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2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Prefix and Course Index 
 

Child and Adolescent Studies

Courses are designated as CAS in the Class Schedule.
  

  • CAS 301 - Inquiry and Methodology in Development (3)

    Framework and methods necessary for interdisciplinary study of child development. Conducting library research, reading and writing scientific reports, using descriptive and inferential statistics, developing computer literacy, and exploring developmental methodology and theory. One or sections may be offered in any online format. (2 hours lecture, 2.5 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisite: CHAD major or minor; sophomore, junior or senior standing.

  

  • CAS 305 - Advanced Assessment in Early Childhood (3)

    Covers advanced assessment in early childhood. Combines knowledge of child development and commonly used practices to understand the conceptual and operational definition of observation and assessment strategies as relevant to establishing quality programs for young children. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: CHAD major or minor; CAS 300 , CAS 301  with a C (2.0) or better.
  

  • CAS 306 - Health and Safety in Early Childhood (3)

    Preventive measures for childcare professionals to promote safe, healthy environment at home, play, or group care. Prepares individuals who supervise and care for young children to recognize, differentiate and respond to common safety hazards, illness and injuries.

    Prerequisites: CAS 101 .
  

  • CAS 310 - Assessing and Observing Development (3)

    Purposes and methods associated with assessing and observing child and adolescent development. Selecting appropriate methods, survey of standardized measures, ethics, and interpretation and implications of data.

    Prerequisites: CHAD major or minor; CAS 300 , CAS 301  with a C (2.0) or better.
  

  • CAS 312 - Human Growth and Development (3)

    Biological/physical, socio-emotional and cognitive development across the lifespan. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  

  • CAS 315 - Child Development (3)

    Major concepts, principles, theories and research related to cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physical development from birth through adolescence; emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  

  • CAS 321 - Infant and Toddler Development (3)

    Normative and atypical physical, social, emotional and cognitive development for children 0-3 years of age and implications of infant and toddler child care services with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: CAS 101 , CAS 312 , or CAS 315 .
  

  • CAS 322 - Preschool-Age Development (3)

    Normative and atypical physical, social, emotional and cognitive development for children 3-6 years of age and implications on child care services provided for preschool-aged children with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 312 , or CAS 315 .
  

  • CAS 323 - Primary-Age Development (3)

    Normative and atypical physical, social, emotional and cognitive development for primary-aged children and implications of after-school program services with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: CAS 322 .
  

  • CAS 325A - Conception Through Age 8 (3)

    Research, theories and their application to biological/physical, socio-emotional and cognitive development from conception through age 8. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: CHAD major or minor; CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 301  with a C (2.0) or better.
  

  • CAS 325B - Age 9 Through Adolescence (3)

    Research, theories and their application to biological/physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive development from age 9 through adolescence. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: CHAD major or minor; CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 300 , CAS 325A  with a C (2.0) or better.
  

  • CAS 326 - Optimizing Development of School Age Children (3)

    Conditions that impact and facilitate development during middle childhood. These include external (e.g., appropriate support and empowerment across various contexts) and internal assets (e.g., social competence and commitment to learning). Highlights strategies that promote development. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: CAS 101 , CAS 312  or CAS 315 .
  

  • CAS 327 - Optimizing Development During Adolescence (3)

    Conditions that impact and facilitate development during adolescence including external (e.g., appropriate support and empowerment across various contexts) and internal assets (e.g., self concept, commitment to learning). Strategies that promote development.

    Prerequisite: CAS 101 , CAS 312 , or CAS 315 .
  

  • CAS 328 - Child Life Theory and Practice (3)

    Theory and techniques employed to reduce negative effects of stressful or traumatic life events and situations on the development of infants, children, youth and their families in health care and other settings.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1; CAS 101 , CAS 312  or CAS 315 .
  

  • CAS 330 - Adolescence and Early Adulthood (3)

    Human development during and following adolescence. Community resources and services for adolescents and their families. Consequences of adolescent experiences for later development.

    Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  

  • CAS 340 - Parenting in the 21st Century (3)

    Goals and patterns of parenting in context of contemporary, multicultural society; identifies changing demands of parenting infants, children and adolescents; summarizes current scholarly research on relation of parenting practices to child development outcomes. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: completion G.E. Category D.1.

