Chemistry
AS Degree Chemistry · Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Chemistry major recognizes a concentration in the field of Chemistry. Successful completion of the curriculum in Chemistry and the associated electives prepare Chemistry students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:
- Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 0001A | General Chemistry I (OR) | 5-6 |
| orCHEM 0003A & CHEM 0003B | General Chemistry I - Part 1and General Chemistry I - Part 2 | |
| CHEM 0001B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 0005 | Chemistry - Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 0012A | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 0012B | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| Total Units | 24-25 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 0030 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 0031 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 0032 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 0205 & PHYS 0205L | Principles of Physics: Mechanicsand Principles of Physics Laboratory: Mechanics | 5 |
| PHYS 0210 & PHYS 0210L | Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetismand Principles of Physics Laboratory: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS 0215 & PHYS 0215L | Principles of Physics: Heat, Waves and Modern Physicsand Principles of Physics Laboratory: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics | 4 |