CHEMISTRY

State of California approved for Imperial Valley College Chemistry.

Chemistry 100 General Chemistry I

Chemistry 140 General Chemistry II

Chemistry 200 General Inorganic Chemistry I

Chemistry 202 General Inorganic Chemistry II

Chemistry 204 Organic Chemistry I

Chemistry 206 Organic Chemistry II

Chemistry 208 Quantitative Chemistry

*Prerequisites may be satisfied by taking the required courses at Imperial Valley College or a comparable course at another college, or in some cases, a high school equivalent course. Biology 100, Principles of Biological Sciences (lab Included; 4 units), is the equivalent of one year of high school biology (a course that includes a laboratory component) completed with a grade of "C" or better for both semesters. Chemistry 100, Introduction to Chemistry (lab included; 4 units), is the equivalent of one year of high school chemistry (a course that includes a laboratory component) completed with a grade of "C" or better for both semesters.

CHEM 200 (5)                                                                                    (CAN CHEM 2)

GENERAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

3 Hrs. Lec. 6 Hrs. Lab.

Prerequisite: MATH 090 (formerly Math A) with a grade of "C" or better. Basic principles and calculations of chemistry with emphasis on stoichiometry and dimensional analysis applied to various problem types. Fundamental principles and theory of atomic and molecular structure as related to type of bonding and molecular geometry. Study of kinetic molecular theory and the first law of thermodynamics, periodic relationships of elements, physical states of matter, solution chemistry, oxidation-reduction, introductory kinetics, and equilibrium studies arc also investigated. The laboratory is an introduction to classical experimentation and how it applies to lecture topics as well as certain instrumental studies. (CSU, UC)

CHEM 202 (5)                                                                                    (CAN CHEM 4)

GENERAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

3 Hrs. Lec.6 Hrs. Lab.

Prerequisite: *CHEM 200 This course includes a detailed study of chemical reaction rates, the equilibrium condition as it applies to acids and bases as well ac solubility, thermodynamics and the properties of spontaneous reactions, electrochemistry, chemistry of the transition elements, and nuclear Processes. A survey of topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry is also included. This is the second course of the chemistry series. (CSU, UC)

CHEM 100 (4)                                                                                    (CAN CHEM )

INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY

3 Hrs. Lec. 3 Hrs. Lab.

Prerequisite: MATH 090 (formerly Math A) with a grade of "C" or better or 1 year of high school algebra with a "C" or better. Elementary principles of general and inorganic chemistry with an introduction to organic and biochemistry. Previous science background is not required. This course is recommended for students who need only a one-semester general chemistry course, and also for students entering a paramedical and allied health fields, and industrial applications such as power plants. This course will satisfy the prerequisites for Chemistry 200.

CHEM 208 (4)                                                                                    (CAN CHEM 12)

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS

2 Hrs. Lec. 6 Hrs. Lab

Recommended Preparation: CHEM 202.  Theory and practice of volumetric, gravimetric and electrochemical methods of analysis with an introduction to instrumental techniques of analysis. (CSU, UC)

CHEM 204 (5)

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

3 Hrs. Lec. 6 Hrs. Lab.

Prerequisite: *CHEM 202 with a grade of "C" or better. This course is a study of various reaction mechanisms and properties of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols thiols, and ethers. Stere­ochemical properties of compound are investigated and related to structure and observed reactions. Instrumental methods of analysis such as IR, UV-VIS, NMR, and mass spectrometry are discussed. This course is intended for students majoring in chemistry, biology, and pre-medical sciences. (CSU, UC)

CHEM 206 (5)

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

3 Hrs. Lec. 6 Hrs. Lab

Prerequisite: *CHEM 204 with a grade of "C" or better.  This course is a study of various reactions and properties aldehydes, ketone, carboxylic acids, aromatic compounds, amines, conjugated dienes lipids, carbohydrates, and organic polymers.  A survey of various biochemical topics such as metabolism, protein structure and DNA is also included. This course is a continuation of CHEM 204 and is intended for students majoring in chemistry, biology, and pre­medical sciences. (CSU, UC)