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Chemistry and Biochemistry Courses are designated as CHEM in the class schedule.
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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)
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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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.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 or MATH 150A .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 ; all with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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..
Prerequisite: undergraduate standing in chemistry or biochemistry.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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. 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. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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)
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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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.
Prerequisite: CHEM 120B with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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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.
Prerequisite: CHEM 301A with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 with a C (2.0) or better. Corequisite: CHEM 301B .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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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 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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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.3, D.2, D.3.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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.3, D.2, D.3.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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.3, D.2, D.3.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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)
Prerequisite: CHEM 120B with a C (2.0) or better. Corequisite: CHEM 301A .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 ; all with a C (2.0) or better. Corequisite: CHEM 301B .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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.
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or CHEM 111 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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.3, D.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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.3, D.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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.3, D.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHEM 315 - Theory of Quantitative Chemistry (3)
Modern analytical chemistry; aqueous and non-aqueous equilibrium calculations, electrochemistry, spectrometry and contemporary separation methods with emphasis on chromatography. PHYS 226 strongly recommended.
Prerequisites: CHEM 120B with a C (2.0) or better; PHYS 211 , PHYS 212 or PHYS 225 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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)
Prerequisite: CHEM 315 with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHEM 325 - Inorganic Chemistry (3)
The chemistry of the main group elements and an introduction to transition metal chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 301B with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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).
Prerequisites: CHEM 316 , CHEM 371A ; all with a C (2.0) or better. Corequisite: CHEM 371B .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 150B , CHEM 301B ; PHYS 212 or PHYS 226 ; all with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 150B , CHEM 301B ; PHYS 212 or PHYS 226 ; all with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 226 , CHEM 301B ; all with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 226 , CHEM 301B ; all with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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: ISDS 361A or CHEM 371A with a C (2.0) or better.; or graduate standing. Corequisite: CHEM 361B or CHEM 371B .
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 ; all with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing. Corequisite: CHEM 361B or CHEM 371B .
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 301B ; CHEM 302 or CHEM 306A ; all with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 ; all with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 ; all with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 ; all with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 301B with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 all with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing. Corequisite: CHEM 421 or CHEM 423A .
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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CHEM 423A - General Biochemistry (3)
For biochemistry majors. Structural chemistry and function of biomolecules, bioenergetics and intermediary metabolism.
Prerequisite: CHEM 301B with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing. Corequisite: CHEM 315 .
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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.
Prerequisite: CHEM 325 with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 301B with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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CHEM 430 - Bioorganic Chemistry (3)
The interface of biology and organic chemistry, focusing on biological processes. Study chemical reactions and mechanisms to understand how nature creates complex molecules with specific biological roles.
Prerequisite: CHEM 301B
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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CHEM 431 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)
Theoretical and physical aspects of organic chemistry. Modern concepts of structure, and reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisite: CHEM 301B with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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CHEM 439 - Green Chemistry (3)
Introduction to the principles of green chemistry. The role of chemists in developing the knowledge and tools for society to meet the basic needs for energy, clean water, and food and to protect human health and the environment.
Prerequisite: CHEM 301B with a C (2.0) or better; junior or senior standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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 421 or CHEM 423A with a C (2.0) or better.; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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CHEM 467 - Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory (3)
Introduction to medical chemistry research, focusing on organic synthesis, enzymatic assays and molecular modeling to discover†novel therapeutic agents.
Prerequisites: CHEM 429 with a C (2.0) or better; junior or senior standing.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 all with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing. Corequisite: BIOL 412 .
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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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) (CHEM 472B and BIOL 472B are the same course.)
Prerequisite: CHEM 421 or CHEM 423A with a C (2.0) or better.; or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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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: BIOL 309 or BIOL 303 or BIOL 325 or CHEM 423A with a “C” (2.0) or better, or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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CHEM 480A - Topics in Contemporary Chemistry (1)
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.
Corequisite: CHEM 295 , CHEM 395 , CHEM 495 , CHEM 499 , CHEM 598 or CHEM 599 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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CHEM 480M - MARC Proseminar (1)
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 repeated for a maximum of 4 units. (BIOL 480M, CHEM 480M and PSYC 480M are the same course.)
Prerequisite: selection as MARC Fellow.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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CHEM 480S - Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholars Proseminar (1)
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 480S and BIOL 480S are the same course.)
Prerequisite: selection as Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Undergraduate Research Scholar.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHEM 480T - Topics in Contemporary Chemistry (1-3)
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)
Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate standing.
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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CHEM 490 - Internship in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1-3)
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.
