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Chemistry
2016-2017 Catalog
3A
INTRODUCTORY GENERAL CHEMISTRY
4 units, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours (Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES:Mathematics 103. ADVISORIES:
English 1A and Chemistry 10 or high school chemistry.
This is a survey course in the principles of inorganic
chemistry covering the composition of matter, physical and
chemical changes, atomic and molecular structure, inorganic
nomenclature, chemical formula and reaction calculations,
gas laws, bonding, solutions, net-ionic equations, acid-base
theories, pH, oxidation-reduction reactions, thermodynamics,
nuclear chemistry, and equilibrium. The course emphasizes
problem solving and chemical calculations. Both qualitative
and quantitative theory and techniques will be covered. It is
intended for applied science and non-science majors or for
students preparing to take Chemistry 1A. (A, CSU-GE, UC,
I) (C-ID CHEM 101)
3B
INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC AND
BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
4 units, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES: Chemistry 1A or 3A or
equivalent. ADVISORIES: English 1A.
Introduction to the basic concepts of organic and
biological chemistry. A study of the structure and behavior of
organic and biochemical compounds, including metabolism
and regulation. Topics such as bonding, saturated and
unsaturated hydrocarbons, the chemistry of organic functional
groups, and the properties of important biological compounds
such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are covered. Primarily
for students in health oriented professions. (A, CSU-GE, UC)
8
ELEMENTARY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES : Chemistr y 1A or 3A.
ADVISORIES: English 1A.
A survey of the important classes of organic
compounds with emphasis upon materials of interest to
students in the biological sciences. This thorough introduction
to organic chemistry is recommended for students who need
to take Chemistry 28A or for biology majors, students in
prehealth or environmental sciences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
10
ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY
4 units, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: English 1A and Mathematics 103.
This is a one-semester elementary class for students
who have never taken high school chemistry. The course will
give students a basic background in matter, energy, chemical
reactions, measurements, formula writing, nomenclature,
chemical calculations, gas laws, bonding, solutions, net-
ionic equations, acid-base theory, pH, oxidation-reduction
reactions, and equilibrium. Recommended for applied science
and non-science majors or for students preparing to take
Chemistry 1A. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID CHEM 101)
28A
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES: Chemistry 1B. ADVISORIES:
English 1A.
This course is a study of the structures, properties,
nomenclature and reactions of organic compounds
with emphasis on reaction mechanisms. The course is
recommended for students whose major is chemistry,
premedical, predental, prepharmacy, biology, biochemistry
or chemical engineering. The following topics are
included: stereochemistry, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl
halides, alcohols, amines, ethers, epoxides, aromatics, and
organometallic compounds, resonance and conjugation,
kinetic and thermodynamic control of reactions, multistep
syntheses, infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic
spectroscopy, and mass spectroscopy. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
(C-ID CHEM 150: CHEM 28A & CHEM 29A)
28B
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
PR E R EQU I S I T E S : C h e m i s t r y 2 8 A .
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 1A.
This is the second semester in a year-long course in
organic chemistry designed for students majoring in chemistry
and related disciplines, such as premedical, prepharmacy,
predental, biology, biochemistry, or chemical engineering.
It covers the study of several groups of compounds in
organic chemistry including aromatic compounds, benzene
derivatives, carbonyl compounds, amines, amino acids,
lipids, and nucleic acids. Each group is analyzed in terms of
their structure, physical properties, nomenclature, reactions,
and reaction mechanisms. Also included are the oxidation-
reduction of organic functional groups and protecting groups
in multistep syntheses. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)