Please see the section on Course Description Symbols and Terms in the University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

Chemistry and Biochemistry Course Offerings

Chemistry Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
CHEM 100	Chemistry and Current Issues	3.0	FS	GE
Designed for non-science majors, this course will introduces students to some of the fundamental concepts of chemistry and illustrates how they apply to important contemporary issues, including nuclear power, water purification, alternative energy, climate change, and foods and drugs. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This is an approved General Education course. (001819)
CHEM 107	General Chemistry for Applied Sciences	4.0	FS	GE
Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement, Intermediate Algebra. A survey of the principles of chemistry, primarily for students in agriculture, industry and technology, and pre-nursing. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. (001826)
CHEM 107X	General Chemistry Problem Session	1.0	FS
Corequisites: CHEM 107. Designed to supplement CHEM 107 with additional applications of general chemistry for applied sciences. Provides the student with the opportunity for additional assistance in developing problem-solving abilities. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading. (001827)
CHEM 108	Organic Chemistry for Applied Sciences	4.0	FS	GE
Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111 or equivalent. A survey of organic chemistry emphasizing the structure, properties, and reactions of all major functional groups of organic molecules. Not applicable towards a degree in chemistry or biochemistry. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. (001828)
CHEM 111	General Chemistry	4.0	FS	GE
Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement; second-year high school algebra; one year high school chemistry. (One year of high school physics and one year of high school mathematics past Algebra II are recommended.) Principles of chemistry for students in science and engineering programs. Topics include atoms, molecules and ions, reactions, stoichiometry, the periodic table, bonding, chemical energy, gases, and solution chemistry. The laboratory sequence supports the above topics including both qualitative and quantitative experiments, analysis of data, and error propagation. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. (001816)
CHEM 111X	General Chemistry Problem Session	1.0	FS
Corequisites: CHEM 111. Designed to supplement CHEM 111 with additional applications of general chemistry. Provides the student with the opportunity for additional assistance in developing problem-solving abilities. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading. (001830)
CHEM 112	General Chemistry	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 111 with a grade of C- or better. A continuation of CHEM 111. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, coordination chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. The laboratory sequence supports the above topics including both qualitative and quantitative experiments, analysis of data, and error propagation. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (001817)
CHEM 112X	General Chemistry Problem Session	1.0	FS
Corequisites: CHEM 112. Designed to supplement CHEM 112 with additional applications of general chemistry. Provides the student with the opportunity for additional assistance in developing problem-solving abilities. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading. (001832)
CHEM 189	Internship in Chemistry	1.0 -3.0	FS
9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001844)
CHEM 198	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Department permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (001846)
CHEM 270	Organic Chemistry	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 112. A study of the fundamental principles of organic chemistry: the chemistry of carbon compounds. Lecture topics include structure, bonding, nomenclature, physical properties of organic compounds, stereochemistry, basic spectroscopy, and basic chemical reactions and their mechanisms. Laboratory topics include the discussion and application of organic laboratory techniques, reactions, and an introduction to organic synthesis. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (001840)
CHEM 320	Quantitative Analysis	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 112 with a grade of C- or higher. Precision and accuracy in measurements, interpretation of data by statistical analysis, and development of good quantitative techniques. Analysis by gravimetry, titrimetry, potentiometry, chromatography, and spectrometry. 2 hours discussion, 6 hours laboratory. (001847)
CHEM 331	Physical Chemistry	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: CHEM 370M, MATH 220; PHYS 202A & PHYS 202B or PHYS 204A, PHYS 204B, & PHYS 204C. An introduction to quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, classical and statistical thermodynamics, and dynamics and chemical kinetics. 3 hours discussion. (001882)
CHEM 332	Physical Chemistry	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: CHEM 331. A continuation of CHEM 331. 3 hours discussion. (001883)
CHEM 350	Introductory Biochemistry	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: CHEM 108 or CHEM 270. A survey of biochemistry, principally for nutrition and exercise phsiology majors. 3 hours discussion. (001849)
CHEM 350L	Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory	1.0	FS
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CHEM 350. Fundamental laboratory studies and examination of the major classes of biological compounds. Principally for agriculture, child development, and nursing students. Normally not open to chemistry or biological sciences majors. 3 hours laboratory. (001850)
CHEM 361	Inorganic Chemistry	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: CHEM 370, MATH 220; PHYS 202A & PHYS 202B or PHYS 204A, PHYS 204B, & PHYS 204C. Emphasis on description and theory of inorganic substances: atomic structure; ionic and covalent bonding; acid-base concepts of inorganic substances; structure, bonding, thermodynamics, and reaction mechanisms of transition metal complexes; organometallic chemistry and catalysis; and bioinorganic chemistry. 3 hours lecture. (001887)
CHEM 362	Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry	2.0	SP
Prerequisites: CHEM 361. A continuation of CHEM 361. 2 hours lecture. (001888)
CHEM 370	Organic Chemistry	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 270 with a grade of C- or higher. A continuation of CHEM 270. Topics include properties and reactions of ethers, conjugated systems, aromatic compounds, aldehydes and ketones, amines, carboxylic acids and derivatives, and biologically relevant molecules. 3 hours discussion. (001852)
