Oct 04, 2024  
2021-2022 University Catalog 
    
2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Business Administration

Courses are designated as BUAD in the class schedule.

  
  • BUAD 310 - Starting and Managing a Professional Practice/Small Business (3)


    Fundamentals of starting and managing a professional practice or small business. Business planning, raising capital, using business information, managing employees and marketing.

    Prerequisite: junior standing.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • BUAD 360 - Entertainment Money Management (3)


    How entertainment, tourism and hospitality firms make money: overview of existing and evolving income generation models in the various industry sectors.

    Prerequisites: ACCT 201A  or BUAD 210 ; MGMT 365 ; no Pre-Business majors.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • BUAD 410 - Starting and Managing a Professional Practice/Small Business (3)


    Introduces the fundamentals of starting and managing a professional practice or small business. The class targets non-business majors who have an interest in starting their own professional practice or small business after graduation.

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category A.2; junior standing; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • BUAD 495 - Internship (1-3)


    Planned and supervised work experience. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Requires consent of the instructor and semester in residence at the university.

    Prerequisites: Business Administration major; junior standing; 2.5 GPA.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • BUAD 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Open to qualified students desiring to pursue directed independent inquiry. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Not open to students on academic probation.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • BUAD 501 - Managerial Communications (3)


    Investigates the entire process of case studies and formal reports. Analyze management communication problems, apply writing strategies and deliver executive presentations. Credit/No Credit or letter grade.

    Prerequisite: CBE graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • BUAD 501A - Executive Communication (1)


    Develop advanced interpersonal, critical thinking and business writing skills. Work effectively in teams, develop listening skills, prepare case analyses, and build stronger written and oral communication skills.

    Prerequisite: CBE graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • BUAD 591 - Business Strategy Capstone (3)


    Tools of strategic management and their application in a business environment. Integrates business functional areas and tools by means of a business consulting project. Fulfills the terminal requirement for the MBA degree. Must be taken in the program’s final semester during which students can enroll in a maximum of nine units, including a maximum of one core course.

    Prerequisite: CBE graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

    Department Consent Required

CalState TEACH

CalState TEACH courses are designated with CST.

  
  • CST 405 - MSAT Preparation (3)


    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CST 421B - Multiple Subject Credential Module 1B (6)


    Beginning Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School. Major emphases on Instructional Planning, Reading & Mathematics Instruction, Educational Technology, and Assessment.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CST 421S - Multiple Subject Supervised Fieldwork (3)


    Supervised early fieldwork participation in an assigned elementary school classroom.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CST 422 - Multiple Subject Credential Module 2 (12)


    Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School. Major emphases in Health, Classroom Management, Diversity, Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, Reading Diagnosis and Remediation, Educational Technology, Universal Design for Learning, and Assessment.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CST 422S - Multiple Subject Supervised Initial Student Teaching (3)


    Supervised initial student teaching in an assigned elementary school classroom.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CST 423 - Multiple Subject Credential Module 3 (9)


    Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School. Major emphases in the Integrated Curriculum, Social Studies, Educational Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education and Assessment.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CST 423S - Multiple Subject Supervised Student Teaching (6)


    Supervised full-day student teaching in an assigned elementary school classroom.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit


Child and Adolescent Studies

Courses are designated as CAS in the Class Schedule.

  
  • CAS 100 - Foundations for Success in Child and Adolescent Studies (3)


    Introduction to the child and adolescent studies major and related careers. Explores knowledge, skills and attitudes critical for success in college, for effective work with children and families, and for lifelong learning.

    Prerequisite: Child and Adolescent Studies major.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CAS 101 - Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development (3)


    Overview of major concepts and related professional opportunities. Practical applications will be considered within different biological, familial, social and cultural contexts to facilitate understanding of influences on developmental outcomes.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CAS 131 - Explore Core: Migrant Lives (3)


    Differing sociocultural experiences of different migrant groups. How immigration as a process impacts physical, cognitive and socioemotional development of migrants’ children. Educational experiences of migrants and implications for schools and society. (CAS 131, AMST 131 and READ 131 are the same course)

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CAS 140 - Introduction to Early Childhood (3)


    Learn about and plan developmentally appropriate activities in early childhood settings for children ages 0-8 and their families.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CAS 141 - Intermediate Seminar in Early Childhood (3)


    Builds on an introductory practicum as students learn about and plan developmentally appropriate activities in early childhood settings for children ages 0-8 and their families. Minimum four hours of fieldwork per week for a total of 60 hours required for the semester.

    Prerequisite: CAS 140 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CAS 201 - Child, Family, and Community (3)


    Overview of interpersonal relationships between child, family and community members; the interaction among systems, influences of age, gender, diverse abilities, culture, race, ethnicity, socio-economic and public policy factors, and community resources available to support family systems.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CAS 215 - Observations in Early Childhood Settings (3)


    Introduces the appropriate application and limits of a variety of observation methods for use with young children and in early childhood settings; several assessment tools will be studied. Hands-on observations will focus on children, interactions, and environments.

    Prerequisite: CAS 101 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • CAS 221 - Responsive Care and Practices for Infants and Toddlers (3)


    Overview of development among infants and toddlers. Introduces the practice of caring for and teaching of infants and toddlers in group settings. Infant and toddler child care services, emphasizing developmentally appropriate practices.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • CAS 250 - Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum (3)


    Appropriate curriculum and environments for infants and young children, including supporting development through guidance, play, observation and assessment. Development of language and literacy, social skills and emotions, art and creativity, math and science.

