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CHEM 95 - Foundations for General Chemistry
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: CHEM 111A
Topics and skills that support student success in CHEM 111A.
Students required to enroll in this co-requisite course must remain enrolled in both courses for the semester. Students will not be permitted to withdraw from one of the courses (either CHEM 111A or CHEM 95) and not the other.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (Activity 2 hours). May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in different semesters.
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CHEM 100 - Chemistry and Today’s World
(4 units)
Prerequisite: One GE Foundation course (GE categories A1, A2, A3, or B2).
Introduction to basic principles of chemistry and a consideration of the benefits and problems arising from applications of chemistry. Discussions of foods and food additives, drugs, plastics, and other materials of everyday life, fuel sources, the atmosphere, and fresh water. Suitable for general education credit.
Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.) Not open for credit to chemistry or biochemistry majors or students with credit in CHEM 111A or CHEM 140 .
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CHEM 111A - General Chemistry
(5 units)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 112A with a grade of “C” or better, or MATH 112B or higher (may be taken concurrently).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Appropriate score on the chemistry placement test or other measures, or department consent. Students in need of additional support will be required to enroll concurrently in CHEM 95.
One year of high school chemistry is strongly recommended. (This course is recommended for those intending to pursue careers in science or engineering.). First semester of a two-semester sequence (CHEM 111A and CHEM 111B ). Introduction to principles of chemistry including chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, electronic structure, bonding, and properties of solids, liquids, gases, and solutions.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs., lab and problem solving session 6 hrs.) Credit in CHEM 90 or CHEM 101 does not substitute for a passing score on the Chemistry Placement Examination.
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CHEM 111B - General Chemistry
(5 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111A and MATH 112B or higher both with a grade of “C” or better.
Second semester of a two-semester sequence (CHEM 111A and CHEM 111B). Continuation of chemical principles, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, elements of qualitative and quantitative inorganic analysis. Solving aqueous equilibrium problems are emphasized.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs., lab and problem solving sessions 6 hrs.)
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CHEM 112A - Advanced General Chemistry
(5 units)
Prerequisite: Department consent.
First semester of a two-semester advanced general chemistry sequence (CHEM 112A and CHEM 112B ). Introduction to principles of chemistry including chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, electronic structure, bonding, and properties of solids, liquids, gases, and solutions, kinetics, and equilibrium.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs., lab and problem session 6 hrs.)
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CHEM 112B - Advanced General Chemistry
(5 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 112A with a grade of “C’ or better.
Second semester of a two-semester advanced general chemistry sequence (CHEM 112A and CHEM 112B). Continuation of chemical principles, electrochemistry, applications of bonding theories of inorganic molecules, trends and reactivities of elements and their compounds, elements of qualitative and quantitative inorganic analysis, introduction to coordination chemistry, solid-state chemistry, and reactions of transition metals. Solving aqueous equilibrium problems is emphasized.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs., lab and problem session 6 hrs.).
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CHEM 140 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry
(5 units)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to pre-nursing majors. A grade of “C” or better in STAT 108 or STAT 118 , or MATH 112A or higher.
This one-semester course encompasses general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Meets chemistry requirement for pre-nursing curriculum.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs; problem solving session 1 hr., and laboratory 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 220A - Organic Chemistry I
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111B with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisites: CHEM 224A is required for students repeating course. CHEM 223A must be taken concurrently if required by a degree plan.
First semester of two-semester sequence (CHEM 220A, CHEM 220B; and CHEM 223A and CHEM 223B or CHEM 320L ). Sequence meets requirements for medical and dental schools. Emphasis is upon application of modern principles of structure, reactivity, methods of synthesis, physical properties and spectroscopy.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.) Not open to students with credit in CHEM 320A or CHEM 322A.
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CHEM 220B - Organic Chemistry II
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 220A with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 224B is required for students repeating course. CHEM 223B or CHEM 320L must be taken concurrently if required by a degree plan except for students who previously earned a “C” or better in CHEM 223B or CHEM 320L .
