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2015-2016 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Child and Adolescent Studies

Courses are designated as CAS in the Class Schedule.
  

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

    Prerequisites: CAS 305 , CAS 322 . 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.
  

  • CAS 351 - Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood (3)

    Prerequisites: CAS 305 , CAS 322 . Integrates a deep understanding of early language and literacy development with theory, research and practical strategies for facilitating children’s mastery of these skills. Developmental norms, individual and cultural variations, and curricular strategies are addressed.
  

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

    Prerequisite: CAS 305 , CAS 323 . Theory and research on children’s scientific inquiry and numeracy development. Integrates science and mathematics in early childhood settings through interdisciplinary thematic units.
  

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

    Prerequisites: CAS 305 , CAS 321 , CAS 322 . 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.
  

  • CAS 360 - Adolescents and the Media (3)

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

  • CAS 365 - Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting (3)

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

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

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

  • CAS 375 - Adolescent Identity (3)

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

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

    Prerequisite: CAS 301 . 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.
  

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

    Prerequisite: CAS 101 , CAS 201 . Corequisite: CAS 394L . 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.
  

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

    Corequisite: CAS 394 . 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.
  

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

    Prerequisites: CAS 140 /CAS 140L  or CAS 394 /CAS 394L  and CAS 325A . Corequisite: CAS 464L . Classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills and techniques of early childhood development professionals, including adult supervision.
  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 301 , CAS 310 , CAS 325A , CAS 394 , CAS 394L . Corequisite: CAS 484L . Classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills and techniques of adolescent development/youth services professionals.
  

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

    Corequisite: CAS 484 . 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.
  

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

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

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

    Prerequisites: CAS 305 , CAS 323 . 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.
  

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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)

    Prerequisite: one year of high school algebra. The fundamental principles of chemistry; atomic and molecular structure and the application of these principles to contemporary problems. For the nonscience major.
  

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

    Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 100  or CHEM 115 . 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)
  

  • 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)

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

  • CHEM 120B - General Chemistry (5)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 120A . 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).
  

  • CHEM 123 - Chemistry for Engineers (3)

    Corequisite: MATH 125 . 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.
  

  • CHEM 125 - General Chemistry B Lecture (3)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 120A  or CHEM 123 . 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.
  

  • 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)

    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. 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)
  

  • CHEM 295 - Directed Study (1)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 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)
  

  • CHEM 301A - Organic Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 120A , CHEM 120B . 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.
  

  • CHEM 301B - Organic Chemistry (3)

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

  • CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)

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

  • CHEM 302A - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    Corequisite: CHEM 301A . 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 .
  

  • CHEM 302B - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    Corequisite: CHEM 301B . 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 .
  

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • CHEM 306A - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)

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

  • CHEM 306B - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 301A , CHEM 306A . Corequisite: CHEM 301B . Continuation of CHEM 306A  for the B.A. and B.S. in chemistry major. (6 hours laboratory)
  

  • CHEM 311 - Nutrition and Disease (3)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 101  or CHEM 111 . 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.)
  

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • CHEM 315 - Theory of Quantitative Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 120B , PHYS 211 , PHYS 212  or PHYS 225 . PHYS 226  strongly recommended. Modern analytical chemistry; aqueous and non-aqueous equilibrium calculations, electrochemistry, spectrometry and contemporary separation methods with emphasis on chromatography.
  

  • CHEM 315W - Quantitative Chemistry Workshop (1)

    Corequisite: CHEM 315. 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)
  

  • CHEM 316 - Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory (2)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315. Modern analytical chemistry laboratory: polyprotic acids, liquid chromatography, electrochemistry, absorption spectroscopy (ultraviolet/visible, infrared, atomic). (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory)
  

  • CHEM 325 - Inorganic Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301B. The chemistry of the main group elements and an introduction to transition metal chemistry.
  

  • CHEM 340 - Writing for the Chemical Sciences (3)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101; junior or senior standing; two semesters of chemistry beyond general chemistry. Design and prepare scientific manuscripts and presentations. Practice writing; American Chemical Society writing guidelines; peer-review; critically analyze scientific literature. (ENGL 301 or ENGL 360 may be substituted.)
  

