Courses
Chemistry
CHEM C, Problem Solving in Chemistry
Lec-26.25 P/NP Only
COREQ: CHEM 101A
Support for students who are concurrently enrolled in Chem 101A, the first semester of General College Chemistry. Topics include problem-solving concepts and skills necessary for success in calculations involving chemical equations, chemical formulas, stoichiometry, gas laws, kinetic molecular theory, thermochemistry, atomic structure, molecular structure, and chemical equilibrium. Concepts are taught in the context of the linked Chem 101A course.
Units: 1.5
Credit type: Credit/Nondegree-Applicable
CHEM 32, Introduction to Medical Chemistry
Lec-52.5 Lab-52.5 P/NP Available
ADVISE: Elementary algebra or higher
Basic concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry as they apply to the human body. No previous chemistry required. Satisfies the requirements of nursing and related majors that require one semester of chemistry.
UC/CSU
Units: 4
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
No previous chemistry or physics required. Satisfies the requirements of nursing and related majors that require one semester of chemistry. Also satisfies the prerequisite for BIO 112 and BIO 120. Students taking a major that requires two semesters of chemistry should enroll in CHEM 40 first, then CHEM 101A.
CHEM 40, Introduction to Chemical Principles
Lec-70 Lab-52.5
PREREQ: ET 108A or BTEC 108A or (intermediate algebra or higher)
Introductory chemistry. Nomenclature, stoichiometry, gases, acids/bases, solutions, chemical reactivity,
atomic/molecular structure.
UC/CSU
Units: 5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
Students may enroll in this course to remove a high school deficiency in chemistry. Designed to prepare the beginning student as well as to strengthen the re-entry student for CHEM 101A.
CHEM 101A, General College Chemistry
Lec-70 Lab-105
PREREQ: CHEM 40 or Chemistry Advanced Placement test score of 3 or higher; Intermediate algebra or higher
Stoichiometry, solutions and aqueous reactions, gas behavior, thermochemistry, atomic structure and periodic properties, chemical bonding, molecular structure, condensed phases and intermolecular forces, and an introduction to equilibrium.
UC/CSU
Units: 6
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CHEM 101A/B are the standard college courses required in many curricula. CHEM 101A may be substituted for CHEM 103A.
CHEM 101B, General College Chemistry
Lec-52.5 Lab-105
PREREQ.: CHEM 101A or CHEM 103A
Chemical kinetics, applications of aqueous equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics, oxidation and reduction, electrochemistry, symmetry, crystal structures and solid state chemistry, transition metal ions, descriptive chemistry of selected elements.
UC/CSU
Units: 5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CHEM 110, Chemistry and the Environment
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available
A presentation of chemical fundamentals related to environmental issues and society.
Intended for non-science majors.
UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CHEM 212A, Organic Chemistry
Lec-70 Lab-105
PREREQ: CHEM 101B
The first semester of a one-year course in organic chemistry for students who major in
chemistry, biochemistry, and other chemistry intensive sciences. CHEM 2l2A/2l2B also
satisfies the organic chemistry requirements of medical schools.
UC/CSU
Units: 6
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CHEM 212A may be substituted for CHEM 208A.
CHEM 212B, Organic Chemistry II
Lec-70 Lab-105
PREREQ: CHEM 208A or CHEM 212A
The second semester of a one-year course in organic chemistry for students who major in chemistry, biochemistry, and other chemistry intensive sciences. A fundamental study of organic chemistry including nomenclature, physical properties, reactions, mechanisms, multi-step synthesis, theoretical aspects, and structure determination of major classes of organic compounds.
UC/CSU
Units: 6
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
CHEM 212B may be substituted for CHEM 208B.