  

  • CAS 341 - Working with Parents of Young Children (3)

    Responsibilities and influences of diverse family systems from the transition to parenting through children completing primary grades. Effective collaboration and communication with parents during early childhood years with the goal of optimizing children’s development.

    Prerequisites: CAS 201 , CAS 301 .
  

  • CAS 345 - Child and Adolescent Development in Diverse Family Contexts (3)

    Patterns and processes of child/adolescent development within families of various cultural/ethnic/social contexts. Identifies multiple theoretical and disciplinary perspectives in studying child and family developmental processes, as well as summarizing the current related scholarly literature.

    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 312 , or CAS 315 .
  

  • CAS 346 - Modern Culture and Early Childhood Development (3)

    Impact of cultural diversity, media, family practices and related education policies on young children’s development, including cognitive and social skills, and the application of this information in early childhood settings. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 312 , or CAS 315 .
  

  • CAS 352 - Numeracy and Science in Early Childhood (3)

    Theory and research on children’s scientific inquiry and numeracy development. Integrates science and mathematics in early childhood settings through interdisciplinary thematic units.

    Prerequisite: CAS 325A  with a C (2.0) or better.
  

  • CAS 353 - Learning and Motivation in Early Childhood (3)

    Building on the foundation developmental classes, this class examines theory and research on children’s learning, cognition and motivation with an emphasis on practical applications in early childhood settings. Developmental norms, individual and cultural variations, and curricular strategies.

    Prerequisites: CAS 325A  with a C(2.0) or better
  

  • CAS 360 - Adolescents and the Media (3)

    Summarizes current social, cultural and behavioral research on adolescents and mass media. How teens use, learn, are depicted in, and shape cultural meaning from exposure to television and other electronic media.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
  

  • CAS 365 - Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting (3)

    Reviews current knowledge base on adolescent pregnancy and the developmental implications for parent and child. Social, educational and health implications of early parenting, and articulates the resources, skills and supports needed to foster success in parenting. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: completion G.E. Category D.1.
  

  • CAS 370 - Development of African American Children and Youth (3)

    Understanding cognitive and socio-emotional development of African American children and youth is facilitated through comprehensive examinations of significant African and African American cultural and historical experiences; and social influences including families, schools, socio-economic status, neighborhoods and American society. (AFAM 370 and CAS 370 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
  

  • CAS 375 - Adolescent Identity (3)

    Adolescent identity within the context of socio-emotional, physical and cognitive development, including examination of the function of socio-cultural factors (e.g., ethnicity, peers, family structure) that help forge individual identity within the larger group context.

    Prerequisites: CAS 300 , CAS 301 , CAS 325A .
  

  • CAS 380 - Adolescent Sexuality and Intimate Relationships (3)

    . Current trends, potential risks, and opportunities associated with adolescents’ involvement in sexual and intimate relationships from a normative developmental perspective. Socio-ecological contexts (e.g., families, peers, culture) of adolescents’ sexual and relational attitudes/behaviors are a central focus. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: CAS 101 , CAS 312 , or CAS 315 .
  

  • CAS 394 - Practicum Seminar in Child and Adolescent Development (2)

    Classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills and techniques of child development professionals. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: CHAD major or minor; CAS 101 , CAS 201  with a C (2.0) or better. Corequisite: CAS 394L .
  

  • CAS 394L - Practicum in Child and Adolescent Development (1)

    Supervised field experience in agencies, institutions and organizations serving children and families. Minimum of 4 hours per week for a total of 60 hours required for the semester. Credit/No Credit grade option only. May be repeated once for credit.

    Corequisite: CAS 394 .
  

  • CAS 454 - Practicum Seminar in Transitional Early Childhood Education (2)

    Prerequisite: CAS 394 and CAS 394L. Co-requisite: CAS 454L. Classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, legislative requirements of preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten settings, and the skills and techniques of transitional early childhood professionals.

    prereq CAS 394/L; coreq 454L

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  

  • CAS 454L - Practicum in Transitional Early Childhood Education (1)

    Prerequisite: CAS 394 and 394L; Co-requisite: CAS 454. Supervised field experience in preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten settings. Minimum of 4 hours per week for 60 hours total required for the semester. Credit/No Credit grade option only.

    Prereq CAS 394/L; Coreq 454

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  

  • CAS 464 - Practicum Seminar in Early Care and Education (2)

    Classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills and techniques of early childhood development professionals, including adult supervision.

