Courses
CHEM 100 CHEMISTRY FOR THE CONSUMER GL 4 u
A critical examination of those chemical products which have a significant impact upon the daily life of the consumer. Attention will be focused from the consumer viewpoint upon food additives, prescription and nonprescription drugs, fuels, pesticides, detergents, synthetic fibers and plastics. Meets General Studies laboratory science requirements.
Coreq: MATH 140 or MATH 141 or consent of instructor.
A critical examination of those chemical products which have a significant impact upon the daily life of the consumer. Attention will be focused from the consumer viewpoint upon food additives, prescription and nonprescription drugs, fuels, pesticides, detergents, synthetic fibers and plastics. Meets General Studies laboratory science requirements.
Coreq: MATH 140 or MATH 141 or consent of instructor.
CHEM 102 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY GL 5 u
An introduction to the general concepts of chemistry including matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, reactions and stoichiometry, gas laws, changes of state, thermochemistry, acid-base theory, solutions, colloids, kinetics, equilibria and lectrochemistry.
Prereq: MATH 141 with a grade of C or better or waiver thereof.
An introduction to the general concepts of chemistry including matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, reactions and stoichiometry, gas laws, changes of state, thermochemistry, acid-base theory, solutions, colloids, kinetics, equilibria and lectrochemistry.
Prereq: MATH 141 with a grade of C or better or waiver thereof.
CHEM 104 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY GL 5 u
A continuation of CHEM 102.
Prereq: CHEM 102.
A continuation of CHEM 102.
Prereq: CHEM 102.
CHEM 150 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY GM 3 u
This course examines basic scientific concepts, technological advances, and their impact upon society. Science processes will be examined to illustrate how knowledge is acquired. Advantages and limitations of the scientific method will be considered. The effect of science and technology on society will be a continuing theme. May not be taken on a satisfactory/no credit grade basis.
Coreq: MATH 141 or MATH 140.
Unreq: LSINDP 105.
CHEM 251 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 u
Introductory chemistry of the compounds of carbon, their structures and reactions. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prereq: CHEM 104.
Introductory chemistry of the compounds of carbon, their structures and reactions. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prereq: CHEM 104.
CHEM 252 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 u
A continuation of CHEM 251. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prereq: CHEM 251.
A continuation of CHEM 251. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prereq: CHEM 251.
CHEM 261 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2 u
Basic organic manipulative techniques and simpler syntheses are considered. Spectroscopic topics are introduced. Generally taken concurrently with CHEM 251. Two three-hour laboratories per week.
Coreq: CHEM 251.
Basic organic manipulative techniques and simpler syntheses are considered. Spectroscopic topics are introduced. Generally taken concurrently with CHEM 251. Two three-hour laboratories per week.
Coreq: CHEM 251.
CHEM 262 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2 u
A continuation of CHEM 261. Includes more advanced synthetic work and spectroscopic techniques. Generally taken concurrently with CHEM 252. Two three-hour laboratories per week.
Prereq: CHEM 261, CHEM 252 or con reg in CHEM 252.
CHEM 352 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS 5 u
An introduction to volumetric, gravimetric and photometric techniques and fundamental methods of instrumental analysis. Three one-hour lectures and two three-hour laboratory periods per week.
Prereq: CHEM 104.
An introduction to volumetric, gravimetric and photometric techniques and fundamental methods of instrumental analysis. Three one-hour lectures and two three-hour laboratory periods per week.
Prereq: CHEM 104.
CHEM 370 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 3 u
A course in the fundamentals of physical chemistry.
Prereq: CHEM 352. Coreq: MATH 255 and PHYSCS 174.
A course in the fundamentals of physical chemistry.
Prereq: CHEM 352. Coreq: MATH 255 and PHYSCS 174.
CHEM 371 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 3 u
A continuation of CHEM 370.
Prereq: CHEM 370.
CHEM 455/655 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 u
Lectures on advanced topics in organic chemistry.
