Course Catalog Chemistry (CHEM)


CHEM  108 - General Chemistry
Survey of basic concepts of matter: its measurement, properties and states; atomic structure and chemical bonding; solutions; acid-base theories, introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Full credit not awarded for both Chem 108 and Chem 211 or Chem 212.
REC: Math 101 or Math Placement of Math 104 or greater.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
General Education: Environmental Sciences 1
General Education: Natural & Physical Sciences 1
5 units min / 5 units max, Lecture

CHEM  109 - General Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory Course that accompanies Chem 108.
P: Chem 108 or concurrent enrollment
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
General Education: Natural & Physical Sciences 1
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  211 - Principles of Chemistry I
Atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic table, thermochemistry, properties of gases, molecular structure and properties, solutions, chemical equations; thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, solubility, acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction, nuclear reactions. Full credit will not be awarded for both Chem 211 and Chem 108.
P: Math 104 or eq or concurrent enrollment or Math Palcement of Math 202 or greater.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
General Education: Environmental Sciences 1
General Education: Natural & Physical Sciences 1
5 units min / 5 units max, Lecture

CHEM  212 - Principles of Chemistry II
Atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic table, thermochemistry, properties of gases, molecular structure and properties, solutions, chemical equations; thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, solubility, acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction, nuclear reactions. Full credit will not be awarded for both Chem 212 and 108.
P: Math 104 with at least a C grade or Math Placement of Math 202 or greater; and Chem 211 with at least a C grade.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
5 units min / 5 units max, Lecture

CHEM  213 - Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory
Laboratory Course that accompanies Chem 211.
P: Chem 211 or concurrent enrollment
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
General Education: Natural & Physical Sciences 1
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  214 - Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory
Laboratory Course that accompanies Chem 212
P: Chem 212 or concurrent enrollment
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  300 - Bio-Organic Chemistry
Those aspects of the field pertinent to students entering the biologically related disciplines: Basic organic chemistry, natural products and molecules important to biological systems. Full credit not given for both Chem 300 and Chem 302 or Chem 303.
P: Chem 212 with at least a C grade or 108 with at least a C grade.
Typically offered in Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  301 - Bio-Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Optional laboratory course to accompany Chem 300. Credit not granted for both Chem 301 and 304.
P: Chem 300 or conc enr.
Typically offered in Spring
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  302 - Organic Chemistry I
The chemistry of carbon compounds: structure, reactions, synthesis, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, nomenclature and physical properties of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds; covers all common functional groups and natural products. Full credit will not be awarded for both Chem 300 and 302 or 303.
P: Chem 212 with at least a C grade.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  303 - Organic Chemistry II
The chemistry of carbon compounds: structure, reactions, synthesis, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, nomenclature and physical properties of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds; covers all common functional groups and natural products. Full credit will not be awarded for both Chem 303 and 300.
P: Chem 302 with at least a C grade.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  304 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Basic and intermediate synthesis, basic and intermediate instrumental techniques in organic chemistry. Credit will not be granted for both Chem 304 and 301.
P: Chem 302 or conc enr.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  305 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Basic and intermediate synthesis, basic and intermediate instrumental techniques in organic chemistry.
P: Chem 303 or conc enr; and Chem 304 with at least a C grade.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  311 - Analytical Chemistry
Theory and practice of chemical analysis. Statistics; gravemetric analysis; acid-base chemistry; precipitation, complexometric and redox tetrations; electrochemistry; spectrophotometry; atomic absorption; emission methods; separation methods (gas/liquid chromatography).
P: Chem 212 with at least a C grade; and Env Sci 207 or conc enr or Hum Biol 207 or conc enr.
Typically offered in Spring
4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture

CHEM  320 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Temperature, heat and work, thermodynamic properties of gases, solids and solutions; homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria; thermodynamics of electrochemical cells; statistical thermodynamics; calculation of thermodynamic properties; chemical kinetics.
P: Chem 212 with at least a C grade and Physics 202 with at least a C grade and Math 203 with at least a C grade.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  321 - Structure of Matter
Integrated approach to the concepts of physical chemistry and modern physics: introduction to quantum theory, symmetry, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, X-rays, properties of gases, liquids and solids.
P: Chem 212 with at least a C grade and Physics 202 with at least a C grade and Math 203 with at least a C grade.
Typically offered in Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  322 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory
Laboratory course to accompany Chem 320.
P: Chem 320 or conc enr or Physics 320 or conc enr.
Typically offered in Fall
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  323 - Structure of Matter Laboratory
Laboratory course to accompany Chem 321.
P: Chem 321 or conc enr or Physics 321 or conc enr.
Typically offered in Spring
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  330 - Biochemistry
Nature and function of the important constituents of living matter, their biosynthesis and degradation; energy transformation, protein synthesis and metabolic control.
P: Chem 303 with at least a C grade (or concurrent enrollment) and Biology 202 with at least a C grade; or Chem 300 with at least a C grade and 301 with at least a C grade and Biology 202 with at least a C grade.
Typically offered in Fall
Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  331 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Laboratory course to accompany Chem 330.
P: Chem 330 or conc enr.
Typically offered in Fall
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  402 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Physical organic approach to chemistry; reaction mechanisms, molecular orbital theory, conservation of orbital symmetry, aromaticity, stereochemistry, linear free energy relationships, isotopes effects, pericyclic reactions, photochemistry, natural products and advanced topics in molecular spectroscopy.
P: Chem 303 with at least a C grade; REC: Chem 321.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  403 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory course to accompany Chem 402; advanced molecular spectroscopy, organic qualitative analysis, physical organic chemistry experiments.
P: Chem 402 or conc enr.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  407 - Molecular Biology
Molecular approaches to biological problems, emphasizing study of informational macro molecules. Topics include replication, control, expression, organization, and manipulation of genes; RNA processing; protein processing; transposons; oncogenies, growth factors; genetic control of development and the immune system.
P: Biology 303 with at least a C grade or Chem 330 with at least a C grade; REC: Chem 300 or 303.
Typically offered in Spring
Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  408 - Molecular Biology Laboratory
Molecular biology of nucleic acids and the techniques that form the basis of biotechnology. Topics include electrophoresis, restriction mapping, hybridization, plasmid analysis, and DNA cloning (recombinant DNA library construction, screening, and mapping).
P: Biology 407 or conc enr or Chem 407 or conc enr; REC: Chem 301 or 305.
Typically offered in Spring
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  410 - Inorganic Chemistry
Survey of the elements including coordination and organometallic compounds. Modern bonding theories, group theory and periodic properties extended and applied to chemical systems and reactions. General acid-base theory and non-aqueous solvent systems.
P: Chem 321 or conc enr.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  411 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory course to accompany Chem 410.
P: Chem 410 or conc enr.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  413 - Instrumental Analysis
Theory and practice of analysis by instrumental methods, including methods based on absorption and emission of radiation, electroanalytic methods, chromatographic methods and surface analysis methods.
P: Chem 311 with at least a C grade; and Chem 321 or conc enr; REC: Chem 303.
Typically offered in Fall
Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required
4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture

CHEM  417 - Nuclear Physics and Radiochemistry
Properties and reactions of atomic nuclei; application of the properties of radioactive nuclei to the solution of chemical, physical, biological and environmental problems.
P: Chem 212 with at least a C grade and Physics 202 with at least a C grade: REC: Chem 321.
Typically offered in Spring Even
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  420 - Polymer Chemistry
An introduction to the synthesis, characterizations, and properties of industrial polymers.
P: Chem 300 or 303 or 321 or Physics 321.
Typically offered in Fall Even
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  434 - Environmental Chemistry
Physical, chemical, and biological processes affecting the composition of air and water. Chemical reactions in polluted, and unpolluted environments; dispersal processes and methods of control for various pollutants.
P: Chem 311 with at least a C grade and 300 with at least a C grade; or Chem 311 with at least a C grade and 302 with at least a C grade and 303 with at least a C grade.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  435 - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
Basic measurement techniques used by environmental scientists to evaluate air and water quality; field methods, continuous monitoring techniques, and in-laboratory analysis techniques. Experiments demonstrate reaction kinetics, stoichiometry, thermodynamics instrumentation, and wet chemical methods.
P: Chem 434 or conc enr, or Env Sci 434 or conc enr, or Chem 311.
Typically offered in Fall
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  478 - Honors in the Major
P: min 3.50 all cses req for major and min gpa 3.75 all UL cses req for major. (F,S)
P: min 3.50 all cses req for major and min gpa 3.75 all UL cses req for major.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Independent Study

CHEM  495 - Research in Chemistry
P: Chem 413.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable to 10 credits.
1 units min / 5 units max, Independent Study

CHEM  497 - Internship
Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings.
P: jr st.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 12 units max, Field Experience

CHEM  498 - Independent Study
Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.
P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 4 units max, Independent Study

CHEM  530 - Biochemistry
Nature and function of the important constituents of living matter, their biosynthesis and degradation; energy transformation, protein synthesis and metabolic control. P: gr st. (F) Field Trips Required.
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall
Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  531 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Laboratory course to accompany Chem 330. P: gr st. (F)
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  602 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Physical organic approach to chemistry; reaction mechanisms, molecular orbital theory, conservation of orbital symmetry, aromaticity, stereochemistry, linear free energy relationships, isotopes effects, pericyclic reactions, photochemistry, natural products and advanced topics in molecular spectroscopy. P: gr st. (FO)
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  607 - Molecular Biology
Molecular approaches to biological problems, emphasizing study of informational macro molecules. Topics include replication, control, expression, organization, and manipulation of genes; RNA processing; protein processing; transposons; oncogenies, growth factors; genetic control of development and the immune system.
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Spring
Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  608 - Molecular Biology Laboratory
Molecular biology of nucleic acids and the techniques that form the basis of biotechnology. Topics include electrophoresis, restriction mapping, hybridization, plasmid analysis, and DNA cloning (recombinant DNA library construction, screening, and mapping).
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Spring
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  613 - Instrumental Analysis
Theory and practice of analysis by instrumental methods, including methods based on absorption and emission of radiation, electroanalytic methods, chromatographic methods and radiochemical methods. P: gr st. (F) Field Trips Required.
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall
Field Trip: Field Trip(s) Required
4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture

CHEM  617 - Nuclear Physics and Radiochemistry
Properties and reactions of atomic nuclei; application of the properties of radioactive nuclei to the solution of chemical, physical, biological and environmental problems. P: gr st. (SE)
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Spring Even
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  618 - Nuclear Physics and Radiochemistry Laboratory
Laboratory course to accompany Chem 417. Full credit will not be granted for both Chem 418 and Env Sci 380. P: gr st. (SE)
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Spring Even
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory

CHEM  634 - Environmental Chemistry
Physical, chemical, and biological processes affecting the composition of air and water. Chemical reactions in polluted, and unpolluted environments; dispersal processes and methods of control for various pollutants. P: gr st. (F)
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture

CHEM  635 - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
Basic measurement techniques used by environmental scientists to evaluate air and water quality; field methods, continuous monitoring techniques, and in-laboratory analysis techniques. Experiments demonstrate reaction kinetics, stoichiometry, thermodynamics instrumentation, and wet chemical methods.
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Fall
1 units min / 1 units max, Laboratory