COURSES OFFERED & CLASS SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE OF CHEMISTRY CLASSES
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CHEMISTRY COURSES OFFERED

CHEM 1A: General Chemistry, 1st Semester
5 units, UC/CSU transferrable
3 hrs lecture / 6 hrs laboratory weekly (16-week semester)
Corequisite: CHEM 106
Prerequisite: CHEM 3 or placement through the Chemistry Challenge Exam
Recommended preparation: MATH 124 and PHYS 20
Course Description: A study of the principles of chemistry. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, bonding, nomenclature, formulas, equations, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, liquids, solids, and solutions.

CHEM 1B: General Chemistry, 2nd Semester
5 units, UC/CSU transferrable
3 hrs lecture / 6 hrs laboratory weekly (16-week semester)
Corequisite: none
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A (grade of 'C' or better)
Course Description: A continuation of CHEM 1A in the study of the principles of chemistry. Topics include thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics, acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and qualitative analysis.

CHEM 3: Introductory Chemistry
4 units, UC/CSU transferrable
3 hrs lecture / 3 hrs laboratory weekly (16-week semester)
Corequisite: none
Prerequisite: MATH 253
Course Description: A study of the fundamental principles of chemistry. This is an excellent preparatory course for students planning to take CHEM 1A who have previously not taken a chemistry course or do not have a strong grasp on high school level chemistry coursework. Topics include problem solving, scientific calculation methods, nomenclature, formulas, equations, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, gases, solutions, and acid-base chemistry.

CHEM 12A:Organic Chemistry, 1st Semester
5 units, UC/CSU transferrable
3 hrs lecture / 6 hrs laboratory weekly (16-week semester)
Corequisite: none
Prerequisite: CHEM 1B (grade of 'C' or better)
Course Description: A study of the principles, theories, and reactions of organic chemistry with emphasis on the relations of structure and reactivity. Topics include stereochemistry, aliphatic and aromatic compounds, preparations and reactions of certain organic compound types and spectroscopic methods.

CHEM 12B:Organic Chemistry, 2nd Semester
5 units, UC/CSU transferrable
3 hrs lecture / 6 hrs laboratory weekly (16-week semester)
Corequisite: none
Prerequisite: CHEM 12A (grade of 'C' or better)
Course Description: A continuation of CHEM 12A in the study of the principles, theories, and reactions of organic chemistry with emphasis on the relations of structure and reactivity. Topics include preparations and reactions of certain organic compound types, polynuclear and heterocyclic compounds, polymers, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, and biochemical processes.

CHEM 106: Basics of Chemistry
2 units, CSU transferrable (not guaranteed)
2 hrs lecture weekly (16-week semester)
Corequisite: CHEM 1A
Prerequisite: none
Course Description: A course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 1A. Consists of quiz, discussion, problem solving, and drill sessions. Designed to help students succeed in their study of general chemistry.

CHEM 108: Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry
4 units, CSU transferrable
3 hrs lecture / 3 hrs laboratory weekly (16-week semester)
Corequisite: none
Prerequisite: none
Course Description: A course for health pre-professionals and non-science majors. Ideal for students planning to enter nursing and dental hygiene programs. Designed as the first chemistry course to assist students in biology and health-related professions. The focus is on the biochemistry of the human body. Health, nutrition, and basic laboratory techniques included.

CHEM 189: Special Topics
0.5 units, CSU transferrable (not guaranteed)
1 hr lecture seminars
Corequisite: none
Prerequisite: none
Course Description: The Special Topics course is a grouping of short seminars designed to provide students with the latest ideas in a field of study. The course content is thematic in nature and each seminar within the course differs from other offerings in the same course.

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