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Students whose native language is other than English are recommended to be enrolled in ESL 87 before enrolling in Chemistry laboratory courses. Chemistry courses require good reading and writing skills. It is recommended that students be enrolled in or eligible for English 28 before enrolling in any Chemistry course. 34 EPA Mthods for Environmental Analysis (4) CSU

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.

Same as Environmental Science 34. Credit not given for both courses.

This course is designed to teach sample collection and preparation of geological, water and atmospheric samples. Students will analyze environmental samples for specific pollutants utilizing specialized instrumental techniques and will follow proper data handling and analysis protocols. Regulatory requirements, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are introduced as the basis for sampling and analysis techniques.

51 Fundamentals of Chemistry I (5) CSU

Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 115 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent skill

level demonstrated through the mathematics placement process.

Advisory: Eligibility for English 28.

This course offers a basic introduction to concepts in general chemistry with an overview of organic chemistry. It is designed for those students whose interests are in nursing, animal health technology, home economics, physical therapy, elemen- tary education and for liberal arts students in need of a laboratory course in physi- cal science. It is not intended for students planning to take Chemistry 101. (CSU GE Area B1 + B3)

60 Introduction to General Chemistry (5) UC:CSU

No credit if taken after Chemistry 101. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 4 hours.

This class may be offered periodically as an Internet-based class with an on-campus laboratory. This course is typically offered in both the winter and summer intersession.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 115 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent skill

level demonstrated through the mathematics placement process.

Advisory: Eligibility for English 28.

The course consists of a theoretical and mathematical treatment of some of the fundamental principles in general chemistry. One focus is on developing a stu- dent’s problem-solving skills- enabling them to find algebraic solutions to word problems. This will include a review of important mathematical concepts. A sec- ond major emphasis is on development of a basic vocabulary related to chemical concepts, including chemical nomenclature. The composition and structure of different types of matter, and changes that it undergoes will be highlighted. Several types of simple inorganic reactions will be presented and the significance of the Periodic Table of the elements will be explained. The laboratory work is intended to develop skills in measurement, observation, use of simple chemical glassware and equipment, and in making deductions from observations and com- municating them in a written report.

(CSU GE Area B1 + B3 • IGETC Area 5A + 5C) CHEMISTRY 101 PREPAREDNESS

Chemistry 101 is a challenging class that assumes some prior chemistry knowledge and laboratory experience in order to be successful. If a student doesn’t have such experience it is strongly recommended that they pass Chemistry 60 before attempting Chemistry 101.

Should a student want to challenge this recommendation they would need to com- pletely fill out a Prerequisite Challenge Form. The form can be obtained at

http://www.piercecollege.edu/offices/assessment_center/media/pdf/prerequisite.pdf and should be submitted to the Assessment Center, located in the Student Services Building. Upon receiving the form, the Chemistry Department Chair will make an evaluation and contact the student by email. A readiness test may be administered to determine the student’s preparedness for Chemistry 101. The student should plan to submit the Prerequisite Challenge Form at least a month prior to the date they wish to register for the class.

101 General Chemistry I (5) UC:CSU

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory and discussion 6 hours.

This class may be offered periodically as an Internet-based class with an on-campus laboratory. This course is typically offered in both the winter and summer intersession.

Prerequisites:

1. Chemistry 60 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better, or passing the Chemistry 101 Preparedness Test.

2. Mathematics 125 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent skill level demonstrated through the mathematics placement process.

This course presents the principles and laws of chemistry as related to the structure of matter. Topics covered include a comparison of the states of matter; atomic structure and the periodic table; stoichiometry; thermochemistry and

introductory thermodynamics; chemical bonding; solutions; solubility; acids and bases; introductory chemical equilibrium; oxidation-reduction; phase changes; an introduction to Molecular Orbital Theory.

(CSU GE Area B1 + B3 • IGETC Area 5A + 5C) 102 General Chemistry II (5) UC:CSU

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory and discussion 6 hours.

This class may be offered periodically as an Internet-based class with an on-campus laboratory. This course is usually offered in the summer intersession.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or its equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

This course is a continuation of Chemistry 101. Topics covered include a detailed study of chemical equilibrium as applied to analytical chemistry including solubil- ity, complex ion, and redox equilibria, pH, buffers, weak acids, weak bases, mono- protic and polyprotic systems; thermodynamics; electrochemistry; the solid state; the relationship between structure and properties; kinetics; coordination chemis- try and ligand field theory; visible spectroscopy; and the chemistry of selected metals and nonmetals.

(CSU GE Area B1 + B3 • IGETC Area 5A + 5C)

211 Organic Chemistry for Science Majors I (5) UC:CSU

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory and discussion 6 hours.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 102 or its equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

This is the first part of a two-course sequence presenting the structure, nomencla- ture, stereochemistry, preparation and mechanisms of reactions of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives. A mechanistic approach to reactions and a focus on multistep synthesis will be emphasized throughout the course. The laboratory presents the techniques of preparation, isolation and analysis of organic compounds employing standard and modern instrumental methods.

212 Organic Chemistry for Science Majors II (5) UC:CSU

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory and discussion 6 hours.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 211 or its equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

This course will complete the study begun in Chemistry 211 of the organic func- tional groups of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid derivatives and amines. It will also cover more specialized topics including the fol- lowing: carbohydrates, amino acids and peptides, fatty acids and polymers; difunctional compounds, polycyclic bezenoid hydrocarbons, heterocyclic com- pounds, mass spectroscopy, NMR techniques and strategies in modern organic synthesis. A mechanistic approach to reactions and a focus on multistep synthesis will be emphasized throughout the course. The laboratory presents more tech- niques of preparation, isolation and analysis of organic compounds employing modern instrumental analysis.

(CSU GE Area B1 + B3 • IGETC Area 5A + 5C) 221 Biochemistry for Science Majors (5) UC:CSU

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory and discussion 6 hours.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 211 or its equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

Normally offered in the Spring semester only.

The course is designed to provide a thorough introduction to the principles, con- cepts and terminology of biochemistry, with an emphasis on the structure and function of biomolecules, the role of intermediary metabolism in energy produc- tion and common biochemical laboratory techniques. Topics include the chemis- try and properties of three groups of biological macromolecules (proteins, carbo- hydrates and lipids) and their building blocks, protein structure and function, enzyme catalysis, and the details of the central metabolic pathways (glycolysis, gly- cogenolysis, the citric acid cycle, electron transport, and oxidative phosphoryla- tion) including their regulation and integration. Throughout the course the orga- nizing principles of biochemistry and the distinctive characteristics of the living state will be emphasized. The laboratory exposes the students to a variety of bio- chemical techniques and how they are used to evaluate biomolecules and systems. These techniques include spectrophotometry, fractional distillation, various types of chromatography including paper, thin layer, and molecular exclusion and enzyme assays.

(CSU GE Area B1 + B3 • IGETC Area 5A + 5C) 185 Directed Study - Chemistry (1) CSU 285 Directed Study - Chemistry (2) CSU 385 Directed Study - Chemistry (3) CSU

Conference 1 hour per unit.

This course allows students to pursue directed study in Chemistry on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.