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Associate in Science Degree
Chemistry

The A.S. in chemistry is appropriate for students interested in transferring to a 4-year university as a major in the sciences. The major will provide students with a complete general education in math and core physical sciences as well as an introduction to some basic computer systems skills. Additionally, the degree provides the student employment opportunities within local industries as a laboratory technician. Career opportunties in Chemistry for transfers, are varied and broad, ranging from all chemical industries, physics, all other areas of the physical sciences, engineering, and all areas of the biological sciences and allied health fields. Examples of local industries include: agriculture, geo and petrochemical businesses, analytical services and laboratories, (etc).

Chemistry
Required Courses: 38 units
CHEM B1a	General Chemistry 5.0
CHEM B1b	General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis 5.0
CHEM B18	Elementary Organic Chemistry 5.0
MATH B6a	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MATH B6b	Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
MATH B6c	Calculus III 4.0
COMS B2	Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3.0
Select 8 units:
PHYS B4a	Mechanics and Wave Motion 4.0
and
PHYS B4b	Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism 4.0
or
PHYS B2a	General Physics-Mechanics and Heat
and
PHYS B2b	General Physics-Sound, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, Modern Physics
Electives
PHYS B4c	Optics and Modern Physics 4.0
BIOL B3b	General Biology II 5.0
or
BIOL B16	General Microbiology 5.0

The courses and unit values on this page are representative of the typical values and courses required by this program. They are taken from the most current catalog, and therefore may not be accurate for the degree or certificate requirements for some students, depending on your year of catalog rights. Please refer to your appropriate catalog or see a counselor for accurate degree requirements.