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.

• Chemistry Learning Center
• Klent Chemistry Lab

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.

• 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 Accomplishment (also known as Fast-Track Certificate; formerly known as Certification of Completion)
  • 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.

Review a sample listing of Courses for this major.

Division

Science, Technology, and Engineering Division.

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