Description of
Chemistry (CH) Courses

101. General Chemistry I (5). Lec. 4, Lab. 3, Pr. or Coreq., MH 150 or MH 160 or MH 161. A detailed study of atomic theory, chemical bonding, and states of matter. Suitable for technical majors. Students with weak backgrounds may benefit from taking CH 100 prior to this course.

102. General Chemistry II (5). Lec. 4, Lab. 3, Pr., CH 101. A study of solution chemistry, acid-base theory, kinetics, and equilibria.

103. General Chemistry III (5). Lec. 4, Lab. 3, Pr., CH 102. A study of the chemistry of the important chemical elements plus thermodynamics and introductions to organic chemistry and nuclear chemistry.

201. Analytical Chemistry (5). Lec. 3, Lab. 6, Pr., CH 102. Theory and application of volumetric and gravimetric analysis. Most industrial employment opportunities require CH 201 and a knowledge of instrumental analysis. Offered during winter quarter.

210. Survey of Organic Chemistry (5). Pr., PHS 130 or CH 101. A general survey designed for students requiring an introduction to organic chemistry. May be taken as part two of a two-part sequence of courses (PHS 130/CH 210) for students in the Allied Health Sciences. Credit may not be obtained for both CH 210 and CH 301.

220. Introductory Biochemistry (5). Pr., CH 210 or CH 301. A descriptive course in general biochemistry covering the major classes of biochemical compounds, with applications to human nutrition, digestion, absorption, and body fluids.

301. Organic Chemistry I (5). Lec. 4, Lab. 3, Pr., CH 102. A systematic study of the important groups of hydrocarbons, including an introduction to the chemistry of some functional groups.

302. Organic Chemistry II (5). Lec. 4, Lab. 3, Pr., CH 301. A detailed study of the major functional groups in organic chemistry.

303. Organic Chemistry III (5). Lec. 4, Lab. 3, Pr., CH 302. A continuation of CH 302 with major emphasis on polyfunctional molecules, including a brief introduction to biochemical systems. The laboratory deals with qualitative analysis.

320. Instrumental Methods in Biochemistry (5). Lec. 3, Lab. 6, Pr., 20 hours of chemistry. Biomolecules and their analyses by modern instrumental methods. Emphasis will be placed on the principles and applications of the instruments. Many employment opportunities require a working knowledge of this type of instrumentation. Offered during spring quarters of even-numbered years.

401. Physical Chemistry I - Thermodynamics (5). Lec. 4, Lab. 3, Pr., 25 hours of chemistry and MH 161. A study of chemical thermodynamics including equilibrium and statistical thermodynamics. This course may be taught concurrently with CH 601. Taught in fall quarters of odd-numbered years.

402. Physical Chemistry II - Kinetics and Dynamic Processes (5). Lec. 4, Lab. 3, Pr., 25 hours of chemistry and MH 161. A study of kinetics and related phenomena including catalysis and surface chemistry. This course may be taught concurrently with CH 602. Taught in fall quarters of even-numbered years.

403. Physical Chemistry III - Quantum Chemistry and Bonding (5). Lec. 5, Pr., 25 hours of chemistry and MH 161. A study of quantum chemistry and chemical bonding theories. May be taught concurrently with CH 603. Offered in winter quarters of even-numbered years.

420. Biochemistry (5). Lec. 4, Lab. 3, Pr., 25 hours of chemistry or biology, including CH 301. A standard biochemistry course for students in the health and physical sciences. CH 220, CH 320, and CH 420 would be equivalent to a minor in biochemistry. This course may be taught concurrently with CH 620. Offered during spring quarters of odd-numbered years.

460. Inorganic Chemistry (5). Lec. 5, Pr., 25 hours of chemistry. A modern inorganic course including the main group metals, transition metals, and non-metals. This course may be taught concurrently with CH 640. Offered in winter quarters of odd-numbered years.

498. Independent Study in Chemistry (1-5). Pr., 25 hours of chemistry and departmental approval.