Chemistry
A.S. Degree Chemistry · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Minimum Units Required: 60.0 units
This program is designed to foster an understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry in a variety of applications. Students will learn how chemical knowledge is derived, theorized, and applied in solving problems in everyday life. The Associate in Science can be obtained by completing the 26-30-unit major, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate skills for various lab techniques.
Formulate and write names applying International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry rules for chemical compounds.
Identify and write different types of chemical reactions.
Interpret and analyze chemical data.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Major | 26-30 | |
| Courses Required | 20 | |
| CHEM 001 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 002 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 003 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 004 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| Biology (select one course) | 3-5 | |
| BIO 002 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIO 003 | Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity | 5 |
| BIO 004 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| BIO 005 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| BIO 012 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| BIO 014 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 015 | Introduction to Biology | 4 |
| BIO 016 | Introduction to Human Biology | 3 |
| BIO 018 | Biology of Sex | 3 |
| BIO 019 | Marine Biology | 4 |
| BIO 020 | Infectious Disease, Plagues, and Public Health | 3 |
| BIO 025 | Human Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 047 | Independent Study | 3 |
| BIO 049 | Biology Honors | 3 |
| BIO 099 | Biology Honors: Dissection | 3 |
| Physics (select one course) | 3-5 | |
| PHYS 002 | General Physics (Non-calculus) | 5 |
| PHYS 006 | Physics for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| PHYS 010 | Descriptive Physics | 3 |