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Chemistry (CHEM)

CHEM A0201 Unit (18 lecture hours)  
Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry 1  
Co-requisite(s): CHEM A220.

Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass

This course covers problem-solving skills and strategies that enhance success in Chemistry A220. Topics include problems in organic chemical structure, nomenclature, reactions and reaction mechanisms.

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    CHEM A0251 Unit (18 lecture hours)  
    Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry 2  
    Co-requisite(s): CHEM A225.

    Grading Mode: Pass/No Pass

    This course covers problem-solving skills and strategies that enhance success in Chemistry A225. Topics include problems in organic chemical structure, nomenclature, reactions and reaction mechanisms.

    Catalog Program Pages Referencing CHEM A025

      CHEM A1003 Units (54 lecture hours)  
      Principles of Chemistry  

      Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

      Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

      Non-mathematical chemistry for students not majoring in science. Emphasis on relationship of chemistry to the human body with particular attention to drugs of all kinds, food, metabolism, cancer and environmental contaminants. Includes concepts of structure of matter, bonding, acid-base chemistry, organic chemistry and thermodynamics. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis.

      Catalog Program Pages Referencing CHEM A100

        CHEM A1105 Units (81 lecture hours; 45 lab hours)  
        Introduction to Chemistry  
        Prerequisite(s): MATH A010 or higher.
        Co-requisite(s): CHEM A010N.

        Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

        Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

        Principles of inorganic, organic, and bio-chemistry. Not for those who will take CHEM A180 or CHEM A130. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. C-ID: CHEM 102.

        Catalog Program Pages Referencing CHEM A110

          CHEM A1304 Units (63 lecture hours; 45 lab hours)  
          Preparation for General Chemistry  
          Prerequisite(s): MATH A030 or higher (or appropriate placement).
          Co-requisite(s): CHEM A030N.
          Advisory: Eligibility for ESL A060 or ENGL A099.

          Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

          Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

          Introduction to the principles, calculations, and laboratory techniques of chemistry for students planning to take CHEM A180. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis.

          Catalog Program Pages Referencing CHEM A130

            CHEM A1805 Units (72 lecture hours; 90 lab hours)  
            General Chemistry A  
            Prerequisite(s): MATH A030 or MATH A045, and CHEM A130.
            Co-requisite(s): CHEM A080N.

            Grading Mode: Standard Letter

            Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

            This course studies gases, solutions, reactions, bonding theories, acid-base, and redox theory. CID CHEM 110.

            Catalog Program Pages Referencing CHEM A180

              CHEM A1855 Units (72 lecture hours; 90 lab hours)  
              General Chemistry B  
              Prerequisite(s): CHEM A180.
              Co-requisite(s): CHEM A085N.

              Grading Mode: Standard Letter

              Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

              Study of non-ideal solutions, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, kinetics and nuclear chemistry. C-ID: CHEM 120S as CHEM A180 and CHEM A185.

              Catalog Program Pages Referencing CHEM A185

                CHEM A2203 Units (54 lecture hours)  
                Organic Chemistry A  
                Prerequisite(s): CHEM A185.

                Grading Mode: Standard Letter

                Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

                A study of organic compounds and their reactions from the standpoint of structure, mechanisms and kinetics. Introduction to spectroscopic methods of identification. C-ID: CHEM 150 when CHEM A220L is also completed.

                Catalog Program Pages Referencing CHEM A220

                  CHEM A220L2 Units (18 lecture hours; 90 lab hours)  
                  Organic Chemistry A Lab  
                  Prerequisite(s): CHEM A185.

                  Grading Mode: Standard Letter

                  Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

                  Theory and techniques of separation, purification, synthesis, and analysis of organic compounds including instrumental methods of chromatography and spectroscopy.

                  Catalog Program Pages Referencing CHEM A220L

                    CHEM A2253 Units (54 lecture hours)  
                    Organic Chemistry B  
                    Prerequisite(s): CHEM A220.

                    Grading Mode: Standard Letter

                    Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

                    Further study of the structures, reactions, mechanisms and kinetics of organic compounds. Introduction to biologically important compounds and natural products.

                    Catalog Program Pages Referencing CHEM A225

                      CHEM A225L2 Units (18 lecture hours; 90 lab hours)  
                      Organic Chemistry B Laboratory  
                      Prerequisite(s): CHEM A220 and CHEM A220L.

                      Grading Mode: Standard Letter

                      Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

                      Further applications of laboratory theory and techniques in the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds including instrumental methods of chromatography.

                      Catalog Program Pages Referencing CHEM A225L