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
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| COMM-104 or COMM-100 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) or Public Speaking | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| STEM ONLY | ||
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| ART-104 | World Art | 3 |
| CHEM-113 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| PHY-202 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| HIST-104 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 65 | |
UC: General Education Option C
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| COMM-100 or COMM-104 | Public Speaking or Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| 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 or ANTH-145 | Introduction to Philosophy I or Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | 3 |
| Units | 18 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| STEM ONLY | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| American Sign Language I | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Units | 4 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHEM-112 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Wave Motion | 4 |
| Units | 13 | |
| 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) | ||
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 66 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM-112 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM-113 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Wave Motion | 4 |
| PHY-202 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| or PHY-202H | Honors Electricity and Magnetism | |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| or MATH-212H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | |
| Total Units | 36 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 36 | |
| CSU General Education for STEM or IGETC for STEM | 31-33 | |
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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