a background in general chemistry that includes skills appropriate for entry-level employment in science-related industries or laboratories, such as environmental, pharmaceutical, or materials chemistry.  Coursework includes instruction in molecular-level interpretations of the properties and reactions of inorganic and organic substances.\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Develop a working knowledge of inorganic and organic chemistry, including calculations, reactions, and nomenclature.\n2.  Develop an understanding of how chemistry is applied in other fields.\n3.  Improve problem-solving and critical thinking skills.\n4.  Actively engage in hands-on experiences in both the classroom and the laboratory.\n5.  Interpret experimental information, develop relationships, and correlate that experimental information with theory.\n6.  Write quality laboratory reports, with well-developed discussions and conclusions.\n7.  Develop laboratory skills, operate independently during many procedures, and learn to design experiments."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\nReview Graduation Requirements, General Education, and Program Maps."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM G180",
          "title": "General Chemistry A",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM G185",
          "title": "General Chemistry B",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM G220",
          "title": "Organic Chemistry A",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM G225",
          "title": "Organic Chemistry B",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH G180",
          "title": "Calculus I: Early Transcendentals",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Major Total",
          "units": "24"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "GE Pattern (Local or Cal-GETC)",
          "units": "24-34"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Electives (as needed to reach 60 units)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "60"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}