    Prerequisites: CHAD major or minor; C (2.0) or better in CAS 394 /CAS 394L  or CAS 140 /CAS 140L  and CAS 325A . Corequisite: CAS 464L .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  

  • CAS 464L - Practicum in Early Care and Education (1)

    Supervised field experience in agencies, institutions, and organizations serving young children and families. Minimum of 4 hours per week for a total of 60 hours required for the semester. Credit/No Credit grade option only. May be taken for credit for a maximum of two units.

    Prerequisites: CAS 140 /CAS 140L  or CAS 394 /CAS 394L  and CAS 325A . Corequisite: CAS 464 .
  

  • CAS 474 - Practicum Seminar in Development in School Settings (2)

    Positive developmental outcomes associated with programs/materials used in elementary school contexts are examined. Developmental theory and research findings are linked to these practice alternatives. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: CAS 140 /CAS 140L  or CAS 394 /CAS 394L  and CAS 325A . Corequisite: CAS 474L .
  

  • CAS 474L - Practicum in Development in School Settings (1)

    Supervised field experiences in educational setting serving elementary school-aged children. Minimum of 4 hours per week for a total of 60 hours for credit. Credit/No Credit grade option only. May be taken for credit for a maximum of two units.

    Prerequisites: CAS 140 /CAS 140L  or CAS 394 /CAS 394L  and CAS 325A . Corequisite: CAS 474 .
  

  • CAS 484 - Practicum Seminar in Adolescent and Youth Services (2)

    Classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills and techniques of adolescent development/youth services professionals.

    Prerequisites: CHAD major or minor; C (2.0) or better in CAS 394 /CAS 394L  or CAS 140 /CAS 140L  and CAS 325A . Corequisite: CAS 484L .
  

  • CAS 484L - Practicum in Adolescent and Youth Services (1)

    Supervised field experience in agencies, institutions and organizations serving adolescents and families. Minimum of 4 hours per week for a total of 60 hours required for the semester. Credit/No Credit grade option only. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units.

    Corequisite: CAS 484 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  

  • CAS 490T - Senior Seminar in Child and Adolescent Development (3)

    Systematic study of theory, methods and findings concerning a specific developmental topic. May be repeated once for credit with different topic. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 301 , CAS 310 , CAS 325A , CAS 325B .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  

  • CAS 491 - Leadership Seminar in Early Childhood (3)

    Capstone course examining leadership, assessment and funding for early childhood programs. Prepares students to use their knowledge of data, theory and literature to promote the well-being of young children and families through advocacy, fundraising and professional activities.

    Prerequisites: CAS 305 , CAS 323 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  

  • CAS 494 - Practicum Seminar in Youth and Families in Community Settings (2)

    Classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills and techniques of professionals working with parents and families in school and community settings. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: CHAD major or minor; C (2.0) or better in CAS 394 /CAS 394L  or CAS 140 /CAS 140L  and CAS 325A . Corequisite: CAS 494L .
  

  • CAS 494L - Practicum in Youth and Families in Community Settings (1)

    Supervised field experience in agencies, institutions and organizations serving parents and families. Minimum of 4 hours per week for a total of 60 hours required for the semester. Credit/No Credit grade option only. May be taken for credit for a maximum of two units.

    Prerequisites: CAS 140 /CAS 140L  or CAS 394 /CAS 394L  and CAS 325A . Corequisite: CAS 494 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  

  • CAS 496 - Student-to-Student Tutorial (1-3)

    Consult University Curricula section of this catalog for more complete course description. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Only 3 units may be taken in a single semester.

    Prerequisites: 3.0 or better GPA and simultaneous enrollment in the course being tutored or previous enrollment in a similar course or its equivalent.

  

  • CAS 499 - Independent Study (1-3)

    Individual research project, either library or field, under the direction of a Child and Adolescent Studies faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 units. Only 6 units may be taken in a single semester.

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Courses are designated as CHEM in the class schedule.
  

  • CHEM 100 - Survey of Chemistry (3)

    The fundamental principles of chemistry; atomic and molecular structure and the application of these principles to contemporary problems. For the nonscience major. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: one year of high school algebra.

  

  • CHEM 100L - Survey of Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    Experiments chosen to develop laboratory techniques; chemical principles and their application to environmental and societal problems. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (3 hours laboratory)

    Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 100   or CHEM 115 .
  

