# Chemistry (Associate of Arts (AA))

Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Chemistry

Source: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/academic-departments/chemistry/chemistry-aa/

### Overview

From its obscure beginnings in alchemy and philosophy, chemistry has emerged as the central science in the modern world.  There is virtually no area of science that is unaffected by discoveries in the field of chemistry.  Because chemistry touches so many areas of human activity, it is essential that each individual have a basic understanding of chemical principles.  Only in this way can citizens make intelligent decisions concerning applications of technology.

### Requirements

**Associate Degree Graduation Requirements**

Complete all of the following:

1.  All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).
2.  One of the following General Education options:
    1.  OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR
    2.  OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern
3.  A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).
4.  Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.
5.  A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Major Requirements** | |  |
| **Required Core** | |  |
| CHEM 155 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 156 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 212 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 221 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2.3 |
| CHEM 222 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2.5 |
| **List A - Complete 8 units from the following:** | | 8-10 |
| ↳ MATH 130 | Calculus for Biological Sciences, Social Sciences and Business I |  |
| ↳ MATH 131 | Calculus For Biological Sciences, Social Sciences And Business II |  |
| ↳ MATH 137 | College Algebra |  |
| ↳ MATH 138 | Precalculus - College Algebra and Trigonometry |  |
| ↳ MATH 150 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I |  |
| ↳ MATH 160 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II |  |
| ↳ MATH 200 | Multivariable Calculus |  |
| ↳ MATH 210 | Linear Algebra |  |
| ↳ MATH 220 | Differential Equations |  |
| ↳ PHYS 105 | General Physics |  |
| ↳ PHYS 106 | General Physics |  |
| ↳ PHYS 121 | Mechanics Of Solids And Fluids |  |
| ↳ PHYS 122 | Electricity and Magnetism |  |
| ↳ PHYS 123 | Heat, Light and Modern Physics |  |
| ↳ STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| **Total Units** | | **28.80-30.80** |

### Learning Outcomes

1.  Demonstrate proficiency in solving chemical mathematical problems.
2.  Demonstrate proficiency in describing atomic structure, bonding and periodic trends.
3.  Demonstrate proficiency in naming and writing chemical formulas.
4.  Demonstrate proficiency in writing balanced chemical equations and performing stoichiometric calculations.
5.  Demonstrate proficiency in predicting the outcome of chemical reactions.
6.  Demonstrate proficiency in assembling laboratory glassware and performing laboratory techniques.
7.  Demonstrate proficiency in making and recording experimental observations and interpreting the results.

### Recommended Sequence

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.