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CHEM 1A GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS 5 Units

Prerequisite(s): (1) Math 131 or its equivalent, and (2) Chem 22 or equivalent skills as demonstrated through placement based on the chemistry assessment process.
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 kinetics. Quantitative analysis using analytical balances, gravimetric and volumetric procedures, spectrophotometry and calorimetry. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #8054 10:00am-12:50pm MTuWThF LecLab  U321   ROBACK N    
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/5/11
       &  1:00pm- 3:15pm MTuWThF         U328   ROBACK N    

CHEM 1B GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS 5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Chem 1A.
Standard general chemistry for science and engineering majors, with emphasis on quantitative methods and calculations. Equilibrium, thermochemistry, introduction to organic chemistry, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry, and the chemistry of selected metals and nonmetals. Qualitative analysis, potentiometric titrations and electrochemical cells. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #8055 10:00am-11:00am MTuWThF LecLab  U324   ANSARI A    
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/5/11
       & 11:10am- 1:25pm MTuWThF         U324   ANSARI A    
       &  1:35pm- 3:15pm MTuWThF         U309   ANSARI A    
   #8060  1:35pm- 3:15pm MTuWThF LecLab  U309   ANSARI A    
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/5/11
       &  3:25pm- 4:25pm MTuWThF         U309   ANSARI A    
       &  4:35pm- 6:50pm MTuWThF         U324   ANSARI A    

CHEM 2A CHEMISTRY - GENERAL, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): Math 125 or Math 127B or Math 128B
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. Recommended Chem 105 or equivalent. No credit if taken after Chem 1A. Total of 54 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #8579  1:00pm- 4:00pm MTuWTh  LecLab  U313   TERRAZAS J  
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/4/11
       &  4:00pm- 6:15pm MTuWTh          U310   TERRAZAS J  

CHEM 2B CHEMISTRY-GENERAL, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): Chem 2A.
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 credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #8158 10:00am- 1:00pm MTuWTh  LecLab  U313   KO H        
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/4/11
       &  1:00pm- 3:15pm MTuWTh          U310   KO H        

CHEM 20 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): Chem 1B or 2B.
Faculty-guided research. Each topic includes library research, design and execution of the experiment and the preparation of a summary report. Maximum credit 3 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #8180                 TBA     I-S     R402   DOUGLASS D N
         6.0 Hours TBA per week
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/26/11

CHEM 22 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Math 131 or its equivalent.
Introduction to the principles of chemistry with emphasis on quantitative methods and calculations. For science and engineering majors needing preparation for Chem 1A, but open to all qualified students. Total of 54 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #8057  8:30am-11:30am MTuWTh  LecLab  U309   JOHNSON S   
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/4/11
       & 11:30am- 1:45pm MTuWTh          U320   JOHNSON S   
   #8004  1:00pm- 4:00pm MTuWTh  LecLab  U314   HAN S       
         Short Term: 06/27/11-08/4/11
       &  4:00pm- 6:15pm MTuWTh          U320   HAN S       

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