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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   

Information valid as of 1/6/2012 at 7:57:42 AM