CHEMISTRY

CHEM 112 CHEMISTRY IN ACTION

Units (Letter grade) 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/48 lab/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, ENGL 836 or ESL 400, and MATH 110 or 111; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introduces students to the theories, laws, concepts and language of chemistry as applied to explain chemical processes occurring in the environment and in the body. The laboratory component provides qualitative techniques for the manipulation of selected household chemicals as well as quantitative techniques for more rigorous chemical analyses. Transfer: CSU: B1, B3, UC*. (IGETC: 5A*)

CHEM 192 ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY

Units (Letter grade) 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/48 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 or satisfactory score on District math placement test and other measures as appropriate that indicate proficiency in Elementary Algebra. Description: Comprehensive introductory chemistry course covering basic concepts, theories and laws with emphasis on reasoning and problem solving skills. Topics include but are not limited to chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, electron configuration, atomic orbitals, molecular geometry and bonding. The laboratory component of this course introduces students to both qualitative techniques and quantitative techniques appropriate for data collection, manipulation and analysis of a variety of chemical systems. Transfer: CSU, UC*.

CHEM 210 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (CAN CHEM 2) (CAN CHEM SEQ A = CHEM 210 + 220)

Units (Letter grade) 5; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/96 lab/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or 123, or satisfactory score on District math placement test and other measures as appropriate that indicate proficiency in Intermediate Algebra. Description: This course is the first half of a two-semester sequence in general chemistry intended for students pursuing majors in physical sciences, biological sciences and engineering. Discussion of fundamental concepts, principles and laws that describe the chemistry of solids, liquids, gases and solutions including atomic and molecular structures, bonding, molecular geometry, stoichiometry and thermochemistry with emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving skills. CHEM 192 is recommended. Transfer: CSU: B1, B3, UC*. (IGETC: 5A*)

CHEM 220 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (CAN CHEM 4) (CAN CHEM SEQ A = CHEM 210 + 220)

Units (Letter grade) 5; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/96 lab/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): CHEM 210 or equivalent. Description: This course is the second half of a two-semester sequence in general chemistry intended for students pursuing majors in physical sciences, biological sciences and engineering. Discussion of chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, nuclear chemistry with emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving skills. Transfer: CSU: B1, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5A*)

CHEM 234 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): CHEM 220 or equivalent. Description: Introduction to the chemistry of hydrocarbons with emphasis on structure and reactivity of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers. Mechanistic considerations, stereochemistry and spectroscopy are an integral part of the course. Recommended to be taken concurrently with CHEM 237. Transfer: CSU: B1, UC. (IGETC: 5A)

CHEM 235 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): CHEM 234 and 237. Description: This course is a continuation of CHEM 234. It introduces the chemistry of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, aminoacids and proteins with emphasis on synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Recommended to be taken concurrently with CHEM 238. Transfer: CSU: B1, UC. (IGETC: 5A)

CHEM 237 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I

Units (Letter grade) 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 96 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 234. Description: Organic chemistry laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 234. Introduction of the basic techniques of synthesis, separation and purification of organic compounds. Identification of main functional groups by spectroscopic techniques also introduced. Recommended to be taken concurrently with CHEM 234. Transfer: CSU: B1, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5A*)

CHEM 238 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II

Units (Letter grade) 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 96 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): CHEM 234 and 237. Description: Organic chemistry laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 235 by emphasizing techniques for the synthesis, isolation, purification and identification of organic compounds. Qualitative analysis of unknowns by preparation of derivatives and spectroscopic methods is an integral component of the course. Recommended to be taken concurrently with CHEM 235. Transfer: CSU: B1, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5A*)

CHEM 410 CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES

Units (Letter grade) 4; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/48 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 or equivalent. Description: A survey of basic concepts in general, organic and biological chemistry relevant to the allied health science fields including nursing, radiological technology, respiratory therapy, etc. Transfer: CSU: B1, B3.

Updated: 6/15/10