UCTP: Chemistry
Associate in Science for Transfer School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate in Science in Chemistry for University of California (UC) Transfer degree is designed for students planning on transferring to a University of California. Students who complete this program and who maintain a grade point average (GPA) OF 3.5 in the major, will be guaranteed admission into the University of California system in a Chemistry program. The chemistry curriculum is designed to meet the lower division requirements of most University of California offering a major in Chemistry.
The Associate in Science in Chemistry for UC Transfer degree provides the student with laboratory experience and introductory knowledge of fundamental principles in chemistry that include states of matter, atomic structure and bonding, stoichiometry, nomenclature, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, gas laws, equilibria, electrochemistry, multistep synthesis, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry of reactions of hydrocarbons and common functional groups. Introduction to structure elucidation using modern instrumental methods.
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 to UC (AS-T), students must complete the following:
minimum of 60 semester (90 quarter) units of UC-transferable credit. No more than 14 semester (21 quarter) units of the 60 semester (90 quarter) units may be taken pass/fail or credit/no credit.
the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) for Chemistry for UC Transfer pattern.
a minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter) units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
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: (47 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 |
| PHYS-04C | Physics III | 4 |
| MATH-C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH-C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH-04C | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH-06 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| Total Units toward Major | 47 | |
*General Education (Cal-GETC for Chemistry for UC Transfer) Units: (19 Units)
Elective (UC Transferable) Units: (0 Units)
Total Degree Units: (66 Units)
*This AS-T degree general education requirements presumes completion of two courses in Area 3 and two courses in Area 4 after transfer to the University of California to complete the entire Cal-GETC pattern.
Area 1A Freshman Composition (3 units) Area 1B Critical Thinking (3 units) Area 3 Arts and Humanities (3 units) Area 4 Social and Behavioral Science (3 units) Area 5 Biological Science (4 units) Area 6 Ethnic Studies (3 units)