Course Descriptions

Lower Division

CHEM 1000 Chemistry in the Modern World (3 units)
Basic principles of chemistry as applied to the world around us. A descriptive course designed to satisfy both the General Education requirements of the non-science student and the chemistry requirement for the subject matter preparation program leading to a multiple subject credential. Not open to students with previous college chemistry. Satisfies G.E. area B1. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Fall, Spring)

CHEM 1002 Chemistry in the Modern World Laboratory (1 unit)
An optional laboratory course to accompany CHEM 1000 or 3070. Experiments will illustrate some of the different types of chemistry relevant to the world we live in. These include polymers, the environment, soaps and detergents, medicinal and food chemistry. Satisfies G.E. area B1. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1000, or 3070. (Fall, Spring)

CHEM 1100 Principles of Chemistry I (5 units)
Fundamental principles of chemistry emphasizing atomic structure, periodic properties, theories of bonding, kinetic theory of gases, solution chemistry. Satisfies G.E. area B1. Corequisites: CHEM 1102 (laboratory) and CHEM 1104 (discussion). Prerequisite: A grade of 50 or higher on the ELM, unless exempt, or completion of MATH 0110 or its equivalent with a C or higher grade. (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour) (CAN CHEM 2) (Fall, Spring)

CHEM 1110 Principles of Chemistry II (5 units)
A continuation of CHEM 1100, emphasizing gaseous and ionic equilibria, electrochemical principles, thermodynamics, radio-chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. Satisfies G.E. area B1. Corequisites: CHEM 1112 (laboratory) and CHEM 1114 (discussion). Prerequisite: CHEM 1100. (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour) (CAN CHEM 4) (Fall, Spring)

CHEM 2010 Quantitative Analysis and Basic Instrumental Techniques (4 units)
Principles and practice of volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods of analysis. Corequisite: CHEM 2012. Prerequisite: CHEM 1110. (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours) (CAN CHEM 12) (Fall)

CHEM 2090 Chemistry and Biochemistry for Nurses (5 units)
Fundamental principles of chemistry and biochemistry as they relate to the nursing curriculum. This integrated lecture and laboratory course will emphasize chemistry as it relates to the human body, drugs, laboratory tests, and solutions. Satisfies G.E. area B1. Corequisite: CHEM 2092 (laboratory). Prerequisite: Passing score on ELM or exemption. (Lecture, 4 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)

CHEM 2950 Selected Topics in Chemistry (1-5 units)
(Topics to be specified In Class Schedule) Development of a selected branch of chemistry. Topics may vary each term. Different topics may be taken for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Upper Division

CHEM 3010 Organic Chemistry I (3 units)
Structure, properties, reactions, and stereochemistry of carbon compounds. Reaction mechanisms. Applications of spectroscopy to organic molecules. Carbohydrates, amino acids, and proteins. Concurrent enrollment or prior successful completion of CHEM 3012 is required. Prerequisite: CHEM 1110. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Fall, Spring)

CHEM 3012 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit)
Basic laboratory techniques, simple organic syntheses, isolation of natural products, multi-step syntheses, gas-liquid chromatography, thin-layer chromatography, qualitative organic analysis, spectroscopic applications to structure determination. Prerequisite: CHEM 1110. (Laboratory, 3 hours) (Fall, Spring)

CHEM 3020 Organic Chemistry II (3 units)
Continuation of CHEM 3010. Concurrent enrollment or prior successful completion of CHEM 3022 is required. Prerequisite: CHEM 3010. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Fall, Spring)

CHEM 3022 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 unit)
Continuation of CHEM 3012. Prerequisite: CHEM 3012. (Laboratory, 3 hours) (Fall, Spring)

CHEM 3070 The Chemicals in Your Life (3 units)
Basic chemical principles will be used to describe the nature of various problems and processes important to contemporary society. These would include application of chemistry in agriculture, health, the environment, and the home. Satisfies G.E. area F1. Prerequisite: Any course applicable to the General Education requirement in the sciences. (Not applicable to the major or minor in chemistry.) (Fall, Spring)

CHEM 3090 Chemistry in the Elementary School Classroom (3 units)
Emphasis on the principles of chemistry and the impact of chemistry on society. Students use cooperative learning projects to develop experiments and demonstrations applicable to the elementary school classroom. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Scientific/Mathematical Inquiry) Prerequisite: Completion of lower- and upper-division science requirements for the Liberal Studies program. (Not applicable to the major or minor in Chemistry.)

CHEM 3100 Environmental Chemistry (3 units)
Chemical principles will be applied to the study of environmentally related processes and phenomena such as acid rain, natural water chemistry, ozone depletion, the greenhouse effect, the treatment of drinking water, waste disposal, and photochemical smog. Satisfies G.E. area F1. Prerequisite: Any course applicable to the General Education-Breadth requirement in the sciences. (Winter) (Not applicable to the major or minor in Chemistry.)

