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CEE (Civil & Environmental Engineering)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

CHEM (Chemistry)
  

  • CHEM 106-106L - Chemistry Survey and Lab* (COM)

    Credits: (3,1)

    A one-semester survey of chemistry. Not intended for those needing an extensive chemistry background. Introduction to the properties of matter, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, states of matter, solutions, and acid-base concepts.

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 106. Prerequisites: MATH 101 or higher (102, 115, 120, 121, 123, 125, 281, or placement). Corequisites: CHEM 106L-CHEM 106. Notes: *Course meets SGR #6. 


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  • CHEM 108-108L - Organic and Biochemistry and Lab* (COM)

    Credits: (4, 1)

    A survey of the chemical principles important to biological systems. For students who do not plan to take additional chemistry. Not a prerequisite for any 200 level and above course.

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 108. Prerequisites: CHEM 106. Corequisites: CHEM 108L-CHEM 108. Notes: * Course meets SGR #6. 


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  • CHEM 109 - First Year Seminar**

    Credits: 2
    First-year seminar course designed to introduce students to academic success strategies including the development of critical thinking and study skills, identification of campus resources, guidance in academic planning and engagement, time management and goal setting. Students will also investigate wellness topics, contemporary issues, diversity, and the land-grant mission of SDSU. In addition, this course is designed to expose students to the discipline-specific careers and their role in society. Notes: **Course meets IGR #1 


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  • CHEM 112-112L - General Chemistry I and Lab* (COM)

    Credits: 3, 1

    An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry (including chemistry majors, science majors, and pre-professional students). Completion of a high school course in chemistry is recommended.

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 112. Corequisites: CHEM 112L-CHEM 112 and MATH 102. Notes: * Course meets SGR #6. 


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  • CHEM 114-114L - General Chemistry II and Lab * (COM)

    Credits: (3, 1)

    A continuation of CHEM 112. An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry.

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 114. Prerequisites: CHEM 112, MATH 102 or higher (115, 120, 121, 123, 125, 281) Corequisites: CHEM 114L-CHEM 114. Notes: * Course meets SGR #6. 


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  • CHEM 115-115L - Atomic and Molecular Structure and Lab*

    Credits: (3, 1)

    This is the first course in a four-course sequence that serves as an advanced introduction to the principles of general chemistry relevant to preparation for organic chemistry. Topics covered include atomic structure, theories of bonding, molecular structure, inter- and intra-molecular forces, the structure-activity relationship, and qualitative thermochemistry.

    Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 115. Prerequisites: Completion of a high school course in chemistry is required. Corequisites: CHEM 115L-CHEM 115 and MATH 102. Notes: This course is intended for students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry, or those who have been admitted to the honors college. AP credit will not be acknowledged as equivalent to CHEM 115. CHEM 112/CHEM 112L may not be substituted for CHEM 115/CHEM 115L unless explicitly allowed by the department head.

     

    * Course meets SGR #6 .


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  • CHEM 120-120L - Elementary Organic Chemistry and Lab*

    Credits: (3, 1)
    Compounds of carbon with emphasis on those of interest to students of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences. Not a prerequisite for any 200 level and above course. Prerequisites: CHEM 106 or CHEM 112. Corequisites: CHEM 120L-CHEM 120. Notes: * Course meets SGR #6. 


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  • CHEM 127-127L - Structure and Function of Organic Molecules and Lab*

    Credits: (3, 1)

    A continuation of CHEM 115 which introduces the chemistry of carbon containing compounds. It is the second course in a four-course sequence. Topics covered include: nomenclature, functional group analysis, stereochemistry, acid/base chemistry, organic chemistry reactions, mechanistic explanation of electron movement, and thermochemistry of organic reactions. Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Honors College students only. CHEM 326 may not be substituted for CHEM 127 unless explicitly allowed by the department head.

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 127. Prerequisites: CHEM 115. Corequisites: CHEM 127L-CHEM 127. Notes: * Course meets SGR #6. 


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  • CHEM 229-229L - Transformations of Organic Molecules and Lab

    Credits: (3, 1)

    A continuation of CHEM 127 which focuses on instrumentation related to analytical organic chemistry, as well as advanced reactions, synthesis and retrosynthetic analysis, and an introduction to biochemistry. It is the third course in a four-course sequence. Credit may not be substituted for CHEM 328 and CHEM 328L.

