Updated: November 19, 2009
CHEM 300 Beginning Chemistry 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 100 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 317.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is a lecture and laboratory course that covers the fundamental concepts of chemistry. This course assumes no previous knowledge of chemistry, presenting both chemical problem solving and laboratory skills. This course is intended primarily to prepare students for CHEM 305 or CHEM 400, but also fulfills the physical science area of the general education requirement for transfer students.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW 09:30AM-10:50AM LEC J.Collins SCC MAIN LIH 201
M 12:00PM-03:15PM LAB J.Collins SCC MAIN LIH 210 26262
W 12:00PM-03:05PM LAB J.Collins SCC MAIN LIH 210 26264
Group 1 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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TTh 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC J.Collins SCC MAIN LIH 203
T 01:45PM-04:50PM LAB J.Collins SCC MAIN LIH 210 31800
Th 01:45PM-04:50PM LAB J.Collins SCC MAIN LIH 210 31801
Group 2 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
Students who enroll in this section of CHEM 300 and who are also taking MATH 120 are strongly encouraged to enroll in section 25108 of MATH 120. This MATH 120 section is intended to emphasize math skills for science majors. MATH 120 is a prerequisite for CHEM 400.
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TTh 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC J.Collins SCC MAIN BUS 238
T 07:00PM-10:05PM LAB J.Collins SCC MAIN LIH 210 26268
Th 07:00PM-10:05PM LAB J.Collins SCC MAIN LIH 210 26270
Group 3 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
Students who enroll in this section of CHEM 300 and who are also taking MATH 120 are strongly encouraged to enroll in section 25108 of MATH 120. This MATH 120 section is intended to emphasize math skills for science majors. MATH 120 is a prerequisite for CHEM 400.
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CHEM 305 Introduction to Chemistry 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 100 with a grade of "C" or better OR MATH 103 and MATH 104 with grades of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Advisory: Completion of ENGWR 100 with a grade of "C" or better; Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 317 is advised.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is course presents the fundamental principles of chemistry including types of matter, physical and chemical processes, chemical bonds, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, states of matter, intermolecular forces, solutions, types of chemical reactions, acids and bases, equilibrium, and a brief introduction to organic chemistry. It is primarily designed for majors in the allied health fields (nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, etc.), natural resources, environmental technology, and physical education. The course also satisfies general education requirements.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW 09:30AM-11:35AM LEC W.Miller SCC MAIN LIH 203
M 12:15PM-03:30PM LAB W.Miller SCC MAIN LIH 212 27586
W 12:15PM-03:20PM LAB W.Miller SCC MAIN LIH 212 27588
Group 1 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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TTh 09:30AM-11:35AM LEC D.Bennett SCC MAIN LIH 203
T 12:15PM-03:20PM LAB D.Bennett SCC MAIN LIH 212 26202
Th 12:15PM-03:20PM LAB D.Bennett SCC MAIN LIH 212 26204
Group 2 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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MW 11:45AM-01:50PM LEC S.Roper SCC MAIN LIH 203
M 08:00AM-11:15AM LAB S.Roper SCC MAIN LIH 212 26208
W 08:00AM-11:05AM LAB S.Roper SCC MAIN LIH 212 26210
Group 3 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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TTh 02:00PM-04:05PM LEC M.Isbell SCC MAIN LIH 203
T 04:10PM-07:15PM LAB C.Bennett SCC MAIN LIH 212 30478
Th 04:10PM-07:15PM LAB C.Bennett SCC MAIN LIH 212 30480
Group 4 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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MW 05:00PM-07:05PM LEC D.Bender SCC MAIN LIH 203
M 07:20PM-10:35PM LAB D.Bender SCC MAIN LIH 212 26224
W 07:20PM-10:25PM LAB D.Bender SCC MAIN LIH 212 26226
Group 5 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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TTh 05:00PM-07:05PM LEC M.Nasiri SCC MAIN LIH 203
T 07:20PM-10:25PM LAB M.Nasiri SCC MAIN LIH 212 26220
Th 07:20PM-10:25PM LAB M.Nasiri SCC MAIN LIH 212 28308
Group 6 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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CHEM 306 Introduction to Chemistry 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 305 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: Completion of ENGWR 100 with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment of CHEM 317
