Fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry, including stoichiometry; thermochemistry; atomic and molecular structure; solution chemistry, including acid-base chemistry; quantum theory; bonding and intermolecular forces; and chemical kinetics. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours, discussion one hour.

Note: Not open to enrollment by engineering majors, who should take CHEM 1E, General Chemistry for Engineering.

Prerequisite: High school chemistry and college algebra; sufficient performance on the college algebra diagnostic test, or equivalent; passing score on a standardized Chemistry diagnostic exam given prior to each semester, or a minimum grade of "C" in CHEM 4.

Continuation of the development of fundamental principles of chemistry and application of principles developed in CHEM 1A. The laboratory work emphasizes applications of equilibrium principles, including some qualitative analysis, coordination chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry. Lecture three hours, laboratory six hours. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software is recommended.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1A with a passing grade of C or better.

Note: This course requires personal protective equipment (PPE) or safety training.

A one-semester chemistry course for engineering students covering the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry important to engineering applications. Lecture topics include atomic and molecular structure, solution chemistry, equilibrium, oxidation-reduction, thermochemistry; intermolecular forces; electrochemistry; radiochemistry; polymers; metallic bonding and alloys; chemical diffusion and kinetics. Lecture three hours, Lab three hours.

Note: Enrollment in this course is restricted to engineering majors.

Prerequisite: High school chemistry; Math 30 or eligibility to take MATH 30 as evidenced by the calculus readiness diagnostic exam; passing score on a standardized Chemistry diagnostic exam given prior to each semester, or minimum grade of "C" in CHEM 4

Introductory chemistry for students who plan to major in a scientific field. Appropriate for students desiring to prepare themselves for Chemistry 1A. Emphasizes chemical nomenclature and techniques of chemical problem solving. Topics covered include: dimensional analysis; conversions between measuring units; weight, mole and chemical equations; density; elementary gas laws; heat and temperature; elementary acid and base chemistry; oxidation and reduction; solutions. Three hours lecture.

Prerequisite: High school algebra and college algebra; sufficient performance on the college algebra diagnostic test, or equivalent.

Structure of atoms, molecules and ions; their interactions including stoichiometry, equilibria, and oxidation-reduction. Does not fulfill the requirements for more advanced study in chemistry and cannot be counted toward a major or minor in chemistry. Lecture three hours, discussion one hour, laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: One year high school algebra; high school chemistry recommended.

Introduction to structure and chemical and physical properties of the major classes of organic compounds; introduction to the structure, property and roles of biological polymers such as polysaccharides, proteins (including enzymes) and nucleic acids; introduction to the fundamental metabolic pathways of energy metabolism. Does not fulfill the requirement for more advanced study in chemistry and cannot be counted toward a major or minor in chemistry. Lecture three hours; discussion one hour; laboratory three hours.

Note: This course requires personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety training as part of the course occurs in a laboratory.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A, or a high school chemistry course and passing a qualifying exam given in the first laboratory period.

Basic principles of organic chemistry. Recommended for students majoring in life-sciences, but not recommended for preprofessional students.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1B.

Basic organic experimental techniques. Experimental topics include: melting points, purification of solids, distillation, chromatography, extraction, and functional group qualitative analysis. Specifically designed for Biological Sciences majors and others who want to meet the Chemistry minor requirements for a lower division organic laboratory. Laboratory three hours.

Prerequisite: CHEM 20; CHEM 20 may be taken concurrently.

Introduction to the basic principals of organic chemistry, including nomenclature, properties and reactions of various classes of organic compounds. Reaction mechanisms will be emphasized.

Note: Required for chemistry majors and recommended for preprofessional students.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1B.

Basic organic experimental techniques including the preparation, separation, purification and identification of organic compounds. Discussion one hour, laboratory six hours.

Prerequisite: CHEM 24, CHEM 124; CHEM 124 may be taken concurrently.

Chemical measurements including associated statistics, chemical equilibrium in aqueous solutions, volumetric analysis, and an introduction to spectrophotometry and chromatography. Lecture two hours, laboratory six hours.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1B.

Introduction to undergraduate research which requires students to become familiar lab safety policies, SDSs, and SOPs in the research lab (if applicable), attend group meetings (if applicable) and learn methods of experimental, educational and/or computational design. Students must show proficiency in these requirements in order to receive a final grade.

Principles and concepts of chemistry with applications in the home and environment. Satisfies the upper division chemistry requirement for the multiple-subject teaching credential. Lecture one hour, discussion and activity four hours. Does not fulfill credit requirements for the major or minor in chemistry.

Prerequisite: GEOL 8 or BIO 7 and ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course.

Fee course.

Continued discussion of the principals of organic chemistry, including nomenclature, properties, and reactions of various classes of organic compounds and spectroscopic analysis. Reaction mechanisms will be emphasized.

Prerequisite: CHEM 24 or instructor permission; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 25 recommended.

Focuses on advanced organic laboratory techniques and instrumental methods of analysis. Not intended for pre-health professional majors. Discussion one hour, laboratory six hours.

Prerequisite: CHEM 25, CHEM 124, ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course.

Application of functional group reactions to multistep syntheses. Recently developed synthetic methods and literature searching will be emphasized.

Prerequisite: CHEM 124.

Modern instrumentation and methods for chemical analysis. Function of electronics and computers in instruments. Theory and use of instruments in the areas of electrochemistry, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and chromatography. Lecture two hours, laboratory six hours.

