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Course Descriptions

 

Chemical Engineering
  

  • CHE 161 - Process Safety and Engineering Ethics

    1 units
    Topics include principles of chemical process safety, risk assessment, analysis of ethics issues, and the application of the engineering ethical code using case studies. Integrate global and social issues in engineering.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 1 hour.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1B .
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 162 - Engineering Statistics and Analysis

    2 units
    Topics will include error analysis, probability, statistics including hypothesis testing, confidence limits and control variables, design of experiments and statistical process control as they are utilized in the chemical, materials and process engineering industries.

    Lecture 1 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 33A  
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with ISE 162 . Chemical Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHE 165A - Plant Design I

    2 units
    Introduction to the technical and economic evaluation of a chemical processing plant design. Introduction to project design and effective team management. First of a two-course sequence. 

    1 hour lecture/ 3 hours lab.

    Corequisite(s): CHE 158  and CHE 160B ; instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 165B - Plant Design II

    2 units
    Continuation of the technical and economic evaluation of a chemical processing plant, including most aspects of a typical industrial design. Major plant design project report required. Second of two-course sequence.

    1 hour lecture/ 3 hours lab.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 165A ; instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 172 - Biofuels Process Engineering

    3 units
    Focus on the practical applications of engineering principles and practices used to produce the three major biofuels products commonly available today: ethanol, biodiesel and methane. Differences between entrepreneurial efforts and more traditional processes will be explored.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 160A 
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 174 - Hazardous Materials

    3 units
    Review of current methods and procedures for management of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes; analysis of contaminated systems and remedial actions.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 51 , PHYS 52 , or PHYS 71 and CHEM 1A  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with GEOL 174 . Chemical Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHE 176 - Energy Storage Systems

    3 units
    Principles and technology of energy conversion related to energy storage systems such as batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and super capacitors. Relationships among electricity, chemistry, heat and mass transfer in energy storage systems. Energy storage system design and applications are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing. Engineering and Science majors only
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 178 - Smart Sensors and Biosensors

    3 units
    Theoretical and experimental understanding of design, operation, and performance of sensors and biosensors and integration into wired and wireless monitoring systems. Types include magnetic, optical, bio, chemical, radiation, electrical and mechanical. Lab explores sensor design parameters such as sensitivity, dynamic range, specificity, stability, repeatability, and compatibility and the integration of sensors with data acquisition to create a smart system.

    Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of Junior Core with a C- or better, ENGR 100W , Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 180R - Undergraduate Research and Projects

    1-3 units
    Individual work on special topics by arrangement.  This section is for students working on formal, structured research or projects that are substantial enough to meet the requirements of the elective ChE lab requirement in each of the emphasis tracks.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 185 - Chemical Process Dynamics and Control

    2 units
    Dynamic behavior of representative chemical processes. Process control; dynamics of open-loop systems; techniques of closed-loop control.

    Lecture 1 hour/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 160B . 
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 190 - Introduction to Transport Phenomena

    3 units
    Introduction to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Basic thermodynamics with first and second laws. Laminar and turbulent flow of incompressible fluids. Boundary layer analysis. Convection and steady state and transient conduction.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 110A  or MATH 33LA  with a grade of “C-” or better, PHYS 51  with a grade of “C” or better, CE 95  or CE 99 . Or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 193 - Microbiological Techniques

    1 units
    Microbiological techniques for non-biologists.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing; lower division biology; or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with BIOL 193 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHE 194 - Biochemical Engineering Lab

    3 units
    Principles, concepts and mechanisms of growth and purification of products from biological systems investigated, with emphasis on scale-up procedures. Recombinant DNA techniques and bioinformatics included.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hour/lab 3 hours.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): CHE 192 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 197 - Cooperative Education Project

    3 units
    Part or full-time on-site paid work experience based on a pre-approved project assignment in area of student’s career objective. Oral presentations, written final report and evaluation by project supervisor. Approved technical elective.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with AVIA 197  / CMPE 197  / EE 197  / ENGR 197  / ISE 197  / MATE 197  / ME 197  / TECH 197 . General Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHE 199 - Special Topics in Chemical and Materials Engineering

    3 units
    Special Topics in Chemical and Materials Engineering. Content varies from semester to semester. Course is repeatable for a total of 6 units.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with MATE 199 . Chemical Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHE 200 - Research Methods

    3 units
    Introduction to key statistical, experimental, and computational tools for independent project and research investigation in chemical and materials engineering. Literature review, experiments, data analysis, and individual written reports.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): Conditional graduate standing in Chemical or Materials Engineering
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR.


