CHEM 10 CHEMISTRY FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS
Units: 3 (F/S)
Class Hours: 3 lecture

A non-mathematical introduction to the major concepts of chemistry with attention to their relevance to practical and societal problems. This course is intended for non-science majors who wish to gain an appreciation for the application of chemistry to everyday living. The course includes such topics as nuclear energy and energy alternatives; health issues of drugs; food additives, nutrition, hormones; chemicals for household use, chemicals in the environment, and synthetics. This course may include field trips.

NOTE: CHEM 10 will meet the general education requirement for a laboratory science if taken with CHEM 11

CHEM 11 CHEMISTRY LABORATORY FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS
Units: 1 (F/S)
Class Hours: 3 lab

Laboratory experiments and demonstrations, almost entirely non-mathematical, covering the basic concepts of the lecture course, CHEM 10. The laboratory is designed to help students learn how to use various chemicals around us, safely and effectively. This course may include field trips. This course will satisfy the general education requirement for a laboratory science if taken with CHEM 10.

NOTE: CHEM 10 taken with CHEM 11 meets GE requirement in science.

CHEM 16 CHEMICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING
Units: 3 (F)
Class Hours: 3 lecture

An introductory chemistry course for students who plan to major in a scientific field and need preparation for General Chemistry 1A.  The major emphasis of the course will be on chemical problem-solving.

NOTE:  This course "replaces" CHEM 101

CHEM 1A GENERAL CHEMISTRY
Units: 5 (CR/NC Option) (CAN# CHEM 2) (F/S)
Class Hours: 3 lecture/6 lab
Prerequisite: 2 years of high school algebra and 1 year high school chemistry or equivalent

A course for science and engineering majors which covers the nature of atoms, molecules, and ions; chemical reactions; stoichiometry; properties of solids, liquids, gases, and solutions; electronic structure; periodicity; chemical bonding; and an introduction to thermodynamics, equilibrium, and precipitation, oxidation-reduction, and acid/base chemistry.

NOTE: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.

CHEM 1B GENERAL CHEMISTRY
Units: 5 (CAN# CHEM 4) (CR/NC Option) (F/S)
Class Hours: 3 lecture/6 lab
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A with a "C" or better

An introduction to chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry and transition metals, along with continued, in-depth study of thermodynamics, electrochemistry, equilibrium, acid-base and solution chemistry.

CHEM 2A INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
Units: 5 (CAN# CHEM 6) (F/S)
Class Hours: 3 lecture/1 discussion/3 lab
Prerequisite: MATH 101

A survey of modern inorganic chemistry suitable for liberal arts, agriculture and nursing students. The basic fundamentals of the metric system, thermodynamics, the atom, bonding and pH are presented. The mole concept provides the basis for discussion for chemical equation writing, gas laws and the concentration of solutions.

CHEM 2B INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Units: 5 (CR/NC Option) (S)
Class Hours: 3 lecture/3 lab/1 discussion
Prerequisite: CHEM 2A or High School Chemistry or equivalent

A survey of the major classes of organic compounds including structure, nomenclature, properties, reactions, and the reaction mechanisms; an introduction to the biochemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and their basic metabolic reactions. Suitable for nursing, dental hygiene, agriculture/natural resource and other non-science majors.

NOTE: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.

CHEM 6 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY APPLIED TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Units: 4 (†)
Class Hours: 2 lecture/6 lab
Prerequisite: MATH 101 or High School Algebra

An introduction to the basic principles of general chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on applications to the chemistry of the environment, soils, water, air, agriculture, natural resources, and related consumer products. This course is suitable for environmental technology, agriculture, natural resources, and liberal arts students.

CHEM 70 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Units: 3 (F)
Class Hours: 3 lecture
Prerequisite: CHEM 1B

Structure, bonding, nomenclature, isomerism, stereochemistry and physical properties of organic compounds. Reactions and mechanisms of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cycloalkanes, arenes, alcohols, organic halides, epoxides, ethers and thiols. Science majors should take a second-semester organic course, CHEM 71, which completes the required two semester sequence. CHEM 70A, laboratory course, should be taken concurrently for science majors. Check school of transfer for their requirements.

NOTE: CHEM 70A should be taken concurrently with CHEM 70 for science majors for transfer

CHEM 70A ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Units: 2 (CR/NC Option) (F)
Class Hours: 6 lab

Theory and application of organic chemistry laboratory techniques. Chemistry majors are required to take CHEM 70A concurrently with CHEM 70.

CHEM 71 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Units: 3 (S)
Class Hours: 3 lecture
Prerequisite: CHEM 70

A continuation of CHEM 70. Structure, bonding, nomenclature, isomerism, stereochemistry and physical properties of organic compounds. Reactions and mechanisms of arenes, aromatic amines, phenols, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, heterocyclics, macromolecules and biomolecules. This course completes a two-semester sequence for science majors. CHEM 71A, laboratory course, should be taken concurrently for science majors. Check school of transfer for their requirements.

Note: CHEM 71A should be taken concurrently with CHEM 71 for science majors for transfer

CHEM 71A ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Units: 2 (S)
Class Hours: 6 lab

A continuation of Organic CHEM 70A. Theory and application of organic chemistry laboratory techniques. Chemistry majors are required to take CHEM 71A concurrently with CHEM 71.

CHEM 97 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY
Units: .5-2 (†)
Class Hours: 9-36 total lecture

This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a variety of topics dealing with changing knowledge in chemistry. A different topic will be addressed each time the class is taught and will be listed in the schedule of classes. Since subject matter varies each time the course is taught, this course is repeatable three times for a total of four enrollments.

CHEM 98 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY : LAB SKILLS
Units: .5-2 (†)
Class Hours: 27-108 total lab

This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a variety of topics in a lab setting dealing with changing knowledge in chemistry. A different topic will be addressed each time the class is taught and will be listed in the schedule of classes. Note: Since subject matter varies each time the course is taught, this course is repeatable three times for a total of four enrollments.

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