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\"chemistryChemistry is a branch of physical science that studies the composition, structure, properties and change of matter. In this realm, chemistry deals with such topics as the properties of individual atoms, the manner in which atoms form chemical bonds in the formation of compounds, the interactions of substances through intermolecular forces to give matter its general properties, and the interactions between substances through chemical reactions to form different substances. Chemistry is sometimes called “the central science” because it relates closely to other natural sciences such as physics, geology and biology.<\/p>\n

The Chemistry program at Yuba College prepares students to apply fundamental chemical principles to a wide variety of subjects in the natural and applied sciences. The courses offered by the Chemistry department provide integral support for programs of study in a diverse array of academic endeavors.<\/p>\n

Faculty<\/h3>\n

Kevin Orton, Ph.D.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dr. O’s webpage<\/a>
\nProfessor of Chemistry
\n530-741-6740 phone
\n530-749-3854<\/span> fax (shared)
\nkorton@yccd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Shalini Chauhan-Trehan<\/strong>
\nAdjunct Professor of Chemistry
\nschauhan@yccd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Charles Bass, Ph.D.<\/strong>
\nAdjunct Professor of Chemistry
\ncbass@yccd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Staff<\/h3>\n

Susie Courpet<\/strong>
\nChemistry Laboratory Technician
\n530-741-6799 phone
\n530-749-3854<\/span> fax (shared)
\nscourpet@yccd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Courses<\/h3>\n

CHEM 1A\u2012 General Chemistry<\/b> (5 units) CSU\/UC – UC Unit Limit
\nPrerequisite<\/em>: MATH 52 or equivalent with a \u201cC\u201d or higher, and one year of high school chemistry with a grade of \u201cB\u201d or higher, or CHEM 2A or CHEM 50 or equivalent with a grade of \u201cC\u201d or higher.
\nFundamental principles of inorganic chemistry; nomenclature of inorganic compounds, chemical formulas, equations, and reactions; stoichiometry; structure of atoms, ions, and molecules and periodic table; oxidation-reduction and acid-base reactions; equilibrium, gas laws; thermochemistry and equilibrium. (L,M)<\/p>\n

CHEM 1B\u2012General Chemistry<\/b> (5 units) CSU\/UC – UC Unit Limit
\nPrerequisite<\/em>: CHEM 1A with a grade of \u201cC\u201d or better
\nContinuation of the development of fundamental principles of chemistry and application of principles developed in CHEM 1A. Principles of inorganic chemistry, including intermolecular forces, solutions, colligative properties, kinetics; further aspects of equilibrium including acid-base and solubility equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, descriptive chemistry, and qualitative analysis; coordination chemistry. Nuclear chemistry may be presented as time permits. (L,M)<\/p>\n

CHEM 2A\u2012Introductory Chemistry<\/b> (5 units) CSU\/UC – UC Unit Limit
\nIntroduction to fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry; structure and bonding, nomenclature, chemical equations and reactions, stoichiometry, acids, bases, and chemical equilibrium, redox, gases, solutions, and nuclear chemistry. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 1A or equivalent. MATH 50 with a \u201cC\u201d or better strongly recommended. (L,M)<\/p>\n

CHEM 2B\u2012Introductory Chemistry<\/b> (4 units) CSU\/UC – UC Unit Limit
\nPrerequisite<\/em>: CHEM 1A or CHEM 2A
\nIntroduction to fundamental concepts of organic and biochemistry. Topics of instruction include (1) structure, nomenclature, and reactions of some organic compounds and drugs, (2) stereochemistry, (3) structure and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzyme activity and inhibition, nucleic acids and DNA, and (4) bioenergetics. Completion of this course along with CHEM 2A is designed to satisfy the requirements of those allied-health career programs which require two semesters of chemistry. (L,M)<\/p>\n

CHEM 10\u2012Concepts of Chemistry<\/b> (3 units) CSU\/UC – UC Unit Limit
\nA survey of basic concepts and practices of chemistry. Designed for non-science majors desiring an introduction to fundamental chemistry concepts and skills. Not intended for students who will enroll in subsequent chemistry coursework. (L)<\/p>\n

CHEM 18A\u2012Organic Chemistry for Health and Life Sciences<\/b> (4 units) CSU\/UC
\nPrerequisite<\/em>: CHEM 1B with a grade of \u201cC\u201d or better
\nDesigned for students planning professional school studies in health and life sciences. A rigorous, in-depth presentation of basic principles with emphasis on stereochemistry and spectroscopy and preparations and reactions of aromatic and nonaromatic hydrocarbons, haloalkanes, alcohols and ethers. Reactions include SN<\/sub>1, SN<\/sub>2, E1 and E2. (M)<\/p>\n

CHEM 18B\u2012Organic Chemistry for Health and Life Sciences<\/b> (4 units) CSU\/UC
\nPrerequisite<\/em>: CHEM 18A with a grade of \u201cC\u201d or better
\nA continuation of CHEM 18A. Designed for students planning professional school studies in health and life sciences. Emphasis on the preparation, reactions and identification of organometallic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and their derivatives, alkyl and acyl amines, b-dicarbonyl compounds, and various classes of naturally occurring, biologically important compounds. (M)<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Associate Degree in Chemistry<\/h3>\n

Required Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHEM 1A\/B General Chemistry
\nCHEM 18A\/B Organic Chemistry for Health & Life Sciences
\nMATH 1A\/B Calculus<\/p>\n

Plus the following<\/em>:<\/p>\n

PHYS 2A\/B General Physics
\nPHYS 3A\/B General Physics Lab
\nOR:<\/em>
\nPHYS 4A Mechanics
\nPHYS 4B Electromagnetism<\/p>\n

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Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for Chemistry<\/h3>\n

The faculty members of the Chemistry program have written student learning outcomes (SLOs) in order to articulate with clarity and completeness the learning and performance that all of their students will reliably demonstrate upon completion of this program of study.<\/p>\n

The program faculty resolve that:<\/p>\n