Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class SizeNot publishedCredits1 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionness for college-level English Practical step-by-step instructions and techniques to plan and organize an effective job search and promote an overall understanding of the job search process. Topics include best practices for writing cover letters and resumes, popular online job search tools, job description analysis to identify key workplace skills, networking for career success, inter- view preparation strategies, and successful interviewing techniques. CSU Chemistry Office: Science 250 Phone Number: (415) 452-5649 Web Site: www.ccsf.edu/chemistry Chemistry Certificate Chemistry is the investigation of matter. Grappling with the dif- ficult problems students will face during their lifetimes, such as the treatment of disease, assessment of environmental pollutant risk, the challenge of feeding a growing world population, understand- ing the processes that affect the Earth's climate, and the continuous improvement of technology, requires an understanding of chemistry and an integrated approach to problem-solving. Students obtaining a Certificate of Achievement in Chemistry will demonstrate a view of the world around them that is shaped by their understanding of chem- ical and physical principles, and the language of mathematics. Through experiences in a laboratory setting, students will practice the scientific method to explore chemical phenomena, solve problems in a strategic fashion, and formulate and communicate an understanding of matter from a chemist's perspective. Students obtaining a Certificate of Achievement in Chemistry are prepared to transfer to a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program at a four-year college, to take upper-division chemistry coursework in organic, inorganic, and nuclear chemistry; thermodynamics; and quantum mechanics. Simultaneously, they are prepared to enter the chemistry workforce, or pursue other opportunities where chemis- try plays a role. Future careers for students obtaining a Certificate of Achievement in Chemistry, after further education, include: � Physician � Patent attorney � Chemical Engineer � Criminologist � Museum Curator � Environmental Engineer � High school or middle school teacher Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: � Assess scientific data and use those data to evaluate the quality of conclusions. � Perform multistep organic syntheses, planning through imple- mentation and structural verification, with the aid of gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. � Identify and quantify organic chemical compounds after obtain- ing and purifying them from their natural plant sources. � Use multiple pieces of scientific laboratory instrumentation to analyze environmental samples and use these data to evaluate the risks of environmental exposure. � Apply current technology and databases to organize, analyze, and assess relevant scientific information. � Apply mathematical representations and the language of chem- istry to communicate an understanding of chemistry in written and oral form. The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 4 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of units or classes completed per semester. Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Chemistry Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Units Required CHEM 101A General College Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 CHEM 101B General College Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 CHEM 212A Organic Chemistry I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 CHEM 212B Organic Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 MATH 110A Calculus I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 MATH 110B Calculus II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 MATH 110C Calculus III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 MATH 130 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 PHYC 4A Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 PHYC 4AL Mechanics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 PHYC 4B Electromagnetism for Scientists and Engineers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 PHYC 4BL Electromagnetism Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 Students may substitute MATH 120 + 125 for MATH 130. Total:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.0 Announcement of Courses Credit, Non-Degree Applicable Course: CHEM C. Problem Solving in Chemistry (1.5) 