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: Chemistry 306 is a continuation of Chemistry 305. It covers organic chemistry and biochemistry, particularly as applied to the health sciences. It is designed to introduce the organic functional groups along with their structure, physical and chemical properties, and reaction mechanisms, and how they are applied to biological systems. The biochemistry portion emphasizes the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins and their regulation in the body. This course is primarily designed for majors in the allied health fields (nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, etc.), natural resources, environmental technology, and physical education.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh 02:00PM-04:05PM LEC S.Roper SCC MAIN LIH 201
T 10:00AM-01:05PM LAB S.Roper SCC MAIN LIH 210 27936
Th 10:00AM-01:05PM LAB S.Roper SCC MAIN LIH 210 26230
Group 1 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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MW 05:00PM-07:05PM LEC D.Bennett SCC MAIN MOH 3
M 07:15PM-10:30PM LAB D.Bennett SCC MAIN LIH 210 26234
W 07:15PM-10:20PM LAB D.Bennett SCC MAIN LIH 210 26236
Group 2 - Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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CHEM 317 Strategies for Problem Solving in Chemistry 1 Unit
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: CHEM 300, 305, 306, 420, 421, 425, or 426.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course will focus on developing analytical reasoning strategies, critical thinking skills, and problem solving abilities for both quantitative and qualitative problems in chemistry. The course is designed to support students in beginning chemistry, CHEM 300, organic and biochemistry applied to the health sciences, (CHEM 306), organic chemistry with a biological emphasis, (CHEM 425), and organic chemistry for chemistry majors, (CHEM 420). This course will focus on developing analytical reasoning strategies, critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities for both quantitative and qualitative problems in chemistry. The course is designed to support students in beginning chemistry (CHEM 300), introductory chemistry applied to the health sciences (CHEM 305), organic and biochemistry applied to the health sciences (CHEM 306), organic chemistry with a biological emphasis (CHEM 425 and CHEM 426), and organic chemistry for chemistry majors (CHEM 420 and 421). Strategies and content will be specific to the area of chemistry. This course may be taken up to three times for credit providing there is no duplication of content.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F 09:00AM-09:50AM LEC J.Collins SCC MAIN LIH 210 27096
The above section of Chemistry 317 is recommended for those students enrolled in Chemistry 300.
On-Campus
F 09:00AM-09:50AM LEC D.Bennett SCC MAIN LIH 212 27098
The above section of Chemistry 317 is recommended for those students enrolled in Chemistry 305.
On-Campus
F 10:00AM-10:50AM LEC W.Miller SCC MAIN LIH 212 29082
The above section of Chemistry 317 is recommended for those students enrolled in Chemistry 305.
On-Campus
M 01:00PM-01:50PM LEC M.Isbell SCC MAIN LIH 211 28310
The above section of Chemistry 317 is recommended for those students enrolled in Chemistry 425.
On-Campus
F 10:00AM-10:50AM LEC D.Bennett SCC MAIN LIH 216 27826
The above section of Chemistry 317 is recommended for those students enrolled in Chemistry 306.
On-Campus
W 04:30PM-05:20PM LEC F.Niyati SCC MAIN LIH 212 28312
The above section of Chemistry 317 is recommended for those students enrolled in Chemistry 426.
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Th 04:10PM-05:05PM LEC L.Huang SCC MAIN LIH 216 32362
The above section of Chemistry 317 is recommended for those students enrolled in Chemistry 420.
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CHEM 330 Adventures in Chemistry 4 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a survey of the fundamental concepts and contemporary applications of chemistry. Students will explore the real world applications of chemistry in the home, the environment, health, fitness, nutrition, medicine, and modern technology. The basic concepts of chemistry will be introduced. The course is designed for non-science majors.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh 08:00AM-09:20AM LEC M.Alviar-Agnew SCC MAIN LIH 203
T 09:45AM-12:50PM LAB M.Alviar-Agnew SCC MAIN LIH 213 31831
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CHEM 400 General Chemistry 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 300 with a grade of "C" or placement through the assessment process (ACS California Chemistry Diagnostic Exam, completed within one year of enrollment in CHEM 400); AND MATH 120 or MATH 124 with a grade of "C" or placement through the assessment process (Accuplacer exam within one year of enrollment in CHEM 400).
