Official Chemistry Course Descriptions from the BC catalog (2002)

CHEM B11 Principles of Inorganic Organic and Biochemistry (5 units)  NOT IN Current Catalog (8-20-02)
A systematic study of the principles of inorganic, organic and biochemistry using a qualitative and quantitative approach.  Topics include physical principles of chemistry; inorganic compounds and reactions; a survey of organic chemistry-classification, compounds, reactions, nomenclature; biochemistry-classification, composition, reactions in living organisms.  Prerequisite: Grade of C in Math BA or equivalent.  Reading Level 5 or 6.  Recommended: Math within the last two years.  Hours: (162) 54 lect, 36 disc, 72 lab.  Transferable:  CSU and private colleges.

CHEM B16 Principles of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (3 units)
CHEM B16 will not be offered after Fall, 2002, Chem 11 replaces Chem 15/16
Designed for associate degree nursing and allied-health majors. Basic principles of organic chemistry, including nomenclature, and chemical and physical properties of the major functional groups. Basic principles of biochemistry including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids and metabolism. Prerequisite: CHEM B15 or CHEM B2a with a grade of "C" or better. Hours: (90) 36 lect, 36 lab, 18 disc. CCS: Liberal Arts and Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges.

CHEM B2a Introductory General Chemistry (5 units)
The principles and applications of general college chemistry. Designed for liberal arts, physical education and some nursing majors. Recommended also for students who need additional background for the more intensive course, CHEM 1a. Prerequisite: MATH BA with a grade of "C" or equivalent and Reading Level 5 or 6. Recommended: Math prerequisite accomplished within previous 2 years. Hours: (162) 54 lect, 72 lab, 36 disc. Offered: F, S, SS. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. Note: Not open to students with credit in CHEM B1a. (CAN CHEM 6)

CHEM B1a General Chemistry (5 units)
Basic principles of chemistry, including atomic structure, stoichiometry, reaction energy, chemical bonding, periodic relationships of the elements, states and properties of matter, solutions, introduction to acids and bases, a brief introduction to descriptive chemistry of the elements, and other topics as appropriate. The laboratory emphasizes quantitative methods. Prerequisite: Reading Level 5 or 6; CHEM B2a with a grade of "C" or higher or high school chemistry; MATH BD with a "C" or higher or 2 years of high school algebra. Recommended: Math prerequisite accomplished within previous 2 years. Hours: (162) 54 lect, 90 lab, 18 disc. Offered: F, S.  CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. (CAN CHEM 2) (CHEM B1a + B1b = CAN CHEM SEQ A)

CHEM B1b General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis (5 units)
Continuation of CHEM B1a. Includes kinetics; equilibrium; thermodynamics; equilibrium as it applies to acid-base, solubility, and electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; coordination chemistry; the descriptive chemistry of selected elements; and an introduction to organic chemistry. The laboratory includes qualitative analysis, quantitative techniques, and descriptive experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM B1a with a grade of "C" or better. Hours: (162) 54 lect, 90 lab, 18 disc. Offered: F, S.  CCS Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges. (CAN CHEM 4) (CHEM B1a + B1b = CAN CHEM SEQ A)

CHEM B8 Elementary Organic Chemistry (3 units)
A survey of organic compounds, including the fundamental organic functional groups, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and representative types of organic chemical reactions. For students interested in chemical industries, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, biology and related biological fields, engineering, medical terminology, and chiropractic, or students requiring only one semester of organic chemistry to complete chemistry requirements. Prerequisites: CHEM B1a or CHEM B2a with a minimum grade of "B." Concurrent enrollment in CHEM B9 required. Hours: (54) 3 lect. Offered: S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges.

CHEM B9 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (3 units)
Covers fundamental laboratory techniques in organic chemistry including synthesis, separations, and instrumental analysis. Emphasizes handling of small sample sizes. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM B8. (Note: Students who have taken CHEM B8 prior to 1987 may enroll.) Hours: (108) 90 lab, 18 disc. Offered: S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: UC, CSU and private colleges.