  • CHEM 355 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (3)

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

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

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

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

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

  • CHEM 371A - Physical Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 250A, PHYS 225, 226, CHEM 301A, CHEM 301B. Thermodynamics, solutions, chemical and phase equilibria, electrochemistry, transport phenomena, introduction to atomic and molecular structure, rotation and vibration spectroscopy, statistical mechanics and kinetics.
  

  • CHEM 371B - Physical Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 250A, PHYS 225, 226, CHEM 301A, CHEM 301B. Thermodynamics, solutions, chemical and phase equilibria, electrochemistry, transport phenomena, introduction to atomic and molecular structure, rotation and vibration spectroscopy, statistical mechanics, and kinetics.
  

  • CHEM 395 - Undergraduate Research (1-3)

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

  • CHEM 410 - Computational Chemistry (3)

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

  • CHEM 410B - Advanced Computational Biochemistry (1)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 361A , CHEM 421  or CHEM 423A ; CHEM 210; CHEM 410A. Corequisite, CHEM 361B , CHEM 371B  or CHEM 423B  . Principles of protein folding and structure; methods for determining protein structure; methods of protein structure prediction and modeling; contents of structural databases; structure visualization, validation and analysis; structure-based drug design; rational mutagenesis; computational biochemistry tools.
  

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

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

  • CHEM 410D - Advanced Computational Chemistry (1)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 361A  or CHEM 371A ; CHEM 210, CHEM 410C . Corequisite: CHEM 361B  or CHEM 371B . High level methods of molecular computation; theory of reaction rates; methods for transition state computations; tools and techniques for exploring reaction mechanisms or pathways; prediction of reaction kinetics data; applications of molecular computations in research.
  

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

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

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

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315 , CHEM 316 . 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)
  

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

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315 , CHEM 316 . 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)
  

  • CHEM 411D - Electrochemistry (1)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315 , CHEM 316 . Voltammetry, amperometry, electrodes. ACS-certified degrees require three units of CHEM 411 courses. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory for 5 weeks)
  

  • CHEM 411E - Instrumental Analysis: Radiochemistry (1)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315 , CHEM 316 . Students wishing an ACS certified degree must take three units of CHEM 411 courses. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory for 5 weeks)
  

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

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315 , CHEM 316 . 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)
  

  • CHEM 421 - Biological Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301A . Corequisite: CHEM 315  . 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.
  

  • CHEM 422 - General Biochemistry Laboratory (2)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 302  or CHEM 306A  and CHEM 316 . Corequisite: CHCHEM 421  or CHEM 423A . Chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, nucleic acids and proteins; techniques of enzyme isolation and characterization; DNA isolation and manipulation; research methods. (6 hours laboratory)
  

  • CHEM 423A - General Biochemistry (3)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301B . Corequisite: CHEM 315 . For biochemistry majors. Structural chemistry and function of biomolecules, bioenergetics and intermediary metabolism.
  

  • CHEM 423B - General Biochemistry (3)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 423A . For biochemistry majors; structural chemistry and function of biomolecules, central and secondary metabolism; photosynthesis; nucleic acid biochemistry.
  

  • CHEM 425 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)

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

  • CHEM 431 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 301B , CHEM 361A , CHEM 361B , or CHEM 371A . Theoretical and physical aspects of organic chemistry. Modern concepts of structure, and reaction mechanisms.
  

  • CHEM 435 - Chemistry of Hazardous Materials (3)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301B . 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.
  

  • CHEM 436 - Atmospheric Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 315 . 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.
  

  • CHEM 437 - Environmental Water Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 315 . Chemical characteristics of fresh and oceanic water; major water pollutant classes, origins, environmental chemical transformations, effects, abatement and fates; chemical methods for determining water quality, large scale processes for water treatment.
  

  • CHEM 438 - Environmental Biochemistry (3)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 301B . 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.
  

  • CHEM 445 - Nutritional Biochemistry (3)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 423A  or CHEM 421 . 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.
  

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

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

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

    Prerequisite: BIOL 472A  /CHEM 472A . 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.)
  