Prerequisites: CHEM 301B , CHEM 315 with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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CHEM 492 - Sustainability Projects (3)
Interdisciplinary teams work on real world problems related to sustainability on campus or in the community. (ENST 492 and CHEM 492 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category B.5, C.4 or D.4
400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
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CHEM 495 - Senior Research (1-3)
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)
Prerequisites: CHEM 301B , CHEM 315 with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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CHEM 498 - Senior Thesis (1-2)
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.)
Corequisite: BIOL 499L or CHEM 495 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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CHEM 499 - Independent Study (1-3)
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.
Prerequisites: CHEM 301B , CHEM 315 with a C (2.0) or better.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
Department Consent Required
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CHEM 500 - Introduction to Graduate Studies in Chemistry & Biochemistry (2)
Introduction to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry graduate program. Principles and procedures of scholarly research, scientific communication and professional development.
Prerequisite: graduate standing in Chemistry
Graduate-level
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CHEM 505A - Seminar (Participation) (1)
Attend department seminars and gain practical skills on how to deliver an oral presentation. How to organize, evaluate and present scientific information in a professional manner. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 505B - Seminar (Presentation) (1)
Student presentation of recent contributions to the chemical literature. May not be repeated for credit. (1 hour seminar)
Prerequisites: CHEM 505A with a B (3.0) or better.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 511 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3)
Theory, application and limitations of advanced analytical topics; including separations, spectroscopy, electrochemistry and contemporary methods. .
Prerequisite: CHEM 315 with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 512 - Advanced Instrumentation (3)
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.
Prerequisite: CHEM 315 with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 531 - Organic Reactions and Mechanisms (3)
Advanced principles that govern chemical reactivity in organic chemistry, including free radical chemistry, photochemistry, transition-metal catalyzed and electrophilic substitution reactions, as well as the reactive intermediates involved in these reactions.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 535 - Organic Synthesis (3)
Methods of synthetic organic chemistry and their application to construction of organic molecules.
Prerequisite: CHEM 301B with a B (3.0) or better; or graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 537 - Organic Spectroscopy (3)
Theory and use of infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy as methods for the identification of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: CHEM 301B ; CHEM 302 or CHEM 306B ; all with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 541 - Protein Biochemistry (3)
Protein isolation strategies and techniques; chemical/physical characterization and modeling; functional characterization (kinetics, binding, chemical modification); molecular biology, including protein expression and engineering.
Prerequisites: CHEM 423A , CHEM 423B with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 542 - Nucleic Acid Chemistry (3)
Biochemistry of nucleic acids in living systems at the molecular level. Advances and techniques used in nucleic acid research and biotechnology. Strong emphasis on critical reading, analysis and presentation of primary literature.
Prerequisites: CHEM 423A , CHEM 423B with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 543 - Physical Biochemistry (3)
Methods for measuring physical properties of proteins and nucleic acids. Thermodynamic and hydrodynamic aspects.
Prerequisites: CHEM 361A or CHEM 371A ; CHEM 361B or CHEM 371B ; CHEM 421 or CHEM 423A ; CHEM 423B ; all with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 546 - Metabolism and Catalysis (3)
Regulation of biosynthetic and degradative reactions in living systems. The control of enzyme activity and concentration. Mechanisms of hormone action.
Prerequisites: CHEM 423A , CHEM 423B with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 551 - Quantum Chemistry (3)
Postulates and theories of approximation methods in quantum chemistry, the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, chemical bonds, group theory and applications.
Prerequisites: CHEM 371A , CHEM 371B with a C or better; or graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 552 - Kinetics and Spectroscopy (3)
Kinetics and spectroscopy of chemical and biochemical systems in the gas phase, in the liquid phase, and on surfaces.
Prerequisite: CHEM 361B or CHEM 371B with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 580T - Topics in Advanced Chemistry (1-6)
Current research topics in chemistry in the area of analytical, organic, inorganic, physical chemistry and biochemistry. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 units. (1 hour seminar per unit)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Chemistry
Graduate-level
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CHEM 597 - Project (1-6)
Guidance in preparing a project for the master’s degree. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisites: an officially appointed project committee and consent of the department chair.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 598 - Thesis (1-6)
Guidance in preparing a thesis for the master’s degree. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisite: an officially appointed thesis committee.
Graduate-level
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CHEM 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-6)
May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units..
Prerequisite: graduate standing in chemistry.
Graduate-level
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Chicana and Chicano Studies Courses are designated as CHIC in the class schedule.
