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Chemistry Department

The Chemistry Department at Ohlone College offers general and organic chemistry for science majors, pre-professionals, and engineering majors. Other courses satisfy the general ed requirements, prepare students for general chemistry and the nursing program, and give a basic chemical training to help students understand the modern world.

Two female students working on an experiment in the Chemistry Lab.
Students working on an experiment in the Klent Chemistry Lab
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Eligible for CHEM-101A?

Take the Chemistry Placement Test to Determine Eligibility

The completion of high school chemistry no longer satisfies the prerequisite for CHEM-101A General Chemistry at Ohlone College. The new prerequisite is CHEM-102 Preparation for General Chemistry. Students may opt to tkae the Chemistry Placement Test which takes 50 minutes. A passing grade on the Chemistry Placement Test will waive the prerequisite to CHEM-101A (although MATH-152 is still a prerequisite). Student who do not pass the Chemistry Placement Test are required to take CHEM-102. Check the Placement Center for the Chemistry Placement Test schedule.

CHEM-102 is the prerequisite for CHEM-101A General Chemistry. Students will study the fundamental principles of chemistry with special emphasis on quantitative problem solving. Register using WebAdvisor for CHEM-101 Preparation for Chemistry.

Degree and Certificates

Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.

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Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree
- Chemistry, A.S. and Transfer Major - The Associate of Science Transfer Degree in Chemistry offered by Ohlone College is designed to prepare students for studying Chemistry at most universities. The core courses required in the AS Degree in Chemistry will fulfill the lower division requirements for most campuses of the UC and CSU systems. This program will enable students to develop a strong foundation in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Furthermore, the theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills acquired by students in this program will also enhance their success with obtaining entry-level jobs that require two years of college-level science and math.
Certificate of Completion (also known as Fast-Track Certificate)
- Chemistry Lab Skills: Basic - The certificate in Basic Chemistry Lab Skills 1 emphasizes basic laboratory skills, including titration, pipetting, UV/Vis spectrophotometry, and solution preparation. Advantageous to any student interested in science, this certificate demonstrates a basic mastery of lab protocols in an inorganic lab setting. Highly recommended for stock room assistants and similar positions.
- Chemistry Lab Skills: Advanced - The certificate in Advanced Chemistry Lab Skills emphasizes basic laboratory skills, plus experience with distillation, refluxing, purification techniques, melting point determinations, and hands-on use of FTIR. Ideal for the student seeking a research internship, this certificate demonstrates advanced skill and and the ability to work independently in both organic and inorganic lab settings. Students receiving this certificate would be best qualified for more selective internships or employment in a chemical lab.

Related Information at Ohlone

Courses

Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times.

CHEM-101A/B General Chemistry
CHEM-102 Preparation for General Chemistry
CHEM-106A/B Principles of Chemistry
CHEM-108 Survey of Chemistry
CHEM-109 Chemistry for Health Sciences and Biotechnology
CHEM-112A/B Organic Chemistry
CHEM-131D Review of Chemistry Concepts
CHEM/BIOL/ENGI/GEOL/PHYS-190 Scientific Research Methodology
CHEM-365 Supervised Tutoring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:

Interpret the fundamental principles of chemistry.
Apply scientific principles to specific circumstances or problems.
Apply math skills to solve scientific problems and/or situations.
Construct program graphs from raw data.
Analyze graphical representation of scientific data.
Demonstrate correct laboratory techniques.
Apply safety rules in the practice of laboratory investigations.
Demonstrate proper protocols, SOP’s of common scientific equipment such as pHmeter, voltmeter, and Spectrophotomer.
Analyze data collected during laboratory investigations.
Design and analyze a scientific experiment and recommend improvements.

Career Opportunities

Employment Outlook

Please refer to the following links for employment outlook and labor market information:

Please visit the Counseling Department and Student Success Center for information.

