Chemistry Associate in Science Degree Program

An Associate of Science in Chemistry from Skyline College provides students a transfer pathway to baccalaureate institutions to obtain a degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline. The pathway is designed with UC transfer in mind and provides students a foundation in analytical skills, laboratory techniques, and knowledge of both theoretical and experimental chemistry, physics, single variable and multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. The pathway specifically prepares students for upper division course work in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, and science education. The fundamental concepts core to the chemistry pathway includes inorganic chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, organic structures, and organic reactions and mechanisms. In the laboratory, students use many analytical techniques including titration, gas and thin-layer chromatography, ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Students also learn multiple techniques related to synthesis and purification of compounds including refluxing, distillation, crystallization, filtration, extraction, and liquid chromatography. Students critically analyze the data from their experiments and share their data, analysis and conclusions in formal written reports.

NOTE: Students should consult a Skyline College counselor for further information on university admissions and transfer requirements.