A.S.-T Degree for Transfer: Chemistry
Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Associate's Degree for Transfer in two years. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). The plan includes four semesters, each with an average course load of 15 units, and follows the Plan 2 Cal-GETC General Education pattern. You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.
The Associate in Science in Chemistry for Transfer (A.S.-T in Chemistry) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system leading to a Baccalaureate degree in Chemistry. Students with this degree also have a foundation in science to pursue other science-related fields or engineering. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Successful completion of the A.S.-T in Chemistry degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, although does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or major. Upon completion of the A.S.-T in Chemistry degree, students will gain a foundation in general and organic chemistry which is necessary in many fields of science and engineering.
Requirements for all Associate Degrees for Transfer:
- Completion of 60 semester CSU transferable units.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU-GE (California State University General Education Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
- Minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major. If the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis the "P" must be equal to a "C" or better.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis.
Students will develop proficiency and knowledge of chemistry concepts, laboratory techniques and experimental data collection/analysis.
Program Map
Getting Started
Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment in your first semester.
CSU Transfer Success Pathway: If eligible, enter into a CSU Transfer Success Pathway agreement at the beginning of your first semester to receive a guaranteed admission to the degree program and campus of your choice. Visit the SAC Transfer Center for more information.
First Semester
To maximize your Promise Program benefits and support your academic, career, and personal development goals, consider taking CNSL 100 or CNSL 116.
Second Semester
- Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Calculus I: Early Transcendentals (MATH C2210), or equivalent, or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process.
Plan 2: 2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
- Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Intermediate algebra or equivalent, or a qualifying profile based on multiple measures
Plan 2: 5A. Physical Science
Plan 2: 5C. Laboratory
- Prerequisite: College-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGLC1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent
Plan 2: 1B. Critical Thinking and Composition
Third Semester
- Prerequisite: CHEM 209
- Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Intermediate algebra or equivalent, or a qualifying profile based on multiple measures; and a passing score on current chemistry placement test
Plan 2: 5A. Physical Science
Plan 2: 5C. Laboratory
Plan 2: 1C. Oral Communication
Fourth Semester
- Prerequisite: CHEM 219
- Prerequisite: CHEM 219H
Plan 2: 5C. Laboratory
- Prerequisite: MATH 180
Plan 2: 5A. Physical Science
Plan 2: 5C. Laboratory
Fifth Semester
- Prerequisite: CHEM 229
- Prerequisite: PHYS 217
- Prerequisite: MATH 185
Plan 2: 5C. Laboratory
Sixth Semester
- Prerequisite: CHEM 249
- Prerequisite: CHEM 219
- Prerequisite: CHEM 219H
- Prerequisite: ; Intermediate algebra or equivalent, or a qualifying profile based on multiple measures.
Plan 2: 5B. Biological Science
Plan 2: 5C. Laboratory