Why Study Chemistry?
Chemistry is the "scientific study of matter, its properties, and interactions with other matter and
with energy".
Chemistry is essential for meeting our basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, health, energy, and clean air, water, and soil. Chemical technologies enrich our quality of life in numerous ways by providing new
solutions to problems in health, materials, and energy usage. Thus, studying chemistry
is useful in preparing us for the real world.
Course Sequence Chart
The Chemistry course sequence chart will show you the best order in which to take Chemistry courses at De Anza.
Getting Started
Always check course prerequisites when planning your schedule of classes. To view course prerequisites, check the listings in the department's course catalog. Plan well in advance to submit your prerequisite clearance request form if you think you've already met the prerequisite requirement through another college.
To clear your prerequisites, you may send your completed form with unofficial transcripts to the Admissions Office Evaluations Unit at daclearprereq@deanza.edu or to the Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering Division at dapsme@deanza.edu.
Our Facilities
We have state of the art chemistry equipment in our Science Center classrooms.