Classes in chem

CHEM 1A General Chemistry 5.0 units
Description: This is the first semester of a year-long general chemistry course designed for science, engineering and pre-professional majors. Topics include properties of matter, atomic structure, the Periodic Table, stoichiometry, elements and compounds, bonding, molecular structure, chemical reactions, states of matter, as well as the properties of gases and solutions. (C-ID: CHEM 110) (C-ID: CHEM 120S: Chem 1A + Chem 1B) ADVISORY: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. PREREQUISITE: Chemistry 30A with a grade of 'C' or better, or high school chemistry with a grade of 'B' or better completed within the last five years, and Mathematics 233 with a grade of 'C' or better.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in using scientific notation, significant figures, and measurement units.
2. Design strategies to approach and solve problems using dimensional analysis.
3. Use the periodic table to gain information about atoms, elements and predict their properties and reactivities.
4. Differentiate among the three basic classifications of matter: elements, compounds and mixtures as well as their formation and physical properties.
5. Demonstrate and analyze the concepts of moles and molarity.
6. Identify the major class of reactions, balance equations and predict their products
7. Determine and write the chemical names and formulas of ionic and molecular compounds.
8. Develop strategies to approach, comprehend and solve problems involving stoichiometry.
9. Evaluate the chemical properties of electrolytes, acids and bases.
10. Demonstrate and analyze the formation, products and properties of solutions.
11. Recognize oxidation-reduction reactions and assignment of oxidation numbers.
12. Writing and balancing equations for oxidation-reduction reactions for both acidic and basic solutions.
13. Distinguish between exothermic/endothermic reactions and evaluate chemical systems and thermal properties.
14. To prepare, manipulate and interpret thermochemical equations, enthalpy diagrams and use Hess's Law to calculate enthalpy changes.
15. Distinguish the main features of atomic theory and apply the fundamental organi-zation of the atom including the electron orbitals.
16. Relate the electron configuration of elements to their location in the periodic table and the element's corresponding properties.
17. Determine how ionic and molecular compounds are formed from their elements and what factors cause elementsto form an ionic or molecular compound.
18. Draw Lewis diagrams for the structures of molecules and polyatomic ions and deter-mine the polarity of bonds based upon the difference in electronegativity.
19. Compare and contrast the Valence Bond and VSEPR theories and predict the geometries of molecules.
20. Compare and contrast Hybrid Orbital and Molecular Orbital theories to explain multiple bonds and the shapes of molecules.
21. Use the Imperical Gas Laws to quantita-tively describe gaseous behavior.
22. Explain the Kinetic-Molecular theory of gases and relate it to the properties of gases.
23. Describe the differences between the intermolecular forces and predict which forces will affect a given sample and determine its properties.
24. Apply Le Chatelier's principle of dynamic equilibrium to chemical reactions.
25. Explain how atoms, ions or molecules can be arranged in crystalline solids and predict their properties.
26. Collect and analyze laboratory experi-mental data ans solve related chemical problems.
27. Examine chemical concepts through peer interaction and written laboratory reports.
28. Relate classroom and laboratory experiences to phenomena outside the classroom.


CHEM 1B General Chemistry 5.0 units
Description: This is the second semester of a year-long general chemistry course designed as a continuation of Chemistry 1A. Topics include solutions, thermodynamics, chemical kenetics, the equilibria of acids and bases, solubility systems, complex ions, electrochemistry, the chemistry of metals and nonmetals, as well as nuclear chemistry. (C-ID: CHEM 120S: Chem 1A + Chem 1B) PREREQUISITE: Chemistry 1A with a grade of C or better.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the effects of temperature and pressure on the solubility of solutions.
2. Compare and contrast the colligative properties of solutions including osmotic pressure.
3. Explain the First, Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics and solve problems based on the laws of thermodynamics.
4. Determine the spontaneity of a reaction and relate the free energy of a reaction to its equilibrium constant
5. Determine the rate law for a reaction based on the reaction mechanism and explain the dependence of reaction rate on concentration and temperature.
6. Compare and contrast the Collision and Transition-State Theories and solve problems based on the Arrhenius equation.
7. Determine the extent of a molecular reaction through the study of chemical equilibria.
8. Apply Le Chatelier's Principle to chemical equilibria and solve problems based on equilibria data.
9. Compare and contrast Arrhenius, Lewis and Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases.
10. Solve problems based on the ionization of a weak acid or weak base, as well as salt solutions.
11. Describe the preparation of a buffer and perform buffer solution calculations.
12. Determine the solubility product expressions for sparingly soluble ionic solids.
13. Perform calculations based on solubility product expressions.
14. Compare and contrast electrolytic cells with voltaic cells and use standard reduction potentials to calculate a specific cell's potential.
15. Solve stoichiometric calculations based on electrolysis.
16. Describe the formation and structure of complex-ions and coordination compounds as well as determining the nomenclature of complex-ions and coordination compounds.
17. Describe the Valence Bond Theory and the Crystal Field Theory of complexes.
18. Define radioactivity and describe the different types of radiation.
19. Balance nuclear reaction equations and solve problems based on the rate of the radioactive decay of an isotope.
20. Collect and analyze laboratory experi-mental data and solve related chemical problems.
21. Examine chemical concepts through peer interaction and written laboratory reports.
22. Relate classroom and laboratory experiences to phenomena outside the classroom.


