Sometimes called the “central science” because it connects other sciences to each other, a basic understanding of chemistry helps you to understand the world around you and make better decisions about what is best for you and society as a whole.
Topics ranging from ozone depletion and climate change to removing hard water stains from your shower or cleaning tarnished silver all require a knowledge of chemistry.
Chemistry Courses
Delta offers introductory, general, and organic chemistry courses for those planning to pursue careers in science, engineering, and health professions. These courses cover a variety of topics including atomic structure, chemical reactions and molecular composition.
You and your classmates will learn a variety of lab techniques from simple heating of substances to the use of advanced equipment, which will prepare you for a hands-on career in the sciences.
Transfer Requirements
All chemistry courses fulfill lower-division requirements at four-year universities. Our chemistry courses lead to a wide variety of degrees in science and technology majors, engineering majors, health science related majors and applied science majors.
General Education Requirements
These chemistry courses satisfy general education requirements:
- Chem 1A/B
- Chem 3A
- Chem 10 (transferrable to UC and CSU)
- Chem 12A/B
These courses are also in the list of restrictive electives for the Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics and Science Option Associate Degree in Science.