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Chemistry
| Department Information |
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Science
Office: North Science 431
Phone: (510) 885-3452
Professors Emeriti: Kevin D. Cadogan, Richard S. Monson, Charles T. Perrino
Professors: Michael K. Leung, Richard T. Luibrand (Chair), Larry G. Scheve
Associate Professors: Joy C. Andrews, Ann A. McPartland
Assistant Professors: Michael Groziak, Chul-Hyun Kim, Anne T. Kotchevar
Lecturers: Ronald J. Hicks, Mark A. Karplus
Please consult the 2005-2006 online catalog for any changes that may occur.
| Program Description |
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides a strong education in chemistry and biochemistry that prepares its students to function and thrive in our society. The department attempts to increase the problem solving and critical thinking skills of all students. Non-science students learn about the scientific and chemical aspects of everyday life that allow them to understand issues related to the environment, energy production, disease prevention, and nutrition. Students of the sciences learn the fundamentals of chemistry that control the interactions of elements and molecules which form the building blocks in nature. Chemistry majors receive extensive instruction in predicting chemical reactivity. Building on an understanding of mathematics, physics, and biology, chemistry majors receive a background in the major disciplines of chemistry including inorganic, analytical, organic, physical, and biochemistry. Students learn the protocols and techniques for working safely with chemicals. The department recognizes the importance of the pursuit of new knowledge in the development of skilled scientists and productive members of society, and encourages its students to participate in research projects and cooperative educational opportunities.
The undergraduate programs offered by the department include: B.S. degree major in Chemistry, B.S. degree major in Biochemistry, B.A. degree major in Chemistry, B.A. degree option in Biochemistry, and a minor in Chemistry. Descriptions of these programs and their requirements are listed below. (See the "Graduate Programs" section of this catalog for descriptions of the department's M.S. in Chemistry and M.S. Option in Biochemistry.)
The B.S. degree in Chemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). A certified degree is a valuable credential that serves as national-level recognition for completing a rigorous academic chemistry curriculum in an ACS-approved department. The extra rigor of an ACS certified degree is valued by both potential employers and graduate schools.
| Career Opportunities |
Analytical Chemist • Biotechnologist • Biochemist • Biophysicist • Chemical Engineer • Chemist • Dietitian • Environmental Chemist • Food and Drug Inspector • Forensic Chemist • Geochemist • Geophysicist • Health Professional • Materials Scientist • Organic Chemist • Perfumer • Petrologist • Pharmacist • Pharmaceutical Chemist • Physical Chemist • Pollution Control • Professor • Public Health Educator • Quality Control Technician • Teacher • Water Purification Chemist
| Features |
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry employs highly qualified and experienced technical staff to assist faculty and students in their course and research experiences.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry maintains laboratory equipment and instruments typical of comparable institutions. These include UV, infrared and visible (diode array) and atomic absorption (AA: flame, graphite furnace and cold vapor) spectrophotometers; high performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC) and ion chromatograph (IC); NMR and FTIR spectrometers; and capillary gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS). Other specialized equipment includes a research-grade dry box, growth chamber, anaerobic chamber, and environmental field sampling equipment. There are PC-controlled and various desktop versions of the HPLC and visible spectrometers; all other instruments besides the NMR are PC-controlled. The AA, HPLC, IC and GC/MS are all available online so that students can spend extensive one-on-one time with the instruments. A molecular modeling facility is also available for instruction and research.
The university offers Cooperative Education coursework which provides chemically related employment opportunities and students may, with department approval, obtain credit for this work.
The Alchemist Club, a student affiliate of the American Chemical Society, is available to students majoring in Chemistry. They are active in many aspects of the department and provide free peer tutoring, participate in fund-raising for special projects, and take interesting field trips to local industries.
| Preparation and Prerequisites |
For Advanced Placement course equivalencies, see Registration chapter. Prerequisite courses for all chemistry courses must be passed with a grade of "C-" or better. Requests for Academic Renewal will be allowed only on a space-available basis.
| Major Requirements (B.S.) |
Major in Chemistry
The Bachelor of Science degree program is designed to prepare students for graduate school in Chemistry and related fields and for industrial employment which involves research or a high degree of technical proficiency. It is intended for students desiring the highest degree of specialization. Please consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements. The major consists of 110-111 units; the B.S. degree requires a total of 180 units.
