CHEMISTRY
51 Fundamentals of Chemistry I (5) UC:CSU
Recommended: One year of high school algebra, or Mathematics 115.
This course is a descriptive course in inorganic and organic chemistry. Topics include the metric system of measurement; chemical symbols, formulas and nomenclature systems; chemical equations; physical properties including density, solubility and states of matter; chemical properties; acids, bases, buffers and pH; basic principles of equilibrium and an introduction to radioactivity. Organic topics focus on functional group identification including hydrocarbons, organic halides, alcohols, ketones, acids, esters, amines, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. This course is designed for Nursing and other Allied Health majors, students in environmentally hazardous materials, elementary education or liberal arts who do not intend to take Chemistry 101.
60 Introduction to General Chemistry (5) UC:CSU
(Formerly Chemistry 10)
Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra, or Mathematics 115.
This basic chemistry course presents elementary principles of general chemistry, including nomenclature and problem solving. Students whose previous chemistry background is inadequate for Chemistry 101 should take this course in preparation for Chemistry 101. Chemistry 60 is also recommended for students who have been away from high school chemistry for more than two years.
NOTE: UC transfer credit limit maximum of one course from Chemistry 51 or 60. No credit for Chemistry 51 or 60 if taken after Chemistry 101.
101 General Chemistry I (5) UC:CSU (CAN CHEM 2)
(Formerly Chemistry 1)
Prerequisites: (1) High school chemistry or Chemistry 60 with a grade of "C" or better; (2) A minimum of two years of high school mathematics or Mathematics 125 or equivalent.
This is a basic course emphasizing principles and theories. It includes discussions of chemical stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure and the periodic table, gases, liquids, solids, solutions, oxidation reduction, acids and bases, and an introduction to chemical thermodynamics. The laboratory emphasizes basic laboratory skills, chemical principles, and quantitative relationships.
NOTE: No UC credit for Chemistry 51 or 60 if taken after Chemistry 101. One course maximum credit for 51 or 60.
102 General Chemistry II (5) UC:CSU (CAN CHEM 4)
(Formerly Chemistry 2)
Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 with a grade of "C" or better.
This course is a continuation of Chemistry 101, with an introduction to chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium with emphasis on aqueous equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and descriptive inorganic chemistry. The laboratory includes both quantitative experiments and qualitative analysis.
NOTE: No UC credit for Chemistry 51 or 60 if taken after Chemistry 101.
211 Organic Chemistry for Science Majors I (5) UC:CSU
(Formerly Chemistry 14)
Prerequisite: Chemistry 102 with a grade of "C" or better.
The student is introduced to structure, bonding, naming, stereochemistry and functional group chemistry with emphasis on reactions and reaction mechanisms. In the laboratory, the essential skills of preparation, isolation, purification and identification of organic compounds are presented.
NOTE: UC Transfer Credit Limit: A maximum of two courses from Chemistry 70, 211, 212 or 221 will be accepted for UC credit.
212 Organic Chemistry for Science Majors II (5) UC:CSU
(Formerly Chemistry 18)
Prerequisite: Chemistry 211.
Chemistry 212 is a continuation of Chemistry 211 with additional emphasis on the remaining functional groups as well as on multi-step synthesis and reaction mechanisms in stereochemistry and modern instrumental and analytical methods. Special attention is given to reactions and organic compounds of biochemical importance. Significant laboratory time is devoted to synthesis of complex organic compounds.
NOTE: UC Transfer Credit Limit: A maximum of two courses from Chemistry 70, 211, 212, 221 will be accepted for UC credit. |
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