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Chemistry Courses
Following are course descriptions taken from the college catalog. See General Informationand FAQs for more practical information.
CHEM 1A - General College Chemistry I
5 units
Introduction to atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, matter and energy, oxidation-reduction, chemical equations, liquids and solids, solutions, chemical energetics and equilibrium concepts. Laboratory includes both quantitative and qualitative experiments. Prerequisites: MATH 55 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 55B with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 31 with a minimum grade of C, the Chemistry 31 prerequisite can be fulfilled by demonstrating the appropriate skill level in the Chemistry Placement Process.. 54 hours lecture, 108 hours laboratory.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C; C-ID# CHEM 110, CHEM 120 S (if taken with CHEM 1B). * CHEM 1A and 30A combined: maximum UC credit; one course.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
CHEM 1B - General College Chemistry II
5 units
Continuation of Chemistry 1A. Includes chemical energetics and equilibria, solutions and ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, kinetics, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and the chemistry of family groups of the periodic table. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques, including instrumentation, and qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 1A with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture, 108 hours laboratory.
- Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C; C-ID# CHEM 120 S (if taken with CHEM1A). * CHEM 1B and 30B combined: maximum UC credit, one course.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
CHEM 12A - Organic Chemistry I
5 units
Hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, and an introduction to aromatic hydrocarbons. Structure, bonding, stereochemistry, conformational analysis, nomenclature, and physical properties in relation to these particular groups of compounds. Emphasis on reactivity and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory work includes microscale, macroscale, spectroscopic, and chromatographic techniques. Chemistry 12A is the first semester in a year-long course in organic chemistry designed for students majoring in chemistry and related disciplines. Prerequisite: CHEM1B with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture, 108 hours laboratory.
- Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C; C-ID# CHEM 150, CHEM 160 S (if taken with CHEM 12B).
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
CHEM 12B - Organic Chemistry II
5 units
Continuation of Chemistry 12A with an introduction to the chemistry of aromatics, amines, enols and enolate ions, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones and biochemical topics focusing on structure, synthesis and mechanisms of reaction. Laboratory work in basic techniques, synthetic methods, qualitative, spectroscopic, and chromatographic analysis techniques. Designed for students whose interests require a full year in-depth study of organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 12A with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture, 108 hours laboratory.
- Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C; C-ID# CHEM 160 S (if taken with CHEM 12A).
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
CHEM 29 - Independent Study, Chemistry
0.5 - 2 units
For course information, see "Independent Studies". 27-108 hours laboratory.
- Grading Option: GR
CHEM 30A - Intro and Applied Chemistry I
4 units
Chemistry of inorganic compounds, atomic theory, bonding, equations, gas laws, solutions, acid-base theory and oxidationreduction. Designed to meet the requirements of certain programs in allied health and technological fields and for general education. Prerequisite: MATH 110 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 110B with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C. * CHEM 1A and 30A combined: maximum UC credit; one course.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
CHEM 30B - Intro and Applied Chemistry II
4 units
Continuation of Chemistry 30A with emphasis on organic and biochemical concepts related to human physiological systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 30A with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.
- Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C. * CHEM 1B and 30B combined: maximum UC credit; one course.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
CHEM 31 - Intro to College Chemistry
4 units
Elementary concepts of chemistry with emphasis on mathematical calculations; includes nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure, gas laws, and acids and bases. Designed for majors in science and engineering. Prerequisite: MATH 55 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 55B with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C; C-ID# CHEM 101. * No UC credit if taken after CHEM 1A or 30A.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: OP
Independent Study
0.5 - 2 units
Independent Study courses are open to all students and employ many combinations of media and educational techniques to create individualized, self-pacing education. Check with the Counseling Center, Building 1600, concerning transferability of Independent Study courses to four-year institutions. Independent Study is contracted through an instructor for research, field experience, or skill development. Independent Study is offered under many subject areas contained in the Catalog using the number 29. Transfer: CSU; UC credit may be granted only after review of course outline by specific UC campus after transfer. Independent Study courses have a grading option of "OP" unless otherwise indicated.
- Degree Applicable, Credit
For more information please contact:
Christopher Dudzik, PhD
Chemistry Faculty & Department Coordinator
cdudzik@laspositascollege.edu
Russell Jensen, PhD
Chemistry Faculty
rjensen@laspositascollege.edu
Michael Ansell, PhD
Chemistry Faculty
mansell@laspositascollege.edu
David Montelongo, PhD
Chemistry Faculty
dmontelongo@laspositascollege.edu