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CREDIT, NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:
    CHEM C. Introduction to Calculation in Chemistry
    CHEM D. Chemistry Calculations
    CHEM E. Organic Problem-Solving Methods I
    CHEM F. Organic Problem-Solving Methods II
CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


CREDIT, NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

CHEM C. Introduction to Calculation in Chemistry (1)
Conf-1.5 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC only
Coreq.: CHEM 101A
Recommended as a supplement to be taken concurrently with CHEM 101A for students who need additional help.
Illustration and discussion of problem-solving methods for calculations in CHEM 101A.

CHEM D. Chemistry Calculations (1)
Conf-1.5 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC only
Coreq.: CHEM 103A
Recommended as a supplement to be taken concurrently with CHEM 103A for students who need additional help.
Illustration and discussion of problem-solving methods for calculations in CHEM 103A.

CHEM E. Organic Problem-Solving Methods I (1)
Conf-1.5 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC only
Coreq.: CHEM 212A
Recommended as a supplement to be taken concurrently with CHEM 212A for students who need additional help.
Illustration and discussion of problem-solving methods in CHEM 212A.

CHEM F. Organic Problem-Solving Methods II (1)
Conf-1.5 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC only
Coreq.: CHEM 212B
Recommended as a supplement to be taken concurrently with CHEM 212B for students who need additional help.
Illustration and discussion of problem-solving methods in CHEM 212B.

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

CHEM 17. Problem-Solving Methods (3)
Lec-3
Prereq.: Completion/concurrent enrollment in MATH 840, or placement in MATH 860 or higher
The normal progression is from CHEM 17 to CHEM 40. Students who have completed CHEM 40, 101A, or 103A may not receive credit for CHEM 17.
Problem-solving, with emphasis on the how and why of solving problems. Useful for all areas where quantitative reasoning is needed. Designed for the student who knows how to perform various mathematical operations but who has difficulty in setting up problems for solution. Most problems assigned in this course have some basis in commonly known or easily learned aspects of the physical sciences. CSU

CHEM 32. Intro to Medical Chemistry (4)
Lec-3, lab-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Open to all students.  No previous chemistry or physics required.  Satisfies the requirements of nursing and related majors that require one semester of chemistry.  Also satisfies the recommended prerequisite for Physiology 12 and Microbioloby 12.  Students taking a major that requires two semesters of chemistry should enroll in the Chem 33 after completing CHEM 32.  Students preparing to enroll in Chem 101A or 103A should enroll in Chem 40.
Basic concepts of inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry, and physics as they apply to the chemistry and physics of the human body.  CSU
Fomerly CHEM 30+31

CHEM 33. Advanced Medical Chemistry and Biotechnology (4)
Lec-4, lab-2
Prereq.: CHEM 32 or CHEM 208A, or CHEM 212A; and MATH 840or placement in a higher level math course
Advanced topics in general and biological chemistry, including equilibrium processes, gene expression, DNA manipulation and analysis, biochemical transformations, specialized biomolecules, enzymes, metabolic pathways, and nuclear chemistry. CSU

CHEM 40. Introduction to Chemical Principles (4)
Lec-3, conf-1, lab-3
Prereq.: ET 108B or MATH 840 or placement in MATH 860 or higher
Students may enroll in this course to remove a high school deficiency in chemistry. Designed to prepare the beginning student as well as to strengthen the re-entry student for CHEM 101A or 103A.
Students who take CHEM 40 will not receive credit if they have completedCHEM 101A or 103A within the previous three years. Students who plan to enroll in CHEM 101A or 103A are advised to take MATH 860 concurrently.
An introductory study of the fundamental laws and concepts of classical and modern chemistry, including dimensional analysis, nomenclature, stoichiometry, gases, solutions and atomic and molecular structures. CSU/UC

CHEM 55. Ethical Issues in Science (3) fa
Lec-3, field trips
Principles of ethics and their application in scientific work. Issues to be considered include professional ethical standards, relationship of science to public policy, role of government regulations and rationale for scientific research. Case studies will be drawn from areas of current concern in biotechnology, genetic engineering, and other scientific fields. CSU/UC
CHEM 55 = BIO 55

