Chemistry Education
Associate of Science (AS) Chemistry · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The AS in Chemistry Education degree fulfills the lower-division requirements for four-year BA Chemistry programs designed for future high school and middle school science teachers. The AS Degree is designed to articulate directly with four-year-institution teacher preparation programs with a focus on chemistry education, including single subject teacher preparation in science with a concentration in chemistry. An AS in Chemistry Education would also be an appropriate transfer preparation for students considering chemistry-related interdisciplinary fields.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in solving complex problems in and conceptual understanding of organic chemistry as measured by the acs full-year organic chemistry exam.
- Design and conduct laboratory experiments, and analyze and interpret their data.
- Effectively communicate the methods, analysis, results, and conclusions of their experiments.
- Quantitively analyze nature at the atomic scale by applying fundamental chemical concepts, ranging from atomic theory to organic synthesis.
- Skillfully perform experimental measurements, techniques, and protocols, properly use standard laboratory instruments, and adhere to safe laboratory practices.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (42-43 Units) | ||
| BIO 1R | Organismal Biology | 5 |
| orBIO 30 | Introduction to College Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 1A | General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 1B | General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 12A | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 12B | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH 1 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 2 | Calculus II | 5 |
| PHYS 2A | Introduction to Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2B | Introduction to Physics II | 4 |
| Total Units for the Major | 42-43 | |
| Additional General Education and Elective Units | ||
| 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. | 17-18 | |
| Total | 60 | |