CHEM 370L	Organic Chemistry Laboratory	1.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 370 may be taken as a prerequisite or concurrently with CHEM 370L. Laboratory continuation of CHEM 270. Laboratory experiments in organic chemistry focused on topics discussed in CHEM 370. Not applicable towards a degree in chemistry or biochemistry. 3 hours laboratory. (001856)
CHEM 370M	Organic Chemistry Laboratory	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CHEM 370. An in-depth laboratory experience in organic chemistry for chemistry and biochemistry majors. Students are introduced to and become competent in modern laboratory techniques, including handling air-sensitive reagents and column chromatography. Students also get hands-on experience with advanced instrumentation. Completes the two-semester organic lab sequence for chemistry majors. 6 hours laboratory. (001853)
CHEM 381	Integrated Chemistry Laboratory I	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 331 (may be taken concurrently), CHEM 361 (may be taken concurrently), CHEM 370M. Integrated application of concepts and techniques in analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry with supervised studies in individual literature searches, including the use of Chemical Abstracts, Patent Indexes, and other reference compilations. 6 hours laboratory. (001885)
CHEM 382	Integrated Chemistry Laboratory II	2.0	FA
Prerequisites: CHEM 331, CHEM 361, CHEM 381. A continuation of CHEM 381. 6 hours laboratory. (001886)
CHEM 389	Internship in Chemistry	1.0 -3.0	FS
9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001865)
CHEM 398	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. (001872)
CHEM 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 112, faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001873)
CHEM 400	Senior Seminar in Chemistry	1.0	SP
Presentation and discussion of topics from chemical literature. 2 hours activity. (001869)
CHEM 401W	Communicating Chemistry (W)	3.0	FA	GW W
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Written Communication (A2) requirement, CHEM 320, CHEM 370; either CHEM 331, CHEM 361, or CHEM 451. This course helps students improve their skills in written communication and oral communication of chemical and biochemical information. The course centers on one particular topic within chemistry and biochemistry (chosen by the instructor) and students are asked to prepare short papers, long papers, and oral presentations focused on that topic. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (021609)
CHEM 420	Instrumental Analysis	3.0	FA
Prerequisite: CHEM 332. Theory and procedures used in separations and instrumental analysis. Emphasis on rational design of instrumental conditions based on experiment goals. Topics include atomic and molecular spectroscopies, separation methods, and electroanalytical chemistry. 3 hours discussion. (001892)
CHEM 451	Biochemistry	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 370 with a grade of C- or higher. A general study of the chemistry of biomolecules. Conformation and function of enzymes and other proteins; metabolism, energy generation, and storage; brief discussion of important physiological processes. 3 hours discussion. (001900)
CHEM 452	Biochemistry	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: CHEM 451. Advanced topics in biochemistry. Biosynthesis of lipids, steroids, amino acids, and nucleotides. Comprehensive study of the chemical role of DNA and RNA in replication, transcription, protein synthesis, and viral activity. 3 hours discussion. (001901)
CHEM 453L	Biochemistry Laboratory	1.0	FS
Prerequisite: CHEM 451 (may be taken concurrently). Recommended: CHEM 370L or CHEM 370M. Separation, identification, and/or analysis of biological materials by modern procedures, such as spectrophotometry, chromatography (gas, TLC, column, ion exchange), electrophoresis, enzymology, fluorimetry, and high-speed centrifugation. Fulfills laboratory requirement for certain biological science majors. Does not fulfill requirement for biochemistry major. 3 hours laboratory. (021067)
CHEM 453MW	Biochemistry Laboratory (W)	3.0	FS	W
Prerequisites: CHEM 320, CHEM 370M. Corequisite: CHEM 451. Separation, identification, and/or analysis of biological materials by modern procedures, such as spectrophotometry, chromatography (gas, TLC, column, ion exchange), electrophoresis, enzymology, fluorimetry, and high-speed centrifugation. This course fulfills laboratory requirements for biochemistry majors. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory. This is an approved Writing Course. (021068)
CHEM 477	Seminar in Organic Spectroscopy	1.0	FS
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CHEM 370. A course whose objectives is to help students become experts at the structural determination of organic compounds using modern spectroscopic methods, including IR, UV-Vis, mass spectra, and 1D and 2D NMR techniques. 1 hour seminar. (001905)
CHEM 483	Integrated Chemistry Laboratory III	2.0	SP
Prerequisites: CHEM 381, CHEM 382, CHEM 420. A continuation of CHEM 382, with a specific emphasis on independent experimental design and use of instruments. Students design, carry out, and orally present their findings for 2-3 major projects. 6 hours laboratory. (001889)
CHEM 489	Internship in Chemistry	1.0 -3.0	FS
9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001923)
CHEM 490	Research in Chemistry	1.0 -2.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHEM 332. This course is an independent study offered for 1.0-2.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Original laboratory or library investigation under individual faculty supervision. 6 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. (001875)
CHEM 491	Research Project	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Open by invitation to chemistry majors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; faculty permission. A research project within chemistry or an interdisciplinary project which involves chemistry. Students will be involved with design, library, laboratory, and data analysis aspects of a research problem. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (001921)
CHEM 498	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Department permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (001925)
CHEM 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001926)
CHEM 499HW	Honors Research Project (W)	3.0	FS	GW W
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Written Communication (A2) requirement, CHEM 320, CHEM 331, CHEM 332, CHEM 370M, MATH 220, PHYS 204A, PHYS 204B, PHYS 204C; faculty permission. Open by invitation to chemistry majors who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Not open to students who have credit for CHEM 491 or CHEM 492. This is an "Honors in the Major" course. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. ABC/no credit grading. (001927)