Second semester of two-semester sequence (CHEM 220A , CHEM 220B; CHEM 223A and CHEM 223B or CHEM 320L ). Continuation of study of organic chemistry including chemistry or compounds containing more than one functional group, bioorganic molecules, and special topics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.) Not open to students with credit in CHEM 320B or CHEM 322B.
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CHEM 223A - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
(1 unit)
Corequisite: CHEM 220A , except for students who have previously earned a “C” or better in CHEM 220A .
Introduction to organic laboratory techniques. First semester of a two-semester sequence (CHEM 223A, CHEM 223B ). Not applicable to a degree in chemistry or biochemistry.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Laboratory 3 hrs.) Not open to students with credit in CHEM 320L or CHEM 323A.
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CHEM 223B - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: CHEM 220A and CHEM 223A , both with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisite: CHEM 220B , except for students who have previously earned a “C” or better in CHEM 220B .
Synthesis and characterization of organic and bioorganic compounds. Second semester of a two-semester sequence (CHEM 223A , CHEM 223B). Not applicable to a degree in chemistry or biochemistry.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Laboratory 3 hrs) Not open to students with credit in CHEM 320B, or CHEM 320L , or CHEM 323B.
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CHEM 224A - Organic Chemistry I Recitation
(1 unit)
Corequisite: CHEM 220A
Problem solving session emphasizing principles learned in first semester organic chemistry.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (Problem solving session 1 hr.) May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in different semesters. Does not count for General Education credit.
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CHEM 224B - Organic Chemistry II Recitation
(1 unit)
Corequisite: CHEM 220B
Problem solving session emphasizing principles learned in second semester organic chemistry.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (Problem solving session 1 hr.) May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in different semesters. Does not count for General Education credit.
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CHEM 227 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 111A with a grade of “C” or better; CHEM 111B is recommended.
Lecture course in chemistry of the carbon compounds.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.) Not applicable to a degree in chemistry. Not open for credit to students with credit in CHEM 327.
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CHEM 251 - Quantitative Analysis
(4 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 111B with a grade of “C” or better. Strongly recommended for pre-pharmacy students and students planning careers in clinical or analytical laboratory sciences. It is strongly recommended that CHEM 251 be taken within one calendar year of CHEM 111B .
Introduction to techniques and theory of gravimetric and volumetric analysis, spectrophotometry, potentiometry, and chromatography.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 6 hrs.)
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CHEM 296 - Research Methods
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111A or CHEM 112A (grade of “B” or better) or consent of Instructor
Introduction to research methods in chemistry. Mixed course designed primarily to introduce lower division students to research before they take CHEM 496 .
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture/seminar based course only)
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CHEM 320L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
(2 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 220A .
Corequisite: CHEM 220B , except for students who have previously earned a “C” or better in CHEM 220B .
Introduction to organic laboratory techniques, synthesis and characterization of organic and bioorganic compounds.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 6 hrs) Not open for credit to students with credit in CHEM 320B.
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CHEM 331 - Inorganic Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111B with a grade of “C” or better.
Introduction to coordination chemistry, solid-state chemistry, and reactions of transition metals.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 332 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
(2 units)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 331 with a grade of “C” or better.
Synthesis, characterization, and manipulation of inorganic compounds and materials.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Laboratory 3 hrs).
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CHEM 361 - Chemical Communications
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirement. Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHEM 220A .
Using the chemical literature. Writing technical reports for various purposes. Oral presentation of chemical information. Includes extensive writing. Fulfills the GE Writing Intensive Capstone requirement.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hrs.) Not open for credit to students with credit in NSCI 361 .
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CHEM 371A - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111B , MATH 123 , PHYS 152 (all with a grade of “C” or better).
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 224.
Half of the two semester physical chemistry package. The two courses, CHEM 371A, CHEM 371B , may be taken in either order. Principles and applications of classical thermodynamics; introduction to chemical kinetics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 371B - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111B , MATH 123 , PHYS 152 (all with a grade of “C” or better).
