Chemistry, A.S.-T

An A.S.-T in Chemistry for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a California State University institution as a Chemistry major. The courses in the A.S.-T in Chemistry for Transfer provide students with an ability to solve quantitative problems and think critically in regards to major concepts in chemistry, including the structure and property of matter, the interconversion of matter and energy via chemical reactions, and the application of scientific inquiry to problem-solving. 

AS.CHEM.OPTBAST or AS.CHEM.OPTCAST

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CSU: General Education Option B 

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
MATH-211 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4
ENGL-101 College Composition 3
CHEM-101 General Chemistry I 5
COMM-100 Public Speaking 3
 Units15
Spring Semester 1
CHEM-102 General Chemistry II 5
ENGL-103 Critical Thinking and Writing 3
MATH-212 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4
PS-101 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
 Units15
Summer 1
HIST-111
U.S. History to 1877
or U.S. History Since 1865
3
 Units3
Fall Semester 2
Select one of the following: 3
Black History in the American Context
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
BIOL-150 General Biology I 4
CHEM-112 Organic Chemistry I 5
PHY-201 Mechanics and Wave Motion 4
 Units16
Spring Semester 2
CHEM-113 Organic Chemistry II 5
PHY-202 Electricity and Magnetism 4
ART-104 World Art 3
HIST-104 World History Since 1500 3
 Units15
 Total Units64

 UC: General Education Option C

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
MATH-211 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4
ENGL-101 College Composition 3
CHEM-101 General Chemistry I 5
COMM-100 Public Speaking 3
 Units15
Spring Semester 1
CHEM-102 General Chemistry II 5
ENGL-103 Critical Thinking and Writing 3
MATH-212 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4
PS-101
Introduction to American Government and Politics
or U.S. History to 1877
or U.S. History Since 1865
3
PHIL-101
Introduction to Philosophy I
or Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics)
3
 Units18
Summer 1
Select one of the following: 4
American Sign Language I
Elementary French I
Elementary Spanish I
 Units4
Fall Semester 2
BIOL-150 General Biology I 4
CHEM-112 Organic Chemistry I 5
PHY-201 Mechanics and Wave Motion 4
 Units13
Spring Semester 2
CHEM-113 Organic Chemistry II 5
PHY-202 Electricity and Magnetism 4
ART-104 World Art 3
Select one of the following: 3
Ethnic Politics in America
Black History in the American Context
American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240)
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
 Units15
 Total Units65
Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
CHEM-101General Chemistry I5
CHEM-102General Chemistry II5
CHEM-112Organic Chemistry I5
CHEM-113Organic Chemistry II5
PHY-201Mechanics and Wave Motion4
PHY-202Electricity and Magnetism4
or PHY-202H Honors Electricity and Magnetism
MATH-211Analytic Geometry and Calculus I4
MATH-212Analytic Geometry and Calculus II4
or MATH-212H Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Total Units36
Course Title Credits
Units for Major36
CSU General Education for STEM or IGETC for STEM31-33
Possible double counting: 7
Transferable Electives (as need to reach 60 CSU transferable units)

 Total Units for A.S.-T Degree: 60 units

The STEM General Education for a STEM Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can only be applied to the Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science ADT Degrees.

The overall requirements for an approved STEM Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University. Completion of California State University General Education Breadth for STEM (CSUGE) requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum for STEM requirements (IGETC).​

CSUGE Breadth for STEM (33 units):  Students are to complete all CSUGE requirements. However, the CSUGE for STEM requires:

  • AREA A- 9 semester units/12 quarter units: one course from A1, one course from A2, and one course from A3)
  • AREA B- 9 semester units/12 quarter units: one course from B1, one course from B2, and one course from B3 (if not met in B1/B2), and one course from B4
  • AREA C- 6 semester units/9 quarter units: one course from C1 and one course from C2
  • AREA D- 3 semester units/ 4 quarter units: one course
  • AREA E- 3 semester units/ 4 quarter units: one course
  • AREA F- 3 semester units/ 4 quarter unit: one course. 

IGETC for STEM (31 units):  Students are to complete all IGETC requirements. However, the IGETC for STEM requires: 

  • AREA 1 -9 semester units/12 quarter units: one course from 1A, one course from 1B, and one course from 1C for students transferring to a CSU
  • AREA 2- 3 semester units/4 quarter units: one course
  • AREA 3- 6 semester units/9 quarter units: one course from 3A and one course from 3B
  • AREA 4- 3 semester units/4 quarter units: one course
  • AREA 5- 7 semester units/9 quarter units: one course from 5A, one course from 5B, and one course from 5C if not met in 5A/5B
  • AREA 6 (for UC schools) meeting Language other than English (LOTE) competency (by completing at minimum, elementary language course; AP exam; high school course work)
  • AREA 7-  3 semester units/ 4 quarter units: one course. 

Additional Requirements

  • Students are to confirm that the CSU or UC major/program or college they are applying to accepts partial CSUGE and IGETC certification. Although CSUGE and IGETC for STEM is an option, it is important that students prioritize completing major-preparation courses for the specific campuses and programs students are considering. 
  • Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  • Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.

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