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CHIC 101 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3)
Perspectives through which people of color have come to see themselves in terms of their own heroes, cultures and contributions to the societies in which they live and the world in general. (AFAM 101, ASAM 101, CHIC 101 and WGST 101 are the same course)
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 102 - Communication Skills (3)
Basic communication skills, including oral and written expression. A unit on the mechanics of writing and reporting on a term paper is included as part of the course.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 106 - Introduction to Chicano Studies (3)
Role of the Chicano in the U.S. The Chicano’s cultural values, social organization, urbanization patterns, and the problems in the area of education, politics and legislation.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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CHIC 190 - Survey of American History with Emphasis on Ethnic Minorities (3)
Survey of American history from prehistoric times (before 1492) to the present with special emphasis on the role of race and ethnicity. Credit will not be given for both HIST 180 and 190. (HIST 190, AFAM 190, ASAM 190 and CHIC 190 are the same course.)
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.Department Consent Required
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CHIC 220 - Chicana/o Identities (3)
Chicana/o identities, from their indigenous beginnings to the present, through categories of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, national origin and class; surveying interdisciplinary, social scientific, historical and literary sources.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 250 - Introduction to Multi-Ethnic Literatures of the U.S. (3)
Introducing multi-ethnic literatures of the U. S., the course considers texts within their cultural, historical, and socio-political contexts. Relates multi-ethnic literature to the creative and performing arts. Themes covered may include diaspora, migration, memory, history, citizenship, and/or ethnic identities. (CHIC 250, AFAM 250, ASAM 250 and ENGL 250 are the same course.)
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 302 - Ancient Mexican Culture (3)
Historical and cultural survey of the principal pre-Columbian cultures of Mexico and their significance to Mexican society.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 303 - Chicano/Mexican Cultures (3)
Methodology for studying and analyzing the cultural background of Mexican and Chicana/o populations in order to understand current traditions, practices, beliefs and ideologies. Syncretism, colonialism, modernization, urbanization, migration and resistance.
Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category D.1.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 304 - Music of Mexico (3)
Historical survey of folk, popular and art music traditions of Mexico and music in Mexican American/Chicano society; pre-Cortesian and contemporary indigenous musical practices; relationship of music to Mexican history and culture. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May be used as a music-major elective. (MUS 304 and CHIC 304 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.1.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 305 - Chicana/o Families (3)
The Chicana/o family’s development as an American social institution focusing on cross-cultural, historical and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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CHIC 306 - Barrio Studies (3)
How Latina/o and Mexican-origin communities develop in urban areas and the role of collective action in the community. Requires service learning.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 307 - Research and Writing in Ethnic Studies (3)
Introduction to research and writing in ethnic studies. Issues of research in ethnic studies (e.g., quantitative v. qualitative analysis, reliability/validity) and specific methods of research (e.g., archives, interviews, oral history). Extensive writing. A C (2.0) or better is required to satisfy the upper-division writing requirement. (ASAM 307, AFAM 307 and CHIC 307 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 .
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 313 - La Chicana (3)
Cultural influences that the family, religion, economic status and community play upon the lifestyles, values and roles held by Chicanas. (CHIC 313 and WGST 313 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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CHIC 315 - Chicano/Latino Theatre (3)
Contemporary Chicano/Latino theater in relation to its historical evolution. Plays, playwrights and theater groups expressing the Chicano/Latino experience. Extensive play reading. (CHIC 315 and THTR 315 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.1. or C.2.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 316 - The Chicano Music Experience (3)
Mexican folk and popular music and its relationship to the culture of Mexico. Pre-Cortesian period to the present in Mexico and Southwestern United States.
Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category C.1 or C.2.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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CHIC 321 - Latina/o Intercultural Communication (3)
Explores the intersection of communication and the Latina/o community, including cultural identity or what it means to be Hispanic. Communication between Latinas/os and other cultures are examined from historical, contemporary, political contexts, among a variety of other settings. (HCOM 321 and CHIC 321 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: HCOM 100 , HCOM 102 , or consent of instructor.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 325 - Chicana and Chicano Education (3)
Overview of the educational plight of Chicanas/os in the American school system from an interdisciplinary perspective. Addresses educational inequality and social justice phenomenon using various concepts, theories and methodologies.
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 330 - The Evolution of Mexican Literature (3)
Survey and analysis of the Nahautl, Mexican and Chicano literature from pre-Columbian period to present.
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.2.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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CHIC 331 - The Chicano Child (3)
The Chicano child from preschool through grade six. Emphasizes motor, physical, social, intellectual, emotional growth and development and their effect on school adjustment and achievement. Field observation of preschool and grade school children required.
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
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