consequences of transforming natural resources to consumer products.
Biochemistry Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of living systems. Thus, this interdisciplinary program requires upper division course work both in biology and chemistry. Mission & Learning Outcomes The major is designed especially for those students planning a career in the health professions. The requirements for schools of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and medical technology are met within this major. This program also prepares one for graduate school in a variety of bioscience programs. There are excellent opportunities for careers in biotechnical, pharmaceutical and environmental related businesses and governmental agencies. Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry is offered upon com- pletion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements. The biochemistry major consists of 62 units of chemistry, biology, physics and math courses. Required lower division (28 units) are: Chemistry 105, 106; Biology 111, 111L, 112, 112L; Physics 111, 111L, 112, 112L or 132, 132L, 233, 233L; Math 105. Required upper division (28 units) are: Chemistry 301, 302, 311, 312, 350, 402, 422A, 422B; Biology 312, 411, 412 and Physical Science 460. In ad- dition, 6 units of electives are required (3 of which must be upper division) to be chosen from: Chemistry 420, 480; Biology 281, 282, 311, 322, 332, 382, 402, 431; Physics 234, 321, 450. Note: The general education requirement for mathematics and science is met within this major. The foreign language require- ment is met by two years in high school or four units of college foreign language.
CHEM 105 General Chemistry I................................................................ 4 CHEM 106 General Chemistry II............................................................... 4
Principles and theories of the structure and properties of matter. Chemistry 105 includes stoichiometry, atomic theory, the periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, states of matter, gas laws and solutions. Prerequisites for 105: high school chemistry or Chemistry 092, two years of high school algebra and a passing grade on the Chemistry Placement Exam. Chemistry 106 includes chemical kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, solubility, acidity, electrochemistry, coordination complexes and various special topics. Prerequisite: Chemistry 105. Lab fee: $60 each semester.
CHEM 110 Chemistry Topics................................................................... 1-4 Various topics in introductory chemistry. Prerequisite: depart- ment approval. CHEM 112 Principles of Organic & Biochemistry............................... 5 Chemical bonding, structure, properties and reactivity ap- plied to organic and biochemical compounds. Includes basic metabolic processes and nuclear chemistry with application to medicine and health. Meets the Nursing requirement in chemistry. Four hours lecture and three hours lab. Prerequisite: passing grade on Chemistry Placement Exam, Chemistry 91 or 105 with at least C. Lab fee: $40.
CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry.................................................................. 3 CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry.................................................................. 3
Structure, properties and reactivity of carbon-containing compounds with emphasis on reaction mechanisms. Applica- tions to biological systems are integrated through out the course. Concurrent or prior enrollment in Chemistry 311, 312 required. Prerequisite: 106.
Courses (CHEM) (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
CHEM 091 Basic Chemistry A.................................................................... 2 This course is designed for students planning to enroll in Chemistry 112 (Principles of Organic & Biochemistry) but did not score sufficiently well on the Chemistry Placement Exam. Offered in the fall. Units do not count toward graduation requirements. CHEM 092 Basic Chemistry B. ................................................................... 2 This course is designed for students planning to enroll in Chemistry 105 (General Chemistry) who did not pass the Chemistry Placement Exam. Offered in the spring. Units do not count toward graduation requirements. CHEM 100 The Chemistry of Everyday Life.......................................... 3 The basic principles of chemistry for the non-science major. Uses materials of modern society as a theme for exploring the properties and structure of matter as well as the methods and
CHEM 311 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry. ..................................... 1 CHEM 312 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry. ..................................... 1
The laboratory portion of Chemistry 301, 302 which must be taken concurrently. Techniques for the synthesis, characteriza- tion, identification and isolation, of organic compounds. (3 hour laboratory) Lab fee: $75.
CHEM 350 Analytical Chemistry. ............................................................. 5 A survey of classical chemical methods of analysis such as titrimetric and gravimetric along with various instrumental methods including electrochemical, spectroscopic and chromatographic. Three hours lecture, six hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 301. Lab fee: $80.
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