The general B.S. degree in Chemistry is the one chemistry program offered by our department that is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Students in this program pursue a strong foundation in math and physics, in addition to chemistry, taking the higher-level sequences of all course options. This degree provides a strong foundation in experimental processes, instrumentation, and quantitative analysis. Students will be well-prepared to apply their chemistry knowledge to a wide array of applications, including environmental, pharmaceutical, materials, and industrial chemistry.

Career Alternatives

Graduates will be able to successfully pursue their career objectives in advanced education in professional and/or graduate schools, a scientific career in government or industry, a teaching career in the school systems or other related career tracks.

The B.S. degree in Chemical Physics provides students with an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry, focusing on areas at the interface of chemistry and physics. These include, for example, the experimental measurement and theoretical calculation of the detailed properties and behavior of atoms and molecules. An important experimental tool in chemical physics is spectroscopy, which uses conventional or laser light to probe the atomic and molecular properties of matter.

Career Alternatives

Graduates in Chemical Physics will be prepared for employment in technology, energy, laser science, material science, solid-state chemistry, and other fields requiring a strong background in both chemistry and physics. They will also be well-suited for graduate study in a range of areas including chemistry, chemical physics, computational chemistry, material science, nanomaterials, and laser science.

Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry and engineering to produce useful commodities, ranging from fuels to polymers. Chemical engineers are increasingly concerned with chemical and engineering processes related to the environment and food production. They work in diverse areas ranging from integrated circuits to integrated waste management. Preparation for a career in chemical engineering requires an understanding of both engineering and chemical principles to develop proficiency in conceiving, designing, and operating new processes.

The chemical engineering curriculum has been planned to provide a sound knowledge of engineering and chemical sciences so that you may achieve competence in addressing current and future technical problems.

To understand living organisms, the biologist must understand the cell. Hence, cell biology lies at the core of the biological sciences. Students taking this major gain a solid foundation in biological principles. The major emphasizes how cellular organization and function contribute to the development, maintenance, and reproduction of adult organisms. The major illustrates the ways in which principles derived from the physical sciences, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, and physiology are integrated in the study of living cells and emphasizes the experimental nature of the study of cell biology.

Career Alternatives

The major provides an excellent background for students wishing to enter postgraduate and professional programs in biological, health sciences or veterinary sciences; for students pursuing careers involving teaching or research in the biological sciences; for students interested in careers in the biotechnological or pharmaceutical industries; or for students interested in careers related to the administrative, legal, or commercial aspects of biomedical science.

The Associate in Science in Public Health Science for Transfer degree prepares leaders who promote community health, prevent disease, and improve environmental conditions in which people can be healthy.  The degree is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in public health and the health sciences, as well as public health theories, concepts, and applications to succeed in upper-division coursework in public health and health-related majors at a four-year college or university. 
Successful completion of this program guarantees priority admission to the California State University (CSU) system (though not to a particular campus or major). Students that are accepted into a public health major at the CSU will have to complete no more than 60 units to obtain their degree. The AS-T degree in Public Health Science is designed to prepare those students interested in majoring in biology, health science, or public health.  It is also designed to prepare students that are considering careers in health sciences, healthcare, medicine, and similar research fields for transfer.

To earn the Associate in Arts in Public Health Science for Transfer, students must:

1. Complete 60-semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
   a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the
California State University General Education – Breadth (CSU-GE Breadth) Requirements
   b. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0
3. Complete all courses within the major with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Define important foundational concepts in community/public health

🗸 Identify different public health disciplines, professions, and organizations, and explain how each contributes to the field of public health.

🗸 Outline strategies for prevention, detection, and control of infectious and chronic diseases.

🗸 Analyze current public health issues and describe how they affect societal well-being among specific populations of age, sex, ethnicity, minority, education, and socioeconomic status.

This program introduces the fundamentals of language learning (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) with emphasis on language production, grammar, syntax, vocabulary acquisition, and exposure to French culture.

The French Associate in Arts can be obtained by completing the 23-24-unit major, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Demonstrate reading, writing, and analysis in French at the intermediate/high to advanced proficiency level based on the ACTFL guidelines.

🗸 Demonstrate oral and aural abilities in French at the intermediate/high to advanced proficiency level based on the ACTFL guidelines.

🗸 Build cultural awareness of French-speaking cultures through comparison and contrast of linguistic variances, as well as various customs, societies, and institutions.

The ASL program provides a foundation of interpreting skills for students seeking to work in various signing environments or transfer to a four-year institution in order to become a nationally certified interpreter. The coursework presents American Sign Language in a cross-cultural context, addressing the ethics and standards expected of a professional interpreter.
 

The Associate in Arts degree can be obtained upon completion of 60 units, including the major, general education requirements, and electives. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the courses is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
 

Students completing the Associate in Arts degree may find work opportunities in the K-12 environment or within various organizations that support the Deaf community. Students continuing on to obtain a 4 year degree may apply for national certification in order to work as a certified ASL Interpreter.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Sign effectively, using appropriate skills, in working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of Deaf culture, and the ethics and standards of professional ASL environment.

This program introduces the fundamentals of language learning (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) with emphasis on language production, grammar, syntax, vocabulary acquisition, and exposure to the culture. This program provides study in more than one language.

The Associate in Arts Degree can be obtained by completing a minimum of 22-units of coursework from 2-3 different languages with a minimum successful completion of ASL 002, FREN 002, and/or SPAN 002 from each language chosen. general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Converse at an intermediate level in two or more languages: American Sign Language (ASL), French, or Spanish

🗸 Demonstrate grammatical and semantic proficiency in paragraph or narrative mode (for ASL) at the intermediate low level.

🗸 Understanding of cultural and community differences

The UC Davis Bachelor of Science in Business offers a core foundation anchored in math, statistics and economics while building competencies in fundamental areas of business. Business majors choose to specialize in one or two of the following areas:

✔ Accounting

✔ Finance

✔ Marketing & Business Analytics

✔ Management & Strategy

The major is a first-of-its-kind campus partnership between the Graduate School of Management, College of Letters & Science, and College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences.

The Graduate School of Management awards the Bachelor of Science in Business.

Every living organism, from the smallest and most primitive bacteria to every plant, insect, animal or human being, contains DNA as the primary genetic material. DNA directs all cellular processes, creating the incredible variety and diversity of living organisms in the biosphere. Biotechnology focuses on the mechanics of life processes and their application. Biotechnology means "life technology" and represents an integrated, multidisciplinary field, with a profound impact today on almost every aspect of human endeavor.