    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 201 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • CAS 300 - Elements of Effective Professional Communication (3)


    Styles of written communication common to child development programs and services. Reporting on theories and research to multiple audiences (e.g., other professionals, parents, community groups) in written and oral formats. Meets upper-division baccalaureate writing course requirement for Child and Adolescent Development majors.

    Prerequisites: Child and Adolescent Development major or minor; sophomore, junior or senior standing.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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. (2 hours lecture, 2.5 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: Child and Adolescent Development major or minor; sophomore, junior or senior standing.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisites: Child and Adolescent Development major or minor; CAS 300 , CAS 301  with a C (2.0) or better. Pre- or corequisite: CAS 325A  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.
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: CAS 101 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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: Child and Adolescent Development major or minor; CAS 300 , CAS 301  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.
  
  • CAS 312 - Human Growth and Development (3)


    Biological/physical, socio-emotional and cognitive development across the lifespan.

    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.
  
  • 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.

    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.
  
  • CAS 321 - Advanced Study of Infant and Toddler Development (3)


    Normative and atypical physical, social, emotional and cognitive development for children from birth to three years of age. Child development theories, research strategies and environmental, biological, and cultural influences on the development of young children.

    Pre- or corequisite: CAS 325A ; or prerequisite: CAS 221 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: CAS 101 , CAS 312  or CAS 315 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisites: Child and Adolescent Development major or minor; CAS 101 , CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 301  all 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.
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisites: Child and Adolescent Development major or minor; CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 301 , CAS 325A  all 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.
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: CAS 101 , CAS 312  or CAS 315 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category D.1; CAS 101 , CAS 312  or CAS 315 , or department approved equivalent.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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.

    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.
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: Child and Adolescent Studies major or minor.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: CAS 101 , CAS 312  or CAS 315 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • CAS 346 - Advanced Study in Preschool Development (3)


    Builds on previous foundation classes to explore current issues in child development from age 2 to 6 years. Explores implications for development across the physical, socio-emotional and cognitive domains in the context of diverse families and society.

    Prerequisite: CAS 325A .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: CAS 325A  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.
  
  • 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.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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.

    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.
  
  • 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. (CAS 370 and AFAM 370 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.
  
  • CAS 375 - Adolescent Identity (3)


    Adolescent identity within the context of soci-emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Sociocultural factors (e.g., ethnicity, peers, family) that influence individual and group identities.

    Prerequisite: CAS 101 , CAS 312  or CAS 315 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: CAS 101 , CAS 312  or CAS 315 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • CAS 391 - 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 325A .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • CAS 394 - Introductory Practicum in Child and Adolescent Studies (3)


    Supervised field experience of at least 60 hours in agencies, institutions and organizations serving children and families. Analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills and techniques of child development professionals.

    Prerequisites: Child and Adolescent Development major or minor; CAS 101  and CAS 201  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.
  
  • CAS 399 - Peer Mentoring Academy for Student Success (3)


    Scholarly, self-reflective work to develop and use advanced communication skills as a CHAD major peer student mentor under faculty supervision. Requires 35 out-of-class hours on peer mentoring and professional activities.

    Prerequisites: Child and Adolescent Development major; junior or senior standing.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • CAS 454 - Practicum in Transitional Early Childhood Education (3)


    Supervised field experience in a preschool, transitional kindergarten, or kindergarten educational setting. 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.

    Prerequisites: CAS 325A , CAS 394 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • CAS 464 - Practicum Seminar in Early Care and Education (3)


    Supervised field experience in agencies serving young children and families, classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills of early childhood development professionals.

    Prerequisites: CAS 325A , CAS 394 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • CAS 474 - Practicum in Development in School Settings (3)


    Supervised field experience in an elementary educational setting for a minimum of 60 hours. Examines positive developmental outcomes associated with programs/materials used in elementary school contexts. Developmental theory and research findings are linked to these practice alternatives.

    Prerequisites: CAS 325A , CAS 394 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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: Child and Adolescent Development major or minor; CAS 394 , CAS 325A ; or CAS 140 , CAS 140L , CAS 325A ; all with C (2.0) or better. Corequisite: CAS 484L .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    Undergraduate 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.

    Prerequisites: Child and Adolescent Development major or minor; CAS 305  or CAS 310 ; CAS 325B ; all 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.
  
  • CAS 494 - Practicum in Youth and Families in Community Settings (3)


    Supervised field experience in a community settings for a minimum of 60 hours. Classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills and techniques of professionals working with children and families in community settings.

    Prerequisites: CAS 325A , CAS 394 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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; simultaneous enrollment in the course being tutored or previous enrollment in a similar course or its equivalent.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit


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 non-science major. One year of high school algebra recommended.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • CHEM 100L - Survey of Chemistry Laboratory (1)


    Experiments chosen to develop laboratory techniques; chemical principles and their application to environmental and societal problems. (3 hours laboratory)

    Corequisite: CHEM 100  or CHEM 115 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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. (PHYS 102 and CHEM 102 are the same course.)

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 115  with a C (2.0) or better; or pass the chemistry placement examination.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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: Chemistry or Biochemistry undergraduate standing.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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

  
  • 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
  
  • 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. Corequisite: CHEM 306A .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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.3.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.3.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.3.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 120B  with a C (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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

  
  • CHEM 325 - Inorganic Chemistry (3)


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

    Prerequisite: CHEM 315  with a C (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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. Requires one semester of experience working in a research laboratory. (3 hours per week per unit).

    Prerequisite: completion of one upper-division Chemistry course.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • 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  with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing. Corequisite: CHEM 361B  or CHEM 371B .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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

  
  • 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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