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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.

Spring 2010 Highlights

Have You Considered a Career in Teaching Math and Science?

Enroll in EDUC-105 Math and Science Future Teachers Seminar for Spring 2010.

  • Complete 50 hours of Service Learning as a classroom assistant in an elementary or secondary school
  • Earn 3 CSU/UC transferable units
  • Receive a $300 scholarship
  • Meet once a week: Friday, 10:00am - 1:10pm in the Child Development Center, Room CD-122 at the Fremont campus in a seminar on teaching math and science, assessment, methodology, and the school environment
  • Meet with your Ohlone instructor, mentor teacher and fellow students and their mentors for a monthly reflection on your classroom experience
  • Prepare for a seamless transfer into a Bachelor’s Degree/Secondary Credential Program at a CSU or UC campus

Register using WebAdvisor. If you are interested in this exciting program, please, contact Tania Munding, Mathematics Professor, Ph.D., at tmunding@ohlone.edu or (510)-979-7448.

Pre-requisites for General Chemistry

General Chemistry (CHEM-101A) has two pre-requisites:

  1. CHEM-102 Preparation for General Chemistry, and
  2. MATH-152 Algebra II

Both of these pre-requisites can be satisfied by passing the Chemistry Placement Test and the Math Placement Test. Check with the Placement Testing Center for details.

Chemistry Degree and Certificates

Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree and Transfer Major

  • Chemistry A.S. Degree 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.
Two female students working on an experiment in the Chemistry Lab.Students working on an experiment in the Klent Chemistry Lab. View more photos in the Chem Lab Photo Gallery.

Certificate of Accomplishment

  • Chemistry Lab Skills: Basic Certificate of Accomplishment (PDF) - The certificate in Basic 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 students seeking a research internship, this certificate demonstrates advanced skill and the ability to work independently in both organic and inorganic lab settings.
  • Chemistry Lab Skills: Advanced Certificate of Accomplishment (PDF) - 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 students seeking a research internship, this certificate demonstrates advanced skill and the ability to work independently in both organic and inorganic lab settings.

A Certificate of Accomplishment is also known as Fast-Track Certificate; formerly known as Certification of Completion.

Review a sample listing of Courses in this area of study. 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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