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 224 .
Half of the two semester physical chemistry package. The two courses CHEM 371A ,B may be taken in either order. Principles and applications of quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 375 - Physical Chemistry for Engineers
(3 units)
Prerequisites: MATH 123 ; PHYS 151 and either PHYS 152 or E E 210 /E E 210L ; CH E 220 ; CHEM 111A /CHEM 111B ; and CHEM 220A or CHEM 227 , all grades of “C” or better. CH E 310 is strongly recommended.
Principles and applications of real gases, liquids, and solutions; intra- and intermolecular interactions; kinetic theory and chemical kinetics; quantum chemistry, chemical bonding, and spectroscopy.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs)
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CHEM 377A - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111B , MATH 123 , and PHYS 152 (all with a grade of “C” or better).
Half of the two semester physical chemistry package with a biochemical emphasis. The two courses CHEM 377A, CHEM 377B may be taken in either order. Principles of physical chemistry emphasizing thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Biological and environmental science examples used to illustrate principles.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 377B - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111B , MATH 123 , and PHYS 152 (all with a grade of “C” or better).
Half of the two semester physical chemistry package with a biochemical emphasis. The two courses CHEM 377A ,B may be taken in either order. Principles of physical chemistry with emphasis on molecular structure and spectroscopy.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 379 - Physical Chemistry for the Biosciences
(4 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111B , CHEM 220A , MATH 119B or MATH 123 , and PHYS 100B or PHYS 152 , all with grades of C or better.
Principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, quantum chemistry, chemical bonding, and spectroscopy, with applications in the biological sciences.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 4 hrs.)
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CHEM 385 - Materials Science
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 111A and PHYS 152 and (CHEM 111B or PHYS 320 ), completion of CHEM 111B is strongly recommended.
Introduction to general principles of energy materials including catalytic, photovoltaic, and thermoelectric materials based on nanostructural and/or nanoporous systems. Students will be required to complete preparatory modules on Kinetics (reaction dynamics), Electrochemistry, Fermi statistics, and Diodes.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as PHYS 385 . Not open for credit to students with credit in PHYS 385 .
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CHEM 385C - Materials Science Colloquium
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: CHEM 111A and PHYS 152 and (CHEM 111B or PHYS 320 ), completion of CHEM 111B is strongly recommended
Discussion of advances as reported in recent literature related to energy materials. Provides experience in library use, organization, presentation, and critical evaluation of the literature.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as PHYS 385C . Not open for credit to students with credit in PHYS 385C .
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CHEM 385L - Materials Science Laboratory
(2 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 111A and PHYS 152 and (CHEM 111B or PHYS 320 ), completion of CHEM 111B is strongly recommended
Introduction to synthesis, characterization methods, and property measurement of advanced materials.
Letter grade only (A-F), Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 6 hours). Same course as PHYS 385L . Not open for credit to students with credit in PHYS 385L .
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CHEM 420 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 220B and CHEM 320L and either CHEM 361 or NSCI 361 , all with a grade of “C” or better.
Synthesis and characterization of organic compounds. Organic structures analyzed through interpretation of spectral data. Emphasis on use of high field NMR, mass spectrometry, IR, and UV. Applications of modern separation techniques. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students are expected to attend three hours of lecture on use of chemical literature.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 1 hr., laboratory 6 hrs.)
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CHEM 421 - Physical Organic Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 220B with a grade of “C” or better.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHEM 371B or CHEM 377B . Undergraduates enroll in CHEM 421; graduates in CHEM 521 .
Theoretical interpretation of chemical and physical properties of organic compounds: mathematical derivations of rate equations from experimental results, quantitative comparison of organic compounds reactivities, mathematical correlations of structure and properties. Solving problems relating to reaction mechanisms to described factors.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.) CHEM 521
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CHEM 431 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 331 , with a grade of “C” or better.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 371B .
