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Chemistry (CHEM)
CHEM 1A. General Chemistry 1A (5 units)
Prerequisites: high school chemistry; G.E. Foundation B4 (except for
students with declared majors in the College of Science and Mathematics).
CHEM 1A not open to students with credit in CHEM 1B. Fundamental principles
of chemistry such as chemical bonding and structure; stoichiometry, thermochemistry,
oxidation-reductions, and states of matter. G.E. Breadth B1. (3 lecture,
3 lab, and 2 activity hours)* (Course fee,
$15) FS
CHEM 1B. General Chemistry 1B (5 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A with a grade of C or better. Acid-base theory;
chemical kinetics; equilibrium (acid-base, hydrolysis, and solubility);
thermodynamics, electrochemistry; selected topics in nuclear chemistry,
coordination chemistry, and/or chemistry of selected groups. (3 lecture,
6 lab hours)* (Course fee, $15) FS
CHEM 3A. Introductory General Chemistry
(4 units)
Prerequisite or corequisite: G.E. Foundation B4. No credit for CHEM
3A after 1A. High school chemistry recommended. For applied science and
nonscience majors. Composition of matter and physical and chemical changes;
fundamental laws and principles; atomic and molecular structure; acid-base
theory, redox and equilibria; qualitative and quantitative theory and techniques.
G.E. Breadth B1.* (Course fee, $15) FS
CHEM 3B. Introductory Organic and Biochemistry
(3 units)
No credit for CHEM 3B to students with credit in 1B. Primarily for students
in health-oriented professions; not a substitute for CHEM 8. Prerequisite:
CHEM 3A. Introduction to the basic concepts of organic and biochemistry.
Structure and behavior of organic and biological compounds, metabolism,
and regulation. FS
CHEM 3BL. Introductory Organic and Biochemistry
Laboratory (1 unit)
Prerequisite: CHEM 3A and CHEM 3B (or concurrently). Introductory laboratory
study of the properties and chemistry of carbon-containing compounds and
biological molecules. (3 laboratory hours) (Course fee, $20)
CHEM 8. Elementary Organic Chemistry (3
units)
Not open to chemistry majors. Recommended for students requiring a one-
semester course in the field. Prerequisite: CHEM 1A or 3A. Lectures, discussions,
and demonstrations of fundamental principles; structure and chemical behavior
of organic compounds. FS
CHEM 10. Chemistry and Society (4 units)
Not open to students with credit in college chemistry; for nonscience majors.
Prerequisite: G.E. Foundation B4 (except for students with declared major
in the College of Science and Mathematics). The significance of chemical
principles in contemporary society; benefits and hazards relative to areas
such as energy, health, diet, environment, and agriculture. G.E. Breadth
B1. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours)* (Course fee,
$7) FS
CHEM 102. Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
(5 units)
For chemistry majors; recommended for other science majors. Prerequisites:
CHEM 1B (with a grade of C or better) and 128A. Students with credit in
a similar lower-division quantitative analysis course will receive only
one additional unit of credit. Introduction to principles and methods of
analytical chemistry. (3 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Course fee, $25) * FS
CHEM 105. Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
(4 units)
Not open to chemistry majors. Prerequisites: CHEM 1B (with a grade of C
or better), or CHEM 3A (with a grade of B or better), or permission of instructor.
Laboratory study of principles and methods of applied quantitative analysis.
