CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
DIVISION: Natural Sciences
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
C-ID: CHEM 110; CHEM SEQ 120S (with CHEM 001B)
Standard general chemistry for science and engineering majors, with emphasis on quantitative methods and calculations. Atomic structure and chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gases, liquids, solids and solution chemistry. Introductions to equilibrium and organic chemistry. Quantitative analysis using analytical balances, gravimetric and volumetric procedures, spectrophotometry and calorimetry. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.
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C-ID: CHEM SEQ 120S
This is the second course of a two course General Chemistry sequence. Standard general chemistry for science and engineering majors, with emphasis on quantitative methods and calculations. Kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, introduction to electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry, and the chemistry of selected metals and nonmetals, potentiometric titrations and electrochemical cells. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.
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C-ID: CHEM 101
Principles of chemistry for health science majors. Atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, gases, solutions, acids and bases, pH, buffers, nuclear and organic chemistry. No credit if taken after CHEM 001A. Total of 54 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
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C-ID: CHEM 102
Principles of chemistry for health science majors. Organic and biochemistry: reaction mechanisms, kinetics, enzymes, protein synthesis and metabolism. Total of 54 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: CHEM 150; CHEM SEQ 160S (with CHEM 008B)
Fundamental principles and concepts of organic chemistry for science majors. Structure, bonding, nomenclature, isomerism, stereochemistry and physical properties of organic compounds. A mechanistic approach to the reactions of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, dienes, aromatic compounds, organometallics, IR and NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Introduction to organic laboratory techniques; preparation, isolation and identification of organic compounds. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: CHEM SEQ 160S
Second semester course in a 2-semester sequence covering organic chemistry for science majors. A mechanistic approach to the reactions of alcohols, phenols, ethers and epoxides, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives and amines. Photochemistry, organic redox, polymerization, rearrangements, synthesis and an introduction to biochemical molecules. Qualitative analysis, natural products, multistep synthesis and kinetics. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
Independent, faculty-guided student inquiry, project, research, laboratory experiment and/or field investigation. Total of 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
C-ID: CHEM 101
Introduction to the principles of chemistry with emphasis on quantitative methods and calculations. For science and engineering majors needing preparation for CHEM 001A, but open to all qualified students. Total of 54 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
Development and rigorous practice of essential study techniques and course material for success in CHEM 008B. Integration of supplemental instruction, problem solving strategies and critical thinking skills. Pass/no pass grading. Total of 18 hours lecture.
Fundamental scientific principles of nanoscience and nanotechnology and introduces its many practical applications. Design of advanced materials for the next generation of medical treatments, air/water purification, flexible electronics, personalized healthcare, energy production devices, and energy storage units, and skin-rejuvenating cosmetics. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Advanced materials and technologies of nanotechnology. Applications of these technologies to solve complex problems in medicine, electronics, energy production, and energy storage. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Environmental, safety, and health (EHS) standards of nanoscale technologies. Quality control practices, proper documentation, and good practices for lab/manufacturing. Total of 36 hours lecture.