Prerequisite: CHEM 31, concurrent enrollment in CHEM 140B or completion of CHEM 142: ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 4.0

Introduction to molecular quantum chemistry, structure of matter, molecular spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics.

Prerequisite: CHEM 140A.

Selected exercises in the practice of physio-chemical laboratory methods. Lecture one hour, laboratory six hours.

Prerequisite: ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course; CHEM 140A, CHEM 140B or CHEM 142, instructor permission; CHEM 140B may be taken concurrently.

Introductory presentation of the theoretical and practical aspects of thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and kinetics. As time permits, other topics will be: solution chemistry, hydrodynamics, electrochemistry, and crystallography.

Note: Not acceptable for the BS or the BA without concentration.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1B, CHEM 24, PHYS 5A, PHYS 5B, MATH 31.

The bioenergetics and regulation of anaerobic and aerobic metabolic pathways. Major topics include glycolysis, Kreb's cycle, fatty acid and amino acid oxidation, lipid biosynthesis and photosynthesis. Particular emphasis is given to pathway regulation and integration. Lecture three hours.

Prerequisite: CHEM 160A or equivalent course; one year of organic chemistry. Spring only.

Introduction to the structure and function of biological molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes and hormones), enzyme kinetics, the structure and function of membranes, and the bioenergetics and regulation of major anaerobic and aerobic metabolic pathways.

Prerequisite: CHEM 20 or CHEM 124; one year of biological science is recommended.

Introduction to fundamental laboratory techniques for the purification and analysis of biological molecules, including chromatographic separation of amino acids and proteins, electrophoretic separation of proteins and nucleic acids, enzyme kinetics, and basic bioinformatics. Discussion one hour, laboratory six hours.

Prerequisite: CHEM 31; CHEM 160A or CHEM 161 (either CHEM 160A or CHEM 161 may be taken concurrently); ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course.

Capstone course which emphasizes biochemical laboratory experimental design and trouble-shooting skills. Common biochemistry laboratory techniques are applied in semester-long individual student projects. Discussion one hour, laboratory six hours.

Prerequisite: CHEM 162 or equivalent; ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course.

Directed undergraduate research involving a project that requires use of chemical literature and experimental design. A comprehensive written report and/or scientific poster must be submitted to receive a final grade.

Note: Only three units of CHEM 189A-C may be applied toward the major requirement in chemistry for the BA or BS degrees.

Prerequisite: ENGL 20 or equivalent

Continuing directed undergraduate research involving a project with emphasis on experimentation and data analysis. A comprehensive written report and/or scientific poster must be submitted to receive a final grade.

Note: Only three units of CHEM 189A-C may be applied toward the major requirement in chemistry for the BA or BS degrees.

Prerequisite: ENGL 20 or equivalent and CHEM 189A

Culminating directed undergraduate research with emphasis on comprehensive data analysis and formulation of conclusions. A comprehensive written report and/or scientific poster must be submitted to receive a final grade.

Note: Only three units of CHEM 189A-C may be applied toward the major requirement in chemistry for the BA or BS degrees.

Prerequisite: ENGL 20 and CHEM 189B

The student will conduct an independent study of a chemical research topic that is based on experimental techniques or advanced computer modeling. Significant use of chemical literature and information retrieval is required. A well-written, comprehensive, and well-documented final report must be submitted to receive a final grade. A weekly seminar is required. Seminar one hour, laboratory activities are a minimum of six hours per week.

Prerequisite: One upper division chemistry laboratory class, ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course and instructor and department chair permission.

Completion of an undergraduate honors thesis and attendance at chemistry seminars. Students will develop a written thesis containing background, methodology, results, and discussion of an experimental or computational research project involving their own original data.

Prerequisite: Open only to students who meet the Chemistry Honors Program criteria; CHEM 198 may be taken concurrently.

This course is designed to improve the ability of graduate students to research and interpret the chemical literature. Students work through a series of exercises in preparation for a major writing project such as a thesis proposal or a thesis chapter/section. Exercises include analysis of primary research articles, peer review of student writing samples, and presentation of scientific information. These activities will improve students' understanding of how scientific questions are developed and posed through proposals and dissemination of research results.

Prerequisite: Must be a Chemistry graduate student or have instructor permission

Lecture course focusing on interdisciplinary topics in chemistry and related fields. Course activities may include literature review, individual and/or group oral presentations, independent research project. May be team-taught.

Prerequisite: enrollment in Chemistry master's degree program or permission of instructor.

Provides a comprehensive review of proteins, with emphasis on protein structure and structure/function relationships. Topics include methods for structure determination, stability and folding, catalysis and denovo protein design. Topical examples from the literature, particularly those related to disease states, are used to illustrate fundamental principles of protein structure and function.

Prerequisite: One semester of biochemistry.

Student presentations of topics from the chemical literature; presentations of current chemistry topics from speakers in academia, industry, and government positions. May be repeated for a total of 2 units.

Note: Grade of C/NC will be based on attendance and successful presentation of a seminar.

Graduate research. Approval must be obtained from a departmental committee and the faculty member under whom the work is to be conducted. Written report must be submitted before a final grade is given.

Completion of a thesis or project approved for the Master's degree. Should be taken in final semester prior to the completion of all requirements for the degree. Number of units of credit is determined by the candidate's master's degree advisory committee.

Prerequisite: Advanced to candidacy and chair permission of his/her thesis committee.