(2 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Course fee, $25) * FS
CHEM 106. Analytical Measurements Laboratory
(4 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 102 (with a grade of C or better), 108 or 110A, or permission
of instructor. Completion of Upper-Division Writing Exam or passing a "W"
course with a C or better. Principles and methods of analytical measurements
of organic and inorganic substances by instrumental and non-instrumental
techniques. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)* (Course
fee, $25) F
CHEM 108. Introductory Physical Chemistry
(4 units)
Prerequisites: MATH 76 (MATH 77 strongly recommended), CHEM 8 or 128A, and
PHYS 2A and 2B or 4A, 4AL, 4B, 4BL, and 4C. Basic treatment of gas laws,
thermodynamics, phase equilibria, properties of solutions, kinetics, and
spectroscopy. F
CHEM 110A-B. Physical Chemistry (3-3 units)
Prerequisites: MATH 77; CHEM 1B, 8 or 128A; CHEM 110A requires PHYS 4B;
CHEM 110B requires PHYS 4C or permission of instructor. Mathematical treatment
of the laws of thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, elementary statistical
and quantum mechanics, properties of solutions, kinetic theory of gases,
crystal structure, molecular structure, and nuclear chemistry. 110A- F; 110B- S
CHEM 111. Physical Chemistry Laboratory (3
units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 110B or concurrently, CHEM 102. May not be taken concurrently
with 106. Completion of Upper-Division Writing Exam or passing a "W"
course with a C or better. Techniques of physical measurements, error analysis
and statistics; ultra- violet, infrared, and nuclear magnetic resonance
spectroscopy; dipole moments, viscosity, calorimetry, kinetics, phase diagrams,
thermodynamic measurements, and report writing. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)
(Spring semester)* (Course fee, $15) S
CHEM 123. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3
units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 1B, 102 and 110A (or concurrently). Treatment of ionic
and covalent bonding, atomic structure, molecular structure, and reaction
mechanisms. Introduction to visible and infrared spectroscopy of transition
metal complexes, special topics. F
CHEM 124. Synthesis and Characterization
(2 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 123 or concurrently. Completion of Upper-Division Writing
Exam or passing a "W" course with a C or better. Techniques of
preparation to include high temperature reactions, vacuum line and glove
box preps, nonaqueous syntheses, solid state reactions. Emphasis on structural
characterizations using instrumental methods. (6 lab hours)*
(Course fee, $35) S
CHEM 125. Applied Analytical Techniques (3
units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 8 or 128A and CHEM 102 or 105. Analytical techniques
and their applications in clinical, environmental, agricultural, forensic,
and bioscience laboratories. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)*
CHEM 128A-B. Organic Chemistry (3-3
units)
For chemistry majors; recommended for premedical students and other science
majors. CHEM 128A not open for credit to students with credit in CHEM 8.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1B with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor;
for CHEM 128B: CHEM 128A with a grade of C or better. Introduction to structure
and reactivity of principal classes of organic compounds with emphasis on
theory and mechanism. FS
CHEM 129A-B. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
(2-2 units)
Prerequisites or corequisites: CHEM 128A (for 129A); 128B and 129A (for
129B), or permission of instructor. CHEM 129A must be taken before CHEM
129B. Laboratory study of the methods, techniques, syntheses, and instrumentation
or representative classes of organic compounds; introduction to research
techniques by way of independent projects; introduction to qualitative organic
analysis. (6 lab hours) * (Course fee, $25)
FS
CHEM 140T. Topics in Chemistry
(1-4; max total 6 units if no area repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar covering special topics
in one of the areas of chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic,
physical. Some topics may have a laboratory. FS
CHEM 150. General Biochemistry (3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 8 or CHEM 128A and 128B. (CHEM 150 and 153 together constitute
a year sequence.) Chemistry and metabolism of basic cellular constituents
including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. FS
CHEM 153. Physiological Chemistry and
Metabolism (3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 150 or 155. Continuation of CHEM 150 or 155. Intensive
discussion of the degradation and biosynthesis of major cellular constituents;
energy metabolism; control of metabolic processes and pathological implications
in mammalian systems. (Spring semester) S
CHEM 155. Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3
units)
Primarily for chemistry majors; recommended for premedical students and
graduate students in the sciences. Prerequisite: CHEM 128B. (CHEM 155 and
153 together con-stitute a year sequence.) Structure, function, and metabolism
of chemical entities in living systems. (Fall semester) F
CHEM 156. Biochemical Laboratory Techniques
(3 units)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; CHEM 150 or
155 (or concurrently), 102 or 105, 129A. Completion of Upper-Division Writing
Exam or passing a "W" course with a C or better. Provides the
student with a range of techniques and methodology appropriate to the study
or phenomena at the biochemical, cellular, and organismic levels. Satisfies
the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Chemistry. (1 lecture, 6 lab
hours) (Spring semester)* (Course fee, $30)
S
CHEM 160. Research Techniques (3 units)
Concepts in the design of experiments. Development of practical research
skills through the planning and undertaking of a short laboratory project.
Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Chemistry. (1 lecture,
6 lab hours)*
CHEM 160H. Research Techniques (3 units)
Prerequisites: admission to the chemistry honors program or permission of
instructor. Concepts of experimental design and the development of practical
research expertise and communication skills through the planning, completion,
and presentation (written and oral) of a short laboratory project. (1 lecture,
6 lab hours)
CHEM 161W. Scientific Writing Workshop
(3 units)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area B, ENGL 5B or 10 (C or better),
to be taken no sooner than the term in which 60 units are completed. A review
of common conventions and forms of scientific and technical writing, including
practical assignments in the preparation of laboratory procedures, research
grant proposals, and research manuscripts. Meets the upper-division writing
skills requirement for graduation.
CHEM 165SH. Peer Instruction in Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: admission to the chemistry honors program or permission of
instructor. The development of improved oral communication, reinforcement
of foundational chemistry knowledge, and development of teaching skills
through service as a peer-instructor in chemistry.
CHEM 170. Chemistry in the Marketplace
(3 units)
Not open to chemistry majors. Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth
Area B. The impact of chemistry and chemicals on society and individual
lives. G.E. Integration IB. (3 lecture hours) FS
CHEM 180H. Honors Seminar in Chemistry
(1; max total 2 units)
Prerequisites: admission to the chemistry honors program or permission of
instructor. Development of critical evaluation skills of presentations and
current literature and research in various chemistry disciplines.
CHEM 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total
6 units)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for RP grading.
FS
CHEM 199. Undergraduate Thesis (3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 190 or 160 or 160H. Preparation, completion, and
submission of an acceptable thesis based on undergraduate research in chemistry.
(Formerly CHEM 190H)
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* In all lab courses, the wearing of approved safety glasses is mandatory.
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Chemistry (CHEM)
CHEM 201. Chemistry Laboratory Teaching
Techniques (1 unit)
Prerequisites: concurrent appointment as a teaching associate in the Department
of Chemistry or permission of instructor. Discussion and practice of effective
laboratory teaching techniques, laboratory safety, common equipment setups,
and grading. (2 activity hours)
CHEM 207. Radiotracer Methodology in the
Natural Sciences (3 units)
(Same as BIOL 207 and PHYS 207.) See BIOL 207 for course description.
CHEM 215. Quantum Chemistry (3 units)
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Seminar on recent advances in quantum mechanics;
chemical bonding, and atomic and molecular spectroscopy.
CHEM 220. Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 110A, 110B, 123. Seminar on theoretical inorganic chemistry
emphasizing structure and bonding of inorganic and coordination compounds,
valence bond, molecular orbital and ligand field theories; correlation of
structure and reactivity.
CHEM 222. Advances in Inorganic Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 110A, 110B, 123, 128B. Seminar on recent advances in
inorganic chemistry. Topics may include, but are not limited to, organometallic
chemistry, solid-state chemistry, nonmetallic complexes, and the chemistry
of rare-earth compounds.
CHEM 225. Separation Methods in Chemistry
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 106 and 129B. Seminar on the theory, application, and
literature of various separation methods for organic and inorganic analysis.
May include laboratory.
CHEM 226. Electrochemistry (1-3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 106. Seminar on the theory, application, recent developments,
and literature of electrochemistry and electrochemical methods of organic
and inorganic analysis. May include laboratory.
CHEM 227. Analytical Spectroscopy (1-3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 106, 110A, 110B, or permission of instructor. Theory,
instrumentation, and application. Recent developments and literature of
spectroscopic techniques. May include laboratory.
CHEM 228. Mass Spectrometry (1-3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 106 or 125, 128B, 108 or 110A and 110B, or permission
of instructor. Seminar on the theory and application of mass spectrometry
techniques to chemical analysis and identification. May include laboratory.
