Chemistry (chem) Transfer Information

For students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or unviersity, the following College of the Redwoods courses are those which must be completed in order to fulfill the lower-division major requirements in the institution/major field of study specified.

CSU, Chico B.S. Chemistry CHEM 1A, 1B; MATH 50A, 50B, 50C; PHYS 4A, 4B, 4C

Courses for other options within chemistry: BIOL 2, 3, 4, 5

CSU, Humboldt B.A./B.S. Chemistry CHEM 1A, 1B; MATH 45, 50A, 50B, 50C; PHYS 4A, 4B, 4C.

CMPST 3 and GERM 1A, 1B or two years of high school German recommended

CSU, Sacramento B.A./B.S. Chemistry CHEM 1A, 1B and 8; MATH 50A, 50B, 50C; PHYS 4A, 4B, 4C

Students seeking a B.A. in Chemistry may substitute PHYS 2A, 2B for the PHYS 4A, 4B, 4C series.

One year of college level German or two years high school German is strongly encouraged.

UC, Davis A.B. Chemistry CHEM 1A, 1B; MATH 50A, 50B, 50C; PHYS 2A, 2B

B.S. BioChemical Engineering BIOL 3; CHEM 1A, 1B; MATH 45, 50A, 50B, 50C, 55; CMPST 3; ENGL 1A, 1B; ENGR 17, 35; PHYS 4A, 4B, 4C; SPCH 1 or 6.

See a counselor for additional requirements.

Chemistry (chem) Course Offerings

CHEM 1A----------CSU and UC
General Chemistry
5 units - 3 hours lecture/6 hours lab
Prerequisite: none
Corequisite: none
Recommended preparation: CHEM 2 or high school chemistry and intermediate algebra
The principles of chemistry for students in science, engineering, medical and related professions are covered. Atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, the periodic table, enthalpy, solutions, nuclear chemistry and transition metal chemistry will be studied. Laboratory assignments include safety rules and procedures and the study of physical and chemical properties, analysis of samples and validation of scientific theories.
(CAN CHEM 2)
Note: Intended primarily for science majors.

CHEM 1B----------CSU and UC
General Chemistry
5 units - 3 hours lecture/6 hours lab
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A
Corequisite: none
Recommended preparation: none
This course is a continuation of CHEM 1A. Bonding, intermolecular forces, solutions, kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, reactions, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction and the chemistry of elements and compounds will be studied.
(CAN CHEM 4)

CHEM 2----------CSU and UC
Introduction to General Chemistry
5 units - 4 hours lecture/3 hours lab
Grade-CR/NC option
Prerequisite: none
Corequisite: none
Recommended preparation: MATH 106
CHEM 2 covers basic chemical principles and serves as an introductory course required for allied science fields. This course will prepare a student who either has not had high school chemistry or whose previous chemistry course is outdated for CHEM 1A.

CHEM 2H----------CSU and UC
Introduction to General Chemistry - Honors
5 units - 4 hours lecture/3 hours lab
Prerequisite: MATH 105 or MATH 106
Corequisite: none
Recommended preparation: none
An introduction of the principles of chemistry in the context of our natural and social world. The topics of general chemistry will be covered including atomic structure, bonding, the physical states of matter and chemical reactions and their control.
Note: This program is open only to students who are accepted in the Honors program. See the counseling staff for selection procedures.

CHEM 3----------CSU and UC
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
4 units - 3 hours lecture/3 hours lab
Prerequisite: CHEM 2
Corequisite: none
Recommended preparation: none
A course in basic organic chemistry for allied science majors. This is an introductory survey of organic compounds and reactions.

CHEM 8----------CSU and UC
Organic Chemistry
5 units - 3 hours lecture/6 hours lab
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A
Corequisite: none
Recommended preparation: none
A survey of important classes of organic compounds with emphasis on materials of interest to students of the biological sciences, pre-professional programs and related areas. The laboratory work introduces the fundamental techniques using both macro and micro scale equipment for the purification, synthesis and identification of organic compounds, while illustrating the basic chemistry of the functional groups.

CHEM 40----------CSU and UC
Independent Study
1-2 units
Grade-CR/NC option
Prerequisite: none
Corequisite: none
Recommended preparation: none
Advanced laboratory procedures involving analytical or organic chemistry. Work is approved and directed by a faculty member. Outside reading and a written report are required. Variable 1-2 units, 3-6 lab hours per week. Note: Repeatable to a maximum of 2 enrollments/2 units. Students taking independent study courses must have a contract on file.

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