Chemistry

Development of fundamental chemical principles and laboratory techniques applied to important sustainability concerns such as pollution, climate change and energy resourcing in an increasingly populated planet. While intended for non-science students and not a prerequisite per se, Chemical Concepts benefits students of limited chemistry background seeking STEM degrees. Includes laboratory.

Inorganic chemistry for allied health students or for individuals needing a general science transfer credit. Includes laboratory. 

Introductory organic and biochemistry satisfying allied health and transfer agriculture program requirements. A study of the principal functional groups of organic chemistry, nomenclature, physical properties, basic reactions, and their applications to living systems. Covers the principal classes of biomolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids). Includes laboratory.

A study of the states of matter; foundational atomic, ionic, and molecular structure; mass/mole relationships and stoichiometry; quantification of solution concentration, thermochemistry, fundamental chemical reactions, quantization of electronic distribution and periodicity. Mainly for science majors, engineers and other students requiring one or more years of college chemistry. Laboratory included.

A study of the types of bonding between atoms, molecular structure and geometry, the principal states of matter focusing on liquids, solids, and solutions, rates of chemical reactions, chemical equilibria, and acid-base chemistry. Includes laboratory.

Acid-base theory and practice, the chemistry of metals and metal cations, including oxidation and reduction potentials and electrochemistry, equilibria related to ion solubility and complex-ion formation. Entropy and free energy applied to equilibrium phenomena. Discussion and measurement of the qualitative and quantitative chemistry of common ions. Includes two weekly laboratories.

The first of a three-quarter sequence in organic chemistry for university transfer, intended primarily for science majors and those fulfilling requirements for professional health science careers such as medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. Topics include structure, nomenclature, physical properties, reactions and synthesis of the main types of organic compounds. Lab included.

The second of a three-quarter sequence in organic chemistry for university transfer, intended primarily for science majors and those fulfilling requirements for professional health science careers such as medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. CHEM& 262 furthers the development of the properties, transformations and identification of organic molecules. Lab included.

The third of a three-quarter sequence in organic chemistry for university transfer, intended primarily for science majors and those fulfilling requirements for professional health science careers such as medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. CHEM& 263 furthers discussion of the properties, transformations and identification of organic molecules, including biomolecules. Lab included.

Explores the basis of drug action, major categories of drugs, as well as risks and benefits of drug use from an individual, social and economic viewpoint. Other topics include historical perspective and ethnopharmacology; delivery, absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs; modern drug development and regulation.