RC CATALOG2015

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2015-2016 Catalog

Chemistry

CHEMISTRY (CHEM)

GENERAL CHEMISTRY

5 units, 3 lecture hours, 6 lab hours, (Pass/No

Pass)

PREREQUISITES: High school chemistry with

laboratory component or Chemistry 3A or 10 or equivalent,

and Mathematics 103 or equivalent. ADVISORIES: English

1A.

This is the first course in a two course sequence in

general chemistry and is intended for students majoring in

science or satisfying prerequisites for professional schools. This

course covers the principles and laws of inorganic chemistry

with an emphasis on quantitative, mathematical problem-

solving. Topics included in the course are atoms, molecules

and ions; formulas and equations; stoichiometry; gas laws;

electronic structure of atoms; bonding; atomic orbital and

molecular orbital theories; solutions; precipitation reactions;

oxidation reduction reactions; introduction to acids and bases;

thermochemistry; properties of liquids; solids and crystal

structures; solution behavior; colligative properties; associated

laboratory experiments; and volumetric and gravimetric

analysis methods. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID CHEM 110)

(C-ID CHEM 120S: CHEM 1A & CHEM 1B)

GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND

QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

5 units, 3 lecture hours, 6 lab hours, (Pass/No

Pass)

PREREQUISITES: Chemistry 1A andMathematics

103. ADVISORIES: English 1A.

This course completes the year long general

chemistry sequence (1A-1B) and covers the principles of

physical and inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on

quantitative, mathematical problem solving. Topics covered

include acid-base theory, chemical kinetics, equilibrium (acid-

base, hydrolysis, and solubility), chemical thermodynamics,

electrochemistry, selected topics in nuclear chemistry,

coordination chemistry, and/or chemistry of selected groups.

Students will analyze inorganic compounds qualitatively and

quantitatively. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

(C-ID CHEM 120S:

CHEM 1A & CHEM 1B)

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)

INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC AND

BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY

3 units, 2 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)

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)

ELEMENTARY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

LABORATORY

3 units, 1 lecture hour, 6 lab hours, (Pass/No

Pass)

PR ER EQU ISI TE S : Chemi st r y 1A or 3A .

COREQUISITES: Chemistry 8. ADVISORIES: English 1A.

Reactions and physical properties of the main

functional groups of organic compounds such as alkanes,

alkenes, alkylhalides, acids and esters. Students will work

hands-on with a melting point apparatus, a refractometer, a

gas-chromatograph, an infra-red spectrometer and a nuclear

magnetic resonance spectrometer. The course is designed to

accompany an elementary organic chemistry lecture course

such as Chemistry 8. This course, along with Chemistry 8,

is a thorough preparation for the advanced organic chemistry

courses, Chemistry 28A and 29A. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)