Course Descriptions

100 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 hours, 3 units
Corequisite: Chemistry 100L
Advisory: Mathematics 95 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M40; and English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 200.
A beginning course to acquaint the student with the language and tools of chemistry. Includes elementary principles of inorganic and physical chemistry. Valuable as a foundation course for further work in chemistry. Students planning to transfer this course to a four-year institution must also complete Chemistry 100L. Concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 100L is required except with approval of the department. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ. UC Transfer Credit: Chemistry (CHEM) 100, 100L and 152, and 152L combined: maximum credit, four units. No credit for 100, 100L or 152 and 152L if taken after 200.

100 Fundamentals of Chemistry  3 hours, 3 units
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option
Corequisite: Chemistry 100L
Advisory: English 51 and English 56 and Math 95, each  with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or  Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5 and M40.  Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to  students with previous credit for or concurrent  enrollment in CHEM 200  This course is an introductory study of the language  and tools of chemistry.
Basic concepts of the structure,  properties, interactions and changes of matter and  energy are studied, both qualitatively and  quantitatively. Applications to everyday experiences are  considered. This course is taken by students majoring in  nursing or allied health sciences and provides a  foundation for further coursework in chemistry. (FT)  Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or  private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course  List: Chemistry (CHEM) 100, 100L and 152, 152L  combined: Maximum credit, 4 units. No credit will be  given for 100, 100L or 152, 152L if taken after  Chemistry 200. (CAN CHEM 6 when taken with  Chemistry 100L). (CAN CHEM SEQ B = CHEM  100+100L+130+130L).

100L Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory  3 hours lab, 1 units
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option
Corequisite: Chemistry 100.
Advisory: English 51 and English 56 and Math 95, each  with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or  Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5 and M40.
This laboratory course is designed to illustrate the  principles of inorganic and physical chemistry as  presented in Chemistry 100 and to familiarize students  with common laboratory equipment and data collection  methods. Along with Chemistry 100, this course is  taken by students majoring in nursing or allied health  sciences and provides a foundation for further lab work  in chemistry. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to  CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC  Transfer Course List: Chemistry (CHEM) 100, 100L and  151 combined: maximum credit, four units. No credit  will be given for 100, 100L or 152, 152L if taken after  Chemistry 200. (CAN CHEM, SEQ B) (CAN CHEM 6) (CAN CHEM 6 when taken with Chemistry 100) (CAN CHEM  SEQ B = CHEM100+100L+130+130L) 

130 Introduction to Organic and Biological  Chemistry  3 hours lecture, 3 units
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option
Prerequisite: Chemistry 100 and Chemistry 100L, each  with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Chemistry 130L.
Chemistry 130 is a one-semester course that introduces  the basic physical, chemical and structural features of  organic and biological compounds. Topics such as  bonding, saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, the  chemistry of organic functional groups, and the  properties of important biological compounds such as  carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are covered. The  importance of these compounds in our daily lives is  emphasized. The course is designed for nursing,  nutrition, and allied health majors. (FT) Associate  Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges  and universities. UC Transfer Course List: Chemistry  (CHEM) 130, 130L and 231, 231L combined: maximum  credit, one course (with lab). (CAN CHEM 8 when taken  with Chemistry 130L) (CAN CHEM, SEQ B = CHEM  100+100L+130+130L)

130L Introduction to Organic and Biological  Chemistry Laboratory  3 hours lab, 1 unit
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option
Prerequisite: Chemistry 100 and 100L, each with a grade  of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Chemistry 130.
This is a one-semester laboratory course that illustrates  the principles presented in Chemistry 130. Students are  introduced to common organic chemistry laboratory  equipment, fundamental organic and biochemical  reactions, tests and techniques. Techniques covered  include chromatography, recrystallization, and  distillation. Tests and reactions of common organic  functional groups, carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids  are covered. Synthesis of a medicinal compound such as  aspirin or a nitrogen-based analgesic is also covered.  (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or  private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course  List: Chemistry (CHEM) 130, 130L and 231, 231L  combined: maximum credit, one course (with lab).  (CAN CHEM 8 when taken with Chemistry 130) (CAN  CHEM SEQ B = CHEM 100+100L+130+130L)

152 Introduction to General Chemistry  3 hours lecture, 3 units 
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Corequisite: Chemistry 152L.  Advisory: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better,  or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50; and  English 51 and 56; each with a grade of "C" or better,  or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.  Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to  students with credit for Chemistry 151.
This is a one semester preparatory course in chemistry  consisting of an intensive study of some of the  principles of inorganic and physical chemistry that are  needed before taking Chemistry 200. Topics include but  are not limited to atomic structure, chemical  nomenclature, periodicity, chemical equations,  stoichiometry, solutions, intermolecular forces, and gas  laws. The course emphasizes problem solving and  chemical calculations. It is intended for those students  majoring in one of the natural sciences, engineering, or  related curricula who do not meet the entrance  requirements of Chemistry 200. (FT) Associate Degree  Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and  universities. UC Transfer Course List: Chemistry (CHEM)  152 and 152L and 100, 100L combined. Maximum  credit, four units. 

