CHEM 106 Introductory Chemistry (3)
Introductory course in chemistry. Measurement, metric system, properties of matter, chemical symbols, atomic structure, chemical formulas, nomenclature, chemical equations, the mole concept, stoichiometry. Not open to students who have credit in a college chemistry course. 3 lectures.
CHEM 121 General Chemistry (4) GEB B.1.a.
Fundamental principles including atomic structure, bonding, nomenclature, chemical equations, states of matter, solutions, and energy with attention to applications to related fields. Intended primarily for students whose majors are not in the Colleges of Engineering or Science and Mathematics. Not open to students with credit for CHEM 124 or CHEM 127. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 106 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
CHEM 122 General Chemistry (4) GEB B.1.a.
Continuation of CHEM 121. Colloids, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, nonmetals, applications to related fields. Intended primarily for students whose majors are not in the Colleges of Engineering or Science and Mathematics. Not open to students with credit for CHEM 125 or CHEM 128. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 121.
CHEM 124 General Chemistry (4) GEB B.1.a.
Atomic structure, chemical equations, stoichiometry (mass balance in chemical reactions), naming of simple inorganic compounds, solutions. Introduction to carbon compounds emphasizing fuels and polymers. Intended primarily for engineering majors, except Engineering Technology and Industrial Technology. Not open to students with credit for CHEM 121 or CHEM 127. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 106 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
CHEM 125 General Chemistry (4) GEB B.1.a.
Introduction to chemical thermodynamics (energy balance in chemical reactions), equilibrium, rates of reaction, acids and bases, coordination compounds, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, corrosion, nuclear chemistry. Intended primarily for students whose majors are in the College of Engineering. Not open to students with credit for CHEM 122 or CHEM 128. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 124.
CHEM 127 General Chemistry (4) GEB B.1.a.
Introduction to atomic theory, chemical reactions, bonding, stoichiometry, nomenclature, gas laws, colligative properties, colloids, and solutions. Intended primarily for students whose majors are in the College of Science and Mathematics. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 121 or CHEM 124. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: High school algebra and chemistry or CHEM 106.
CHEM 128 General Chemistry (4) GEB B.1.a.
Continuation of CHEM 127. Oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, acids and bases. Intended primarily for students whose majors are in the College of Science and Mathematics. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 122 or CHEM 125. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 127.
CHEM 129 General Chemistry (4) GEB B.1.a.
Acid and base equilibria, buffers, transition elements, solubility, complex ions, hybridization, nuclear chemistry. Laboratory study of the chemical properties and semi-micro qualitative analysis of the representative group elements of the periodic table. Intended primarily for students whose majors are in the College of Science and Mathematics. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 125 or CHEM 128.
CHEM 156 General Chemistry Laboratory (1) GEB B.1.a.
Additional laboratory to be taken with CHEM 129. Includes chemical properties and semi-micro qualitative analysis of the transition and post-transition metal ions of the periodic table, methods of inorganic synthesis. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 122, CHEM 125, or CHEM 128.
CHEM 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates (1-2)
Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: CHEM 121, CHEM 124, or CHEM 127 and consent of department head.
CHEM 252 Laboratory Glassblowing (1)
Techniques of glassblowing applied to the making of simple laboratory apparatus. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 121, CHEM 124 or CHEM 127.
CHEM 253 Chemical Literature (2)
Information searches in primary and secondary chemical literature and computer database. Organizing and presenting chemical information in written documents. 1 lecture, 1 activity. Prerequisite: CHEM 316 or CHEM 326.