Lower-Division Chemistry Courses

 

CHEM 001A. General Chemistry (4) F, W, Summer

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement Chemistry Examination or a passing score on the California Chemistry Diagnostic Test or a grade of ÒC-Ó or better in MATH 005 or concurrent enrollment in MATH 008B or a grade of ÒC-Ó or better in MATH 008B or a grade of ÒC-Ó or better in an equivalent college-level mathematics or chemistry course; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 01LA or a grade of

ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 01LA.

 

An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 001A or CHEM 01HA.

 

CHEM 01LA. General Chemistry Laboratory (1) F, W, Summer

Laboratory, 3 hours.

Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in CHEM 001A or a grade of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 001A.

 

An introduction to laboratory principles and techniques related to lecture topics in CHEM 001A. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 01LA or CHEM 1HLA.

 

CHEM 001B. General Chemistry (4) W, S, Summer

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): grades of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 001A and CHEM 01LA or grades of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 01HA and CHEM 1HLA; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 01LB or a grade of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 01LB.

 

An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 001B or CHEM 01HB.

 

CHEM 01LB. General Chemistry Laboratory (1) W, S, Summer

Laboratory, 3 hours.

Prerequisite(s): grades of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 001A and CHEM 01LA or grades of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 01HA and CHEM 1HLA; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 001B or a grade of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 001B.

 

An introduction to laboratory principles and techniques related to lecture topics in CHEM 001B. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 01LB or CHEM 1HLB.

 

CHEM 001C. General Chemistry (4) F, S, Summer

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): grades of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 001B and CHEM 01LB or grades of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 01HB and CHEM 1HLB; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 01LC or a grade of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 01LC.

 

An introduction introduction to the basic principles of chemistry. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 001C or CHEM 01HC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEM 01LC. General Chemistry Laboratory (1) F, S, Summer

Laboratory, 3 hours.

Prerequisite(s): grades of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 001B and CHEM 01LB or grades of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 01HB and CHEM 1HLB; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 001C or a grade of ÒC-Ó or better in CHEM 001C.

 

An introduction to laboratory principles and techniques related to lecture topics in CHEM 001C. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 01LC or CHEM 1HLC.

 

CHEM 01HA. Honors General Chemistry (4) F

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 009A or MATH 09HA or equivalent or Advanced Placement (AP) chemistry credit or AP calculus credit or AP physics credit; a score of 640 or higher on the mathematics portion of the SAT Reasoning Test or a score of 28 or higher on the ACT Mathematics Test; high school chemistry; or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1HLA or a grade of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 1HLA. Honors course corresponding to CHEM 001A.

 

A limited enrollment course in which the principles of chemistry are covered in more depth than in CHEM 001A. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 001A or CHEM 01HA .

 

CHEM 1HLA. Honors General Chemistry Laboratory (1) F, W, Summer

Laboratory, 3 hours.

Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in CHEM 01HA or a grade of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 01HA. Honors course corresponding to CHEM 01LA.

 

An introduction to laboratory principles and techniques related to lecture topics in CHEM 01HA. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 01LA or CHEM 1HLA.

 

CHEM 01HB. Honors General Chemistry (4) W

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): grades of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 001A and CHEM 01LA or grades of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 01HA and CHEM 1HLA or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1HLB or a grade of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 1HLB. Honors course corresponding to CHEM 001B.

 

A limited enrollment course in which the principles of chemistry are covered in more depth than in CHEM 001B. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 001B or CHEM 01HB.

 

CHEM 1HLB. Honors General Chemistry Laboratory (1) W, S, Summer

 Laboratory, 3 hours.

Prerequisite(s): grades of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 001A and CHEM 01LA or grades of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 01HA and CHEM 1HLA; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 01HB or a grade of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 01HB. Honors course corresponding to CHEM 01LB.

 

An introduction to laboratory principles and techniques related to lecture topics in CHEM 01HB. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 01LB or CHEM 1HLB.

 

CHEM 01HC. Honors General Chemistry (4) S

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): grades of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 001B and CHEM 01LB or grades of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 01HB and CHEM 1HLB or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1HLC or a grade of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 1HLC. Honors course corresponding to CHEM 001C.

