BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE
BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA
LANEY COLLEGE
MERRITT COLLEGE
2050 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704; (510) 981-2800; www.berkeleycitycollege.edu
Dr. Barbara DesRochers
Lead Faculty
E-mail:
bdesrochers
@peralta.edu
Dr. Siraj Omar
Lead Faculty
E-mail:
somar@peralta.edu
Information—
(510) 981-2887
Chemistry Programs
Analytical Chemistry
Associate in Science Degree
Chemistry technicians play very important roles in analytical laboratories in academic,
research and industrial institutions. They perform chores such as assisting instructors
prepare materials for laboratory classes, assisting researchers collect and analyze scientific
data, or gathering data for product quality control in industries. At Berkeley City College
we offer a twoyear (foursemester) chemistry program designed to provide individuals
with the analytical skills needed for entrylevel employment as laboratory technicians
in those institutions. At the same time, the Analytical Chemistry program at BCC also
prepares students for transfer to four year colleges or universities. Students have to complete both the minimum requirements and general education requirements to obtain an
Associate in Science Degree.
Career Opportunities: Entry level technicians in State and Federal laboratories, academic
research laboratories, industrial, pharmaceutical and environmental health laboratories.
Required Courses
Select two of the following courses:
CHEM 1A CHEM 1B CHEM 12A CHEM 12B CHEM 18 CIS 1 General Chemistry General Chemistry Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Analytical Instrumentation Introduction to Computer Information Systems Select two of the following courses:
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Updated—
January 2016
Units
5
5
5
5
3
4
BIOL1A General Biology5
BIOL1B General Biology 5
MATH 3A Calculus I 5
MATH 3B Calculus II 5
MATH 13 Introduction to Statistics
4
PHYS 3A General Physics 5
PHYS 3B General Physics 5
PHYS 4A General Physics with Calculus 5
PHYS 4B General Physics with Calculus 5
Major Requirements 36 37
General Education and Electives 23 24
Total Units60
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to follow protocols and use of
standard and analytical equipment, materials, and techniques employed
in general, organic and analytical chemistry laboratory.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic calculations related to preparation
of solutions and quantitative and qualitative analyses commonly used in
experiments in chemistry
3. Demonstrate the ability to work individually or with a team on any assignments.
PERALTA
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
DISTRICT
BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE
BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA
LANEY COLLEGE
MERRITT COLLEGE
2050 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704; (510) 981-2800; www.berkeleycitycollege.edu
Dr. Barbara DesRochers
Lead Faculty
E-mail:
bdesrochers
@peralta.edu
Dr. Siraj Omar
Lead Faculty
E-mail:
somar@peralta.edu
Information—
(510) 981-2887
Chemistry Programs
Analytical Chemistry
Certificate of Achievement
Chemistry technicians play very important roles in analytical laboratories in academic,
research and industrial institutions. They perform chores such as assisting instructors prepare materials for laboratory classes, assisting researchers collect and analyze
scientific data, or gathering data for product quality control in industries. At Berkeley
City College we offer a twoyear (foursemester) chemistry program designed to provide
individuals with the analytical skills needed for entrylevel employment as laboratory
technicians in those institutions. At the same time, the Analytical Chemistry program
at BCC also prepares students for transfer to four year colleges or universities. Students
have to complete the minimum requirements to receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Career Opportunities: Entry level technicians in State and Federal laboratories,
academic research laboratories, industrial, pharmaceutical and environmental health
laboratories.
Required Courses
Units
CHEM 1A General Chemistry 5
CHEM 1B General Chemistry 5
CHEM 12A Organic Chemistry 5
CHEM 12B Organic Chemistry 5
CHEM 18 Analytical Instrumentation 3
CIS 1 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 4
Select two of the following courses:
Important Note
About This
Publication
for Students
with Disabilities
This publication is
available in an alternate media format
upon request. Should
you need further accommodations, contact Disabled Students Programs and
Services (DSPS) at
981-2826.
Updated—
January 2016
BIOL1A General Biology5
BIOL1B General Biology 5
MATH 3A Calculus I 5
MATH 3B Calculus II 5
MATH 13 Introduction to Statistics
4
PHYS 3A General Physics 5
PHYS 3B General Physics 5
PHYS 4A General Physics with Calculus 5
PHYS 4B General Physics with Calculus 5
Major Requirements 36 37
Total Units36-37
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to follow protocols and use of
standard and analytical equipment, materials, and techniques employed in general, organic and analytical chemistry laboratories.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic calculations related to preparation of
solutions and quantitative and qualitative analyses commonly used in experiments in chemistry, ability to collect and analyze experimental data accurately,
ability to construct and interpret graphs, write reports and maintain detail and
accurate laboratory manuals.
3. Demonstrate the ability to work individually or with a team on any assignments.
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COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
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