Chemistry

A survey course of basic concepts in chemistry with emphasis on the application of these topics in society. Topics covered may include philosophy and methods of science, arithmetic calculations, the metric system, unit conversions, atomic theory, chemical bonding, types of chemical reactions, gases, nuclear chemistry and current chemical issues such as ozone layer depletion, energy and society, acid rain, polymers, or foods and drugs among others. Recommended for non-science and liberal arts majors. Fulfills laboratory science requirement for AA degree.
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Introduction to chemistry is a non-lab, entry-level chemistry class with a modest prerequisite of elementary algebra. This course is taught online via the Internet and is aimed at students who have no prior chemistry experience. Students gradually learn content and develop skills needed to succeed in a laboratory science and advance to the next level of chemistry curriculum. DOES NOT SATISFY ANY AA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND IS NOT TRANSFERRABLE. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of basic algebra.
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This introductory course explores a wide range of topics for nonscience majors. Topics include ozone and SMOG chemistry, airborne particulates and acid rain, the greenhouse effect and ozone layer, structure and chemistry of freshwater bodies, the environmental impact of metals and organic pollutants, water soil contaminants and their persistence of contaminants, and soil degradation and chemical assessment of contaminants soils. Soil and water remediation, and energy utilization and conservation are emphasized. Fulfills laboratory science requirements for AA degree. Credit will not be granted for both CHEM 115 and CHEM 116.
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A survey of inorganic chemistry for nursing and allied health sciences. Includes atomic structure, bonding periodicity, stoichiometry, gases, equilibrium, solution chemistry and nuclear chemistry. Fulfills laboratory science requirement for AA degree.
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A survey or organic chemistry including structure, function and chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids, amines and related compounds; mechanisms, and stereochemistry. Fulfills laboratory science requirement for AA degree. Prerequisite: CHEM& 121 or permission of instructor.
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A brief survey of biochemical principles, including structures of biomolecules, enzymatic catalysis, thermodynamics, metabolic pathways, genetic expression and biotechnology. Fulfills laboratory science requirement for AA degree. Prerequisite: CHEM& 122 or permission of instructor.
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A survey of organic chemistry and biochemistry for allied health sciences, for students who have already completed a general chemistry course. Includes chemical structure, properties, and reactivity of major functional classes of compounds relevant to living things. Fulfills laboratory science requirement for AA degree, but does not satisfy the three-quarter chemistry requirement of the SCC pre-nursing DTA. Students should verify with their intended program whether a one-, two-, or three-quarter chemistry series is required. Prerequisite: CHEM & 121 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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This series offers rigorous instruction in general chemistry. Topics include measurements, atomic structure, ionic and molecular compounds, aqueous solutions and molarity, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, quantum theory and electronic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, solid and liquid states, solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility equilibriums, thermo chemistry and chemical thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Other topics selected at the discretion of the instructor include nuclear chemistry, coordination chemistry, environmental chemistry, organic and biochemistry, modern materials, etc. Lab involves both qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemistry with necessary accuracy for such work. Note: the topics in this three-quarter sequence may be presented in various orders depending on the institution and the text used. Students are strongly encouraged to complete all three courses at the same institution to help ensure coverage of the full range of important topics in general chemistry. Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in or have taken: MATH& 141 or higher level math courses, or permission of instructor.
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This series offers rigorous instruction in general chemistry. Topics include measurements, atomic structure, ionic and molecular compounds, aqueous solutions and molarity, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, quantum theory and electronic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, solid and liquid states, solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility equilibriums, thermo chemistry and chemical thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Other topics selected at the discretion of the instructor include nuclear chemistry, coordination chemistry, environmental chemistry, organic and biochemistry, modern materials, etc. Lab involves both qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemistry with necessary accuracy for such work. Note: the topics in this three-quarter sequence may be presented in various orders depending on the institution and the text used. Students are strongly encouraged to complete all three courses at the same institution to help ensure coverage of the full range of important topics in general chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM& 161 or permission of instructor.
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This series offers rigorous instruction in general chemistry. Topics include measurements, atomic structure, ionic and molecular compounds, aqueous solutions and molarity, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, quantum theory and electronic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, solid and liquid states, solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility equilibriums, thermo chemistry and chemical thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Other topics selected at the discretion of the instructor include nuclear chemistry, coordination chemistry, environmental chemistry, organic and biochemistry, modern materials, etc. Lab involves both qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemistry with necessary accuracy for such work. Note: the topics in this three-quarter sequence may be presented in various orders depending on the institution and the text used. Students are strongly encouraged to complete all three courses at the same institution to help ensure coverage of the full range of important topics in general chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM& 162 or permission of instructor.
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This course covers structure, bonding, molecular properties, an overview of organic reactions, and stereochemistry, with emphasis on the nomenclature, physical properties, chemical reactivity mechanisms and chemical reactions of the following organic families: alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides. Prerequisite: CHEM& 163 or equivalent and concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 241, CHEM& 251.
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This course is a continuation of CHEM& 241 in which the study of organic families continues with aromatic compounds (benzene), alcohols, thiols, ethers, epoxides, sulfides, aldehydes and ketones. Spectroscopy (IR, UV, NMR, MS) also are discussed. Prerequisite: CHEM& 241, CHEM& 251 and concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 252.
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This course is a continuation of CHEM& 242 and focuses on the properties and chemical reactivity, mechanisms, nomenclature and spectroscopy of the rest of the organic families which include carboxylic acids and derivatives (acid halides, acid anhydrides, esters, amides, and nitriles), carbonyl alpha-substitution reactions, carbonyl condensation reactions, aliphatic amines, arylamines and phenols. Optional subjects are biomolecules (carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, lipids, heterocycles and nucleic acids). Prerequisite: CHEM& 242, CHEM& 252 and concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 253.
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This course involves experiments that demonstrate the techniques used in organic synthesis, isolation and purification of organic compounds. These techniques include recrystallization, extraction, chromatographic techniques, distillation techniques, sublimation, melting point determination and reflux. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 241.
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This course uses experiments to support lecture in the mechanistic approach of chemical synthesis and instrumentation. Prerequisite: CHEM& 241, CHEM& 251 and concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 242.
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This course supports the concepts and mechanisms discussed in CHEM& 243 with organic synthesis experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM& 242, CHEM& 252 and concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 243.
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Course covering modern biochemistry that emphasizes a broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships. Suitable for pre-major students that are interested in health-related careers such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and medical technology. Prerequisite: CHEM& 242.
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