Quantitative study of chemical bonding in inorganic molecules emphasizing on molecular orbital theory. Transition metal chemistry including coordination chemistry, ligand field theory, spectroscopy applications to structural analysis of inorganic molecules, and review of properties and reactivities of elements and their compounds.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 441A - Biological Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 220B and either CHEM 320L or CHEM 223B all with a grade of “C” or better; a biology or microbiology course is recommended.
First semester of a two-semester sequence (CHEM 441A and CHEM 441B ) in biochemistry. Chemical and mathematical treatment of energetics and kinetics of reactions in living systems, including chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates and chemistry of proteins.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours)
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CHEM 441B - Biological Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 441A with a grade of “C” or better.
Second semester of two-semester sequence (CHEM 441A and CHEM 441B) in biochemistry. Metabolism of lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, and other advanced topics in metabolism.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours)
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CHEM 442 - Methods in Biochemistry
(2 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 361 and CHEM 441A both with grades of C or better.
Modern laboratory methods used in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Letter grading only (A-F). (1 hour lecture and 3 hours laboratory). Course open only to BA biochemistry students. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 443 .
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CHEM 443 - Biochemistry Laboratory
(4 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 441A and CHEM 361 ; all with a grade of “C” or better.
Theory of biochemical and molecular biology methods. Modern laboratory techniques used in biochemical research.
Letter grading only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 1 hr., laboratory 9 hrs.)
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CHEM 448 - Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 220B or CHEM 227 either with a grade of “C” or better.
Major principles of biochemistry including metabolic processes, biological control and regulatory processes, nutrition and chemical energetics and kinetics of animals, plants and microorganisms. Emphasis on major concepts and problem solving.
Not open for credit to students with credit in CHEM 441A ,CHEM 441B .
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CHEM 449 - Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: CHEM 448 with a grade of “C” or better.
May be taken concurrently with CHEM 448 .
Analytical and biochemical analyses of foodstuffs and other compounds of biochemical interest.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 451 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis
(5 units)
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 152 , and either CHEM 361 or NSCI 361 , and either CHEM 371B or CHEM 377B , all with a grade of “C” or better.
Theory and application of instrumental methods to chemical problems. Includes measurement basics, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, electroanalytical chemistry, separation methods, surface analysis, and statistical evaluation of analytical data.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 6 hrs.)
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CHEM 460 - Seminar in Chemistry
(1 unit)
Corequisite(s): CHEM 496 or consent of instructor. Students must have filed for graduation and be in their last semester.
Weekly meetings for presentation and discussion of advanced work in special fields including original research by faculty and students. Requires participation in organization and critical evaluation of these presentations.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (Seminar 1 hr.)
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CHEM 461 - Chemistry Capstone
(1 unit)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Department consent.
The capstone course for chemistry and biochemistry graduating seniors in their final semester integrating knowledge and skills from different disciplines of chemistry and biochemistry. Includes discussion of regulatory affairs, ethics in research, and seminars on research topics in chemistry and biochemistry.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1 hr)
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CHEM 480 - Biomolecular Modeling and Simulation
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 220A , MATH 123 (may be taken concurrently), and PHYS 100B or PHYS 152 , all with a grade of “C” or better.
The study of biomolecular phenomena using computer-based modeling and simulation techniques with varying degrees of resolution, including development and validity of molecular models.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.) CHEM 580
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CHEM 485 - Special Topics in Materials Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 220B and CHEM 331 and CHEM 385 or consent of instructor
Areas of current interest in materials chemistry with introduction to principles of materials synthesis, characterization, and application.
Letter grade only (A-F)
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CHEM 496 - Undergraduate Directed Research
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Research in a specific topic in chemistry or biochemistry approved and directed by faculty.
Written report required. (Independent Study). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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CHEM 498 - Senior Thesis
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Major GPA 3.0 or higher, 3 units of CHEM 496 with a grade of “A”, consent of instructor.
