# Chemistry (Associate in Science for Transfer)

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-stem/programs/chemistry-ast

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.

The 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.

## Program Student Learning Outcomes:

A. Demonstrate an understanding of various chemical representations of elements, compounds, and chemical reactions.

B. Solve problems utilizing chemical concepts and equations.

C. Collect and analyze laboratory data.

D. Demonstrate scientific literacy.

**For an Associate in Science in Chemistry for Transfer (AS-T), students must complete the following:**

1.  60 semester CSU-transferable units.

2.  the **California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)** pattern.

3.  a minimum of 18 semester in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.

4.  obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

5.  earn a grade of C (or P) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

**_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)._**

## Program Requirements:

**Program Core: (36 Units)**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHEM-04A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM-04B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM-13A | First Semester Organic Chemistry Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM-13AL | First Semester Organic Chemistry Lab | 2 |
| CHEM-13B | Second Semester Organic Chemistry Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM-13BL | Second Semester Organic Chemistry Lab | 2 |
| PHYS-04A | Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS-04B | Physics II | 4 |
| MATH-C2210 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH-C2220 | Calculus II | 4 |
| **Total** | | **36** |

Total Units that may be double counted: (-7 Units)

\*General Education (**Cal-GETC**) Units: (34 Units)

Elective (CSU Transferable) Units: (0 Units)

**Total Degree Units: (63 Units)**