  • CHEM 102 - Physical Science for Future Elementary Teachers (3)

    Designed especially for the prospective elementary teacher, this activity-based course examines physical science concepts in real-world contexts such as global warming, kitchen science and the automobile. Lecture and laboratory is combined into a single unified learning experience. (CHEM 102 and PHYS 102 are the same course.)
  

  • CHEM 105 - Survey of the Molecules of Life (3)

    An introduction to the biochemical processes of life, including metabolism, development and disease. Recent scientific advances are discussed with emphasis placed on AIDS, cancer, diabetes and cloning. Scientific methods and ethical issues in scientific research are examined.
  

  • CHEM 111 - Nutrition and Health (3)

    The basics of nutrition; diet, food additives, vitamins, hormones, drugs, disease and related biochemical topics. Current controversies, popular practices, fads and fallacies. For the non-science major.
  

  • CHEM 115 - Introductory General Chemistry (4)

    Chemistry at the basic level. For students with limited background in chemistry who plan to take additional chemistry or other science courses. Does not fulfill chemistry requirements for majors or minors in the physical or biological sciences. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)
  

  • CHEM 120A - General Chemistry (5)

    For majors and minors in the physical and biological sciences. The principles of chemistry: stoichiometry, acids, bases, redox reactions, gas laws, solid and liquid states, changes of state, modern atomic concepts, periodicity and chemical bonding. Laboratory: elementary syntheses, spectroscopy and volumetric quantitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, 2 hours activity)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 115   with a “C” (2.0) or better, or pass the chemistry placement examination and exemption from, or pass the ELM examination.
  

  • CHEM 120B - General Chemistry (5)

    For majors and minors in the physical and biological sciences, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium (gaseous, aqueous, acid-base, solubility and complexation), elementary electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Laboratory: quantitative and qualitative analysis and elementary physical chemistry; some qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory).

    Prerequisite:  CHEM 120A .
  

  • CHEM 123 - Chemistry for Engineers (3)

    Fundamental concepts of chemistry for engineering students. Atomic structure, periodic table, stoichiometry, states of matter, chemical bonding, new materials, solutions, thermodynamics, reaction rates, equilibrium, electrochemistry, polymers and nuclear reactions.

    Corequisite: MATH 125 .
  

  • CHEM 125 - General Chemistry B Lecture (3)

    For students who do not need a second semester of general chemistry lab. Chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium (gaseous, aqueous, acid-base, solubility and complexion), elementary electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 120B.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 120A   or CHEM 123 .
  

  • CHEM 190 - Orientation to Chemistry and Biochemistry (1)

    Resources, opportunities and careers available in chemistry and biochemistry. Focus on successful strategies to complete the major and enter the chemistry/biochemistry workforce. Credit/No Credit only..
  

  • CHEM 200 - Chemistry for Nursing and Allied Health Professionals (4)

    Fundamental concepts of general, organic and biochemistry and their applications to the health sciences. Meets requirement for pre-nursing curriculum and can be applied to other allied health majors. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: high school math and one year of high school chemistry, or a passing score on the placement test for general chemistry, or completion of introductory general chemistry (CHEM 100  , CHEM 100L  ) with a “C” (2.0) or better strongly advised.
  

  • CHEM 295 - Directed Study (1)

    Research in chemistry under the supervision of a chemistry department faculty member. Credit/no credit only. May be repeated once for credit. Does not count towards major. (3 hours laboratory per unit)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

  

  • CHEM 301A - Organic Chemistry (3)

    Properties and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, theories of structure and reaction mechanisms. For the non-chemistry majors, or B.A. in Chemistry, B.S. in Chemistry or B.S. in Biochemistry majors.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 120A  , CHEM 120B .
  

  • CHEM 301B - Organic Chemistry (3)

    Properties and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, theories of structure, and reaction mechanisms. For non-chemistry majors, or B.A. in Chemistry, B.S. in Chemistry or B.S. in Biochemistry majors.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 120A  , CHEM 120B  , CHEM 301A .
  

  • CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)

    Techniques for the synthesis, characterization and isolation of typical aliphatic and aromatic compounds. For the nonchemistry major or the B.S. in Biochemistry major. (6 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301A . Corequisite: CHEM 301B .
  

  • CHEM 302A - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    Techniques for the synthesis, isolation and characterization of typical aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Students wishing to fulfill all of their organic chemistry laboratory requirements in a single semester should enroll in CHEM 302.