 

A limited enrollment course in which the principles of chemistry are covered in more depth than in CHEM 001C. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 001C or CHEM 01HC.

 

CHEM 1HLC. Honors General Chemistry Laboratory (1) F, S, Summer

Laboratory, 3 hours.

Prerequisite(s): grades of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 001B and CHEM 01LB or grades of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 01HB and CHEM 1HLB; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 01HC or a grade of ÒBÓ or better in CHEM 01HC. Honors course corresponding to CHEM 01LC.

 

An introduction to laboratory principles and techniques related to lecture topics in CHEM 01HC. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 01LC or CHEM 1HLC.

 

CHEM 005. Quantitative Analysis (5) F

Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 8 hours.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 001C and CHEM 01LC with grades of ÒC-Ó or better or CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC with grades of ÒC-Ó or better.

 

Stoichiometric calculations and applications of principles of chemical equilibrium to analytical problems. Includes titrimetric and gravimetric laboratory procedures.

 

CHEM 001W. Preparation for General Chemistry (3) F

Lecture, 2 hours; workshop, 3 hours.

Prerequisite(s): completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 005 or MATH 008A. For students who are not prepared or qualified for admission to CHEM 001A.

 

Instruction and practice in concept manipulation and problem solving to prepare students to master material in CHEM 001A. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 001A is not allowed. Not open to students who have completed CHEM 001A with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better. Counts toward the 180-unit graduation requirement for the baccalaureate degree but does not satisfy any major or college breadth requirements. Graded Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC).

 

CHEM 097H. Freshman Honors Project: Introduction to Research (1-4)

Outside research, 3-12 hours.

Prerequisite(s): admission to the University Honors Program. Prior arrangement with a chemistry faculty member is required.

 

An introduction to the methods of research in chemical sciences. The student conducts an investigation under the supervision of a faculty member. A written report is required at the end of the quarter. To satisfy the requirement for the University Honors Program Freshman Project, the student must earn a minimum of 4 units during the first year. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available. Course is repeatable.

Upper-Division Chemistry Courses

 

CHEM 109. Survey of Physical Chemistry (4) F

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 001C and CHEM 01LC with grades of ÒC-Ó or better or CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC with grades of ÒC-Ó or better; MATH 009B with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better or MATH 09HB with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better.

 

Introduces thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, quantum chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Primarily for students with major interests in life and agricultural sciences; not recommended for Chemistry majors. Credit is not awarded for CHEM 109 if it has already been awarded for CHEM 110A or CHEM 110B.

 

CHEM 110A. Physical Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics (4) F

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 001C and CHEM 01LC with grades of ÒC-Ó or better or CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC with grades of ÒC-Ó or better; MATH 010A with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better (or if MATH 010A is taken concurrently, MATH 009C with a grade of ÒC- Ó or better or MATH 09HC with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better); PHYS 002C with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better or PHYS 040C with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better (PHYS 040C may be taken concurrently); or consent of instructor.

 

An introduction to thermodynamics, with applications to chemical systems.

 

CHEM 110B. Physical Chemistry: Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Kinetics (4) W

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110A with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better or consent of instructor; prior or concurrent enrollment in MATH 010B is recommended.

 

Statistical mechanics, kinetic molecular theory, and chemical kinetics with applications to chemical systems.

 

CHEM 111. Physical Chemistry Laboratory (4) W

Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 8 hours.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110A and CHEM 110B with grades of ÒC-Ó or better (CHEM 110B may be taken concurrently), or consent of instructor. CHEM 113 recommended.

 

Physical chemical measurements and laboratory experiments illustrating fundamental principles of physical chemistry. Modern electronic and optical measurement techniques.

 

CHEM 112A. Organic Chemistry (4) F, W, Summer

Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 4 hours.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 001C and CHEM 01LC with grades of ÒC-Ó or better or CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC with grades of ÒC-Ó or better.

