Associate in Science Degree in Physical Science
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 60 - 64
Term 1
16.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CHEM 1: General Chemistry I | 5.00 | Prerequisite: CHEM 11 or CHEM 51 or one year of high school Chemistry and Intermediate Algebra or equivalent. Meets Area 5A/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 11 or CHEM 51 or one year of high school Chemistry; and Intermediate Algebra or equivalent This course introduces students to the basic principles of chemistry with a quantitative emphasis. Topics include atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces and solutions. This is the first semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. Graded only. (C-ID CHEM 110/CHEM 120S). |
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| GEOL 32: Physical Geology with Lab | 4.00 | Meets Area 5A/5C. | |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course introduces students to the internal and external processes that are at work changing the earth today. Within the context of modern plate tectonics theory, students will explore the origins of rocks and minerals and dynamic earth processes such as volcanism, seismicity and mountain building that are driven by the release of Earth's internal heat. It also examines how wind, running water, and glaciers move in response to gravity and energy from the sun and the sculpting of Earth's surface by erosion. These concepts as well as the interpretation of topographic and geologic maps will be reinforced with an integrated laboratory program. (C-ID GEOL 101). |
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| Select one: Meets Area 2 | 4.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 2
14.00 - 15.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Select one: Meets Area 2 | 4.00 | ||
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| Select one: Meets Area 5A/5C | 4.00 | ||
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 3
15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CHEM 2: General Chemistry II | 5.00 | Meets Area 5A/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1 This course is a continuation of CHEM 1, General Chemistry I. Topics include chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry, introduction to organic chemistry and qualitative analysis. This is the second semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. Graded only. (C-ID CHEM 120S) (C-ID CHEM 120S = CHEM 1 and CHEM 2). |
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| GEOL 34: Historical Geology with Lab | 4.00 | Meets Area 5A/5C. | |
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Unit(s): 4.00
Historical geology with lab introduces students to Earth???s geologic history and the history of life on Earth. Drawing on concepts from plate tectonics theory, evolution, geologic dating methods and stratigraphy, students explore the planet???s origin and the processes that have repeatedly re-shaped the global environment during the past 4.6 billion years. It also covers the history of life on this planet and investigates the complementary roles played by natural selection and environmental change in shaping both modern and ancient ecosystems. These concepts as well as fossil identification, study of sedimentary rocks, and interpretation of geologic maps will be reinforced with an integrated laboratory program. (C-ID GEOL 111). |
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| Select one: Meets Area 5A/5C | |||
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| Area 1B/C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 3 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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Term 4
15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CHEM 21: Organic Chemistry I | 5.00 | Meets Area 5A/5C. | |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2 This is the first semester of a one-year course in organic chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, and pre-medicine). It covers fundamental principles of organic chemistry including structure, nomenclature, conformational analysis and stereochemistry. The physical properties, reactions and reaction mechanisms of alkanes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, alkenes, alkynes, and allylic systems are studied. Infrared spectroscopy and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy are discussed in detail. Graded only. (C-ID CHEM 150/CHEM 160S). |
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| Select one: Meets Area 5B/5C | 4.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Graduation Requirement Choice (See GE Guide) | 2.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 4.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. | |
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