CHEM 12A Organic Chemistry 5.0 units
Description: This is the first semester of a year-long organic chemistry course designed for chemistry majors, pre-professional medical, biology, and science majors. Topics include nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanisms, reactions and spectroscopic studies of organic compounds. Lecture and laboratory methods will focus on synthesis, isolation, purification, elucidation, and identification of organic structures, as well as instrumental methods and data interpretation. (C-ID: CHEM 150, CHEM 160S) PREREQUISITE: Chemistry 1B

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Use and discuss the concepts and theories on the structure and bonding in organic molecules, as well as the naming, interpretation and drawing of chemical structures.
2. Be able to recognize and evaluate polar bonds and their consequence in organic molecules, as well as the theories behind acid-base reactions.
3. Compare and contrast the structures, physical/chemical properties, preparation, and nomenclature of alkanes and cycloalkanes including isomers, stability and conformers.
4. Be able to interpret how organic reactions occur through mechanistic diagrams, as well as describing an organic reaction viarates, equilibrium, energy, transition states and intermediates.
5. Compare and contrast the structures, physical/chemical properties, preparation, and nomenclature of alkenes and cycloalkenes including unsaturation, electronic structure, and isomers.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of alkene reactions and synthesis including addition, elimination, oxidation and reduction, as well as carbocation structure and rearrangement.
7. Compare and contrast the structures, physical/chemical properties, preparation, and nomenclature of alkynes including unsaturation, electronic structure, ans isomers.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of alkyne reactions and synthesis including addition, elimination, oxidation and reduction, as well as introduction to organic synthesis.
9. Demonstrate knowledge and analyze the stereochemistry of organic molecules, chirality, optical activity, specific rotation, and stereoisomers.
10. Be able to discuss Fischer Projections and the assignment of configuration, the stereochemistry of reactions resulting from addition reactions to alkenes and chiral alkenes, as well as chirality in atoms other than carbon.
11. Compare and contrast the structures, physical/chemical properties, preparation, and nomenclature of alkyl halides, as well as their reactions including Grignard, organometallic, oxidation and reduction.
12. Be able to discuss, compare and contrast nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions including characteristics, stereochemistry, kinetics, inversion, reactivity, and usage in chemical synthesis.
13. Demonstrate comprehension of mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, and ultraviolet spectroscopy by the interpretation of spectra with respect to organic molecules and structure elucidation.
14. Demonstrate comprehension of Carbon-13 and Hydrogen-1 nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) by the interpretation of spectra with respect to organic molecules and structure elucidation.
15. Compare and contrast the structure, stability, orbital descriptions, and nomenclature of conjugated dienes, as well as addition reactions to conjugated dienes including Diels-Alder and kinetic versus thermodynamic control of a chemical reaction.
16. Be able to recognize and evaluate aromatic hydrocarbons including their structure, stability, orbital description, and nomenclature, as well as aromatic ions, heterocycles, and polyaromatic compounds.
17. Demonstrate knowledge of the chemical reactions of benzene including electrophilic and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions, Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation, substituent effects in substituted aromatic rings, as well as the oxidation and reduction of aromatic compounds, and the synthesis of polysubstituted benzenes.
18. Employ laboratory procedures to: i) Characterize organic compounds based on physical/chemical properties including IR, UV, MS, and NMR spectroscopy. ii) Purify organic compounds by methods including recrystallization, solvent extraction, sublimation, and distillation. iii) Synthesize, derivatize and degrade organic compounds, and characterize their physical/chemical properties. iv) Isolate, purify, and characterize the structures of natural products. v) Examine chemical concepts through peer interaction and written laboratory reports. vi) Relate classroom and laboratory experiences to phenomena outside the classroom.


