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| CHEM 110 4 units; 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab CAN CHEM 6; CAN CHEM SEQ B w/ CHEM 111 The first course in chemistry for students preparing for biological or health sciences, for more advanced chemistry courses, or for those desiring to learn about chemistry in the everyday world for general education. Laboratory is included. Prerequisite: MATH 90 CSU, UC CHEM 111 Chemistry 4 units; 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab CAN CHEM 8; CAN CHEM SEQ B w/ CHEM 110 An introduction to the important principles, compounds and reactions of organic and biological chemistry with an emphasis on biochemical behavior of the molecules. Laboratory includes an introduction to the basic techniques of organic and biological chemistry. For students pursuing nursing and allied health careers who need a year of chemistry that includes an introduction to organic and biological chemistry. CHEM 110 (or CHEM 120) and CHEM 111 will fulfill that requirement. Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or 120 CSU CHEM 120 5 units; 3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab CAN CHEM 2; CAN CHEM SEQ A w/ CHEM 121 An introduction to principles of chemistry, with an emphasis on mathematical applications. Topics include atomic structure, stoichiometry, bonding, molecular structure, colligative properties, gas behavior, phase changes and spontaneity. Prerequisites: High school chemistry or its equivalent or CHEM 110 and two years of High School algebra or college equivalent. CSU, UC CHEM 121 5 units; 3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab CAN CHEM 4; CAN CHEM SEQ A w/ CHEM120 A continuation of CHEM 120. Topics include solutions, acid-base and redox equilibria, thermodynamics, kinetics, pH, buffers, solubility product, complex ions, electrochemistry, biochemistry and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 CSU, UC
CHEM 199 1 - 3 units; 3 - 9 hours lab This course provides students the opportunity to study an area of special interest in chemistry. Projects include: developing a chemical analysis procedure, preparation of a computer project involving a chemical systems emulation or problem-solving technique, research paper on a topic of chemical interest, development of problem-solving skills. Credit/No Credit grading. Repeatable for credit 3 times. Prerequisites: CHEM 120 and submission of a written proposal to be assessed by two full-time chemistry instructors. CSU, UC CHEM 240 4 units; 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab The first course of a two-semester sequence designed for pre-professional programs such as chemistry, chemical engineering, medicine and biology. Introduction to organic synthetic pathways, mechanisms, and spectroscopy. Lab work includes qualitative analysis of organic compounds, extraction, separation and identification of compounds using spectral methods and synthetic chemical techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 CSU, UC CHEM 241 4 units; 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab A continuation of CHEM 240. Includes some biochemical topics. Lab work includes simple and multi-step synthesis and spectral identification. Prerequisite: CHEM 240 CSU, UC CHEM 242 4 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab CAN CHEM 12 A laboratory intensive course with topics in acid-base, redox, complexion, and precipitation equilibria. Laboratory work includes volumetric, gravimetric and selected instrumental analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 120 and 121 CSU, UC CHEM 298 1 - 3 units; 9 hours lab Topics in chemistry not covered by regular catalog offerings. Course content and unit credit to be determined in relation to community/ student needs and/or available staff. May be offered as a seminar, lecture, or lecture/ laboratory class. CSU, UC
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