CHEM 65A. Introduction to GC-MS (0.5)
Lec-7, lab-6 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Principles and applications of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, including the technique’s growing use in biotechnology, qualitative analysis and identification of unknown compounds, quantitative analysis of solutes, and method development using a computer interface. CSU

CHEM 65B. Introduction to HPLC (0.5)
Lec-7, lab-6 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Principles and applications of HPLC, with a focus on uses in biotechnology, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and method development using a computer interface. CSU

CHEM 65C. Introduction to Capillary Electrophoresis (0.5)
Lec-7, lab-6 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Principles and practical applications of capillary electrophoresis, including biotechnology applications, qualitative analysis and identification of unknown compounds, quantitative analysis of solutes, and method development using a computer interface. CSU

CHEM 65D. Introduction to AA Spectroscopy (0.5)
Lec-7, lab-6 (total hrs) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Principles and practical applications of atomic absorption (AA) spectroscopy, including environmental analysis and identification of unknown elements, and quantitative analysis of elements and ions. CSU

CHEM 80-81-82-83. Selected Topics in Chemistry (0.5-1-2-3)
Lec-0.5, 1, 2, 3; field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: if no subject repeat
Investigation in depth of selected topics in chemistry, such as: considering current issues and innovations, expanding subjects covered briefly in introductory courses, exploring topics not studied in other classes in chemistry, or instruments newly available. CSU

CHEM 90-91-92. Laboratory Projects in Chemistry (0.5-1-2)
Lab-1.5, 3, 6, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..  CR/NC avail.
Repeat: if no subject repeat
Investigation in depth of selected laboratory techniques in chemistry, such as: methods of analysis using instruments available at CCSF or elsewhere; computer modeling using research-quality software; or groups of experiments not part of the curriculum in a currently-offered chemistry course at CCSF. CSU

CHEM 85. Seminar in Chemistry (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
Discussions on current research in chemistry, biochemistry, and related fields. Presentations on career opportunities for students studying chemistry, as well as on study strategies for chemistry courses. CSU

CHEM 101A. General College Chemistry (5)
Lec-4, lab-6
Prereq.: CHEM 40, 50, or an Advanced Placement test score of 3 or higher, or placement in CHEM 101A/103A by examination and advising; AND MATH 860 or placement in any math course higher than MATH 860
Students who are majoring in engineering, except chemical engineering, should enroll in CHEM 103A.
CHEM 101A-101B are the standard college courses required in many curricula. CHEM 101A may be substituted for CHEM 103A. Students who have passed CHEM 103A may not receive credit for CHEM 101A.
Stoichiometry, solubility, solutions, gas behavior, thermochemistry, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solids and liquids, and an introduction to chemical equilibrium. CSU/UC/CAN CHEM 2 (CAN CHEM SEQ A = CHEM 101+102)

CHEM 101B. General College Chemistry (5)
Lec-3, lab-6
Prereq.: CHEM 101A or 103A
Chemical kinetics, applications of aqueous equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics, oxidation and reduction, electrochemistry, symmetry, crystal structures and solid state chemistry, transition metal ions, descriptive chemistry of selected elements, and introduction to organic chemistry. CSU/UC/CAN CHEM 4 (CAN CHEM SEQ A = CHEM 101+102)

CHEM 101L. General Chemistry Lab I (2)
Lab- 6
Prereq.: A lecture course equivalent to CHEM 101A
CHEM 101L is open to students who have previously passed the lecture portion of first-semester general chemistry and who now need to satisfy the laboratory requirement. Students who have passed CHEM 101A or CHEM 103A may not receive credit for CHEM 101L.
The laboratory component of CHEM 101A. CSU

CHEM 102L. General Chemistry lab II (2)
Lab-6
Prereq.: A lecture course equivalent to CHEM 101B
CHEM 102L is open to students who have previously passed the lecture portion of second-semester general chemistry and who now need to satisfy the laboratory requirement. Students who have passed CHEM 101B may not receive credit for CHEM 102L.
The laboratory component of CHEM 101B. CSU