 

Covers modern organic chemistry including structure, nomenclature, reactivity, synthesis, and reaction mechanisms and the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, amino acids, and proteins. Also includes laboratory techniques of purification, isolation, synthesis, reactions, and spectroscopic analysis.

 

CHEM 112B. Organic Chemistry (4) W, S, Summer

Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 4 hours.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112A with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better.

 

Covers modern organic chemistry including structure, nomenclature, reactivity, synthesis, and reaction mechanisms and the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, amino acids, and proteins. Also includes laboratory techniques of purification, isolation, synthesis, reactions, and spectroscopic analysis.

 

CHEM 112C. Organic Chemistry (4) F, S, Summer

Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 4 hours.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112B with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better.

 

Covers modern organic chemistry including structure, nomenclature, reactivity, synthesis, and reaction mechanisms and the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, amino acids, and proteins. Also includes laboratory techniques of purification, isolation, synthesis, reactions, and spectroscopic analysis.

 

CHEM 113. Physical Chemistry: Introduction to Quantum Chemistry (4) S Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 001C and CHEM 01LC with grades of ÒC-Ó or better or CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC with grades of ÒC-Ó or better; MATH 009C with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better or MATH 09HC with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better. MATH 046 is recommended.

 

Introduction to quantum mechanics with application to atomic and molecular structure and spectra.

 

CHEM 114. Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory (4)

Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 8 hours.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better or consent of instructor; completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 113.

 

Involves measurements and laboratory experiments illustrating applications of physical chemistry methods to problems in environmental, materials, and biological chemistry. Covers modern data acquisition, analysis, and computational techniques.

 

CHEM 122H. Honors Discussion for Organic Chemistry (1) F

Discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in CHEM 112A; admission to the University Honors Program or consent of instructor.

 

Involves advanced, in-depth discussions of current literature relevant to the content of CHEM 112A. Students work in small teams to solve advanced problem sets. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available.

 

CHEM 123H. Honors Discussion for Organic Chemistry (1) W

Discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in CHEM 112B; admission to the University Honors Program or consent of instructor.

 

Involves advanced, in-depth discussions of current literature relevant to the content of CHEM 112B. Students work in small teams to solve advanced problem sets. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available.

 

CHEM 124. Discussion for Organic Chemistry (1) S

Discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in CHEM 112C.

 

Involves in-depth discussions of problems relevant to the content of CHEM 112C. Graded Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC). Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 124 or CHEM 124H.

 

CHEM 124H. Honors Discussion for Organic Chemistry (1) S

Discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in CHEM 112C; admission to the University Honors Program or consent of instructor. Honors course corresponding to CHEM 124.

 

Involves advanced, in-depth discussions of current literature relevant to the content of CHEM 112C. Students work in small teams to solve advanced problem sets. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available. Credit is awarded for only one of CHEM 124 or CHEM 124H.

 

CHEM 125. Instrumental Methods (3 or 5) W

Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 8 hours.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 005 with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better; PHYS 002C or PHYS 040C (PHYS 002C or PHYS 040C may be taken concurrently); or equivalents; or consent of instructor.

 

Presents chromatographic separations, electrochemistry, and principles of spectroscopic techniques as an introduction to instrumental methods and their use in chemistry. Graduate students may register for either lecture only (3 units) or for lecture and laboratory (5 units).

 

CHEM 135. Chemistry of the Clean and Polluted Atmosphere (4) W

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112A, CHEM 112B, or consent of instructor; ENSC 102 recommended.

 

Structure of the troposphere and stratosphere; formation of atmospheric ozone; tropospheric NOx chemistry; methane oxidation cycle; phase distributions of chemicals; wet and dry deposition; chemistry of volatile organic compounds; formation of photochemical air pollution; modeling of air pollution and control strategies; stratospheric ozone depletion and global warming. Cross-listed with ENSC 135 and ENTX 135.

 

CHEM 136. Chemistry of Natural Waters (4) S

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 005 with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better or ENSC 104 /SWSC 104 with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better or consent of instructor.

