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  "college": "las-positas-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Chemistry",
  "id": "chemistry-associate-of-science-as",
  "name": "Chemistry",
  "award": "Associate of Science (AS)",
  "department": "chemistry",
  "sourceUrl": "https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/102/103/105/107/129/1521/1524/1526/1527",
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      "markdown": "#### Overview\n\nThe AS - Chemistry degree prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions for continued study in the field of chemistry or for pre-professional studies for medical and dental programs. This program fulfills the lower-division requirements recommended by the American Chemical Society and is typical of requirements at four-year institutions. The program also satisfies lower division requirements in chemistry for engineering and biology transfer majors. General Education courses should be selected carefully to meet the requirements of the intended transfer institution. Some transfer institutions require more general education units than are required by the A.S. degree. Students should consult the catalog of the transfer institution for requirements and should consult a counselor for additional information.\n\n#### Program Learning Outcome(s)\n\nUpon completion of this program, students will be able to:\n\n1.  Demonstrate proficiency in solving complex problems in and conceptual understanding of General Chemistry as measured by the ACS Full-Year General Chemistry Exam.\n2.  Demonstrate proficiency in solving complex problems in and conceptual understanding of Organic Chemistry as measured by the ACS Full-Year Organic Chemistry Exam.\n3.  Design and conduct laboratory experiments, and analyze and interpret their data.\n4.  Effectively communicate the methods, analysis, results, and conclusions of their experiments.\n5.  Quantitively analyze nature at the atomic scale by applying fundamental chemical concepts, ranging from atomic theory to organic synthesis\n6.  Skillfully perform experimental measurements, techniques, and protocols, properly use standard laboratory instruments, and adhere to safe laboratory practices."
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          "text": "Required Core: (40 units)"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 1A",
          "title": "General College Chemistry I",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 1B",
          "title": "General College Chemistry II",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 12A",
          "title": "Organic Chemistry I",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 12B",
          "title": "Organic Chemistry II",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 1",
          "title": "Calculus I",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 2",
          "title": "Calculus II",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 3",
          "title": "Multivariable Calculus",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 1A",
          "title": "General Physics I",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A: Select One (5 units)"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 1B",
          "title": "General Physics II",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 1C",
          "title": "General Physics III",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Units for the Major",
          "units": "45"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Additional General Education and Elective Units"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "See the Las Positas College General Education (LPC-GE) pattern or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units must be degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.",
          "units": "16"
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "61"
        }
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    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "##### **Chemistry (AS): Program Requirements**"
    }
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