CHEM 3170 Real World Chemistry (3 units)
Integrates the chemical principles of environmental topics with business principles. Prerequisite: Passing score on the ELM. (Not applicable to the major or minor in Chemistry.) Satisfies G.E. area F1. One of three cluster courses in the G.E. Summit Program (The Real World: A Theatrical Work in Progress). Prerequisite: Consent of Summit Program Coordinator.

CHEM 4010 Physical Chemistry I (3 units)
The three laws of thermodynamics, equilibrium, critical properties of gases, osmosis, phase rule, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHEM 1110, one year of calculus, and one year of physics. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Spring)

CHEM 4012 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit)
This laboratory accompanies CHEM 4010. Prerequisites: CHEM 2010 and 4010. Enrollment in CHEM 4010 may be concurrent.

CHEM 4020 Physical Chemistry II (3 units)
Continuation of CHEM 4010. Prerequisites: MATH 1420 and CHEM 4010. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Fall)

CHEM 4021 Additional Topics in Physical Chemistry (1 unit)
An introduction to either chemical kinetics or molecular spectroscopy, depending upon the student’s interest. The course is intended for B.A. chemistry majors and others desiring a survey of either of these topics, and is not open to B.S. chemistry majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 4010. (Fall)

CHEM 4022 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (1 unit)
This laboratory accompanies CHEM 4020. Prerequisites: CHEM 4012 and 4020. Enrollment in CHEM 4020 may be concurrent.

CHEM 4100 Instrumental Analysis (4 units)
Instrumental methods of chemical analysis including discussion of the theory and applications of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance, mass spectroscopy, infrared, Raman, visible, ultraviolet, and atomic absorption spectroscopy; specific ion electrode methods; gas and liquid chromatography. Corequisite: CHEM 4102. Prerequisites: CHEM 2010, 3020, and 4010. (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours) (Fall)

CHEM 4200 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 units)
Atomic structure, periodic properties, theories of bonding, structure, introduction to coordination chemistry, and reactions of representative elements. Prerequisite: CHEM 4020 or consent of instructor. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Spring)

CHEM 4212 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory (2 units)
An advanced level course involving modern synthetic and instrumental techniques with an emphasis on inorganic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 4020, 4100, and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 4200. (Spring)

CHEM 4300 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 units)
Chemical kinetics, structure–reactivity relationships, molecular orbital theory, orbital symmetry, reactive intermediates, rearrangements and neighboring group effects; nucleophilic aliphatic substitution, photochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 3020. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Spring, alternate years)

CHEM 4400 Biochemistry I (3 units)
Basic chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Introductory enzymology and biochemical thermodynamics will also be included. Prerequisite: CHEM 3020. (Fall)

CHEM 4402 Biochemistry Laboratory I (1 unit )
An introduction to biochemical techniques including chromatography, purification of biological molecules, spectrophotometry, and fluorimetry. Prerequisite: CHEM 4400 or concurrent enrollment. (Laboratory, 3 hours). (Fall)

CHEM 4420 Biochemistry II (WP) (3 units)
An in-depth continuation of CHEM 4400. Additional topics will include anabolic and catabolic pathways of carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism. Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score and CHEM 4400. (Spring)

CHEM 4610 Computer Methods in Chemistry (2 units)
Computer-based methods applied to problems in chemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 4612. Prerequisites: CHEM 2010, MATH 1420, and CS 1500, or equivalent. (Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 2 hours). (Winter, alternate years)

CHEM 4910 Cooperative Education (2-4 units)
Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment within the discipline. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and departmental Co-op coordinator. May be repeated for a total of 8 units. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; CHEM 2010, 3020, 3022, and consent of the department’s Co-op Coordinator. (Fall, Spring)

CHEM 4940 Chemistry Internship (2-4 units)
Designed for students in chemistry who wish to apply their educational experience to a practical situation in a public or private agency. Prerequisites: CHEM 2010, 3020, 3022 and consent of Department Internship Coordinator. (Fall, Winter, Spring)

CHEM 4950 Selected Topics in Chemistry (1-5 units)
(Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Development of a selected branch of chemistry. Topics vary each term. Different topics may be taken for credit. Corequisite: CHEM 4953. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CHEM 4960 Research Seminar (1 unit)
The presentation of research results or topical literature surveys by students and visiting scientists. May be repeated for a total of 2 units. Prerequisite: CHEM 3010 or consent of instructor. (Spring)

CHEM 4961 Seminar on Directed Readings (1 unit)
The presentation and discussion by students of research papers taken from the current chemical literature. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (Spring)

CHEM 4980 Individual Study (1-4 units)
For qualified students desiring to do research or to pursue the study of some specialized topic. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (Fall, Winter, Spring)