    Corequisite: CHEM 301A .
  

  • CHEM 302B - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    Techniques for synthesizing, isolating and characterizing typical aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Students wishing to fulfill all of their organic chemistry laboratory requirements in a single semester should enroll in CHEM 302.

    Corequisite: CHEM 301B .
  

  • CHEM 303A - Biotechnology: Business and Society (1)

    Explore major applications of modern biotechnology in a lecture/discussion/presentation format that includes guest speakers from industry. (3 hours lecture/discussion for 5 weeks)

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Categories A, B.1, B.2, B.4, C.4, D.2, D.3, D.4.
  

  • CHEM 303B - Biotechnology: Medical Biotechnology (1)

    Explore major applications of modern biotechnology in a lecture/discussion/presentation format that includes guest speakers from industry. (3 hours lecture/discussion for 5 weeks)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 303A  and completion of G.E. Categories A, B.1, B.2, B.4, C.4, D.2, D.3, D.4.
  

  • CHEM 303C - Biotechnology: Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology (1)

    Explore major applications of modern biotechnology in a lecture/discussion/presentation format that includes guest speakers from industry. (3 hours lecture/discussion for 5 weeks)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 303A  and completion of G.E. Categories A, B.1, B.2, B.4, C.4, D.2, D.3, D.4.
  

  • CHEM 306A - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)

    Techniques for synthesis, isolation and characterization of typical aliphatic and aromatic compounds, with applications of instrumental and spectroscopic methods for the B.A. and B.S. in chemistry major. (6 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 120A , CHEM 120B . Corequisite: CHEM 301A .
  

  • CHEM 306B - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)

    Continuation of CHEM 306A for the B.A. and B.S. in chemistry major. (6 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 301A , CHEM 306A . Corequisite: CHEM 301B .
  

  • CHEM 311 - Nutrition and Disease (3)

    Relationship between nutrients and disease, with an emphasis on cancer, atherosclerosis and infectious illness. Dietary factors that modify and/or contribute to the disease process from the viewpoints of physiology, biochemistry and immunology. Not applicable to the major. (BIOL 311 and CHEM 311 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 101  or CHEM 111 .
  

  • CHEM 313A - Environmental Pollution and Its Solutions: Air Pollution (1)

    Human pollution of the Earth’s atmosphere and means to ameliorate this pollution. Historical examples, current cases and future prospects. (3 hours lecture/discussion for 5 weeks)

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Categories A, B, C.4, D.

  

  • CHEM 313B - Environmental Pollution and Its Solutions: Water Pollution (1)

    Human pollution of the Earth’s aqueous environment and means to ameliorate this pollution. Historical examples, current cases and future prospects. (3 hours lecture/discussion for 5 weeks)

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Categories A, B, C.4, D.
  

  • CHEM 313C - Environmental Pollution and Its Solutions: Land Pollution (1)

    Human pollution of the Earth’s terrestrial environment and means to ameliorate this pollution. Historical examples, current cases and future prospects. (3 hours lecture/discussion for 5 weeks)

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Categories A, B, C.4, D.

  

  • CHEM 315 - Theory of Quantitative Chemistry (3)

    PHYS 226 strongly recommended. Modern analytical chemistry; aqueous and non-aqueous equilibrium calculations, electrochemistry, spectrometry and contemporary separation methods with emphasis on chromatography.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 120B . PHYS 211 , PHYS 212  or PHYS 225 .
  

  • CHEM 315W - Quantitative Chemistry Workshop (1)

    Designed to enhance knowledge and skills needed for success in CHEM 315. Emphasis on review of general chemistry, problem-solving skills, study and exam skills and their application to quantitative chemistry. Credit/No Credit only. (2 hours activity)

    Corequisite: CHEM 315 .
  

  • CHEM 316 - Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory (2)

    Modern analytical chemistry laboratory: polyprotic acids, liquid chromatography, electrochemistry, absorption spectroscopy (ultraviolet/visible, infrared, atomic). (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315 .
  

  • CHEM 325 - Inorganic Chemistry (3)

    The chemistry of the main group elements and an introduction to transition metal chemistry.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301B .
  

  • CHEM 355 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (3)

    Experiments in chemical synthesis, instrumental analysis and physical chemistry. Laboratory training and written presentation of theory, data and results. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory).