152L Introduction to General Chemistry  Laboratory  3 hours lab, 1 unit 
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Corequisite: Chemistry 152.  Advisory: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better,  or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50; and  English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better,  or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.  Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to  students with credit for Chemistry 151.
This is a one-semester laboratory course intended as  the companion course for Chemistry 152. Topics include  chemical measurement, significant figures, laboratory  safety, and stoichiometry. An emphasis is placed on  problem solving, data analysis and chemical  calculations. It is intended for those students majoring  in one of the natural sciences, engineering or related  curricula, who do not meet the entrance requirements  of Chemistry 200. (FT) Associate Degree Credit &  transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.  UC Transfer Course List: Chemistry (CHEM) 152, 152L  and 100, 100L combined. Maximum credit, four units.

160 Introductory Biochemistry  3 hours, 3 units  Grade Only 
Prerequisite: Chemistry 130 with a grade of "C" or  better, or equivalent.  The basic principles of the chemistry of biological  processes are studied. This course is intended for  majors in home economics, nursing, and allied health  professions or academic majors in the chemical or life  sciences. Topics include acid/base chemistry,  thermodynamics, cell biology, amino acids and  proteins, enzymes, lipids, membranes and transport,  carbohydrates, metabolism, nucleic acids and  information transfer. (FT) Associate Degree Credit &  transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. 

200 General Chemistry I - Lecture  3 hours, 3 units 
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Prerequisite: Chemistry 152 and 152L (formerly  Chemistry 151), each with a grade of “C” or better, or  equivalent; and Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or  better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50.  Corequisite: Chemistry 200L.
This is the first course in a two-course sequence in  general chemistry and is intended for students majoring  in science or satisfying prerequisites for professional  schools. The course covers the principles and laws of  inorganic chemistry with emphasis on quantitative  mathematical problem solving. Topics include chemical  equations, stoichiometry, atomic theory and its  relationship to periodicity of the elements, bonding  theories, molecular geometry, solution chemistry,  liquids, solids, and the gas laws. Associate Degree  Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and  universities. UC Transfer Course List. (CAN CHEM 2 when  taken with Chemistry 200L) (CAN CHEM SEQ A = CHEM  200 +200L+201+201L) 

200L General Chemistry I - Laboratory  6 hours lab, 2 units  Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Corequisite: Chemistry 200.
This is the first semester laboratory course in a twocourse  sequence in general chemistry. It is intended for  students majoring in science or satisfying prerequisites  for professional schools. The course illustrates the  fundamental principles and laws of chemical behavior  and the properties of matter in terms of laboratory  experiments, with emphasis on quantitative,  mathematical problem-solving. Topics include  techniques of data analysis, chemical formulae and  nomenclature, chemical equations and stoichiometry,  atomic theory and its relationship to the periodic properties of the elements, theories of chemical  bonding, molecular geometry, states of matter, solution  chemistry, and gaseous behavior. Associate Degree  Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and  universities. UC Transfer Course List. (CAN CHEM 2 when  taken with Chemistry 200) (CAN CHEM SEQ A = CHEM  200+200L+201+201L) 

201 General Chemistry II Lecture  3 hours, 3 units 
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Prerequisite: Chemistry 200 and 200L, each with a grade  of "C" or better, or equivalent.  Corequisite: Chemistry 201L.
This is the first course in a two-course sequence in  general chemistry and is intended for students majoring  in science or satisfying prerequisites for professional  schools. The course covers the principles and laws of  physical and inorganic chemistry with emphasis on  quantitative, mathematical problem solving. Topics  include chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acidbase  theory, thermochemistry, thermodynamics,  electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, and nuclear  chemistry. The course also includes an introduction to  organic and biochemistry. Associate Degree Credit &  transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.  UC Transfer Course List. (CAN CHEM 4 when taken with  Chemistry 201L) (CAN CHEM SEQ A = CHEM  200+200L+201+201L) 

201L General Chemistry II Laboratory  6 hours lab, 2 units 
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Corequisite: Chemistry 201.
This is the second semester laboratory course in a twocourse  sequence in general chemistry and is intended  for students majoring in science or satisfying  prerequisites for professional schools. The course  illustrates the fundamental principles of physical and  inorganic chemistry with some organic chemistry in  terms of laboratory experiments. Topics include  techniques of data analysis, chemical kinetics, chemical  equilibrium, acids, bases, and salts, thermochemistry,  electrochemistry, coordination chemistry and organic  chemistry. Wherever appropriate and whenever possible,  computer skills are introduced and applied to data  analysis, laboratory simulations, and computer  interfacing with laboratory equipment. Associate  Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges  and universities. UC Transfer Course List. (CAN CHEM 4  when taken with Chemistry 201) (CAN CHEM SEQ A =  CHEM 200+200L+201+201L) 231

