The Chemistry Department at Yuba College offers two degrees in Chemistry; the Associates Degree for Transfer (AST) and a local Associates Degree in Chemistry. Both degrees prepare a student to transfer to a bachelor’s degree-granting college or university. The AS in Chemistry is designed for students in pre-professional studies in the medical field. It may also meet requirements for other majors such as environmental chemistry, forensic science and pharmaceutical chemistry. The AS degree differs from the AST degree in one main area, the physics requirement. Not all transfer universities require calculus-based physics. The AS gives students an option to satisfy the physics requirement. The AS degree also provides an important milestone for the student and sends a clear signal to potential employers that a student is goal-oriented and will stick to a task until its completion. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Recognize and implement chemical symbolism, notation, nomenclature and vocabulary.
🗸 Apply chemistry concepts; demonstrate inductive reasoning.
🗸 Apply chemistry concepts; demonstrate inductive reasoning.
🗸 Conduct chemistry laboratory operations and demonstrate manual skills

The Associate in Science in Chemistry for Transfer is designed for students who wish to transfer into the California State University (CSU) system to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. The AS-T Degree in Chemistry will offer the knowledge and ability to be successful in the completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and may help prepare you for Bachelor’s Degrees in biochemistry and a variety of science or engineering-related fields. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should check with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Pursuant to SB 1440, students completing an AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a Bachelor’s Degree.

To earn the AS-T degree in Chemistry, students must meet the following
requirements:

1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible
for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
    A. The Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University GE-Breadth Requirements (CSU GEBreadth).
    B. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major
or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a “C” or better or “P (Pass) in all courses required
for the major or area of emphasis.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Recognize and implement chemical symbolism, notation, nomenclature and vocabulary.
🗸 Perform chemistry calculations and demonstrate quantitative reasoning.
🗸 Sort and apply chemical data and information; demonstrate deductive reasoning.
🗸 Apply chemistry concepts; demonstrate inductive reasoning.
🗸 Conduct chemistry laboratory operations and demonstrate manual skills.

This degree includes the training for refrigeration to meet the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) journey worker guidelines for the refrigeration apprenticeship program.
Refrigeration technicians are in high demand. The refrigeration industry is not able to hire the amount of employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the refrigeration industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ explain safety hazards with Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration (HVACR) systems.
✔ explain proper design, testing, and balancing of air distribution.
✔ demonstrate the testing of fluid flow in piping systems.
✔ explain electrical principles necessary for startup and testing.
✔ identify proper documentation requirements to report findings during start, test, and balance operations.
✔ prepare for the proctored UA STAR exam.
✔ describe methods of maximizing energy efficiency of existing Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment.
✔ demonstrate a service technician's role in customer service.
✔ list conditions of air on a psychrometric chart.
✔ identify jobsite hazards.

This degree includes the training for plumbers to meet the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) journey worker guidelines for the plumbers apprenticeship program.
Plumbers and pipefitters are in high demand. The plumber and pipefitters industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the plumbing industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ apply hot pass and cover pass procedures.
✔ perform pipe weld methods in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.
✔ identify personality traits to work effectively with others.
✔ negotiate difficult workplace situations.
✔ practice conflict resolution.
✔ evaluate and develop project schedules.
✔ draft and properly complete construction documents.
✔ demonstrate uphill pipe welding method.
✔ list National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC) requirements for medical gas systems.
✔ demonstrate ability to apply applicable plumbing codes.

This degree includes the training required to meet the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) Journey Worker guidelines for the Millwright apprenticeship program.
Millwright technicians are in high demand. The millwright industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the millwright industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate proper procedure for working on turbines.
✔ prepare a one-inch-thick vertical groove joint that meets AWS standards.
✔ produce the AWS 3G and 4G unlimited thickness practice test with FCAW.
✔ distinguish alternative energy sources, such as wind, nuclear, and tidal power.
✔ install machinery safely and effectively at the proper elevation.
✔ explain the layout and fabrication of header steel and methods for connecting and attaching support steel.
✔ explain the layout and fabrication of a monorail system.
✔ identify and explain plasma welding and cutting processes, components, and safety issues.
✔ demonstrate safe rigging practices, including hand and voice signals.

The Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship Associate of Arts concentrates on training apprentices to the specific levels required for the construction and the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries. This program has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Training emphasis includes safety, blueprint reading, residential and commercial processes, building codes, estimation, and various sheet metal topics. It includes the servicing, start-up, and balancing of HVAC systems.
Upon completion of the Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, HVAC servicing, utilities, facilities management, and central plant operations. Students may further their career as a licensed contractor.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
✔ demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the sheet metal worker's tools of the trade.
✔ analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to sheet metal and mechanical construction.
✔ analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
✔ demonstrate the proper start-up and balancing of different HVAC systems.
✔ demonstrate troubleshooting techniques on various HVAC systems.

The Sheet Metal Apprenticeship certificate concentrates on training apprentices to the specific levels required for the construction industry and has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Training emphasis includes safety, blueprint reading, residential and commercial processes, building codes, estimation, and various sheet metal topics.
Upon completion of the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management. Students may further their career as a licensed contractor.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
✔ demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the sheet metal worker's tools of the trade.
✔ analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to sheet metal construction.
✔ analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
✔ acquire skills and knowledge to make a successful transition to a journey-level position in the sheet metal worker trade.
✔ demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical concepts to the sheet metal trade.
✔ demonstrate proficiency in the principles, concepts and applications in metal fabrication methods.

This program concentrates on training scaffold erector apprentices to the specific levels required for the construction industry and has been approved by the State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. It includes safety, blueprint reading, commercial construction processes, building codes, estimation, welding, and proper scaffold erection.
Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
✔ demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the scaffold erector's tools of the trade.
✔ interpret and apply national building codes relating to scaffold erection.
✔ interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
✔ evaluate, lay out, and construct various project types.
✔ identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

This program concentrates on training pile driver apprentices to the specific levels required for the construction industry and has been approved by the State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. It includes safety, blueprint reading, commercial construction processes, building codes, estimation, welding, and various pile driving topics.
Upon completion of this certificate, students may find employment in the following sectors: government, residential and commercial construction, and utilities.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
✔ demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the pile driver's tools of the trade.
✔ analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to pile driving.
✔ analyze and interpret construction blueprints.
evaluate, lay out, and construct various project types.
✔ identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

The Small Business Management Associate in Science Degree is primarily for students who plan to manage a small business or work in a small business environment. The Small Business curriculum provides students with a basic understanding of existing business practices. Students will be able to understand and apply the principles of business ethics, social responsibilities of a business, the basic functions of management, and the qualifications required in business management and/or ownership.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate skills to produce business communications and documents.
🗸 Solve complex business situations through the application of business, mathematical, and technological skill.
🗸 Analyze both internal and external data/information in addressing and evaluating problems and issues in making informed business decisions.
🗸 Formulate solutions to business problems using current and emerging computer applications, records management, and standard business procedures.