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  • CHE 211 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

    3 units
    Quantitative development of fundamental laws of thermodynamics and their application to chemical processes. Equilibria and thermal effects in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. Studies of behavior of complex mixtures and high pressure phenomena.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 151  and MATH 33A .
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 218 - Reaction Kinetics

    3 units
    Theoretical background of simple homogeneous reactions collision theory and absolute reaction rate theory; mechanisms of complex homogeneous reactions. Mechanisms of reactions catalyzed by solids; diffusion in solid catalyst. Reactor design.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 33A , CHE 151 , and CHE 158 . 
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • CHE 219 - Transport Processes

    3 units
    Derivation of general differential equations for transport of heat, mass and momentum; kinetic theory of fluids and its application to transport phenomena based on molecular motion; methods for estimating transport coefficients in fluids.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 160B .
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 280 - Graduate Research

    1-3 units
    Supervised individual research or directed studies for the student with adequate preparation.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 10 units.

    Grading: Credit / No Credit

    Note(s): Not available to Open University students.


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  • CHE 280I - Graduate Research Internship

    1-3 units
    Supervised individual research or directed studies for the student with adequate preparation.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 10 units.

    Grading: Credit / No Credit

    Note(s): Not available to Open University students. This course is for students completing their research work at an off campus location.


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  • CHE 281 - MS Thesis/Project Preparation Seminar

    1 units
    Development of project or thesis proposal.

    Misc/Lab: Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Classified standing, completion of minimum 9 units towards MS degree, candidacy form submitted, satisfactory completion of university graduate writing requirement.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit

    Cross-listed with MATE 281 . Materials Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHE 291 - Industrial Bioseparations

    3 units
    Industrial considerations for downstream bioseparation processes including design, troubleshooting, scale-up, economics and validation with a focus on pharmaceutical products.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 192  or biochemistry or relevant industrial experience.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHE 293 - Applied Bioinformatics

    3 units
    Bioinformatics theory and applications including sequence search, proteomics, molecular modeling, and combinatorial chemistry. Students will work in teams and be guided in independent inquiry to solve practical bioinformatics problems.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing in engineering or science.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with CHEM 293 . Chemical Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHE 298I - MS Research/Project Internship

    1-3 units
    Master’s project work in Chemical Engineering. This section is for students completing their Master’s project work at an off campus location. 

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 3 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy. Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • CHE 299I - Master’s Thesis Internship

    1-3 units
    Master’s thesis work in Chemical Engineering.  This section is for students completing their Master’s thesis work at an off campus location.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 3 units.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 281 , CHE 298 .  Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP

    Note(s): CHE 298  may be taken co-currently wtih instructor approval.


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  • CHE 1290R - Culminating Experience Supervision

    1 units
    Continued work on dissertation, thesis, or project or in preparation for comprehensive exams beyond the minimum required units for cases in which final deliverables are still in progress and all other degree requirements except the culminating experience have been fulfilled.

    Prerequisite(s): Outstanding RP grade in a previous semester in ChE 298 or 299
    Grading: CR/NC, No Degree Credit

    Note(s): No Degree Credit


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Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 1A - General Chemistry

    5 units
    Topics including stoichiometry, reactions, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, states of matter, energy changes, solutions using organic and inorganic examples. Lab program complements lecture.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/lecture 1 hour/lab 3 hours.