Organic Chemistry I - Lecture  3 hours lecture, 3 units  Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Prerequisite: Chemistry 201 and Chemistry 201L, each  with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.  Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in  Chemistry 231L with a grade of "C" or better, or  equivalent.  Advisory: English 101 or English 105, each with a grade  of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill  Levels W6 and R6.
This course is the first semester of a one-year course in  Organic Chemistry. Major themes include, but are not  limited to, bonding and molecular structure,  nomenclature, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and an  introduction to conjugated and aromatic carbon based  compounds. An emphasis is placed on the reactions of  aliphatic compounds such as alkanes, cycloalkanes,  alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides. The organic  chemistry literature, and spectral interpretation using  techniques such as infrared and nuclear magnetic  spectroscopies, are introduced to support the above  topics. This course is designed for undergraduates  pursuing a degree in the chemical sciences, training in  chemical technology, and other transfer students who  need organic chemistry as part of the formal  preparation for their major; for example, molecular  biology, premedical, predental, and pharmacy. (FT)  Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or  private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course  List: Chemistry (CHEM) 130, 130L and 231, 231L  combined: Maximum credit, one course with lab. 

231L Organic Chemistry I - Laboratory  6 hours lab, 2 units 
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Prerequisite: Chemistry 201 and Chemistry 201L, each  with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.  Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in  Chemistry 231 with a grade of "C" or better, or  equivalent.  Advisory: English 101 or English 105, each with a grade  of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill  Levels R6 and W6. 
This is a laboratory course designed to illustrate the  principles presented in Chemistry 231. The emphasis is  on the determination of physical properties and the  separation, purification and identification of organic  compounds. The course acquaints students with the  equipment, glassware, techniques and safe practices  specific to the organic chemistry laboratory. Techniques  such as measurements of physical constants,  recrystallization, extraction, distillation and  chromatography are used in the synthesis and/or characterization of selected classes of organic  compounds. These classes include, but are not limited  to, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and  alcohols. The organic chemistry literature, and spectral  interpretation using techniques such as infrared and  nuclear spectroscopies, are introduced to support the  above topics. This course is designed for  undergraduates pursuing a degree in the chemical  sciences, training in chemical technology, and those  students who need organic chemistry as part of the  formal preparation for their major; for example,  molecular biology, premedical, predental, and  pharmacy. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to  CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC  Transfer Course List. 

232L Organic Chemistry I - Laboratory  Continued  3 hours lab, 1 unit 
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Prerequisite: Chemistry 201 and 201L, each with a grade  of “C” or better, or equivalent.  Corequisite: Chemistry 231.  A continuation of organic chemistry laboratory  techniques, including synthesis of organic compounds  and the use of spectrophotometric techniques in  qualitative organic analysis. Associate Degree Credit &  transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.  UC Transfer Course List. 

233 Organic Chemistry II - Lecture  3 hours, 3 units  Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Prerequisite: Chemistry 231 with a grade of “C” or  better, or equivalent.
This course includes an examination of the  nomenclature, synthesis, and chemical reaction of  alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones,  amines, phenals, and carbohydrates. Both aliphatic and  aromatic compounds are discussed. Associate Degree  Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and  universities. UC Transfer Course List. 

233L Organic Chemistry II - Laboratory  3 hours lab, 1 unit 
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Prerequisite: Chemistry 231 with a grade of “C” or  better, or equivalent.  Corequisite: Chemistry 233. 
This course includes nomenclature, preparation and  reactions of classes of aromatic and aliphatic organic  compounds including alcohols, carbonyl compounds, esters, and amines. Associate Degree Credit & transfer  to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC  Transfer Course List. 

234L Organic Chemistry II - Laboratory  Continued  3 hours lab, 1 unit 
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Prerequisite: Chemistry 231 with a grade of “C” or  better, or equivalent.  Corequisite: Chemistry 233. 
This course is a continuation of organic chemistry  laboratory with emphasis on multi-step synthesis and  qualitative organic analysis. Associate Degree Credit &  transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.  UC Transfer Course List. 

251 Analytical Chemistry  3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab, 5 units 
Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option  Prerequisite: Chemistry 201 and 201L and Mathematics  150, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.  Advisory: English 101 or 105 with a grade of “C” or  better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and  R6. 
Theory and practice of gravimetric and volumetric  methods of chemical analysis and introduction to  instrumental methods of analysis. It is recommended  that students who plan to enroll in this course do so  the semester following completion of Chemistry 201.  (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or  private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course  List. (CAN CHEM 12)

This discipline may offer specialized instruction in  one or more of the following areas: Supervised  Tutoring (044), Special Topics (265), Independent  Study (290), Individualized Instruction (296),  Service Learning (277), Applied Applications and  Software Skills (045L), or Work Experience (270).  Detailed course descriptions are listed on page 96.  Please refer to the class schedule and/or see the dean  or department chair for availability.