Chemistry
Award Type: Associate in Arts
The associate degree program in chemistry prepares students to begin upper-division work leading to a baccalaureate degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. It also provides some of the support courses required for the baccalaureate degree.The graduate of the Associate in Arts in Chemistry will:
- Demonstrate mastery of the approach and rationale of the scientific method and be able to apply these principles to solve problems
- Demonstrate mastery of stoichiometric calculations.
- Demonstrate mastery of laboratory technique.
Program Requirements
A major of 34 units is required for the degree.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry 1 | 5.0 |
| CHEM 151 | General Chemistry 2 | 5.0 |
| MATH 181 | Calculus 1 | 4.0 |
| MATH 182 | Calculus 2 | 4.0 |
| MATH 183 | Multivariable Calculus | 4.0 |
| PHYS 161 | Engineering Physics 1 | 4.0 |
| PHYS 162 | Engineering Physics 2 | 4.0 |
| PHYS 163 | Engineering Physics 3 | 4.0 |
Recommended electives:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 140 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 4.0 |
General Education Requirements
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