| I. | Lower Division (55 units) | ||||
| CHEM 1101, 1102, 1103 General Chemistry (15) CHEM 2200 Quantitative Analysis (5) MATH 1304, 1305, 2304, 2101 Calculus I, II, III, and Elements of Linear Algebra (16) CS 1020 Introduction to Computers or CS 1160 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Methods (4) PHYS 1001, 1002, 1003 General Physics (15) | |||||
| II. | Upper Division (55-56 units) | ||||
| CHEM 3301, 3302, 3303 Organic Chemistry (15) CHEM 3511, 3512, 3513 Physical Chemistry Lecture (9) CHEM 3531, 3532 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (4) CHEM 4161, 4162 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (6) CHEM 4180 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2) CHEM 4240 Instrumental Methods of Analysis (4) CHEM 4411 General Biochemistry (4) or CHEM 3400 Introductory Biochemistry (4) | |||||
| Advanced Chemistry Electives (11-12 units) including: | |||||
| A. | At least three courses chosen from the following: CHEM 4311, 4412, 4430, 4521, 4601, 4602, 4810. | ||||
| B. | Additional courses chosen from the above list of electives or from the following: CHEM 3401, 3405, 4413, 4700, 4900. (No more than four units of CHEM 4810 and 4900 combined may be applied to the Advanced Chemistry Electives for the B.S. degree major.) Graduate courses (numbered 6000 or above) may be taken to satisfy this requirement. | ||||
| III. | Recommended Electives | ||||
| At least one year's study of a foreign language is strongly recommended, although it is no longer required. Students contemplating graduate study later, particularly leading to the Ph.D. degree, are advised that chemistry departments at many universities require a reading knowledge of scientific German or Russian. Further, the ability to translate German chemical literature is particularly useful in some areas of specialization within chemistry. Courses in the Modern Languages and Literatures department may be applied to the G.E. requirements in Area C. | |||||
The Bachelor of Science degree, major in Biochemistry, is designed to prepare students for entrance into graduate programs of biochemistry and medical schools. In addition, students completing this program are prepared to secure employment in the areas of biochemistry, biotechnology and related fields. This program is intended for students desiring the highest degree of technical proficiency in this specialized area at the undergraduate level. Since requirements are subject to change, consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements. The major consists of 115-120 units, the B.S. degree requires a total of 182 units.
| I. | Lower Division (63-66 units) | ||||
| BIOL 1401 Molecular and Cellular Biology (5) BIOL 1402 Plant Biology (5) BIOL 1403 Animal Biology (5) CHEM 1101, 1102, 1103 General Chemistry (15) CHEM 2200 Quantitative Analysis (5) CS 1020 Introduction to Computers or CS 1160 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Methods (4) MATH 1304, 1305, 2304 Calculus I, II, and III (12) PHYS 2701, 2702, 2703 Introductory Physics or PHYS 1001, 1002, 1003 General Physics (12-15) | |||||
| II. | Upper Division (52-56 units) | ||||
| STAT 3031 Statistical Methods in Biology or STAT 3502 Statistical Inference I (4) CHEM 3301, 3302, 3303 Organic Chemistry (15) CHEM 3511, 3512, 3513 Physical Chemistry (9) CHEM 4411, 4412, 4413 General Biochemistry (12) CHEM 4430 General Biochemistry Laboratory (4) CHEM 4431 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory (2) Two courses (6-10 units) chosen from the following: BIOL 3121 (5), 3425 (5) or 4455 (4); CHEM 4240 (4), 4440 (3), 4450 (3), 4460 (3) | |||||
In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.
| Major Requirements (B.A.) |
The Bachelor Arts degree, including the Option in Biochemistry, is intended for students who would like to use their knowledge of chemistry as a starting point for a career in medicine, molecular biology, dentistry, teaching, environmental remediation, law, or business. Graduate degrees in these fields follow naturally from the undergraduate training required of the chemistry student. The major consists of 84 units; the B.A. degree requires a total of 180 units.
