Chemistry, Associate in Science
Chemistry, Associate in Science
The Associate in Science in Chemistry provides a comprehensive foundation in chemistry, mathematics, and physics, preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions and careers in STEM fields. This program includes coursework in general and organic chemistry, along with essential lab skills, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to pursue further studies in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, and related disciplines.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| CHEM V120A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM V120B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM V160A | General Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM V160B | General Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH V21A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MATH V21B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| PHYS V04 & V04L | Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers and Mechanics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | 5 |
| PHYS V05 & V05L | Electricity and Magnetism for Scientists and Engineers and Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | 5 |
| Required Core Units | 40 | |
| Required Additional Courses | ||
Choose 1 option from the following: | ||
| MATH V21C | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| PHYS V06 & V06L | Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics: For Scientists and Engineers and Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | 5 |
| Required Additional Units | 5 | |
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| Total Major Units | 45 | |
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| VCCCD General Education Pattern | ||
| Required Major Units | 45 | |
| VCCCD General Education Units | 24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (6) | |
| Elective Units | 0 | |
| Total Units for the A.S. Degree | 63 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| CHEM V120A | General Chemistry I (Double Counts for VC Local GE Area 5) | 5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (Satisfies VC Local GE Area 1a) | 4 |
| MATH V21A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I ((Double Counts for VC Local GE Area 2)) | 5 |
| Select minimum 3 unit course from VC Local GE Area 7 | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CHEM V120B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH V21B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| PHYS V04 | Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| PHYS V04L | Mechanics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | 1 |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CHEM V160A | General Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| PHYS V05 | Electricity and Magnetism for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| PHYS V05L | Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | 1 |
| Select course from VC Local GE Area 1b | 3 | |
| Select course from VC Local GE Area 3 | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CHEM V160B | General Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH V21C | Multivariable Calculus or Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics: For Scientists and Engineers and Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | 5 |
| Select course from VC Local GE Area 4 | 3 | |
| Select course from VC Local GE Area 6 | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 64 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Design and/or conduct experiments safely according to current ACS laboratory standards to collect and analyze data and interpret its results.
- Research, read, and analyze primary scientific literature and prepare lab reports to communicate experimental results.
- Demonstrate proper use of modern laboratory instrumentation for chemical analysis and demonstrate proficiency in data collection, analysis, and safety.
- Apply fundamental chemical principles, such as atomic theory, bonding theory, equilibria, acid-base chemistry, and others to integrated problems to derive solutions.
- Effectively communicate scientific ideas and principles through problem-solving, written, and/or orally.