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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
#4364 8:35am-10:10am MW LecLab U309 SWEIMEH K
& 9:00am-10:05am TuTh U314 SWEIMEH K
& 10:05am-12:10pm TuTh U328 SWEIMEH K
#6328 8:35am-10:10am MW LecLab U309 SWEIMEH K
& 10:10am-11:15am MW U314 SWEIMEH K
& 11:15am- 1:20pm MW U328 SWEIMEH K
#4444 10:10am-11:45am MW LecLab U309 ANSARI A
& 3:35pm- 4:40pm MW U324 ANSARI A
& 4:40pm- 6:45pm MW U328 ANSARI A
#4368 10:10am-11:45am MW LecLab U309 ANSARI A
& 12:25pm- 1:30pm MW U314 ANSARI A
& 1:30pm- 3:35pm MW U328 ANSARI A
#5621 10:35am-12:10pm TuTh LecLab U313 WOOD D
& 1:00pm- 2:05pm TuTh U324 WOOD D
& 2:05pm- 4:10pm TuTh U328 WOOD D
#5114 5:00pm- 6:35pm TuTh LecLab U314 ROBACK N
& 6:35pm- 7:40pm TuTh U314 ROBACK N
& 7:40pm- 9:45pm TuTh 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
#4371 9:00am- 9:55am TuTh LecLab U221 ANSARI A
& 9:55am-12:10pm TuTh U324 ANSARI A
& 1:00pm- 2:35pm TuTh U314 ANSARI A
#4287 10:10am-11:45am MW LecLab U313 MACK D
& 11:45am-12:50pm MW U313 MACK D
& 12:50pm- 2:55pm MW U324 MACK D
#6743 1:00pm- 2:05pm TuTh LecLab U313 HUBER K T
& 2:05pm- 4:10pm TuTh U324 HUBER K T
& 4:30pm- 6:05pm TuTh U309 HUBER K T
#4372 1:00pm- 2:35pm TuTh LecLab U313 BILICKI C
& 2:35pm- 3:40pm TuTh U313 BILICKI C
& 3:40pm- 5:45pm TuTh U324 BILICKI C
#4690 4:30pm- 5:35pm TuTh LecLab U309 HUBER K T
& 5:35pm- 6:05pm TuTh U309 HUBER K T
& 6:05pm- 7:10pm TuTh U309 HUBER K T
& 7:10pm- 9:15pm TuTh U324 HUBER K T
| 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
#4392 7:25am- 9:00am MW LecLab U313 BOLEN F
& 9:00am-10:05am MW U313 BOLEN F
& 10:05am-12:10pm W U310 BOLEN F
#4425 10:35am-12:10pm TuTh LecLab U314 TURNER R
& 10:35am-12:50pm F U309 TURNER R
& 12:50pm- 2:55pm F U310 TURNER R
#4373 1:00pm- 2:35pm TuTh LecLab U309 SY J
& 2:35pm- 3:40pm TuTh U309 SY J
& 3:40pm- 5:45pm Th U310 SY J
#4374 1:20pm- 2:55pm MW LecLab U313 SWEIMEH K
& 2:55pm- 4:00pm MW U285 SWEIMEH K
& 4:00pm- 6:05pm W U310 SWEIMEH K
#4427 1:20pm- 2:55pm MW LecLab U309 VAN CORVA
& 2:55pm- 4:00pm MW U314 VAN CORVA
& 4:00pm- 6:05pm M U310 VAN CORVA
#4601 5:45pm- 7:20pm TuTh LecLab U313 SY J
& 7:20pm- 8:25pm TuTh U309 SY J
& 8:25pm-10:30pm Th U310 SY 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
#6790 2:55pm- 4:30pm MW LecLab U313 SY J
& 4:30pm- 5:35pm MW U313 SY J
& 5:35pm- 7:40pm W U324 SY J
| CHEM 8B | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 5 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Chem 8A.
Standard organic chemistry for science majors. A mechanistic approach to the reactions of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines and phenols. Photochemistry, organic redox, polymerization, rearrangements, synthesis and an introduction to biochemical molecules. Qualitative analysis, natural products and kinetics. No credit if taken after Chem 14B or 16B. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#4378 9:00am-10:35am TuTh LecLab U309 GANAPATHI P
& 9:00am-11:15am F U313 GANAPATHI P
& 11:15am- 3:30pm F U315 GANAPATHI P
#7823 9:00am-10:35am TuTh LecLab U309 GANAPATHI P
& 8:35am-10:40am M U213 GANAPATHI P
& 10:40am- 3:05pm M U315 GANAPATHI P
| CHEM 10 | CHEMISTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Math 125 or equivalent.
A general introduction to the basics of chemistry for the non-science major, with an emphasis on how chemical principles relate to everyday experiences. Topics include: natural resources, acid rain, air pollution, synthetic fibers, food additives, pesticides, batteries, drugs, nuclear power and alternative energy sources. Recommended enrollment in Chem 10L. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#4379 10:35am-12:10pm TuTh Lecture U309 VAN CORVA
| CHEM 10L | LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Chem 10.
Laboratory investigations of everyday chemistry for the non-science major. Topics include: vitamins, antacids, soaps, polymers, hard water, cosmetics, drugs, dyes, enzymes and the fermentation of sugars. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6935 TBA LecLab U304 VAN CORVA
6.8 Hours TBA per week
Short Term: 04/25/11-06/13/11
#4380 1:00pm- 4:20pm Tu LecLab U310 VAN CORVA
| 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
#6926 TBA I-S U402 DOUGLASS D N
Short Term: 03/10/11-06/19/11
#5439 TBA I-S U402 DOUGLASS D N
3.4 Hours TBA per week
| 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
#4388 8:00am-11:20am F LecLab U314 KO H
& 11:20am- 3:45pm F U320 KO H
#4386 8:30am-10:05am TuTh LecLab U313 MACK D
& 10:05am-12:20pm TuTh U320 MACK D
#4383 11:00am- 1:15pm MW LecLab U320 ROBACK N
& 2:55pm- 4:30pm MW U309 ROBACK N
#4382 11:45am- 1:20pm MW LecLab U309 WOOD D
& 1:20pm- 3:35pm MW U320 WOOD D
#6273 2:35pm- 4:10pm TuTh LecLab U314 UCHIYAMA W
& 4:10pm- 6:25pm TuTh U320 UCHIYAMA W
#7430 2:55pm- 4:30pm MW LecLab U309 ROBACK N
& 4:30pm- 6:45pm MW U320 ROBACK N
#7661 5:45pm- 7:20pm TuTh LecLab U285 HAN S
& 7:20pm- 9:35pm TuTh U320 HAN S
#4393 6:05pm- 7:40pm MW LecLab U309 SANCHEZ G
& 7:40pm- 9:55pm MW U320 SANCHEZ G