CHEM 103A. General Chemistry for Engineering (4)
Lec-4, lab-3
Prereq.: CHEM 40, 50, or an Advanced Placement test score of 3 or higher, or placement in CHEM 101A/103Aby examination and advising; AND MATH 860 or placement in any math course higher than MATH 860
Designed for students majoring in all engineering programs except chemical engineering. Students who have passed CHEM 101A may not receive credit for CHEM 103A.
Stoichiometry, gas behavior, solution properties and reactions, thermochemistry, atomic structure and bonding, properties of solids and liquids, special projects. CSU/UC

CHEM 107. Computers in Chemistry (2) fa
Lec-1, lab-3
Prereq.: Completion/concurrent enrollment in CHEM 101A or 103A
Spreadsheet programs and the BASIC programming language will be used as tools for problem solving, calculations, graphing and visual presentation of chemical data. Students will also use mathematical utilities programs in chemical settings. All projects utilize the principles taught in general chemistry. No prior computer experience is required. CSU/UC

CHEM 110. Chemistry for Nonscientists (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Open to all students except those who have completed CHEM 101A, 103A, or more advanced courses.
A non-mathematical presentation of chemical principles with emphasis on their relevance to modern life. Designed for non-science majors. CSU/UC

CHEM 110L. Laboratory for Nonscientists (1)
Lab-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: Completion/concurrent enrollment in CHEM 110
Laboratory practice in modern and commonly used chemical techniques. CSU/UC

CHEM 205. Quantitative Analysis (4)
Lec-2, lab-6
Prereq.: CHEM 101B
Recommended that CHEM 205 be taken soon after CHEM 101B
The fundamentals of quantitative analysis. Solubility, acid-base, redox, complex formation equilibria, and their applications in volumetric and gravimetric analysis. Selected topics in instrumental analysis. CSU/UC/CAN CHEM 12

CHEM 208A. Organic Chemistry (4)
Lec-3, lab-3
Prereq.: CHEM 101A or 103A
Students who have passed CHEM 212A may not receive credit for CHEM 208A.
The first semester of a one-year course in organic chemistry for students not majoring in chemistry or biochemistry. CHEM 208A/208B is designed for students majoring in the life sciences, including pre-medical students. CSU/UC

CHEM 208B. Organic Chemistry (4)
Lec-3, lab-3
Prereq.: CHEM 208A or 212A
Students who have passed CHEM 212B may not receive credit for CHEM 208B.
The continuation of CHEM 208A. CSU/UC

CHEM 208L. Organic Chemistry Lab I (1)
Lab-3
Prereq.: A lecture equivalent to CHEM 208A or CHEM 212A
CHEM 208L is open to students who have previously passed the lecture portion of first-semester organic chemistry and who now need to satisfy the laboratory requirement. Students who have passed CHEM 208A or 212A may not receive credit for CHEM 208L.
The laboratory component of CHEM 208A. CSU

CHEM 212A. Organic Chemistry (5)
Lec-4, lab-6
Prereq.: CHEM 101B
Students who have passed CHEM 208A may not receive credit in CHEM 212A. CHEM 212A may be substituted for CHEM 208A.
The first semester of a one-year course in organic chemistry for students who major in chemistry, biochemistry, or other sciences. CHEM 212A/212B also satisfies the organic chemistry requirements of medical schools. CSU/UC

CHEM 212B. Organic Chemistry (5)
Lec-4, lab-6
Prereq.: CHEM 212A or 208A
Students who have passed CHEM 208B may not receive credit for CHEM 212B. CHEM 212B may be substituted for CHEM 208B.
The continuation of CHEM 212A. CSU/UC

CHEM 212L. Organic Chemistry Lab I (2)
Lab-6
Prereq.: A lecture course equivalent to CHEM 212A
CHEM 212L is open to students who have previously passed the lecture portion of majors-level first-semester organic chemistry and who now need to satisfy the laboratory requirement. Students who have passed CHEM 212A or 208A may not receive credit for CHEM 212L.
The laboratory component of CHEM 212A. CSU
 


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