CHEM 104. Chemistry & Society (3). Investigate chemical basis of issues affecting our lives. Topics may include chemistry of everyday consumer items; environmental issues; industrial chemistry; solar and nuclear power. GE area B.
CHEM 107. Fundamentals of Chemistry (4). Terminal course. Fundamental concepts/applications of general and inorganic chemistry. Letter grade only. Prereq: math code 30. Weekly: 3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab.
CHEM 109 - 110. General Chemistry (5-5) FS. Fundamental concepts: stoichiometry, gases, atomic theory, solutions, bonding, acid/base theory, kinetics, equilibrium, thermochemistry, aqueous equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic chemistry, qualitative analysis. For students in science, engineering, and related majors. Letter grade only. Prereq: math code 40. Prereq for CHEM 110: CHEM 109 with C- or higher. CHEM 109: weekly: 3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr disc. CHEM 110: weekly: 3 hrs lect, 6 hrs lab. CAN CHEM 2=109; CAN CHEM 4=110.
CHEM 117. Nursing Chemistry (1) Brief survey of organic and biochemistry with emphasis on nursing topics. In conjunction with CHEM 107, meets nursing discipline requirements. Prereq CHEM 107 (C) and Math Code 30.
CHEM 199. Supplemental Instruction in Chemistry (1). Collaborative work for students enrolled in introductory chemistry.
CHEM 305. Environmental Chemistry (3) S. Chemical issues of environmental concern. Background of chemical knowledge to make intelligent, critical decisions about science and technology. Prereq: completed lower division science GE. Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 2 hrs activity.
CHEM 308. Alchemy (3). Inquiry into materials, methods, and processes of alchemy from perspectives of alchemist and contemporary chemistry.
CHEM 321 - 322. Organic Chemistry (5-5). One-year sequence. Chemical bonding, physical properties, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, synthesis. Letter grade only. Prereq: CHEM 110 with C- or higher. Prereq for CHEM 322: CHEM 321 with a grade of C- or higher. Weekly: 3 hrs lect, 6 hrs lab per semester.
CHEM 323. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) Techniques (1). Operate NMR spectrometer; prepare samples. Individual projects. Prereqs: CHEM 321; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 322. CR/NC.
CHEM 328. Brief Organic Chemistry (4) FS. For majors in biological science and natural resource areas. Nomenclature, physical properties, synthesis, and reactions of compounds representing major functional group categories. Reaction mechanisms emphasized. Letter grade only. Prereq: CHEM 107 or 109 with C- or higher. Weekly: 3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab.
CHEM 330. Molecular Modeling (3). Apply molecular modeling and computational chemistry methods (semiempirical, ab initio, and density functional) to problems in organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Prereq: CHEM 328 or 322 (C). Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab.
CHEM 340 / PHYX 340. Symbolic Computation in the Sciences (2). Numerical, symbolic, graphical, programming, and simulation capabilities of the computer algebra system, Mathematica. Application to problems in the sciences. Prereq: CHEM 110, MATH 241, PHYX 110.
CHEM 341. Quantitative Analysis (5) F. Principles and methods of classical chemical analysis. Introduction to instrumental methods. For chemistry majors and others who require a rigorous treatment of solution equilibria and training in precise quantitative lab techniques. Prereq: CHEM 110 with C- or higher. Weekly: 3 hrs lect, 6 hrs lab.
CHEM 361 - 362. Physical Chemistry (3-3). Apply quantitative mathematical methods to fundamental chemical systems. For chemistry majors and others requiring rigorous mathematical treatment of chemical systems. Prereq: PHYX 111, MATH 210, CHEM 340 and 341 (CHEM 340 and/or 341 may be concurrent with 361), all with grades of C- or higher. Prereq for 362: CHEM 361 with grade of C- or higher.
CHEM 363. Physical Chemistry Lab (2). Prereq: CHEM 362 (C) Weekly: 6 hrs lab.
CHEM 364. Introductory Physical Chemistry (3). Mathematical treatment of chemical systems. Apply thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum mechanics to practical systems. Prereq: CHEM 341, MATH 110 (C) or MATH 205 (C), PHYX 107 or PHYX 110, CHEM 340 (C) or PHYX 340 (C).
CHEM 367. Introductory Physical Chemistry Lab (1). Coreq: CHEM 364.
CHEM 370. Global Climate Change (3). A geochemical view of introductory knowledge in earth system science, global biogeochemical cycles, and natural processes and anthropogenic activities that affect global climate change. Prereq: CHEM 107 or CHEM 109.
