Preparation for STEM Chemistry
Certificate of Competency (noncredit) Mathematics · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Review foundational chemical and mathematical concepts in preparation for college-level chemistry coursework. This certificate is free and students may repeat the course until mastery of the skills is met. The program provides a great opportunity for students who are transitioning to college and are unsure of their abilities, or who have been out of school for some time and want to prepare themselves before transitioning to college-level chemistry. This Certificate of Competency recognizes a student's preparation for transfer-level Chemistry courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Analyze problems critically using logical methodology
- Communicate chemical concepts, ideas, definitions, and situations.
- Increase confidence and communication in basic chemical analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, and mathematical calculations/concepts.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 201 | Chemistry Jam and Prep (Active) | 54 |
| MTH 201W | Noncredit Calculus I Corequisite Support Workshop (Active) | 36 |
| orMTH 210 | Math Jam for Business and STEM Mathematics Pathway (Active) | 27 |
| orMTH 221W | Noncredit College Algebra for BSTEM Corequisite Support Workshop (Active) | 36 |
| orMTH 222W | Noncredit Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry Corequisite Support Workshop (Active) | 36 |
| orMTH 253 | Applied Algebra and Data Analysis (Active) | 108 |
| orMTH 255 | Noncredit Intermediate Algebra (Active) | 90 |
| Total | 81-162 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Environment
Program Control Number: 44016
TOP Code: 493062 - Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) and G.E.D.
CIP Code: 53.0201 - High School Equivalence Certificate Program