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Chemistry

Chemistry is the study of matter and the chemical reactions between substances. Chemistry is also the study of matter's composition, structure, and properties. Matter is essentially anything in the world that takes up space and has mass.

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Co-Chair
Starlene Justice
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Dean
Courtney Doussett
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Instructional Department Specialist
Debbie Karrer (TEMPORARY)
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Admin. Assistant to the Dean
Martha Ramirez
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Full-Time Faculty
Weining Cui
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Full-Time Faculty
Bani Ghosh
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Full-Time Faculty
Virgil Lee
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Full-Time Faculty
Christopher Lugo
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Full-Time Faculty
Jody Tyler
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Academic Programs in Chemistry

The academic maps below will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.

School Trailhead for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Suggested Initial Coursework - TRAILHEAD
Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Math & Science - CSU Pathway - MAP
Chemistry for Transfer (ADT) - Pathways for Transfer to a CSU or UC School - MAP
Environmental Science for Transfer (ADT) - Pathways for Transfer to a CSU or UC School - MAP

Additional Resources

What can I do with this major? (Biochemistry) - INFO
What can I do with this major? (Biosystems Engineering) - INFO
What can I do with this major? (Chemistry) - INFO
What can I do with this major? (Forensic Science) - INFO
Riverside Community College District General Education (RCCD GE) Requirements (PLAN A) - INFO
California State University General Education (CSU GE) Requirements (PLAN B) For students who would like to transfer to a campus in the California State University (CSU) system - INFO
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Requirements (PLAN C) For students who would like to transfer to a campus in either the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) system - INFO

Career Options

Career options for students who get a degree in chemistry include: pharmaceutical chemist, toxicologist, chemical engineer, forensic scientist, epidemiologist, and environmental scientist.

Student Voice

Gabrielle Ante

Gabrielle graduated from Norco College in 2020 with seven associate degrees in Pre-Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Social and Behavioral Studies, Humanities, and Communications. She plans to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.

“I am thankful to our professors for making sure that we were not uprooted, that we were allowed to grow here at Norco College,” Gabrielle said. “They encouraged us to post tough questions and communicate our feelings. They made us better human beings.”

To read more of Gabrielle's story, click here.