CHEM 230. Advanced Organic Chemistry (3
units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 128B, 129B. Seminar on recent advances in organic chemistry
including reaction mechanisms and synthetic applications with references
to current literature.
CHEM 235. Physical Organic Chemistry (3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 110A, 110B, 128B. Seminar in application of modern theoretical
concepts to the chemical and physical properties of organic compounds.
CHEM 240T. Topics in Advanced Chemistry
(1-3)
Seminar covering special topics in one of the areas of chemistry: analytical,
biochemistry, inorganic, organic, physical. Some topics may have a laboratory.
CHEM 241A-B. Molecular Biology I-II (3-3 units)
(Same as BIOL 241A-B.) Prerequisites: BIOL 102, 103, CHEM 150 or 155, or
permission of instructor. BIOL/CHEM 241A is prerequisite for BIOL/CHEM 241B.
Current topics in molecular biology are addressed, including protein and
nucleic acid structure, DNA replication, transcription, translation, prokaryotic
and eukaryotic regulation, mechanisms of exchange of genetic material, and
recombinant DNA technology.
CHEM 242. Techniques in Protein Purification
and Analysis (3 units)
(See BIOL 242.) (Course fee,
$40)
CHEM 243. Nucleic Acid Technology Lab
(3 units)
(See BIOL 243.) Prerequisites:
BIOL/CHEM 241A and 242. Corequisite: BIOL/CHEM 241B. A lecture/laboratory
course focusing on the technologies used in nucleic acid chemistry; specifically,
synthesis, translation, mutagenesis, and genetic engineering. (1 lecture,
6 lab hours) (Course fee, $40)
CHEM 244. Cell Culture Techniques (3 units)
(See BIOL 244.)
CHEM 248. Seminar in Molecular Biology and
Biotechnology (1-2; max total 4 units)
(Same as BIOL 248.) Prerequisite: admission into the biology or chemistry
graduate program. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Master
of Biotechnology or Biotechnology Certificate programs. Reviews and reports
on current literature in various aspects of biotechnology and molecular
biology.
CHEM 251. Forensic Drug Chemistry and
Toxicology (3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 128B, 129A, and 102 or 105, or permission of instructor.
CHEM 106 or 125 strongly recommended. Forensic science methods for analysis
of controlled substances (in vivo or ex vivo) and their interpretation and
significance. May include laboratory. S
CHEM 260. Advanced Research Techniques
(3 units)
Prerequisites: classified standing or permission of the instructor. Advanced
concepts in experimental design. Development of practical research expertise
and communication skills through the planning, completion, and presentation
(both written and oral) of a short laboratory project. (1 lecture, 6 lab
hours)
CHEM 280. Seminar in Chemistry (1; max total
3 units)
Approved for RP grading.
CHEM 282. Forensic Science Seminar (1-1;
max total 2 units)
Prerequisites: graduate students only. Discussion and presentation of current
topics and literature.
CHEM 290. Independent Study (1-3; max total
6 units)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
CHEM 291. Internship in Science Laboratory
(3 units)
Prerequisites: classified standing in the MSFS program with successful completion
of the Graduate Writing Requirement and beginning work with the student's
research mentor on approved project/thesis research. Minimum of 150 hours
research internship. May be completed at any public crime laboratory or
facility approved by program coordinator. S
CHEM 295. Research (2 units)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Independent investigations of an
advanced character for the graduate student with adequate preparation. Approved
for RP grading. (May include conferences, laboratory, library.)
CHEM 298. Project (4 units)*
Prerequisites: See Criteria for Thesis
and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable
project for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.
CHEM 299. Thesis (4 units)*
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis
and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable
thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.
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* For 298C and 299C courses, see Graduate
Studies.
IN-SERVICE COURSES
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Chemistry (CHEM)
CHEM 340T. Topics in Chemistry (1-3 units)
A professional development seminar covering special topics in one of the
areas chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, forensic, inorganic, organic,
physical. Some topics may have a laboratory or activity component.
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