Continuation of research in chemistry and biochemistry, planning, preparation, and completion of thesis based on original research project. Submission of acceptable thesis meeting the guidelines for research reports issued by the Committee on Professional Training American Chemical Society is required.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not available for graduate students.
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CHEM 498H - Senior Thesis - Honors
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: At least one unit of CHEM 496 with a grade of “A”; admission into the Honors in Chemistry program, and consent of instructor.
Planning, preparation, and completion of thesis based on a research project in chemistry or biochemistry.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not available to graduate students.
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CHEM 499 - Directed Reading
(1 unit)
Survey of chemical literature on some topic of current interest under supervision of a faculty member. Preparation of a written report based on readings.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to graduate students.
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CHEM 521 - Physical Organic Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 220B with a grade of “C” or better.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHEM 371B or CHEM 377B . Undergraduates enroll in CHEM 421 ; graduates in CHEM 521.
Theoretical interpretation of chemical and physical properties of organic compounds: mathematical derivations of rate equations from experimental results, quantitative comparison of organics compounds reactivities, mathematical correlations of structure and properties. Solving problems relating to reaction mechanisms to described factors.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.) CHEM 421
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CHEM 522 - Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 421 or CHEM 521 or consent of instructor.
Areas of current interest in organic chemistry.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 523 - Synthetic Methods
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 220B with a grade of “C” or better; CHEM 521 recommended
Introduction to current methods of synthetic transformations; topics may include, but not limited to the following: Retrosynthetic analysis, protecting groups, functional group transformations, enolate chemistry, organometallics, stereochemistry and conformational analysis, pericyclic reactions, alkene functionalization and reactions of carbon nucleophiles.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 524 - Catalysis in Organic Chemistry
(3 units)
A study of catalysis beginning with a general theory of catalysis. The course also covers catalysis in synthetic organic chemistry centered on metals and ligated metals and catalysis centered on organic molecules as the catalytic species.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 525 - Introduction to Supramolecular Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Proficiency in any of the following as demonstrated by ACS placement exam: Organic, Biochemistry or Inorganic
Introduction to non-covalent interactions will be presented in the context of molecular recognition and self-assembly. Synthetic and biological examples will be used to understand these principles and how they can be applied to the preparation of new materials.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 531 - Advances in Inorganic Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 431 or consent of instructor.
Current topics and advances in inorganic chemistry.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics.
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CHEM 532 - Inorganic Materials Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 431 or consent of instructor.
Advanced studies in bonding in solids, crystal structure variations, band theory and electronic structure, crystal structure-electronic structure-physical properties relationship, electron transport properties, magnetic materials, materials by design for technological applications.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 533 - Physical Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 431 or consent of instructor.
An introduction to physical techniques commonly used in inorganic chemistry with focus on the magnetic resonance spectroscopic techniques: EPR and multinuclear NMR.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 534 - Crystal Structure Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 431 or consent of instructor.
An introduction to structural methods commonly used in inorganic chemistry with focus on single crystal and powder X-ray diffraction.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 541 - Biochemistry Core for Graduate Study
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 441A , CHEM 441B
The course is divided into three topics: (i) structure and evolution of proteins and their complexes with nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates, including structure determination methods; (ii) metabolic regulation from mechanistic and physiological viewpoints; (iii) applications of biochemical methodologies.
Letter grade only (A-F), (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 542 - Selected Topics in Biochemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 441B and CHEM 541 all with a grade of “C” or better; or consent of instructor.
Intensive discussion of a limited aspect of biochemistry with reference to current literature. Course content will vary from year to year.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 544 - Physical Biochemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Either CHEM 371A ,CHEM 371B or CHEM 377A ,CHEM 377B ; CHEM 441B ; CHEM 541 all with the grade of “C” or better; or consent of instructor.
Physical chemical aspects of protein and nucleic acid chemistry and related analytical methods.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 546 - Protein Structure and Function
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Either CHEM 371B or CHEM 377B ; and both CHEM 441A and CHEM 541 with the grade of “C” or better; or consent of instructor.
