The Associate of Science in Chemistry for UC Transfer Pathway (AS-UCTP in Chemistry) is a program that provides students the lower division coursework required for transfer to a UC institution for the major in Chemistry for a goal of a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the following requirements: i. 68-72 semester or 102-108 quarter UC-transferable units. ii. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum pattern (Cal-GETC). iii. A minimum of 52 semester or 78 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis. iv. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 for guaranteed admission to a UC System.
Major Core Requirements (52 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select one: CHEM001A CHEM001AH | General Chemistry Honors General Chemistry | 5 units 5 units |
| Select one: CHEM001B CHEM001BH | General Chemistry Honors General Chemistry | 5 units 5 units |
| CHEM012A | Organic Chemistry | 5 units |
| CHEM012B | Organic Chemistry | 5 units |
| Select one: MATH003A MATH003AH | Calculus and Analytical Geometry Honors Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 5 units 5 units |
| Select one: MATH003B MATH003BH | Calculus and Analytical Geometry Honors Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 5 units 5 units |
| MATH004A | Intermediate Calculus | 5 units |
| MATH004B | Differential Equations | 4 units |
| PHYS004A | Engineering Physics - Mechanics | 5 units |
| PHYS004B | Engineering Physics - Electricity and Magnetism | 4 units |
| PHYS004C | Engineering Physics - Light, Heat, and Waves | 4 units |
52 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Complete the 16-20 units of required Cal-GETC General Education courses listed in the catalog for this program. The remaining Cal-GETC General Education courses can be completed at the transfer University of California campus.
- Total degree units: 68-72
Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all UC-transferable work. Students are required to complete the degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in UC transferable coursework to obtain a guarantee of admission to the University of California system.
Although listed in the catalog, the Cal-GETC General Education units required are 19-23, and Total Degree Units are 71-75. Please see a counselor for information about this degree.