Advisory: All students enrolling in this course are strongly advised to take the chemistry and math assessment exams administered through the Assessment Center, regardless of prior coursework. These exams provide a better idea of a student's readiness for college level general chemistry, since they measure the actual chemistry and math capabilities of the student as they enroll in the course, rather than at the completion of their preparatory coursework.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB ; 18 hours DIS
Description: CHEM 400 covers the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry including chemical nomenclature, balancing reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, acid/base and reduction/oxidation (redox) reactions. Also covered are theories addressing atomic and molecular structure and bonding, as well as the physical and chemical properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions, including strong and weak intermolecular forces. One hour per week will be devoted to discussion/problem solving sessions. Laboratory experiments are primarily quantitative, requiring good technique and critical thinking. CHEM 400 is for students majoring in biology, chemistry, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, and engineering.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW 12:30PM-01:50PM LEC M.Alviar-Agnew SCC MAIN LIH 201
Group 1 - Class Number for lecture above: 28338 (one choice only)
M 08:00AM-12:10PM LAB M.Alviar-Agnew SCC MAIN LIH 206 28340
Group 1
W 08:00AM-12:05PM LAB M.Alviar-Agnew SCC MAIN LIH 206 28342
Group 1
M 02:00PM-03:05PM DIS M.Alviar-Agnew SCC MAIN LIH 211
Group 1 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28344
W 02:00PM-02:50PM DIS M.Alviar-Agnew SCC MAIN LIH 206
Group 1 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28346
W 03:00PM-03:50PM DIS M.Alviar-Agnew SCC MAIN LIH 206
Group 1 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28348
Group 1 - Students must register for one section each of LEC (Lecture), LAB (Laboratory) and DIS (Discussion). Select one section from each of the Group 1 categories listed above.
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TTh 12:30PM-01:50PM LEC B.Zenner SCC MAIN LIH 201
Group 2 - Class Number for lecture above: 28324 (one choice only)
T 08:00AM-12:05PM LAB B.Zenner SCC MAIN LIH 206 28326
Group 2
Th 08:00AM-12:05PM LAB B.Zenner SCC MAIN LIH 206 28328
Group 2
Th 02:00PM-02:50PM DIS B.Zenner SCC MAIN LIH 206
Group 2 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28330
Th 03:00PM-03:50PM DIS B.Zenner SCC MAIN LIH 206
Group 2 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28332
Th 04:00PM-04:50PM DIS B.Zenner SCC MAIN LIH 206
Group 2 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28334
Group 2 - Students must register for one section each of LEC (Lecture), LAB (Laboratory) and DIS (Discussion). Select one section from each of the Group 2 categories listed above.
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TTh 05:00PM-06:20PM LEC A.Balakin SCC MAIN LIH 201
Group 3 - Class Number for lecture above: 28350 (one choice only)
T 06:30PM-10:35PM LAB A.Balakin SCC MAIN LIH 206 28352
Group 3
Th 06:30PM-10:35PM LAB A.Balakin SCC MAIN LIH 206 28354
Group 3
W 05:00PM-05:50PM DIS A.Balakin SCC MAIN LIH 211
Group 3 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28356
T 04:00PM-04:50PM DIS A.Balakin SCC MAIN LIH 206
Group 3 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28360
Th 04:00PM-04:50PM DIS A.Balakin SCC MAIN MOH 1
Group 3 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28358
Group 3 - Students must register for one section each of LEC (Lecture), LAB (Laboratory) and DIS (Discussion). Select one section from each of the Group 3 categories listed above.
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CHEM 401 General Chemistry 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB ; 18 hours DIS
Description: CHEM 401 is a continuation of CHEM 400. This course includes topics in kinetics, thermodynamics, gas-phase equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, electrochemistry, chemistry of coordination compounds and nuclear chemistry. Critical thinking and writing skills will be practiced in this course. One hour per week will be devoted to a discussion/problem solving session. CHEM 401 is for students in biology, chemistry, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, and engineering. The laboratory includes both quantitative and qualitative experiments and some qualitative analysis. Written laboratory reports are required. It is recommended that CHEM 400 and 401 be taken during consecutive semesters.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh 08:00AM-09:20AM LEC L.Nuss SCC MAIN LIH 201
Group 1 - Class Number for Lecture above: 28362 (one choice only)
W 09:00AM-01:05PM LAB L.Nuss SCC MAIN LIH 211 28364
Group 1
T 01:00PM-05:05PM LAB L.Nuss SCC MAIN LIH 211 28366
Group 1
Th 01:00PM-05:05PM LAB L.Nuss SCC MAIN LIH 211 28368
Group 1
T 09:30AM-10:20AM DIS L.Nuss SCC MAIN LIH 211
Group 1 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28370
Th 09:30AM-10:20AM DIS L.Nuss SCC MAIN LIH 211
Group 1 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28372
T 10:30AM-11:20AM DIS L.Nuss SCC MAIN LIH 211
Group 1 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28374
Th 10:30AM-11:20AM DIS L.Nuss SCC MAIN LIH 211
Group 1 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28376
MW 05:00PM-06:20PM LEC A.Mehadi SCC MAIN LIH 201
Group 2 - Class Number for Lecture above: 28378 (one choice only)
M 06:30PM-10:40PM LAB A.Mehadi SCC MAIN LIH 211 28380
Group 2
W 06:30PM-10:35PM LAB A.Balakin SCC MAIN LIH 211 28382
Group 2
M 03:45PM-04:50PM DIS A.Mehadi SCC MAIN LIH 211
Group 2 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28384
W 04:00PM-04:50PM DIS A.Mehadi SCC MAIN LIH 211
Group 2 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28386
W 06:30PM-07:20PM DIS A.Mehadi SCC MAIN LIH 206
Group 2 - Class Number for Discussion above: 28388
Group 2 - Students must register for one section each of LEC (Lecture), LAB (Laboratory) and DIS (Discussion). Select one section from each of the Group 2 categories listed above.