Principles of protein structure, folding, and function. Includes techniques used for the production, isolation and characterization of proteins.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs)
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CHEM 547 - Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 441B , CHEM 541 with the grade of “C” or better; or consent of instructor.
Gene expression with emphasis on regulatory mechanisms. Analytical techniques for isolation, purification, and characterization of nucleic acids.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 548 - Cell Membranes
(3 units)
Prerequisites: BIOL 340 , BIOL 370 , CHEM 441A CHEM 541 with the grade of “C” or better; or consent of instructor.
Examination of modern membrane biochemistry. May include membrane structure and transport, phospholipids sorting, vesicular transport, membrane coat protein structure and function, and membrane-dependent signal transduction.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 549 - Biochemistry of Lipids and Lipoproteins
(3 units)
Prerequisites: BIOL 340 , CHEM 441B , CHEM 541 all with the grade of “C” or better; or consent of instructor.
Current topics on the biochemistry of lipids and lipoproteins in health and disease. Lipid absorption, synthesis and transport; Cellular uptake of lipoproteins, lipid storage and mobilization; lipid signaling; cellular lipid efflux.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs)
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CHEM 552 - Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 451 or consent of instructor.
Including electrochemical measurements, chromatographic techniques, spectroscopic techniques, radiochemical analysis and basic electronic components of instrumentation. Emphasizing the chemical principles involved, utility and limitations of each method. Includes trace analysis of water and air.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 553 - Fundamentals of Electroanalytical Chemistry
(3 units)
In-depth description of electrochemical processes and research techniques. Voltammteric, potentiometric, and impedance methods. Scanning probe techniques. Analysis of current research literature related to electroanalytical chemistry and surface science.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 572 - Advanced Physical Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 371B or consent of instructor.
Special topics in physical chemistry.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics.
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CHEM 573 - Molecular Spectroscopy
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 371B or consent of instructor.
The interaction of electromagnetic radiation with atoms and molecules. Symmetry properties of molecules and the Hamiltonian. Angular momentum and the spectra of atoms and molecules. Pure rotational, vibrational, Raman, and electronic spectra of molecules. Understanding and predicting molecular spectra.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 574 - Kinetics and Dynamics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 371A or consent of instructor.
Reaction rates for chemical systems; dependence on concentration and temperature. Derivation of the mechanisms of chemical reactions. Kinetic theory and analysis of experimental results for different systems. Dynamics of chemical reactions; transition state theory, potential-energy surfaces, and reaction pathways.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 580 - Biomolecular Modeling and Simulation
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 220A ; MATH 123 (may be taken concurrently); PHYS 100B or PHYS 152 , all with a grade of “C” or better.
The study of biomolecular phenomena using computer-based modeling and simulation techniques with varying degrees of resolution, including development and validity of molecular models.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.) CHEM 480
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CHEM 581 - Biological Performance of Materials
(3 units)
Advance studies of the chemical and mechanical interactions between materials used in medical devices and implants and living organisms. The course content includes materials response to biological system and host response to biomaterials.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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CHEM 582 - Organic Chemistry of Biological Processes
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CHEM 441B and CHEM 541 all with a grade of “C” or better.
Examination of the mechanisms and energetics of biochemical reactions.
Letter grade only (A-F). (3 hours lecture).
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CHEM 583 - Electrochemical Methods and Materials
(3 units)
Fundamentals, modern aspects, and applications of electrochemical methods and materials. The course focuses on energy devices and bioelectrochemical systems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (3 hours lecture).
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CHEM 595A - Colloquium in Biochemistry
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Discussion of advances as reported in recent literature. Provides experience in library use, organization, presentation, and critical evaluation of the chemical literature.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1 hr.) May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units (not more than a total of 3 units may be earned in any combination of CHEM 595 courses).
