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 two-year (four-semester) chemistry program designed to provide individuals with the analytical skills needed for entry-level 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.

Requirements

Required Courses		Units
CHEM 001A	General Chemistry	5
CHEM 001B	General Chemistry	5
CHEM 012A	Organic Chemistry	5
CHEM 012B	Organic Chemistry	5
CHEM 018	Analytical Instrumentation	3
CIS 001	Introduction to Computer Information Systems	4

Select two of the following courses (9-10 units)		Units
BIOL 001A	General Biology	5
BIOL 001B	General Biology	5
MATH 003A	Calculus I	5
MATH 003B	Calculus II	5
MATH 013	Introduction to Statistics	4
PHYS 003A	General Physics	5
PHYS 003B	General Physics	5
PHYS 004A	General Physics with Calculus	5
PHYS 004B	General Physics with Calculus	5

Unit Calculations	Units
Major Requirements	36–37
General Education and Electives	23–24
Total Units	60