| I. | Lower Division (48 units) | ||||
| CHEM 1101, 1102, 1103 General Chemistry (15) CHEM 2200 Quantitative Analysis (5) MATH 1304, 1305, 2304 Calculus I, II, III (12) CS 1020 Introduction to Computers, or CS 1160 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Methods (4) PHYS 2701, 2702, 2703 Introductory Physics (12) | |||||
| II. | Upper Division (36 units) | ||||
| CHEM 3301, 3302, 3303 Organic Chemistry (15) CHEM 3511, 3512, 3513 Physical Chemistry Lecture (9) | |||||
| Upper Division Chemistry Electives (12 units) including all upper-division courses except CHEM 3010 and 3800 (no more than two units of CHEM 4900 and 4810 combined may be applied to the Upper Division Chemistry Electives for the B.A. degree). Graduate courses (numbered 6000 and above) may be taken in satisfaction of this requirement. | |||||
| Sample Program | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| Freshman Year | ||
CHEM 1101 MATH 1304 GE | CHEM 1102 MATH 1305 GE | CHEM 1103 MATH 2304 GE |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| CHEM 3301 PHYS  CHEM 2200 GE | CHEM 3302 PHYS CS GE | CHEM 3303 PHYS MATH 2101  GE |
| Junior Year | ||
| CHEM 3511 CHEM 3531 GE | CHEM 3512 CHEM 3532 GE | CHEM 3513 CHEM Elective GE |
| Senior Year | ||
| CHEM 4161 CHEM Elective GE | CHEM 4162 CHEM 4240 GE | CHEM 4180 CHEM Elective GE |
| Option in Biochemistry with B.A. Degree |
The option in Biochemistry is a program that allows students to concentrate on an important subdivision of chemical-biological studies. It prepares students for graduate work in Biochemistry and related fields such as molecular biology and biotechnology. It is recognized as being one of the most useful and popular programs for students who intend to fulfill premedical or predental requirements. The major with an option in Biochemistry consists of 109-114 units; the B.A. degree requires a total of 186 units.
| I. | Lower Division (63 units) | ||||
| BIOL 1401 Molecular and Cellular Biology (5) BIOL 1402 Plant Biology (5) BIOL 1403 Animal Biology (5) CHEM 1101, 1102, 1103 General Chemistry (15) CHEM 2200 Quantitative Analysis (5) CS 1020 Introduction to Computers, or CS 1160 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Methods (4) MATH 1304, 1305, 2304 Calculus I, II, III (12) PHYS 2701, 2702, 2703 Introductory Physics (12) | |||||
| II. | Upper Division (46-51 units) | ||||
| CHEM 3301, 3302, 3303 Organic Chemistry (15) CHEM 3511, 3512, 3513 Physical Chemistry Lecture (9) CHEM 4411, 4412, 4413 General Biochemistry (12) CHEM 4430 General Biochemistry Laboratory (4) Two courses (6-11 units) in Biology chosen from the following: BIOL 3121 (4), 3140 (4), 3150 (4), 3405 (6), 4120 (4), 4170 (5), 4180 (4), 4430 (4), 4505 (4), 4510 (4) | |||||
In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.
| Minor Requirements |
| Students majoring in other fields may wish to complete a coherent pattern of work in chemistry for the purpose of expanding their employment and educational opportunities. Students successfully completing this program will have the fact entered on their university records. The minor consists of 38 units. | |||||
| CHEM 1101, 1102, 1103 General Chemistry (15) CHEM 2200 Quantitative Analysis (5) CHEM 3301, 3302, 3303 Organic Chemistry (15) One of the following courses: CHEM 3400 Introductory Biochemistry (4) CHEM 3511 Physical Chemistry Lecture (3) CHEM 4411 General Biochemistry (4) CHEM 4601 Environmental Chemistry I (4) | |||||
| Undergraduate Courses |
| The course prefix for the following courses is CHEM. Courses for Non-Science Majors | |
| 1000 | Popular Topics in Chemistry (4) Nonmathematical discussions of subjects as: energy in the universe and the cell, evolution, nutrition, chemical senses, drugs, hormones, synthetics, and pollution. Designed as a general education course for non-science majors. Not open to those with credit for CHEM 2001 or 2002. (F, Sp) |
| 1100 | Introduction to College Chemistry (5) Elementary principles of chemistry: measurement, properties of matter, chemical symbols and formulas, chemical equations, stoichiometry, atomic structure, gas laws, solutions. Prerequisite: Satisfaction of the ELM exam requirement. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab., disc. (F, Su) |
| 1605 | Basic Chemistry for Healthier Living (4) A chemical perspective for healthier living. Basic inorganic chemistry: an introduction to atomic and molecular structure. A-F grading only. Not open to those with credit for CHEM 1601. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab. |
| 2001 | Chemistry for Human Nutrition (4) Essential chemical and biochemical information for understanding human nutrition. The structure of atoms and matter, chemical reactions and the structure, function, and metabolism of important biomolecules such as proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, and lipids. A-F grading only. Not open to those with credit for CHEM 1000 or 2002. |
| 2002 | Introductory Chemistry for Genes and Heredity (4) An introduction to atomic and molecular structure. Emphasis on organic functional groups of biological interest and biopolymers. Recognition of DNA sequencing and gene structure. A-F grading only. Not open to those with credit for CHEM 1000 or 2001. |