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CHEM 595B - Colloquium in Organic Chemistry
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Discussion of advances as reported in recent literature. Provides experience in library use, organization, presentation, and critical evaluation of the chemical literature.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1 hr.) May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units (not more than a total of 3 units may be earned in any combination of CHEM 595 courses).
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CHEM 595C - Colloquium in Analytical, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Discussion of advances as reported in recent literature. Provides experience in library use, organization, presentation, and critical evaluation of the chemical literature.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1 hr.) May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units (not more than a total of 3 units may be earned in any combination of CHEM 595 courses).
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CHEM 660 - Seminar in Chemistry
(1 unit)
Weekly meetings for presentation and discussion of advanced work in special fields including original research by faculty and graduate students.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (Seminar 1 hr.) May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units.
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CHEM 695 - Directed Reading
(1 unit)
Survey of information in chemical literature on a current research topic, under direction of a faculty member. Written report prepared from these readings.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CHEM 697 - Directed Research
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Arrangement with instructor.
Laboratory work supervised on an individual basis.
Letter grade only (A-F). A written report will be required. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units.
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CHEM 697C - Directed Research
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Arrangement with Instructor
Continuation of laboratory work supervised on an individual basis.
Credit/No Credit grading only. A written report will be required. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units.
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CHEM 698 - Thesis
(1-6 units)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy for M.S. in Chemistry or M.S. in Biochemistry and arrangement with instructor.
Planning, preparation and completion of a thesis in chemistry or biochemistry.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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Chicano and Latino Studies Note: General Education Category A must be completed prior to taking any upper-division course except upper-division language courses where students meet formal prerequisites and/or competency equivalent for advanced study.
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CHLS 100 - Introduction to Chicano and Latino Studies
(3 Units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One course from GE category A2.
This is an introductory-level course designed to acquaint students with the most important social, political, economic and historic aspects of the Chicano/Latino experience in the United States. Chicano/Latino experiences will be examined within historic and contemporary policy based frameworks.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CHLS 101 - Introduction to Chicano/a and Latino/a Life
(3 Units)
Examination of four themes: 1) the cultural formation and transformation of Chicano/Latino communities; 2) the role of women in shaping Chicano/Latino culture; 3) Chicano/Latino music and visual art; 4) Mexican and Latino immigrants in American culture.
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CHLS 104 - Composition II
3 (units)
Prerequisites: CSU General Education Written Communication Placement. Score of 147 or higher on the English Placement Test; “C” or better in CHLS 104S , AFRS 100S , ASAM 100S , ENGL 100S , ALI 150 ; or consent of instructor.
Expository writing course designed for first-year students. Satisfies one of the writing requirements for general education at CSULB. Emphasizes academic writing, focusing primarily on analytical reading and thesis-driven writing.
Multiple Offerings: ENGL 100 , AFRS 100 , ASAM 100 . Not open for credit to students with credit in: ENGL 100 , AFRS 100 , ASAM 100 .
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CHLS 104S - Composition I
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CSU General Education Written Communication Placement.
Composition I does not count toward meeting the major requirements. It does count toward graduation and will be included in the overall GPA. Must have a “C” or better to earn credit in GE. Basic course in writing, offering intensive practice in every stage of writing process from generating ideas to final proofreading, as well as to the developing stronger reading comprehension for specific writing tasks.
Same course as ASAM 100S , AFRS 100S , ENGL 100S . Not open for credit to students with credit in: CHLS 1, AFRS 1, ASAM 1, ENGL 1, AFRS 100S , ASAM 100S , ENGL 100S , ESW 100S .
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CHLS 105 - Latina/o Cultural Identity
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One course from GE category A2.
Explores, comparatively, the development of Chicano-Latino identities through a survey of social scientific, historical and literary sources from Mexican American and Latino regional cultures, tracing the development of societal divisions based on gender, race, ethnicity and class categories.
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CHLS 150 - Introduction to Chicano Literary Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One course from GE category A1.