Transfer Information

The following California State University and University of California offer major in Chemistry or related fields. The campuses that offer the major are identified next to each major name. Click a campus abbreviation next to a major to see more information about that major through the ASSIST online student transfer information system.

Biochemistry B.S. (CSUFULL, CSULA, CSULB, CSUSM, SFSU, UCLA, UCSB)
Biochemistry/Chemistry B.S. (UCSD)
Chemical Biology B.S. (UCB)
Chemical Education B.S. (UCSD)
Chemical Engineering B.S. (CSULB, UCSB)
Chemistry - ACS Certified Option B.S. (CSUSB)
Chemistry - Biochemistry Option B.A. (CSUSB)
Chemistry - Biochemistry Option B.S. (CSUSB)
Chemistry - Chemistry Option B.A. (CSUSB)
Chemistry A.B./B.S. (UCD)
Chemistry and Biochemistry B.A./B.S. (UCSC)
Chemistry and Biochemistry B.S. (Biochemistry Concentration) (UCSC)
Chemistry and Biochemistry B.S. (Environmental Chemistry Concentration) (UCSC)
Chemistry B.A. (CSUCI, CSUDH, CSUEB, CSUFRES, CSUFULL, CSULA, CSULB, CSUN, CSUS, CSUSTAN, HSU, SFSU, SJSU, SSU, UCB, UCR, UCSB)
Chemistry B.A. - Biochemistry Option (CSUEB)
Chemistry B.A. Concentration in Environmental Sciences (CSUSTAN)
Chemistry B.A. with Biochemistry Option (CSUDH)
Chemistry B.A. with Certificate of the American Chemical Society (SDSU)
Chemistry B.A. with Option in Chemical Technology (HSU)
Chemistry B.S. (CPP, CPSLO, CSUB, CSUC, CSUCI, CSUDH, CSUEB, CSUFRES, CSUFULL, CSULA, CSULB, CSUN, CSUS, CSUSM, CSUSTAN, HSU, SDSU, SFSU, SJSU, SSU, UCB, UCI, UCLA, UCSB, UCSD)
Chemistry B.S. (Biochemistry Option) (CSUCI)
Chemistry B.S. - Forensic Science Option (CSUEB)
Chemistry B.S. Chemical Physics Option (UCR)
Chemistry B.S. Concentration in Biochemistry (CSUB, CSUS, SJSU)
Chemistry B.S. Concentration in Environmental Sciences (CSUSTAN)
Chemistry B.S. Concentration in Forensic Chemistry (CSUS)
Chemistry B.S. Concentration in Polymers and Coatings (CPSLO)
Chemistry B.S. Environmental Chemistry Option (UCR)
Chemistry B.S. with Biochemistry Concentration (UCI)
Chemistry B.S. with Chemical Sciences Option (CPP)
Chemistry B.S. with Emphasis in Biochemistry (SDSU)
Chemistry B.S. with Industrial Chemistry Option (CPP)
Chemistry B.S. with Molecular Modeling and Simulation Option (CPP)
Chemistry B.S. with Option in Biochemistry (CSUC, HSU)
Chemistry B.S. with Option in Environmental Toxicology (HSU)
Chemistry, General B.S. (UCLA)
Chemistry/Earth Sciences B.S. (UCSD)
Chemistry/Materials Science B.S. (UCLA)
Chemistry: Bioinformatics B.S. (UCSD)
Creative Studies: Chemistry Emphasis B.A./B.S. (UCSB)
Earth Sciences - GeoChemistry B.S. (UCSD)
Environmental Chemistry B.S. (Chemistry B.S. Environmental Chemistry Option) (CSUN)
Fiber and Polymer Science B.S. (UCD)
Geological Sciences (Geochem) B.S. (SDSU)
Liberal Studies B.A. Concentration in Chemistry (CSUSTAN)
Natural Sciences B.A. with Chemistry Option (CSUFRES)
Pharmacological Chemistry B.S. (UCSD)