| 3010 | The Making of Wine (4) The history, chemistry and technology of wine making. Production of standard types of wine from grape varieties. Laboratory illustrates chemical principles as applied to wine making. Not an elective for the chemistry major. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab. (Sp) |
| 3999 | Issues in Chemistry (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in chemistry. May be repeated for credit when content varies. |
| Courses for Chemistry and Other Science Majors | |
| 1101, 1102, 1103 | General Chemistry (5 each) [CAN CHEM SEQ A = CHEM 1101, 1102, 1103] Fundamental principles of chemistry, chemical structure, bonding, equilibrium, dynamics, and reactions. Laboratory includes study of chemical and physical behavior of elements and compounds, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 1100, one year high school chemistry, two years high school mathematics, and one year high school physics are recommended. CHEM 1101 is prerequisite to CHEM 1102; CHEM 1102 is prerequisite to CHEM 1103. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. each. (1101: F, W; 1102: W, Sp; 1103: Sp, Su) |
| 1601, 1602, 1603 | Basic Chemistry for the Health Sciences (4 each) A one-year, terminal sequence in chemistry for students preparing for careers in health-related sciences including nursing. CHEM 1601: basic inorganic chemistry; CHEM 1602: basic organic chemistry and introduction to biochemistry; CHEM 1603: basic biochemistry. Does not satisfy chemistry requirement for physical science, geology, physics or biology B.S. majors. Prerequisite: high school algebra. CHEM 1601 is not open to those with credit for CHEM 1605. CHEM 1601 (or 1605) is prerequisite to CHEM 1602; CHEM 1602 is prerequisite to CHEM 1603. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab. each. (1601: F; 1602: W; 1603: Sp) |
| 2200 | Quantitative Analysis (5) Elementary gravimetric and volumetric analysis; instrumental methods of analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM. 1103. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. (F, Tent. Su) |
| 2301, 2302 | Survey of Organic Chemistry (4 each) Classes of organic compounds and reactions emphasizing subjects in biological sciences. For non-chemistry majors not planning advanced work in organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 1103, CHEM 2301 is prerequisite to CHEM 2302. CHEM 2301, 4 hrs. lect.; CHEM 2302, 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. (2301: W; 2302: Sp) |
| 3301, 3302, 3303 | Organic Chemistry (5 each) An introduction to the chemistry of aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds emphasizing basic principles. Laboratory work in basic techniques and synthesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 1103; CHEM 3301 is prerequisite to CHEM 3302; CHEM 3302 is prerequisite to CHEM 3303. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. each. (3301: F, W; 3302: W, Sp; 3303: Sp, Su) |
| 3400 | Introductory Biochemistry (4) A survey of biochemistry emphasizing the structure and metabolism of biomolecules such as amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: CHEM 2302 or 3303. (F, Sp) |
| 3401 | Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (2) Introduction to laboratory techniques in biochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 3400 (may be taken concurrently) or CHEM 4411. Six hrs. lab. (F) |
| 3405 | Clinical Chemistry (5) Biochemical processes associated with disease; principles underlying the use of laboratory tests to monitor human health; quantitation of body fluid constituents such as enzymes, carbohydrates, cholesterol, hormones and other metabolites. Prerequisites: CHEM 3400 and CHEM 3401. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. (Alt. W) |
| 3511, 3512, 3513 | Physical Chemistry Lecture (3 each) Fundamental physical laws, theoretical principles and mathematical relations of chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 2200, MATH 2304 and PHYS 1003 (or concurrent) or PHYS 2703; CHEM 3511 is prerequisite to CHEM 3512; CHEM 3512 is prerequisite to CHEM 3513. (3511: F; 3512: W; 3513: Sp) |
| 3531, 3532 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 each) Experience in the measurement of physicochemical properties, digital computer analysis of experimental data, and report writing. Prerequisites: CS 1020 or CS 1160 (or concurrent); CHEM 3511 (or concurrent); CHEM 3531 is prerequisite to CHEM 3532. Six hrs. lab. each. (3531: F; 3532: W) |
| 3800 | Achievements of Women in Science (4) (See BIOL 3800 for course description.) |
| 3898 | Cooperative Education (1-4) Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. May be repeated for up to 4 units. No units may be counted toward the Chemistry major or minor. CR/NC grading only. Prerequisites: at least a 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity; completion of CHEM 2200. (A) |