 

Introduction to processes controlling the chemical composition of natural waters. Topics include chemical equilibria, acid-base and coordination chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, precipitation- dissolution, air-water exchange, and use of equilibrium and kinetic models for describing marine nutrient, trace metal, and sediment chemistry. Crosslisted with ENSC 136, ENTX 136, and SWSC 136.

 

CHEM 140. Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (4) S

Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 8 hours.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 125 with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better, CHEM 110A (or CHEM 109) with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better; or consent of instructor.

 

Theory and application of chemical techniques for the analysis of environmentally relevant chemical processes. Discusses gas phase, condensed phase, surface, and particulate chemistry. Topics include Òacid rain,Ó photochemical smog, ozone depletion, and chemical analysis monitoring.

 

CHEM 150A. Inorganic Chemistry (4) W

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112A, CHEM 112B, CHEM 112C all with grades of ÒC-Ó or better; CHEM 110A (or CHEM 109) with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better.

 

A systematic introduction to the synthesis, reactions, structure, and bonding of important classes of inorganic compounds. Emphasis on non-transition metal chemistry.

 

CHEM 150B. Inorganic Chemistry (4) S Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 150A with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better.

 

A systematic introduction to synthesis, reactions, structure, and bonding of important classes of inorganic compounds. Emphasis on transition metal chemistry.

 

CHEM 166. Advanced Structural and Synthetic Methods (2 or 4) S

Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 8 hours.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 005 with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better or BCH 102 with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better; CHEM 112C with a grade of ÒC-Ó or better; consent of instructor is required for students enrolling only in the lecture (2 units); CHEM 125 and CHEM 150A are recommended. Enrollment priority is given to students with a grade of ÒB-Ó or better in CHEM 112C.

 

Covers methods for the characterization of organic and inorganic compounds and advanced methods of synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds such as vacuum, inert atmosphere, high-pressure, and photochemical techniques. Involves hands-on use of spectroscopic (nuclear magnetic resonance and optical spectroscopy and mass spectrometry) and computerbased methods for structural characterization. Non- Chemistry majors and graduate students may enroll for the lecture (2 units) or for the lecture and laboratory (4 units).

 

CHEM 190. Special Studies (1-5)

 

To be taken with the consent of the chair of the department as a means of meeting special curricular problems.

 

CHEM 191. Seminar in Chemistry Careers (1) S

Seminar, 1 hour.

Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing.

 

Oral reports and discussions by students, faculty, and visiting speakers. Required of chemistry majors; normally taken in the spring of the junior year. Graded Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC).

 

CHEM 197. Research for Undergraduates (1-4)

Outside research, 3-12 hours.

Prerequisite(s): sophomore or junior standing; consent of instructor.

 

An introduction to the methods of research in chemistry. Includes a research project completed under the supervision of a Chemistry faculty member. Students who submit a written research report receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 6 units.

 

CHEM 198-I. Individual Internship (1-12)

Internship, 2- 24 hours; term paper or preparation for presentation, 1-12 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing in chemistry; consent of instructor.

 

Industrial work experience coordinated and supervised by a chemistry faculty member and an off-campus sponsor. Requires a term paper or presentation. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 12 units.

 

CHEM 199. Senior Research (1-4)

Outside research, 3-12 hours.

Prerequisite(s): senior standing; consent of instructor.

 

Research project completed under the supervision of a Chemistry faculty member. Students who submit a written research report receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Total credit for CHEM 199 and/or CHEM 199H may not exceed 9 units.

 

CHEM 199H. Senior Honors Research (1-5)

Outside research, 3-15 hours.

Prerequisite(s): senior standing; consent of instructor; a minimum GPA of 3.00 in chemistry courses and in all university course work.

 

Research in chemistry conducted under the supervision of a Chemistry faculty member. Students who submit a written research report receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Total credit for CHEM 199 and/or CHEM 199H may not exceed 9 units.

 

Mathematics advisory examinations are scheduled before each quarter. The UCR Mathematics Advisory Exam is a prerequisite for students who wish to enroll in math courses but have not received course equivalence in MATH 005, MATH 008A, MATH 008B, MATH 009A, MATH 015, MATH 022, or MATH 023.