    Satisfies B1 + B3: Physical + Lab Science

    Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in high school chemistry or CHEM 10  (with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted) or instructor consent; proficiency in high school algebra and eligibility for MATH 19 ; Writing Enrollment Group W-I or W-II, or ENGL 1AF  with a grade of CR, or ENGL 1A  with a grade of C- or better.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 1B - General Chemistry

    5 units
    Topics including stoichiometry, colligative properties, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Lab program complements lecture.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/lab

    Satisfies B1 + B3: Physical + Lab Science

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1A  (with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 8 - Organic Chemistry

    3 units
    Introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds for allied health majors and others requiring only 3 units of organic chemistry lecture.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1B  (with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): CHEM 008 is not a satisfactory prerequisite for CHEM 112B . No credit toward Chemistry major or minor.


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  • CHEM 9 - Organic Chemistry Lab

    1 units
    Organic chemistry laboratory for allied health majors and others requiring only 1 unit of organic chemistry lab.

    Misc/Lab: Lab 3 hours.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): CHEM 8 .
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): No credit toward Chemistry major or minor.


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  • CHEM 10 - Chemical Calculations and Concepts

    3 units
    Fundamental concepts in chemistry and problems in chemical symbolism and calculations. For students wishing to continue in chemistry, but lacking prerequisites for CHEM 1A .

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/activity 2 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): One year high school algebra.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): No credit towards chemistry major or minor.


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  • CHEM 30A - Introductory Chemistry

    3 units
    The physical world as seen by a chemist; the ways this world affects humans, other animals and plants used as illustrations of fundamental general chemistry.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Satisfies B1 + B3: Physical + Lab Science

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): No credit toward Chemistry major or minor.


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  • CHEM 30B - Introductory Chemistry

    3 units
    Organic compounds produced both in nature and artificially and the reactions they undergo, particularly in the human.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 30A  or CHEM 1A  (with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): No credit toward Chemistry major or minor.


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  • CHEM 90 - Problem Solving for Chemistry

    1 units
    Supplemental course taken simultaneously with lower division chemistry lecture courses. Techniques for studying and problem solving emphasis. Preparation and active participation expected. Consult schedule of classes for current offering(s).

    Grading: Credit/No Credit

    Note(s): No credit toward chemistry major or minor.


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  • CHEM 92 - International Program Studies

    1-6 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • CHEM 100W - Writing Workshop: Chemical Communications

    3 units
    Improvement of skills in scientific writing and speaking. GE Area: Z.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies Z: Written Communication II.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 55  or CHEM 112A  (with grades of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted). A3 or equivalent second semester composition course (with a grade of C- or better); completion of core GE; satisfaction of Writing Skills Test or completion of ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with C or better; and upper division standing. Allowed Declared Majors: Chemistry, Biochemistry. Or Graduate or Postbaccalaureate level. 
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Must be passed with “C or better” to satisfy the CSU Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).


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  • CHEM 101 - Chemistry and the Computer

    3 units
    Analysis of chemical problems. Spreadsheets, mathematical software packages, computer programming, computational chemistry methods.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/activity 2 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 55  and MATH 30  or MATH 30P or MATH 30PL or MATH 30X  (with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 113A - Organic Chemistry Lab

    2 units
    Fundamental techniques for the isolation, characterization and synthesis of organic compounds.

    Misc/Lab: Lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112A  (with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted). Chemistry, Biology, Forensic Science-Chemistry, Forensic Science-Biology, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering majors only, all others by department consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 114 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab

    3 units
    A capstone course on special topics in laboratory experiments utilizing modern chemical, physical and spectrometric methods. A grade of “C” or better is required for majors.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 1 hour/lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 55 , CHEM 100W , CHEM 112B  and CHEM 113B  (with grades of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 120S - Chemical Safety Seminar

    1 units
    Safety protocol appropriate to working with hazardous chemicals. Physical nature of hazards, biological effects, permissible exposures, safety precaution techniques. OSHA requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): College level chemistry course. Upper division standing.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • CHEM 121S - Radiation Safety

    1-2 units
    Health hazards involved in working with radioactive substances. Physical nature of hazards, biological effects, standards of permissible exposures, safety precautions and protection techniques. Two units meet State of California recommendations.

    Prerequisite(s): Lower division calculus, chemistry and physics.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with NUCS 121S  / PHYS 121S . Chemistry is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHEM 126 - Introduction to Nuclear Science

    3 units
    Properties of the atomic nucleus. Applications of nuclear science in biology, chemistry, engineering, geology and physics.