| 4161, 4162 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 each) The bonding, structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds. CHEM 4162 emphasizes the structure and chemistry of coordination compounds and complex ions, including the application of group theory to spectral analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 3513 and CHEM 3303 or CHEM 2302. CHEM 4161 is prerequisite to CHEM 4162. (4161: F; 4162: W) |
| 4180 | Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2) Laboratory experience in the preparation and characterization of selected inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 3532 and CHEM 4162. Six hrs. lab. (Sp) |
| 4240 | Instrumental Methods of Analysis (4) Principles of operation and application of instrumental methods including visible/ultraviolet and infrared spectrophotometry, atomic emission and absorption, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry, gas-liquid and high-performance liquid chromatography, electrochemistry, and data acquisition and instrument control using microcomputers. Prerequisites: CHEM 3512 or concurrent. Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. (W) |
| 4311 | Advanced Organic Chemistry (4) Mechanistic approaches to synthetic studies; chemistry of carbonyl compounds; chemistry of heterocyclic and polycyclic compounds with emphasis on those of natural origin or biological interest. Prerequisite: CHEM 3303. (F) |
| 4411, 4412 | General Biochemistry (4 each) Selected topics in the chemistry and metabolism of biologically important compounds; investigation of intermediate reactions and cycles involved in metabolism; thermodynamics and kinetics of enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM 2200 and CHEM 3303; CHEM 3511 or 3500 or concurrent enrollment in either. CHEM 4411 is prerequisite to CHEM 4412. (4411: F; 4412: W) |
| 4413 | General Biochemistry (4) Topics in biochemistry including the chemistry of protein and amino acid metabolism and the chemistry of nucleotides and nucleic acids, with emphasis on the latter. Prerequisites: CHEM 4412. (Sp) |
| 4430 | General Biochemistry Laboratory (4) Laboratory techniques in biochemistry. Intended to supplement General Biochemistry, CHEM 4411 and CHEM 4412. Prerequisites: CHEM 4412 (or concurrent). Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. (W) |
| 4431 | Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory (2) Advanced laboratory techniques in biochemistry. The focus is on biochemical procedures not covered in CHEM 4430 (advanced electrophoresis techniques, advanced protein characterization and emphasis on the analysis of nucleic acids). Prerequisites: CHEM 4413 (or concurrent), and CHEM 4430. Six hrs. lab. (Sp) |
| 4440 | Protein Structure (3) The basic structural motifs found in proteins such as enzymes, antibodies, membrane-bound proteins, virus-coat proteins, and nucleic acid binding proteins. Discussion will also focus on the biological significance of these structures. Prerequisite: CHEM 4413. (F) |
| 4450 | Nucleic Acid Chemistry (3) Nucleic acid structure, modification, and processing. Oligonucleotide synthesis, methods essential to the chemical characterization of nucleic acids, and virus structure and replication. Prerequisite: CHEM 4413 (W) |
| 4460 | Major Organ Biochemistry (3) The unique biochemistry of the major organs of the human body including brain, heart, liver, kidney, skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, endocrine glands, and reproductive organs. The metabolism unique to a particular organ system and to inter-relationships with the other organs of the body. Prerequisite: CHEM 4413 (Sp) |
| 4521 | Elements of Chemical Thermodynamics (4) Selected topics in classical and statistical thermodynamics, with emphasis on thermochemical calculations. Prerequisite: CHEM 3513. (Tent. F) |
| 4601 | Environmental Chemistry I (4) A study of the environmental aspects of chemistry: aqueous multiple equilibria, pH effects of solubility, carbon dioxide systems, inorganic pollutants in water and soils. Prerequisites: CHEM 1103 and CHEM 2302. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab. (F) |
| 4602 | Environmental Chemistry II (4) Additional environmental aspects of chemistry: organic pollutants in the environment, photochemical smog, hazardous waste treatment, toxicology, environmental chemical analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 4601. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab. (W) |
| 4700 | Survey of Chemical Literature (2) Systematic introduction to the use of the chemical literature. Prerequisites: two years of chemistry. May be taken CR/NC by majors. (Sp) |
| 4810 | Undergraduate Research (2) Independent research under the guidance of a member of the Chemistry Department faculty. Prerequisites: CHEM 3532 and consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Students should consult with faculty members to determine specific research opportunities. |
| 4900 | Independent Study (1-4) |
| Footnotes |
| | Sequence may be taken W, Sp, Su Quarters | |
| | Differs for B.A. and B.S. | |
| | Not required for B.A. | |
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