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 229. Prerequisites: CHEM 127. Corequisites:   CHEM 229L-CHEM 229.


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  • CHEM 237 - Intermediate Laboratory Investigations

    Credits: 2
    This laboratory based course builds upon previous training to include problem based learning in research contexts. Students will design and implement experiments related to departmental research, evaluate data, and report outcomes of their experimentation. Prerequisites: CHEM 229-229L


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  • CHEM 242-242L - Chemical Equilibrium and Thermodynamics and Lab

    Credits: 4, 1

    This course is the foundational course in physical chemistry. Topics include coverage of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, and equilibrium of chemical systems.

    Laboratory for CHEM 242. Prerequisites: CHEM 114 or CHEM 127; MATH 125; PHYS 211. Corequisites: CHEM 242L


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  • CHEM 326-326L - Organic Chemistry I and Lab(COM)

    Credits: (3, 1)

    A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy.

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 326. Prerequisites: CHEM 114, minimum 4 credits. Corequisites: CHEM 326L-CHEM 326.


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  • CHEM 328-328L - Organic Chemistry II and Lab(COM)

    Credits: (3, 1)

    A continuation of CHEM 326. A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy.

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 328. Prerequisites: CHEM 326. Corequisites: CHEM 328L-CHEM 328.


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  • CHEM 329 - Organic Chemistry III

    Credits: 2
    An advanced undergraduate course in organic chemistry, this course builds upon previous organic chemistry training and will include topics of contemporary synthesis, organometallic chemistry, molecular orbital theory, pericyclic reactions, and physical organic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 229 or CHEM 328 Notes: Co-registration in CHEM 329L is not required.


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  • CHEM 329L - Organic Chemistry III Lab

    Credits: 2
    Advanced stand-alone laboratory course for advanced undergraduate organic chemistry. The laboratory course focuses on multistep synthetic methodologies to assemble and analyze complex molecules.  Prerequisites: CHEM 229L or CHEM 328L. Notes: Co-registration in CHEM 329 is not required.


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  • CHEM 332-332L - Analytical Chemistry and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 3, 1

    Fundamental concepts and principles of quantitative chemical analysis including quantitative chemical equilibrium calculations and error analysis applied to the evaluation of experimental measurements and data.

    Laboratory to accompany CHEM 332. Prerequisites: CHEM 114 (minimum 4 credits.) or CHEM 116. Corequisites: CHEM 332L-CHEM 332.


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  • CHEM 345 - Quantum Mechanics of Chemical Systems

    Credits: 2
    Applications of quantum mechanics to chemical systems. Topics include comparative study of classical and quantum mechanics, the foundations of quantum mechanics, problems with exact solutions, and molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHEM 229 or CHEM 114; MATH 125; PHYS 213


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  • CHEM 347 - Chemical Kinetics

    Credits: 2
    Course devoted to the study of reaction rates. Topics include the kinetic molecular theory of gases, transport processes, reaction kinetics, and theories of reaction rates. Prerequisites: CHEM 242; PHYS 213


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  • CHEM 348-348L - Biophysical Chemistry and Lab

    Credits: 3, 1

    A study of the fundamental principles governing the physical chemistry of biological systems. Topics covered include the forces governing protein and nucleic acid stability, the thermodynamics of protein folding and protein-ligand interactions, bioenergetics, kinetics of biochemical reactions, biological membranes and membrane transport. The physical basis of protein purification, probing protein-ligand interactions, and the determination of macromolecular structure is also discussed.

    Fundamental physical chemistry principles and techniques of physical chemistry used in studying biomacromolecules and biological systems. Prerequisites: MATH 125, CHEM 464-464L

      Corequisites: CHEM 348L-348. Notes: CHEM 342-342L and 344-344L may be taken as electives but may not be substituted for CHEM 348-348L.


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  • CHEM 432 - Analytical Chemistry II

    Credits: 2
    Theory and applications of electrochemistry, atomic spectroscopy, X-rays, surface characterization, thermal methods, and radiochemistry applied to chemical analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 332.


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  • CHEM 433 - Bioanalytical Chemistry

    Credits: 2
    Introduction to the principles and methods of analytical techniques applied to biochemical systems, including method validation, separations, microscopy, and related techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 332 and CHEM 464.


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  • CHEM 434-434L - Instrumental Analysis and Lab(COM)

    Credits: (3, 1)

    Theory and application of modern instrumental methods to chemical analysis.