    Prerequisite: CHEM 316 , CHEM 361A  or CHEM 371A . Corequisite: CHEM 361B  or CHEM 371B .
  

  • CHEM 361A - Introduction to Physical Chemistry (3)

    Thermodynamics and kinetics; properties of gases and solutions; molecular structure and energies and application to spectroscopic techniques; liquids, phase equilibria, thermodynamics of multicomponent systems with application to the life sciences.

    Prerequisites: MATH 150A , MATH 150B ; PHYS 211 , PHYS 212  or PHYS 225 , PHYS 226 ; CHEM 301A , CHEM 301B .
  

  • CHEM 361B - Introduction to Physical Chemistry (3)

    Thermodynamics and kinetics; properties of gases and solutions; molecular structure and energies and application to spectroscopic techniques; liquids, phase equilibria, thermodynamics of multicomponent systems with application to the life sciences.

    Prerequisites: MATH 150A , MATH 150B ; PHYS 211 , PHYS 212  or PHYS 225 , PHYS 226 ; CHEM 301A , CHEM 301B .
  

  • CHEM 371A - Physical Chemistry (3)

    Thermodynamics, solutions, chemical and phase equilibria, electrochemistry, transport phenomena, introduction to atomic and molecular structure, rotation and vibration spectroscopy, statistical mechanics and kinetics.

    Prerequisites: MATH 250A , PHYS 225 , PHYS 226 , CHEM 301A , CHEM 301B .
  

  • CHEM 371B - Physical Chemistry (3)

    Thermodynamics, solutions, chemical and phase equilibria, electrochemistry, transport phenomena, introduction to atomic and molecular structure, rotation and vibration spectroscopy, statistical mechanics, and kinetics.

    Prerequisites: MATH 250A , PHYS 225 , PHYS 226 , CHEM 301A , CHEM 301B .
  

  • CHEM 395 - Undergraduate Research (1-3)

    Independent research in chemistry or biochemistry under the guidance of a department faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units. Does not count towards major. (3 hours per week per unit).

    Prerequisites: Completion of one upper-division course in chemistry, one semester of experience working in a research laboratory, and consent of instructor.

  

  • CHEM 410 - Computational Chemistry (3)

    Introduction to fundamental theory of molecular electronic structure, modern methods and techniques of computational chemistry; understanding calculated properties and accuracy; predicting structural, spectroscopic, thermodynamic, and kinetic data of chemical systems; solving chemical problems using molecular computation

    Prerequisite: CHEM 361A  or CHEM 371A . Corequisite: CHEM 361B  or CHEM 371B .
  

  • CHEM 410C - Introduction to Computational Chemistry (1)

    Basic theory of molecular electronic structure; common methods for molecular computation; visualizing molecular structure and understanding calculated properties; predicting molecular spectra and other experimental data; applying molecular computation to practical problems in research.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 361A  or CHEM 371A ; CHEM 210. Corequisite, CHEM 361B  or CHEM 371B .
  

  • CHEM 411A - Instrumental Analysis - Optical Spectroscopy (1)

    (UV/visible, infrared, atomic absorption, flame emission) Students wishing an ACS certified degree must take three units of CHEM 411 courses. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory for 5 weeks)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315 , CHEM 316 . Corequisite: CHEM 361B   or CHEM 371B .
  

  • CHEM 411B - Instrumental Analysis - Magnetic Resonance (1)

    Nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance. Students wishing an ACS certified degree must take three units of CHEM 411 courses. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory for 5 weeks)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315 , CHEM 316 .
  

  • CHEM 411C - Instrumental Analysis - Separations (1)

    High performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography. Students wishing an ACS certified degree must take 3 units of CHEM 411 courses. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory for 5 weeks)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315 , CHEM 316 .
  

  • CHEM 411D - Electrochemistry (1)

    Voltammetry, amperometry, electrodes. ACS-certified degrees require three units of CHEM 411 courses. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory for 5 weeks)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315 , CHEM 316 .
  

  • CHEM 411G - Instrumental Analysis - Mass spectrometry (1)

    Conventional magnetic sector, quadruple, Fourier transform, tandem, and time-of-flight; hyphenated techniques including gas chromatography (GC-MS), liquid chromatography (LC-MS). Students wishing an ACS certified degree must take three units of CHEM 411 courses. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory for 5 weeks)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315 , CHEM 316 .
  