CHEM 12B Organic Chemistry 5.0 units
Description: This is the second semester of a year-long organic chemistry course designed as a continuation of Chemistry 12A. Topics include nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanism, reactions, and spectroscopic studies of the various organic functional groups. Lecture and laboratory methods will focus on synthesis, isolation, purification, elucidation and identification of organic structures as well as instrumental methods and data interpretation. (C-ID: CHEM 160S CHEM 12A+12B) PREREQUISITE: Chemistry 12A

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the structures, physical/chemical properties, preparation, and nomenclature of alcohols and phenols, chemical reactions including oxidation and reduction, protection, as well as the spectroscopy of alcohols and phenols.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the structures, physical/chemical properties, preparation, and nomenclature of aldehydes and ketones, chemical reactions including nucleophilic addition reactions, as well as the spectroscopy of aldehydes and ketones. Measure:
3. Demonstrate comprehension of the structures, physical/chemical properties, preparation, and nomenclature of ethers, epoxides, thiols and sulfides, chemical reactions including the Williamson ether synthesis, as well as the spectroscopy of ethers, epoxides, thiols and sulfides.
4. Demonstrate comprehension of the structures, physical/chemical properties, preparation, and nomenclature of carboxylic acids and nitriles, chemical reactions of carboxylic acids and nitriles, the substituent effects on acidity, as well as the spectroscopy of carboxylic acids and nitriles.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the structures, physical/chemical properties, preparation, and nomenclature of acid halides, anhydrides, esters, and amides, chemical reactions including nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions of carboxylic acids and derivatives.
6. Recognize and evaluate the keto-enol tautomerism, reactivity, and chemical reactions of enols and enolate ion molecules.
7. Discuss, compare and contrast mechanisms of carbonyl condensation reactions including the Aldol and Claisen, intramolecular reactions, as well as using carbonyl condensation reactions in synthesis.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of the structures, bonding, physical/chemical properties, preparation of amines, chemical reactions, as well as the spectroscopy of amines.
9. Discuss, compare and contrast the classification of carbohydrates, D / L configurations, Fischer Projections and stereochemistry of carbohydrates, chemical reactions of carbohydrates, as well as hemiacetal formation.
10. Be able to compose schemes for the synthesis of target compounds from a wide array of simple organic starting materials and reagents.
11. Demonstrate knowledge of the classification, structures, physical/chemical properties and nomenclature of amino acids, peptides, and proteins, as well as the synthesis, resolution, and sequencing of amino acids, peptides, and proteins.
12. Discuss, compare and contrast lipid biomolecules including waxes, fats, oils, soaps, phospholipids, terpenes, and steroids, as well as their structures, physical/chemical properties, nomenclature, biosynthesis, and stereochemistry.
13. Demonstrate knowledge of the structures, physical/chemical properties, and nomenclature of heterocyclic compounds, and nucleic acids, chemical reactions including electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution reactions, as well as base pairing, replication, sequencing, and synthesis of DNA and RNA..
14. Employ laboratory procedures to: i) Characterize organic compounds based on physical/chemical properties including IR, UV, MS, and NMR spectroscopy. ii) Purify organic compounds by methods including recrystallization, solvent extraction, sublimation, and distillation. iii) Synthesize, derivatize and degrade organic compounds, and characterize their physical/chemical properties. iv) Isolate, purify, and characterize the structures of natural products. v) Examine chemical concepts through peer interaction and written laboratory reports. vi) Relate classroom and laboratory experiences to phenomena outside the classroom.


CHEM 23 Independent Study 1.0 units
Description: Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. REQUIRED: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filled with the department and the dean.