Introductory survey course in Chicano and Latino literature covering traditional and contemporary literary styles and forms from selected translated Chicano and Latino readings.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in CHLS 205.
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CHLS 215 - U.S. Diversity and the Ethnic Experience
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open only to Integrated Teacher Education Program students.
Survey of four major ethnic groups (American Indians, African American, Latino American, and Asian American) in American society from the colonial era to the present. Special attention to formation and transformation of each ethnic group and their individual and collective roles in the development of the United States.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as AIS 215 , AFRS 215 , andASAM 215 . Not open for credit to students with credit in AIS 215 , AFRS 215 , or ASAM 215 .
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CHLS 224 - Introduction to Mexican Culture through its Music
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Covers the development of Mexican culture through its music from pre-Hispanic time to the present. The scope of the class includes the development of the relationship between Mexico’s political history, and its music.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CHLS 258 - Introduction to Cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean through Music
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Introduction to Latin America and Caribbean cultures through music from the pre-Hispanic era to the present. The course will focus on the historical, geographical, and political contexts of various Latin American and Caribbean musical genres.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CHLS 300 - Chicano History
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
Chicanos in the settlement and development of the Southwest and in contemporary U.S. society; Chicano experience as a U.S. minority group; emerging civil rights movement of La Raza.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as HIST 370 . Not open for credit to students with credit in HIST 370 .
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CHLS 303 - Farm Workers
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing
This course explores why the United Farm Workers succeeded where all earlier efforts failed in unionizing farm workers. It also examines why farm workers are worse off today, in spite of Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and Larry Itliong.
Letter grade only (A-F)
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CHLS 305 - Chicana/o and Latina/o California History
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation Requirements.
This course explores the historical, economic, social and political forces shaping the Chicanas/os-Latinas/os experience in California. It also examines the interconnection of power and resistance, and the diversity of experiences shaping community and history.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CHLS 310 - Chicana/o and Latina/o Thought and Action
(3 units)
Study of the ideas, philosophies and events affecting Chicano life; identification and examination of the Chicano world view, of a Chicano reality.
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CHLS 319 - The Ethnic Experience in the U.S.
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Examination of the dynamics of the development of our multicultural society, emphasizing study of the four distinct ethnic strands of American society (Asian American, Black American, Mexican American, and American Indian) and their role in the maintenance of cultural diversity in the United States.
Same course as AFRS 319 , AIS 319 and ASAM 319 . Not open for credit to students with credit in AFRS 319 , AIS 319 , ASAM 319 , or WGSS 319. (Lecture/Discussion.)
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CHLS 320 - Wealth and Poverty in Latino Communities
(3 units)
Introduction to the interlocking processes of creating wealth and producing poverty in the context of Latino communities in the United States. The focus will be comparative and will critically examine theories used to explain poverty and wealth.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CHLS 330 - Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Introduces students to four critical themes in contemporary Chicana and Latina feminist scholarship: 1) power and resistance; 2) construction of work, family, culture; 3) cultural representations/presentations; and 4) social and biological reproduction.
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CHLS 335 - Asian and Latino Immigration Since World War II
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more
Explorations courses, and upper-division standing. Examines the causes of massive Asian and Latino immigration as well as major contemporary issues in the Asian and Latino communities.
Same course as ASAM 335 . Not open for credit to students with credit in ASAM 335 . (Lecture and discussion 3 hours)
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CHLS 340 - Latino Education in the U.S.
(3 units)
Survey of Latinos in the U.S., including topics such as immigration, settlement patterns, employment, family, language and culture. Emphasis is on racism and the intersections of class and gender and the heterogeneity of the Latino population.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CHLS 341 - Asian American and Chicano/Latino Cinema
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
A team-taught course exploring connections between Asian American and Chicano/Latino cinema, with emphases given to grounding issues presented in films within historical, literary, and cultural studies frameworks.
Same course as ASAM 341 . Not open for credit to students with credit in CHLS 403 or ASAM 341 or ASAM 403.
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