  • CHEM 473 - Introduction to Bioinformatics (3)

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

  • CHEM 477 - Advances in Biotechnology (3)

    Prerequisites: completion of lower-division biology core. Corequisite: BIOL 412 , CHEM 421  or CHEM 423B . Current topics in biotechnology centering on techniques for molecular cloning and DNA sequencing of genes. Medical breakthroughs for diagnosis of mutations and gene therapy. Role of biotechnology in agriculture, energy and environment. Bioethical issues. (BIOL 477 and CHEM 477 are the same course.)
  

  • CHEM 480A - Topics in Contemporary Chemistry (1)

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in chemistry. Research seminar dealing with topics of current interest in chemistry, such as photochemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry and organometallic chemistry. Credit/no credit only. Not applicable toward master’s degree. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.
  

  • CHEM 480M - MARC Proseminar (1)

    Prerequisite: selection as MARC Fellow. Intended to increase the contact of MARC Fellows with minority scientists of national repute who will present seminars. Fellows will read and discuss relevant primary literature, attend the seminars, and meet with speakers before and after the seminars. May be taken for credit for a maximum of four units. (BIOL 480M, CHEM 480M and PSYC 480M are the same course.)
  

  • CHEM 480S - Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholars Proseminar (1)

    Prerequisite: selection as Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Undergraduate Research Scholar. Hands-on training and experience in practices required to become a biomedical research scientist and entering doctoral programs; includes familiarity with the scientific literature and interactions with visiting scientists. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units.
  

  • CHEM 480T - Topics in Contemporary Chemistry (1-3)

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in chemistry. Special lecture topics of current interest in chemistry. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 units. (1 hour lecture per unit)
  

  • CHEM 490 - Internship in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1-3)

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing in chemistry and consent of instructor. Internship in chemistry. Work on projects in industrial, governmental or medical laboratories. May count as career breadth requirement units for chemistry majors or substituted for CHEM 495 , with permission. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units. Does not count toward M.S. degree.
  

  • CHEM 495 - Senior Research (1-3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 390, three one-year courses in chemistry, and consent of instructor. Corequisite: ENGL 301  or ENGL 360  . Methods of chemical research through a research project under the supervision of a department faculty. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Only 6 units may apply toward B.A. or B.S. degree. (6 hours per week per unit)
  

  • CHEM 496 - Student-to-Student Tutorials (1-3)

    Supervised experience in chemistry teaching through tutoring or assisting in laboratory or field classes. Consult “Student-to-Student Tutorials” in this catalog for prerequisites and a more complete course description. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
  

  • CHEM 498 - Senior Thesis (1-2)

    Prerequisite: 6 units of BIOL 499L  (two units may be taken concurrently). Thesis committee must approve research plan at least two semesters prior to enrollment in this course. Requires preparation, presentation and defense of a formal thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units. (BIOL 498 and CHEM 498 are the same course.)
  

  • CHEM 499 - Independent Study (1-3)

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and completion of two one-year courses in chemistry. Special topics in chemistry selected in consultation with the instructor and approval of department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Only six units may apply toward B.A. or B.S. degree. In some cases, CHEM 499 can be substituted for CHEM 495 to meet degree requirements.
  

  • CHEM 505A - Seminar (Participation) (1)

    Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of department. Student attendance at presentations by invited scientists on topics of current interest in chemistry. May not be repeated for credit. (1 hour seminar)
  

  • CHEM 505B - Seminar (Presentation) (1)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 505A  , graduate standing and consent of the department. Student presentation of recent contributions to the chemical literature. May not be repeated for credit. (1 hour seminar)
  

  • CHEM 511 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 315 . Theory, application and limitations of advanced analytical topics; including separations, spectroscopy, electrochemistry and contemporary methods. .
  

  • CHEM 512 - Advanced Instrumentation (3)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 315 . Spectroscopic instrumentation components and systems. Includes laser spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, chemical sensor, process control, surface science, and microscopy methods; vacuum technology, optics, electro-optics, and electronics components; design and repair of instrumentation.
  
 

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