The Associate in Science in Chemistry for Transfer degree (AS-T in Chemistry) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. Consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. On completion of the program, the student will have gained proficiency in general and organic chemistries.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) are open to all Coastline students. Students who do not plan on transferring to a California State University school should consult their Counselor regarding the benefits of an AA-T/AS-T degree based on their goals. Students earning an AA-T or AS-T and intending on transferring to a California State University school receive transfer admission benefits for specific majors at many California State University campuses. Visit the Transfer Information catalog page for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Explain three fundamental processes present in chemistry including atomic and molecular structure, chemical equilibrium with applications to acids and bases, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and reaction mechanisms.
2. Given the appropriate laboratory setting, design and apply the process of science to postulate a hypothesis, collect and interpret data and formulate a conclusion.
3. Communicate chemical concepts effectively in written and/or oral forms and locate, select and evaluate scientific information present in primary research literature, mass media, online or other sources.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

1. Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. A minimum of 12 units must be in residence within Coast Colleges (Coastline College, Golden West College, and/or Orange Coast College).
2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an Associate Degree for Transfer major as detailed in the catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis.
4. Certified Completion of the California Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC - Coastline Option 2 General Education pattern).

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Core
CHEM C180C	General Chemistry A	5
CHEM C185C	General Chemistry B	5
CHEM C220	Organic Chemistry A	3
CHEM C220L	Organic Chemistry A Lab	2
CHEM C225	Organic Chemistry B	3
CHEM C225L	Organic Chemistry B Lab	2
MATH C180	Calculus 1	5
MATH C185	Calculus 2	5
PHYS C185	Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics	4
PHYS C280	Calculus Based Physics: Electricity and Magnetism	4
Units Required for Major		38
CalGETC Pattern		34
Transfer Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units		Varies
Total Units for Degree		66