CHEM 399. Supplemental Work in Chemistry (1-3). Directed study for transfer student whose prior course work is not equivalent to corresponding courses at HSU. Rep. Prereq: approval of department chair.
CHEM 410. Inorganic Chemistry (5). Structure, bonding, coordination chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and solid-state chemistry of inorganic and organometallic systems. Emphasis: theoretical foundations. Lab syntheses of inorganic compounds. Prereq: CHEM 322, 361 (C), 365 (C). Weekly: 4 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab. Offered alternate years.
CHEM 421. Advanced Organic Chemistry (1-3). Introduces physical organic chemistry. Prereq: CHEM 322 with C- or higher. Offered upon sufficient demand.
CHEM 422. Advanced Organic Lab (1-2). Lab work synthesizing and purifying selected organic compounds. Prereq: CHEM 322 with grade of C- or higher. Offered upon sufficient demand.
CHEM 429. Organic Chemistry of Biologically Important Compounds (3). Chemistry of natural products. Emphasis and topics may change with instructor. Prereq: CHEM 322 or 328 with grade of C- or higher. Offered upon sufficient demand.
CHEM 431 - CHEM 432. Biochemistry (5-5). One-year lecture/lab sequence. Topics include biochemical energetics, introductory metabolism, and the nature and mechanism of action of enzymes. Prereq for CHEM 431: CHEM 110, any calculus course and either CHEM 322 or 328 with C- or higher. Prereq for CHEM 432: CHEM 431 with a grade of C- or higher. Weekly: 3 hrs lect, 6 hrs lab.
CHEM 433. Principles of Chromatography (3). Chromatographic methods. Prepare and analyze laboratory and environmental samples. Individual instruction in operating modern instrumentation, including GC, HPLC, and GC-MS. Prereq: CHEM 321 or 328; CHEM 341; all with grades of C- or higher. Weekly: 1 hr lect, 6 hrs lab.
CHEM 438. Introductory Biochemistry (4). Brief course. Prereq: CHEM 322 or 328 with C- or higher.
CHEM 438L. Introductory Biochemistry Lab (1). Prereq: CHEM 322 or 328, 438 (C). Offered upon sufficient demand.
CHEM 441. Instrumental Analysis (4). Principles and methods. For chemistry majors and others requiring training in instrumental techniques of analysis. Prereq or corequisite: CHEM 341 and either CHEM 362-363 or 366-367 (C). Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 6 hrs lab.
CHEM 450. Chemical Concepts in Toxicant Behavior (2). Chemistry of environmental toxicants and pollutants, emphasizing their transformation and mode of movement through the environment. Prereq: CHEM 110 and either 322 or 328.
CHEM 451. Biochemical Toxicology (2). Mechanisms of biochemical/physiological toxicity due to environmental pollutants and toxicants. Biological and clinical manifestations. Prereq: BIOL 105, CHEM 110, and either CHEM 322 or 328.
CHEM 470. Atmospheric Chemistry (3). Intro to atmospheric chemistry and the natural processes and anthropogenic activities that affect the composition of the atmosphere. (Letter grade only.) Prereq: CHEM 110.
CHEM 480. Selected Topics in Advanced Chemistry (0.5 - 3). Rep. Prereq: IA.
CHEM 485. Seminar in Chemistry (1). Seminar presentations on current chemistry topics by majors with senior standing in chemistry. Capstone course. All chemistry majors are encouraged to attend. Prereq: Senior standing. Rep.
CHEM 495. Undergraduate Research (1-3). Individual investigation of selected problem. Conference, reading, research. Final written report. Rep. For students showing outstanding ability. Prereq: IA.
CHEM 499. Directed Study (1-4). Individual study on selected topic(s). Rep. Prereq: IA.
CHEM 599. Independent Study (1-3). Rep. Prereq: IA.
CHEM 700. In-Service Professional Development in Chemistry (1-3). Directed studies for chemistry professionals desiring specialized or advanced instruction, especially that leading to credentialing and certification. Rep. Prereq: DA.
activ = activity section
(C) = may be concurrent
CAN = California articulation number (for a more complete explanation, see section 3 under Transfer Requirements).
coreq = corequisite(s)
CR/NC = credit/no credit grading
DA = department approval
DCG = diversity & common ground elective course
disc = discussion section
d = domestic
F, S, Su = fall, spring, summer. To help in long-range academic planning, these letters signify that a course is regularly offered in a fall, spring, or summer term.
GE = general education elective course
IA = instructor approval
lect = lecture section
n = non-domestic
prereq = prerequisite(s)
rec = recommended preparation
rep = may be repeated