Prereq: CHEM 252 and consent of instructor.
Lectures on advanced topics in organic chemistry.
Prereq: CHEM 252 and consent of instructor.
CHEM 456 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 u
An introduction to the chemistry of biological systems. The compounds of living organisms, i.e., vitamins, enzymes, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, are studied. Intermediary metabolism and biological control are introduced.
Prereq: CHEM 252 or consent of instructor.
An introduction to the chemistry of biological systems. The compounds of living organisms, i.e., vitamins, enzymes, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, are studied. Intermediary metabolism and biological control are introduced.
Prereq: CHEM 252 or consent of instructor.
CHEM 460 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4 u
Atomic and molecular structures, chemical bonding and periodic properties of the elements. Synthesis, characterization and structures of the compounds involving both representative and transition elements, organometallic and bioinorganic compounds and their applications. Group theory and bonding theories.
Prereq: CHEM 252, CHEM 261 and CHEM 352.
Coreq: CHEM 371 or consent of instructor.
Atomic and molecular structures, chemical bonding and periodic properties of the elements. Synthesis, characterization and structures of the compounds involving both representative and transition elements, organometallic and bioinorganic compounds and their applications. Group theory and bonding theories.
Prereq: CHEM 252, CHEM 261 and CHEM 352.
Coreq: CHEM 371 or consent of instructor.
CHEM 490/690 WORKSHOP 1-4 u
Repeatable two times for a maximum of 8 units in degree.
Repeatable two times for a maximum of 8 units in degree.
CHEM 470 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 2 u
A laboratory course in experimental physical chemistry. Experiments from various areas of physical chemistry will be performed. Four hours of laboratory per week.
Coreq: CHEM 370.
A laboratory course in experimental physical chemistry. Experiments from various areas of physical chemistry will be performed. Four hours of laboratory per week.
Coreq: CHEM 370.
CHEM 471 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 2 u
A continuation of CHEM 470. Four hours of laboratory per week.
Prereq: CHEM 470 and either CHEM 371 or con reg in CHEM 371.
A continuation of CHEM 470. Four hours of laboratory per week.
Prereq: CHEM 470 and either CHEM 371 or con reg in CHEM 371.
CHEM 480 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS 4 u
A survey of optical and electrometic determinations, separation methods and basic instrumentation as applied to chemical analysis. Two one-hour lectures and two three-hour laboratory periods per week.
Prereq: CHEM 252, CHEM 352.
A survey of optical and electrometic determinations, separation methods and basic instrumentation as applied to chemical analysis. Two one-hour lectures and two three-hour laboratory periods per week.
Prereq: CHEM 252, CHEM 352.
CHEM 484 TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY .5-1 u
A course where students will use chemical and scientific literature, introduction to the seminar concept, participation in studies and discussion of current developments in chemistry. The student will review a topic and present that topic orally and in writing. This course may not be used as part of the Chemistry minor.
Prereq: Junior/Senior standing and consent of instructor.
A course where students will use chemical and scientific literature, introduction to the seminar concept, participation in studies and discussion of current developments in chemistry. The student will review a topic and present that topic orally and in writing. This course may not be used as part of the Chemistry minor.
Prereq: Junior/Senior standing and consent of instructor.
CHEM 494 CHEMISTRY SEMINAR 0-1 u
Repeatable for a maximum of 2 units in major. Units in this course may not be used to fulfill minor requirements in Chemistry.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Repeatable for a maximum of 2 units in major. Units in this course may not be used to fulfill minor requirements in Chemistry.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
CHEM 496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES 1-3 u
Repeatable two times for a maximum 6 units in degree.
Repeatable two times for a maximum 6 units in degree.
CHEM 497 EXCHANGE STUDY Repeatable 1-12 u
CHEM 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHEMISTRY 1-3 u
Repeatable for a maximum of 6 units in major/degree. Units in this course may not be used to fulfill minor requirements in Chemistry.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.