  • CHEM 421 - Biological Chemistry (3)

    Biochemistry designed for biology majors and pre-health profession careers. Major areas of biochemistry, including intermediary metabolism and compounds of biochemical interest. Applying biochemistry and the biochemical foundation of health science.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301A . Corequisite: CHEM 315 .
  

  • CHEM 422 - General Biochemistry Laboratory (2)

    Chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, nucleic acids and proteins; techniques of enzyme isolation and characterization; DNA isolation and manipulation; research methods. (6 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 302  or CHEM 306A  and CHEM 316 . Corequisite: CHEM 421  or CHEM 423A .
  

  • CHEM 423A - General Biochemistry (3)

    For biochemistry majors. Structural chemistry and function of biomolecules, bioenergetics and intermediary metabolism.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301B . Corequisite: CHEM 315 .
  

  • CHEM 423B - General Biochemistry (3)

    For biochemistry majors; structural chemistry and function of biomolecules, central and secondary metabolism; photosynthesis; nucleic acid biochemistry.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 423A .
  

  • CHEM 425 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)

    Bonding, structure and reactivity of transition and lanthanide elements. Molecular orbital and ligand field theory, classical metal complexes and organometallic chemistry of the transition elements.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 325 , CHEM 361A , CHEM 361B , or CHEM 371A , CHEM 371B .
  

  • CHEM 429 - Medicinal Chemistry (3)

    Concepts and practices of modern medicinal chemistry focusing on drug discovery, design, and development. Case studies on successful drugs.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301A , CHEM 301B .
  

  • CHEM 431 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)

    Theoretical and physical aspects of organic chemistry. Modern concepts of structure, and reaction mechanisms.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 301B , CHEM 361A , CHEM 361B , or CHEM 371A .
  

  • CHEM 435 - Chemistry of Hazardous Materials (3)

    An in-depth examination of hazardous chemicals; organic and inorganic air- and moisture-sensitive compounds, reactive metals; chemical reactivity patterns; chemical compatibilities; storage and handling; methods of disposal and waste containment; Federal and local regulations; case histories.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301B .
  

  • CHEM 436 - Atmospheric Chemistry (3)

    Chemistry and photochemistry of the troposphere and stratosphere, both natural and polluted. Includes fundamental reaction kinetics and mechanisms, monitoring techniques, smog chamber, field and modeling studies.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 315 .
  

  • CHEM 438 - Environmental Biochemistry (3)

    Effects of current agricultural, industrial and mechanical practices on the composition, metabolism and health of soil, plants, animals and man, from a biochemical perspective; mechanism of action and degradation of common agricultural chemicals and industrial pollutants.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301B .
  

  • CHEM 445 - Nutritional Biochemistry (3)

    Nutrition, metabolism and excretion of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, major minerals and trace elements from a biochemical perspective. Relevant variations in dietary practices related to life stages and specific illnesses.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 423A  or CHEM 421 .
  

  • CHEM 472A - Advances in Biotechnology Lab (3)

    First semester explores biotechnology techniques for DNA cloning and analysis: restriction enzyme action, DNA sequencing, sequence analysis by computer, plasmid cloning, genomic library production and screening, and DNA probe hybridization. (1 hour lecture/discussion, 6 hours laboratory) (BIOL 472A and CHEM 472A are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 , BIOL 309 , CHEM 421  or CHEM 423A , with a “C” (2.0) or better, or graduate standing. Corequisite: BIOL 412 .
  

  • CHEM 472B - Advances in Biotechnology Laboratory (3)

    Second semester exploring biotechnology techniques for gene product analysis: DNA sequencing, site-directed mutagenesis, predicting amino acid changes, protein overproduction, enzyme function assays, protein identification/preparation by gel techniques, immunoblotting. (1 hour discussion, 6 hours laboratory) (BIOL 472B and CHEM 472B are the same course.)

    Prerequisite:BIOL 472A /CHEM 472A .
  

  • CHEM 473 - Introduction to Bioinformatics (3)

    A research-based, problem-solving experience using the tools and algorithms of molecular and computational biology to analyze genetic and protein sequences retrieved from appropriate databases. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours computer laboratory) (BIOL 473 and CHEM 473 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 301B , CHEM 302  and BIOL 325  or CHEM 421  with a “C” (2.0) or better, or graduate standing.
 

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