    Prerequisite(s): Lower division calculus, chemistry and physics.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with NUCS 126  / PHYS 126 . Chemistry is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHEM 127 - Nuclear Science Lab

    3 units
    Basic techniques and procedures used in nuclear science. Nuclear decay, nuclear reactions, radiation detection and measurements, nuclear analytical methods and tracer techniques.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 1 hour/lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): NUCS 121S , CHEM 100W  and CHEM 126  (with grades of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted); or instructor consent.
    Grading: ABC-/NC Grading

    Cross-listed with NUCS 127  / PHYS 127 . Chemistry is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHEM 130A - Biochemistry

    4 units
    Chemistry of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleotides. Studies of protein structure and function, protein isolation, enzyme kinetics and enzyme mechanisms.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112B  (with grades of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): CHEM 130A and CHEM 135  cannot both be applied towards a chemistry major or a chemistry minor.


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  • CHEM 132 - Introductory Biochemistry

    4 units
    Cellular and nutritional biochemistry for those who do not plan to continue in biochemistry, such as nutritional science and other science majors.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 30B  or CHEM 8  (with grades of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): No credit toward Chemistry major or minor.


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  • CHEM 132L - Introductory Biochemistry Lab

    1 units
    Lab work associated with chemistry of foods and nutrition, cellular metabolism, biomacromolecules, vitamins and the structure of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.

    Misc/Lab: Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 30B  or CHEM 8  (with a grade of “C” or better, “C-” not accepted).
    Pre/Corequisite(s): CHEM 132 .
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): No credit toward Chemistry major or minor.


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  • CHEM 135 - General Biochemistry

    4 units
    Survey course on structure/function of biological molecules such as amino acids, proteins including enzymes, lipids/membranes, carbohydrates, and nucleic. Course topics include intermediary metabolism, regulation, and molecular biology.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 30 , CHEM 112A , CHEM 112B  (with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): CHEM 135 and CHEM 130A  cannot both be applied toward a chemistry major or a chemistry minor.


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  • CHEM 145 - Inorganic Chemistry

    3 units
    Development of unifying principles to understand the chemistry of the elements. An introduction to the chemistry, bonding theories and applications of coordination compounds.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112B  (with grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 113A  (with grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 146 - Physical-Inorganic Techniques

    3 units
    Application of advanced instrumental and preparative techniques to the study of structure, reactivity and spectroscopy of inorganic and organic substances including materials. This is a capstone course. A grade of “C” or better is required for majors.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 1 hour/lab 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 100W , CHEM 113A , and CHEM 145  (with grades of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted) or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 155 - Instrumental Analysis

    4 units
    Principles and practices in the use of instrumental methods in chemical analysis. Basic physical chemistry necessary to understand the operation and limitations of the instruments.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 100W , CHEM 160  or CHEM 161A  (with grades of “C” or better, “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 159 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry

    1-2 units
    A lecture and problem course which considers advanced topics in chemical analysis. Consult schedule of classes for current offering(s).

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): A total of 6 units may apply toward degree.


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  • CHEM 170A - Foundations of Macromolecular Chemistry

    1 units
    Introduction to macromolecular, supramolecular, mesoscale and nanoscale systems and the principles that govern them including preparation, characterization and physical properties.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112B  with grade of “C” or better (C- not accepted)
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 172 - Chemistry of Wine

    1 units
    Introduction to chemistry of important components (organic acids, pigments, tannins, flavor constituents, etc.) of grape wine. Chemical changes that occur during fermentation, maturation and aging.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1B  (with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted) or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 173 - Polymer Chemistry

    3 units
    Chemistry of polymeric substances, both natural and synthetic, emphasizing polymers of current interest.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112B  (with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted) or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 180 - Individual Studies

    1-4 units
    Advanced supervised lab work. Work and results described in written and oral reports as required by instructor. An honors course.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 120S , instructor consent and “B” average. Not available to Open University Students
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • CHEM 184 - Directed Reading

    1-3 units
    Assigned readings of selected books, journals and papers to fill gaps in training or for contact with new fields. Regular conferences with instructor. Written report required. An honors course.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent and CHEM 55 . Not available to Open University Students
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • CHEM 190 - Introduction to Research

    1 units
    Supplemental course taken simultaneously with lower and upper division chemistry lecture courses. Foundational techniques for doing research. Preparation and active participation expected.

