Course Descriptions
CHEM-1A General Chemistry
(5 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU and UC The principles of
chemistry for students in science, engineering, medical and
related professions are covered. Atomic structure, chemical
bonding, stoichiometry, the periodic table, enthalpy, solutions,
and nuclear chemistry will be studied. Laboratory assignments
include safety rules and procedures and the study of physical
and chemical properties. Prerequisite: MATH-120; and either
CHEM-100 or high school chemistry Note: Intended primarily for
science majors. (CAN CHEM2)
CHEM-1B General Chemistry
(5 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU and UC This course
is a continuation of CHEM-1A. Intermolecular forces,
solutions, kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, reactions,
thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction and the chemistry of
elements and compounds will be studied. Prerequisite: CHEM-
1A (CAN CHEM4)
CHEM-2 Introduction to Chemistry
(5 units lecture/lab) CR/NC option CSU and UC An introduction
to basic chemical principles. This fundamental approach serves
as a beginning course for allied science fields. Prerequisite:
MATH-105/106 (CAN CHEM6)
CHEM-3 Introduction to Organic Chemistry
(4 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU and UC A course in
basic organic chemistry for allied science majors. This is an
introductory survey of organic compounds and reactions.
Prerequisite: CHEM-2 (CAN CHEM8)
CHEM-8 Organic Chemistry
(5 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU and UC
A survey of
important classes of organic compounds with emphasis on
materials of interest to students of the biological sciences, pre-
professional programs and related areas. The laboratory work
introduces the fundamental techniques using both macro
and micro scale equipment for the purification, synthesis and
identification of organic compounds, while illustrating the
basic chemistry of the functional groups. Prerequisite: CHEM-1A
CHEM-100 Preparation for General Chemistry
(4 units lecture) CR/NC option A brief introduction to the
principles of chemistry and the application of mathematics
to chemistry. CHEM-100 is intended to prepare students for
General Chemistry (CHEM-1A) who did not take high school
chemistry or whose prior chemistry is outdated. Prerequisite:
MATH-105/106
CHEM-152 Chemistry Tutorial Lab
(0.5 - 1 unit lab) CR/NC option Repeatable to a maximum of four
enrollments Individualized practice and/or review skills
necessary for success in a CHEM class. Note: Units offered may
vary by semester. Consult Schedule of Classes for section information.
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