CHEM 30A Elementary Chemistry 4.0 units
Description: This is a first semester college chemistry course designed for majors preparing to take Chemistry 1A, nursing and allied health students, as well as general education. The course will cover the principles of chemistry including properties of matter, energy, atomic theory, the Periodic Table, stoichiometry, elements and compounds, the properties of bonding, molecular structure, chemical reactions, states of matter, acidity, solutions and gases, as well as an introduction to organic chemistry. (C-ID: CHEM 101) PREREQUISITE: Mathematics 430 or skills equivalent to those in an Elementary Algebra course.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Derive and apply the fundamental organization of the atom.
2. Develop strategies to approach, solve and comprehend problems that involve stoichiometry.
3. Identify the major classes of reactions, and predict their products.
4. Use the gas laws to quantitatively describe gaseous behavior.
5. Compare and contrast the concept of pH, and the quantitative aspects of acid-base strength.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in using scientific notation, significant figures, and measurement units.
7. Design strategies to approach and solve problems using dimensional analysis.
8. Describe the various different classes and states of matter.
9. Distinguish between exothermic and endothermic reactions and relate to the heat flow in a chemical change.
10. Use the periodic table to gain information about the elements and predict their properties and reactivities.
11. Describe the formation and properties of ionic and molecular compounds.
12. Demonstrate understanding and analyze the concepts of grams, moles and molarity.
13. Demonstrate knowledge of the formation and properties of solutions.
14. Evaluate the reactions and chemical properties of electrolytes, acids and bases.
15. Describe conceptually what the equilibrium state represents, and identify factors that affect equilibrium reactions. Homework, Group activities, Quizzes, and Exams.
16. Demonstrate understanding and distinguish between chemical and nuclear reactions, and describe the various types of nuclear decay.
17. Demonstrate knowledge of, as well as compare and contrast simple organic molecules and functional groups.
18. Collect and analyze laboratory experimental data and solve related chemical problems.
19. Examine chemical concepts through peer interaction and written laboratory reports.
20. Relate classroom and laboratory experiences to phenomena outside the classroom.


CHEM 30B Elementary Organic and Biochemistry 4.0 units
Description: This is the second semester of a year-long elementary chemistry course designed as a continuation of Chemistry 30A. It is designed for science majors, nursing and allied health students. The course will cover the principles of organic and biochemistry including hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, amines and amides, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and their functions in physiological systems, as well as organic chemical reactions. PREREQUISITE: Chemistry 30A with a grade of C or better.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify the major classes of organic compounds including the functional groups.
2. Demonstrate comprehension of alkanes and cycloalkanes including physical/chemical properties, isomers, structures and nomenclature.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of alkenes, alkynes and benzene compounds including unsaturation, physical/chemical properties, isomers, structures and nomenclature.
4. Compare, contrast, and analyze the chemical reactions of alkenes, alkynes and benzene compounds.
5. Demonstrate understanding of alcohols, phenols, ethers, and thiols including physical/chemical properties, structures, and nomenclature.
6. Compare, contrast, and analyze the chemical reactions of alcohols, phenols, ethers, and thiols.
7. Demonstrate comprehension of aldehydes and ketones including physical/chemical properties, structures, and nomenclature.
8. Compare, contrast, and analyze the chemical reactions of aldehydes and ketones.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of carboxylic acids and esters including physical/chemical properties, structures, and nomenclature.
10. Compare, contrast, and analyze the chemical reactions of carboxylic acids and esters.
11. Demonstrate understanding of amines and amides including physical/chemical properties, isomers, structures and nomenclature.
12. Compare, contrast, and analyze the chemical reactions of amines and amides.
13. Demonstrate comprehension of stereochemistry including isomerism, chirality, optical activity, and analyze the assignment of configuration of organic molecules.
14. Demonstrate knowledge of carbohydrates and lipids including physical/chemical properties, isomers,
15. Compare, contrast, and analyze the chemical reactions of carbohydrates and lipids.
16. Demonstrate understanding of amino acids and proteins including physical/chemical properties, structures and nomenclature.
17. Compare, contrast, and analyze the chemical reactions of amino acids and proteins.
18. Demonstrate comprehension of nucleic acids, DNA and RNA including physical/chemical properties, structures, and nomenclature.
19. Compare, contrast, and analyze the chemical reactions of nucleic acids, DNA, and RNA.
20. Collect and analyze laboratory experimental data and solve related chemical problems.
21. Examine chemical concepts through peer interaction and written laboratory reports.
22. Relate classroom and laboratory experiences to phenomena outside the classroom.