    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 191 - Undergraduate Seminar

    0.5 units
    Problem solving and presentation of topics within specialized sub-areas of chemistry by students, faculty and guests. A total of 2 units may be repeated.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 2 units.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1B .
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • CHEM 192 - International Program Studies

    1-6 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • CHEM 212 - Natural Products

    3 units
    Topics from the structure proof, synthesis and biosynthesis of secondary metabolites.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 114  (or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted) or other advanced organic course.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Alternate years.


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  • CHEM 213 - Organic Synthesis

    3 units
    Synthetic methods and their application to multistep organic syntheses. Emphasis will be placed on synthetic strategy and a mechanistic understanding of synthetic reactions.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112B  (or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted). Alternate years 3 units.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 218 - Organotransition Metal Chemistry

    3 units
    Structure and reaction chemistry of compounds which contain transition metal-carbon bonds. Applications to catalytic processes and to organic synthesis.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112B  and CHEM 145  (or equivalents with grades of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted) or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Alternate years.


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  • CHEM 231 - Advanced Biochemistry

    3 units
    Chemistry of the amino acids, peptides and proteins, the chemistry of enzyme action and introduction to the metabolism of amino acids and related compounds.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 130B  or CHEM 135  (or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Alternate years.


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  • CHEM 232 - Nucleic Acids

    3 units
    Topics include structural features of DNA and RNA, protein-DNA or RNA interactions, chemical and enzymatic basis for gene expression, and recombinant DNA methods.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 130C  or CHEM 135  (or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Alternate years.


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  • CHEM 234 - Enzymology

    3 units
    Enzyme structure, function, classification, isolation and methodology, mechanisms, theory of catalysis, enzyme kinetics, pH effects, allosterism and regulation.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 130B  or CHEM 135  (or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Alternate years.


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  • CHEM 236 - Biophysical Methods

    3 units
    Advanced lectures on theory and methodology of biophysical measurements. Topics selected from spectroscopic, electromigration and hydrodynamic methods. Practice, limitations and data reduction procedures for each method examined.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 130A  or CHEM 135  (or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted) or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Alternate years.


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  • CHEM 237 - Bioinorganic Chemistry

    3 units
    Provides an in-depth survey of the frontiers of bioinorganic chemistry from both biochemical and synthetic inorganic chemistry perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 130A  (or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted) or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Alternate years.


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  • CHEM 250 - Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry

    3 units
    Lecture, discussion and reading assignments on special topics in analytical chemistry. Topics vary each semester. Course may be repeated for credit for different topics.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 155  (or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 264 - Chemical Applications of Group Theory

    3 units
    The application of group theoretical principles to problems in quantum chemistry, molecular structure, spectroscopy and ligand field theory.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 161B  (or equivalent with grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted) or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Alternate years.


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  • CHEM 265 - Molecular Spectroscopy

    3 units
    Interaction of non-ionizing radiation with matter. Development of the foundations of modern molecular spectroscopy. Determination of detailed molecular structure through spectroscopic information.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 161B  (or equivalent with grade of “C” or better; “C-” not accepted).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Alternate years.


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  • CHEM 268 - Laser Spectroscopy

    3 units
    Importance of spectroscopy. Interaction of radiation with matter. Instrumentation for laser spectroscopy. Examples of various techniques, cw and pulsed.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 110B , PHYS 158  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with PHYS 268 . Physics and Astronomy is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHEM 270 - Advanced Chemistry

    1-5 units
    Lectures, discussions and reading assignments in special fields of chemistry. Topics vary. Course may be repeatable for maximum of 10 units.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 10 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory background in upper division chemistry and instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHEM 270L - Advanced Chemistry Laboratory

    1-3 units
    Advanced laboratory assignments in special fields of chemistry. Topics vary. Maximum of 4 units may be repeatable.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 4 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory background in upper division chemistry, CHEM 120S  and instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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