Image title: Chemistry Course Sequence
Below the image title, there are three columns.
Left column: General Education
Underneath the column title, there are three rows. The three rows are titled:
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Higher Level/STEM
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Freshman Level/STEM
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Preparatory Basics
Course Sequences are read from the bottom up.
First row, Preparatory Basics:
Best option for all non-science majors seeking GE credit. Elementary Algebra skills are recommended.
- CHEMISTRY 9
Everyday Chemistry with Laboratory
Second row, Freshman Level/STEM:
- No course listed.
Third row, Higher Level/STEM:
- Non-science major Transfer to 4-year Institution
Center column: CSU and SMC Allied Health
Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Others
Underneath the column title, there are three rows. The three rows are titled:
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Higher Level/STEM
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Freshman Level/STEM
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Preparatory Basics
Course Sequences are read from the bottom up.
First row, Preparatory Basics:
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CHEMISTRY 19
Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, with Laboratory Prerequisite: Math 31 or Math 49
Second row, Freshman Level/STEM:
- Preferred Prerequisite for Physiology and for Microbiology
Third row, Higher Level/STEM:
- Enter Nursing or other Allied Health Program
Right column: STEM Life Science, Physical Science, Engineering
Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharm **UCLA Nursing requires Chem 12
Underneath the column title, there are three rows. The three rows are titled:
- Higher Level/STEM
- Freshman Level/STEM
- Preparatory Basics
Course Sequences are read from the bottom up.
First row, Preparatory Basics:
- CHEMISTRY 10
Introductory General Chemistry with Laboratory Prerequisite: Math 31 or Math 49
Second row, Freshman Level/STEM:
Reading, Vocabulary, Speaking and Listening
- CHEMISTRY 11*
General Chemistry I Prerequisite: Math 20
*Eligibility for Chem 11 Established by Placement with CCDT or by HS Chemistry AP Exam Score of 3, 4, 5. -
CHEMISTRY 12**
General Chemistry II Prerequisite: Math 2
Chem 11 and 12 meet the requirements for Physics Majors and most Engineering majors
Third row, Higher Level/STEM:
- CHEMISTRY 21
Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory
- CHEM 22/24*
Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory
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CHEMISTRY 31
Biochemistry I with Laboratory
When preceded by Chem 11 + 12, some combination of these courses can meet transfer requirements for Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering majors, and will serve as prerequisites for Medical, Dental, or Pharmacy School.