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.

100L Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 3 hours lab, 1 unit
Corequisite: Chemistry 100.
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.
A laboratory course designed to illustrate the principles presented in Chemistry 100. Acquaints the student with common laboratory equipment and data collection. 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.

130 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry 3 hours, 3 units
Prerequisite: Chemistry 100 and 100L, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Chemistry 130L.
A continuation of Chemistry 100 with emphasis on organic chemistry. Pre-nursing and home economics students intending to go into the baccalaureate program must complete Chemistry 100, 100L, 130 and 130L. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ. UC Transfer Credit: Chemistry (CHEM) 130, 130L and 231 and 231L combined: maximum credit, one course (with Lab).
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130L Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory 3 hours lab, 1 unit
Corequisite: Chemistry 130.
A laboratory course designed to illustrate the principles presented in Chemistry 130. Acquaints students with common organic laboratory equipment and typical organic/biochemical reactions, tests and techniques. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ. UC Transfer Credit: Chemistry (CHEM) 130, 130L and 231 and 231L combined: maximum credit, one course (with Lab).

152 Introduction to General Chemistry 3 hours lecture, 3 units
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. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC transfer Credit: Chemistry (CHEM) 152 and 152L and 100, 100L combined. Maximum credit, four units.
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152L Introduction to General Chemistry Laboratory 3 hours lab, 1 unit
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. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC Transfer Credit: 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. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

200 General Chemistry I - Lecture 3 hours, 3 units
Prerequisite: Chemistry 151 or 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. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.
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200L General Chemistry I - Laboratory 6 hours lab, 2 units
Corequisite: Chemistry 200.
This is the first semester laboratory course in a two course 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. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

201 General Chemistry II Lecture 3 hours, 3 units
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 he principles and laws of physical and inorganic chemistry with emphasis on quantitative, mathematical problem solving. Topics include chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid base theory, thermo chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. The course also includes an introduction to organic and biochemistry. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/ univ.; UC.

201L General Chemistry II Laboratory 6 hours lab, 2 units
Corequisite: Chemistry 201.
This is the second semester laboratory 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 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, thermo chemistry, 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. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.
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231 Organic Chemistry I - Lecture 3 hours, 3 units
Prerequisite: Chemistry 201 and 201L, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent,
Corequisite: Chemistry 231L and 232L.
Advisory: English 101 or 105 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6.
Stresses aliphatic compounds and includes an introduction to aromatic compounds. Discusses molecular structure and stereochemistry of organic compounds; structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, organic synthesis, and special topics. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ. UC Transfer Credit: Chemistry (CHEM) 130, 130L and 231 and 231L combined: maximum credit, one course (with Lab).

231L Organic Chemistry I - Laboratory 3 hours lab, 1 unit
Prerequisite: Chemistry 201 and 201L, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Chemistry 231.
Advisory: English 101 or 105 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6.
An introduction to organic chemistry laboratory techniques, including melting points, boiling points, distillation, gas chromatography, column chromatography and recrystallization. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ. UC Transfer Credit: Chemistry (CHEM) 130, 130L and 231 and 231L combined: maximum credit, one course (with Lab).

232L Organic Chemistry I - Laboratory 3 hours lab, 1 unit
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. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.
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233 Organic Chemistry II - Lecture 3 hours, 3 units
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, phenois, and carbohydrates. Both aliphatic andaromatic compounds are discussed. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

233L Organic Chemistry II - Laboratory 3 hours lab, 1 unit
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. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

234L Organic Chemistry II - Laboratory 3 hours lab, 1 unit
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. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.
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251 Analytical Chemistry 3 hours lecture, 3 units 6 hours lab, 2 units
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. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.
 

290 Independent Study Hours by Arrangement; 1-3 units
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
For students who wish to study special problems. This course may be taken four times with different content for a maximum of six units. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC transfer limitations. See a counselor.

296 Individual Instruction in Chemistry 3 hours lab 1 unit Credit/No Credit Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in an approved related course; Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
This course employs self-paced multimedia systems to assist students to reach specific learning objectives, and is intended to be supplementary to designated courses.

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