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 434. Prerequisites: CHEM 328, CHEM 332, CHEM 344. Corequisites: CHEM 434L-CHEM 434.


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  • CHEM 452-452L - Inorganic Chemistry and Lab(COM)

    Credits: (3, 1)

    Theoretical and periodic aspects of inorganic chemistry.

    Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Prerequisites: CHEM 332 Corequisites: CHEM 452L-CHEM 452.


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  • CHEM 464 - Biochemistry I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of biochemical systems. Topics covered in the two semester sequence include the study of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, metabolic processes, biological oxidation and reduction processes, molecular aspects of DNA replication and repair pathways, transcription and RNA processing, and protein translation. Prerequisites: CHEM 229 or 328


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  • CHEM 466 - Laboratory Methods- Biochemistry

    Credits: 1
    A study of fundamental biochemistry laboratory skills, including, protein isolation and analysis by electrophoresis, enzyme kinetics and spectroscopic analysis of biomolecules. Prerequisites: CHEM 464.


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  • CHEM 482 - Environmental Chemistry (COM)

    Credits: 3-4
    Examination of the chemistry and chemical processes of the environment, including the role of chemistry in current environmental issues. Prerequisites: CHEM 127 or CHEM 326


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  • CHEM 484 - Chemical Toxicology

    Credits: 3
    Understanding of the principles of toxicity, including the molecular basis for toxicity and the environmental fate and transport of chemicals in the environment. Prerequisites: CHEM 464


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  • CHEM 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (COM) (AW)

    Credits: 1-12
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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  • CHEM 771 - Intermolecular Interactions & Phases of Matter

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Instructor’s consent.


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  • CHEM 777 - Action Research in the Secondary Classroom

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Instructor’s consent.


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  • CHEM 788 - Research Problems in the Chemistry Classroom

    Credits: 1-2
    Prerequisites: Instructor’s consent and CHEM 616.


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CHIN (Chinese)
  

  • CHIN 101 - Introduction to Chinese I

    Credits: 4
    An opportunity to develop skills in everyday spoken Chinese. Emphasis will be on correct pronunciation, listening skills and fluency.


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  • CHIN 102 - Introductory Chinese II

    Credits: 4
    A continuation of Chinese 101, except that 200 new characters will be introduced.


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CHRD (Counseling & Human Resource Development)
  

  • CHRD 301 - Introduction to Rehabilitation

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to provide introductory level information regarding the counseling profession. Students will be exposed to the history, traditions, methods, and purposes of professional counseling, as well as the legal and ethical requirements that apply to clinical practice. The course will provide overview of the counseling field and provide students with a basis for development of a beginning professional identity.


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  • CHRD 351 - Medical and Vocational Case Management

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with experience in the day to day requirements and skills needed to manage casework and provide services for consumers in actual human services agencies.


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  • CHRD 352 - Counseling Special Populations

    Credits: 3
    This course will familiarize students with the history, needs, and cultural characteristics of consumers of counseling services that have disabilities. Ethnic and religious aspects will be considered as they relate to professional counseling.


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  • CHRD 353 - Ethics and the Helping Professions

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to provide ethical and legal standards as related to critical professional issues. The relationship and integration of values for the counselor’s role in practice, training, and consultation will be explored.


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  • CHRD 451 - Individual and Group Counseling

    Credits: 3
    This course will introduce students to fundamental perspectives on professional counseling. Change processes and strategies will be examined from differing viewpoints. Students will be familiarized with group dynamics, structure, and power.


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  • CHRD 452 - Addictions Rehabilitation

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to practice and policy aspects of addictions counseling. From a strengths perspective, biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors will be considered as they relate to substance abuse issues.


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  • CHRD 453 - Family Therapy

    Credits: 3
    Family structure, systems, and communication will be examined. Perspectives on family dynamics and therapeutic change will be explored.


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  • CHRD 471-571 - Gerontology Issues in Counseling

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to familiarize helping professionals with psychological aspects of the aging process. Students will gain skills in establishing rapport and interacting in a professional, caring manner with older adults and learn about appropriate resources and techniques to assist older clients.


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  • CHRD 475 - Wellness Counseling

    Credits: 2
    This course will introduce students to interventions designed to enhance individual wellness including behavioral and motivational strategies. Change processes and strategies will be examined along with signs and symptoms of mental health states.


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