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CHEM 420 Organic Chemistry 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 401 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in Chem 317.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This is a lecture-laboratory course designed to introduce students to the study of basic concepts of organic chemistry. Lecture topics include chemistry of alkanes/cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkyl halides, alcohols and ether with emphasis on stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy. Laboratory work includes basic techniques of separation and identification. Computer-aided molecular modeling will be introduced. Students will be introduced to a variety of modern instrumentation (GC, HPLC, FT-IR, GC-MS) in the laboratory.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh 11:00AM-12:15PM LEC L.Huang SCC MAIN LIH 201
TTh 07:50AM-10:55AM LAB L.Huang SCC MAIN LIH 216 26250
TTh 01:00PM-04:05PM LAB L.Huang SCC MAIN LIH 216 26252
MW 09:00AM-12:05PM LAB L.Huang SCC MAIN LIH 216 28390
Please select one Laboratory from the three Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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CHEM 421 Organic Chemistry 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 420 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: CHEM 317 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course is lecture-laboratory course that is a continuation of CHEM 420. Lecture topics include the chemistry of ethers, epoxides, conjugated dienes, aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, enolate condensation, amines, phenols, polymerization reactions, and selected biologically important compounds. The course also includes continued application of spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR, UV-vis and MS) applied to organic chemistry. Laboratory emphasis is on the preparation, isolation, quantitation, purification, identification and mechanism elucidation using both traditional and instrumental techniques. Students will continue to expand their ability to operate and utilize a variety of modern chemical instrumentation - Gas Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Fourier Transform - InfraRed Spectroscopy, and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC D.Chubbic SCC MAIN MOH 1
TTh 01:30PM-04:35PM LAB D.Chubbic SCC MAIN LIH 213 26256
TTh 07:00PM-10:05PM LAB D.Chubbic SCC MAIN LIH 213 26258
Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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CHEM 425 Organic Chemistry with Biological Emphasis 4 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 401 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: CHEM 317
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: The CHEM 425, 426 series is designed to fulfill the requirements of students planning professional school studies in the health and biological sciences. It will also satisfy the needs of students majoring in the life sciences and related areas. This course is intended for students not majoring in chemistry and not planning to take additional courses in organic chemistry. Lecture topics include the preparation, properties, and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers with emphasis on applications in the biological sciences. Also included is the study of stereoisomerism, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy (UV/VIS and IR). Laboratory work covers standard laboratory practices including extraction, crystallization, distillation, chromatography (gas, thin layer, and column), polarimetry, organic synthesis, reaction analysis, and spectroscopy (IR) with emphasis on biological applications.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW 02:00PM-03:20PM LEC M.Isbell SCC MAIN LIH 203
F 07:55AM-11:00AM LAB M.Isbell SCC MAIN LIH 213 26242
M 03:30PM-06:45PM LAB M.Isbell SCC MAIN LIH 213 26240
W 03:30PM-06:35PM LAB M.Isbell SCC MAIN LIH 213 26310
Please select one Laboratory from the three Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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CHEM 426 Organic Chemistry with Biological Emphasis 4 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 425 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course, a continuation of CHEM 425, focuses on the preparation, properties, reactions, and spectroscopy (IR, NMR, mass and UV) of organic compounds, including benzene and benzene derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, dicarbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids, and amines. Applications in the biological sciences are emphasized. An introduction to the chemistry of biological macromolecule (lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids) is also presented. Laboratory work includes qualitative analysis, multi-step organic synthesis, instrumentation (IR and GC), protein electrophoresis, and investigations in photochemistry, dyes, and biological macromolecules.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC F.Niyati SCC MAIN LIH 216
M 07:00PM-10:15PM LAB F.Niyati SCC MAIN LIH 216 27590
W 07:00PM-10:05PM LAB F.Niyati SCC MAIN LIH 216 26246
Please select one Laboratory from the two Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.
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