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CHEMISTRY (CHEM)

 

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CHEM 72               Biomolecular Science                            3.0 units

Recommended: BIOL 100 or BIOL 107. This course is a theoretical approach to laboratory techniques common to modern biotechnical/clinical laboratories. Principles of molecular biology, genetics, metabolism, and immunology will be studied with emphasis on their application to modern analytical methods. Information and Communication technology will be used to develop formal writing and public speaking skills. See cross listing for BIOL 72.                            

ONLINE

Section 17561 is an online class.  See page 29 for VVCCOnline course information.                               

17561      6.8 hours/week arr.          RICCI M

                  (10/22 - 12/15)

CHEM 100             Introductory Chemistry                        5.0 units

(CAN CHEM6)

An introductory course in general, organic, and biological chemistry. This course is specifically designed for students preparing for careers in allied health, such as nursing and various fields of therapy. The course satisfies general education requirements for non-majors and assumes no background in chemistry, however, basic math skills are highly recommended. CSU,UC (UC credit limitation).                            

                                BLDG-RM

16252 LEC   MW 08:00AM-09:25AM  31-36   KENNEDY T

      LAB   MW 09:25AM-12:35PM  31-36   KENNEDY T

16258 LEC  TTH 08:00AM-09:25AM  31-40   BELMARES H

      LAB  TTH 09:25AM-12:35PM  31-40   BELMARES H

16263 LEC   MW 12:45PM-02:10PM  31-40   DOONAN D

      LAB   MW 02:10PM-05:20PM  31-40   DOONAN D

16266 LEC   MW 08:00AM-09:25AM  31-40   FISHER M

      LAB   MW 09:25AM-12:35PM  31-40   FISHER M

16267 LEC   MW 12:45PM-02:10PM  31-36   KENNEDY T

      LAB   MW 02:10PM-05:20PM  31-36   KENNEDY T

16272 LEC  TTH 08:00AM-09:25AM  31-38   BASIRI T

      LAB  TTH 09:25AM-12:35PM  31-38   BASIRI T

16276 LEC  TTH 12:45PM-02:10PM  31-40   STAFF

      LAB  TTH 02:10PM-05:20PM  31-40   STAFF

16269 LEC  TTH 05:30PM-06:55PM  31-36   STAFF

      LAB  TTH 06:55PM-10:05PM  31-36   STAFF

16279 LEC  TTH 05:30PM-06:55PM  31-38   BASIRI T

      LAB  TTH 06:55PM-10:05PM  31-38   BASIRI T

17634 LEC  MW 05:30PM-06:55PM  31-40   KHAN J

      LAB  MW 06:55PM-10:05PM  31-40   KHAN J

16280 LEC  TTH 05:30PM-06:55PM  31-40   AUSMUS K

      LAB  TTH 06:55PM-10:05PM  31-40   AUSMUS K

 

CHEM 50               Forensic Chemistry                               5.0 units

This course introduces chemical and scientific techniques applicable to the analysis of physical evidence at a crime scene not only against individuals but also against society such as environmental pollution, food adulteration and unsafe chemicals. This course is applicable for students interested in entry level positions in a variety of fields such as administration of justice, anthropology, and government/professional labs. A close relationship between theoretical lecture principles and field and laboratory methods is emphasized.                             

                                BLDG-RM

16288 LEC   MW 05:30PM-06:55PM  31-40   KHAN J

      LAB   MW 06:55PM-10:05PM  31-40   KHAN J

CHEM 201             General Chemistry                                 5.0 units

(CAN CHEM2)

Prerequisite: CHEM 100 or high school chemistry and working knowledge of MATH 90. The theories of atomic structure, and the application of these theories to an understanding of bonding, solution processes, states of matter, gas laws, general properties of matter, and principles of stochiometric calculations. Laboratory emphasis on the development of experimental skills. CSU,UC                            

                                BLDG-RM

16289 LEC   MW 08:00AM-09:25AM  31-38   BASIRI T

      LAB   MW 09:25AM-12:35PM  31-38   BASIRI T

16292 LEC   MW 05:30PM-06:55PM  31-38   STAFF

      LAB   MW 06:55PM-10:05PM  31-38   BASIRI T

CHEM 206             Introductory Chemistry II:                                  4.0 units

Organic Chemistry 

Prerequisite: CHEM 100 or equivalent. An introduction to fundamental concepts of organic chemistry for students entering professional health careers. Emphasis is on chemical bonding, structure, nomenclature, chemical properties, and reaction mechanisms of the major organic functional groups emphasizing their relationship to biological systems. CSU,UC (UC credit limitation)                             

                                BLDG-RM

16282 LEC    T 11:20AM-02:30PM  31-36   STAFF

      LAB   TH 11:20AM-02:30PM  31-36   STAFF

CHEM 207             Introductory Chemistry III:                4.0 units

Biochemistry 

Prerequisite: CHEM 206 or equivalent. Recent completion of CHEM 206 or equivalent is recommended. An introduction to fundamental concepts of biochemical compounds for students entering professional health careers. Emphasis is on the structure, chemical properties, and the physiological roles of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. CSU,UC                            

                                BLDG-RM

16283 LEC    T 08:00AM-11:10AM  31-36   KENNEDY T

      LAB   TH 08:00AM-11:10AM  31-36   KENNEDY T

CHEM 281             Organic Chemistry                               5.0 units

Prerequisite: CHEM 202. The chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons with emphasis on material fundamental to Biochemistry. Modern concepts of chemical bonding, molecular reactions, structure, nomenclature, principles of stereo-chemistry, mechanisms, and synthetic pathways. Laboratory techniques include isolation, separation, purification, spectroscopy, and chromatographic analysis of organic compounds. CSU,UC (UC credit limitation)                            

                                BLDG-RM

16298 LEC   MW 05:30PM-06:55PM  31-36   KENNEDY T

      LAB   MW 06:55PM-10:05PM  31-36   KENNEDY T

CHEM 138             Cooperative Education

See descriptive statement under Cooperative Education heading. CSU

                              UNITS 

16154    5.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   1.0    DUNSMORE M

16156   10.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   2.0    DUNSMORE M

16157   15.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   3.0    DUNSMORE M

16158   20.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   4.0    DUNSMORE M

16164   25.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   3.0    DUNSMORE M

16165   30.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   4.0    DUNSMORE M

16166   40.0 WKLY HRS BY ARR   8.0    DUNSMORE M

 

ONLINE  - All course meetings are conducted online with no on-campus instruction.