Physical Sciences: Chemistry & Physics
Division: Science and Technology
Office: 18-109
Phone: (650) 306-3291
Email: canscitech@smccd.edu
Counseling:
Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor at the Counseling
Center, Building 9, 1st Floor, 650-306-3452. Appointments are
available during day and evening hours.
Associate in Science -Chemistry
Associate in Science - Physics
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
The Physical Science Department is designed to give the student
breadth in the physical sciences while providing considerable
strength in one of the specialized science fields of chemistry,
geology, or physics. The lower-division program in the physical
science major is virtually the same as that taken in the first
two years of college by a chemistry major, physics major, or
geology major, thus enabling students to transfer among these
majors if they so choose. A major in physical science can serve
as preparation for further study in technical fields and serves
as an excellent background for professional training in law,
business, medicine, or education.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY
| Complete Core Courses | 30 units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: CHEM | MATH | PHYS | |
| CHEM 210 General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 220 General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 234 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHEM 235 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
| MATH 251 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 252 Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 5 |
| Total Units of Core Courses (required): | 30 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 8 units from the following: | |
| PHYS 210 General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 220 General Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 250 Physics with Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 260 Physics with Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 270 Physics with Calculus III | 4 |
| Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total | 38* |
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - PHYSICS
| Complete Core Courses | 41 units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: CHEM | MATH | PHYS | CIS | |
| CHEM 210 General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 220 General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CIS 250 Programming Methods I: C++ and CIS 251 Open Computer Lab I: C++ |
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| MATH 251 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 252 Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 253 Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | 5 |
| MATH 275 Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 250 Physics with Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 260 Physics with Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 270 Physics with Calculus III | 4 |
| Total Units of Core Courses (required): | 41 |
| Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total | 41* |
* and required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
TRANSFER PROGRAM - CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Cañada College offers lower division coursework required for transfer in Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Sciences. Students should use PROJECT ASSIST (www.assist.org) to research lower division major requirements at the transfer destination(s) of their choice. Also, work with a Counselor/Advisor to determine appropriate transfer coursework.
