The Chemistry Program at SMC provides instruction in these three areas; General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry.

Chemistry is often called the central science because it relates to so many other fields of study. Those who learn chemistry gain a far better understanding of the natural world around us. This knowledge is valuable for all people, and also provides a necessary basis for understanding medicine, pharmacy, engineering, forensics, environmental sciences, geology, and other related fields.

We offer a wide variety of transferable courses in classical and modern physics, with several course sequences designed specifically for different audiences, including general education students, life science majors, and engineering/physical science majors.

Physicists study matter, energy, and the relationships between them, and devise methods to apply laws and theories of physics to industry, medicine, and other fields. Some career titles include acoustic physicist, astrophysicist, engineer, satellite data analyst, and medical or nuclear physicist.

This AS-T degree is geared toward students who want to transfer into an upper-division baccalaureate program at a California State University (CSU). Upon successful completion of the Santa Monica College’s AS-T in Mathematics, the student will have a strong academic foundation in the field and be prepared for upper-division baccalaureate study. This coursework will satisfy most of the lower-division Mathematics requirements at many institutions at both the University of California and the California State University systems. This degree is intended for students who are interested in the theory of Mathematics and are planning to transfer to a four-year university and majoring in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.

The objectives of this General Science program is to prepare students for upper division study at a four‐year college and/or to earn an Associate degree. Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate through oral, written and laboratory-based academic work knowledge of the physical and life sciences and be prepared to pursue further study in a science major at the baccalaureate level. Students will be proficient in the scientific method, research, analytical, and communication skills necessary to present a critical analysis of scientific phenomena and devise solutions.