The Associate in Science for Transfer in Chemistry will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system. The University of California typically requires the addition of multivariable calculus and differential equations for chemistry transfers.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:

  1. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
  2. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  3. Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0. 
  4. Minimum grade of C (or P grade if taken on a pass/no pass basis) for each course in the major.

The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Program Requirement   GE General Education   E Elective  

Fall Year 1

Semester Units: 14.0
CHEM 150
General Chemistry 1
5.0
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
4.0
MATH C2210
Calculus I: Early Transcendentals
4.0
STEM 100
Success Strategies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
1.0

Spring Year 1

Semester Units: 16.0
CHEM 151
General Chemistry 2
5.0
MATH C2220
Calculus II: Early Transcendentals
4.0
PHYS 161
Engineering Physics 1
4.0

Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts

3.0

Summer Year 2

Semester Units: 6.0

Cal-GETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition

3.0

Cal-GETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences

3.0

Fall Year 2

Semester Units: 15.0-17.0
CHEM 180
Organic Chemistry 1
5.0
PHYS 163
Engineering Physics 3
4.0

Cal-GETC Area 1C: Oral Communication

3.0

Cal-GETC Area 3B: Humanities

3.0-5.0

Spring Year 2

Semester Units: 14.0-16.0
CHEM 181
Organic Chemistry 2
5.0

Cal-GETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences

3.0

Cal-GETC Area 5B: Biological Science

3.0-5.0

Cal-GETC Area 6: Ethnic Studies

3.0
Total Units: 65.0-69.0