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  "college": "merced-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)",
  "id": "school-stem--chemistry-ast",
  "name": "Chemistry",
  "award": "Associate in Science for Transfer",
  "department": "school-stem",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-stem/programs/chemistry-ast",
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      "markdown": "The Chemistry curriculum is designed to meet the lower division requirements of most universities offering a major in Chemistry. Students that complete an AS-T in Chemistry from Merced College will be prepared for upper division course work in Chemistry at a California State University.\n\nThe Associate in Science in Chemistry for Transfer degree is designed for students looking to obtain a well-rounded education in Chemistry Upon completion, students with an AS-T in Chemistry will be eligible to transfer with junior standing into an equivalent major within the CA State University (CSU) system. Students will be given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college area of emphasis.\n\n## Program Student Learning Outcomes:\n\nA. Demonstrate an understanding of various chemical representations of elements, compounds, and chemical reactions.\n\nB. Solve problems utilizing chemical concepts and equations.\n\nC. Collect and analyze laboratory data.\n\nD. Demonstrate scientific literacy.\n\n**For an Associate in Science in Chemistry for Transfer (AS-T), students must complete the following:**\n\n1.  60 semester CSU-transferable units.\n\n2.  the **California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)** pattern.\n\n3.  a minimum of 18 semester in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.\n\n4.  obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.\n\n5.  earn a grade of C (or P) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.\n\n**_Note: Students are not required to complete any additional local graduation requirements for the AS-T (e.g., PE and Computer and Information Literacy courses)._**\n\n## Program Requirements:"
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      "title": "Program Core: (36 Units)",
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          "code": "CHEM-04A",
          "title": "General Chemistry I",
          "units": "5",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM-04B",
          "title": "General Chemistry II",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM-13A",
          "title": "First Semester Organic Chemistry Lecture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM-13AL",
          "title": "First Semester Organic Chemistry Lab",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM-13B",
          "title": "Second Semester Organic Chemistry Lecture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM-13BL",
          "title": "Second Semester Organic Chemistry Lab",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS-04A",
          "title": "Physics I",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS-04B",
          "title": "Physics II",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH-C2210",
          "title": "Calculus I",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH-C2220",
          "title": "Calculus II",
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          "text": "Total",
          "units": "36"
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      "markdown": "Total Units that may be double counted: (-7 Units)\n\n\\*General Education (**Cal-GETC**) Units: (34 Units)\n\nElective (CSU Transferable) Units: (0 Units)\n\n**Total Degree Units: (63 Units)**"
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