Chemistry Minor

Studying chemistry will prepare you for a variety of careers. Many chemists work in industries that produce pharmaceuticals, cleaners, personal care products, plastics and thousands of other materials relied upon for everyday life. Adding a minor in chemistry (24 units) can provide knowledge and skills to augment those of related majors (for example in biology and health science) or provide a level of technical expertise for students pursuing majors across the disciplines.

At CBU, you will learn under professors who are dedicated to their students. Because of the small student:faculty ratio, students get hands-on experience with a variety of modern instrumentation in recently constructed facilities.

Lower Division Requirements

 

CHE115 General Chemistry I

A study of inorganic chemical systems including properties of atoms, molecules and ions, composition of matter, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, electronic structure of elements, chemical bonding and molecular geometry. Course content is presented at a level required for Chemistry and related science majors. Lecture: 3 units. Prerequisite: CHE 102 or high school chemistry. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

CHE115-E
Suzuki, Satoru
09/05/2023 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center B218
CHE115-A
Suzuki, Satoru
09/05/2023 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center A110
CHE115-C
Ferko, Thomas E.
09/05/2023 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Yeager Center A110
CHE115-D
Schacht, Patrick C.
09/05/2023 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM BUS 123
CHE115-B
Suzuki, Satoru
01/08/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center A111
CHE115-A
Tsai, Jones
01/08/2024 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Mission Hall 124
CHE115-A
Suzuki, Satoru
09/03/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 202
CHE115-B
Schacht, Patrick C.
09/03/2024 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Yeager Center A111
CHE115-C
Ferko, Thomas E.
09/03/2024 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Yeager Center A110
CHE115-D
STAFF, STAFF
09/03/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Mission Hall 124

CHE115L General Chemistry I Lab

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in General Chemistry I and introduce students to laboratory practices, experiments and equipment that are foundational to the study of Chemistry. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: CHE 115. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

CHE115L-D
Schacht, Patrick C.
09/05/2023 T 7:30 AM - 10:15 AM James Complex 240
CHE115L-B
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/05/2023 M 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-A
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/05/2023 M 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-F
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/05/2023 T 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-I
Lewis, Joshua I.
09/05/2023 W 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-C
Haynes, Stacy E.
09/05/2023 M 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-E
Haynes, Stacy E.
09/05/2023 T 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-K
Schacht, Patrick C.
09/05/2023 Th 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-G
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/05/2023 W 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-H
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/05/2023 W 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-J
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/05/2023 Th 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-H
Ketenbrink, Brittany
01/08/2024 Th 7:30 AM - 10:15 AM James Complex 235
CHE115L-A
Ketenbrink, Brittany
01/08/2024 M 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM James Complex 235
CHE115L-B
Ketenbrink, Brittany
01/08/2024 M 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM James Complex 235
CHE115L-E
Ketenbrink, Brittany
01/08/2024 T 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM James Complex 235
CHE115L-C
Ketenbrink, Brittany
01/08/2024 M 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM James Complex 235
CHE115L-D
Ketenbrink, Brittany
01/08/2024 T 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM James Complex 235
CHE115L-F
Zhou, Huajun A.
01/08/2024 W 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM James Complex 235
CHE115L-G
Zhou, Huajun A.
01/08/2024 W 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM James Complex 235
CHE115L-A
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/03/2024 M 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-B
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/03/2024 M 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-C
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/03/2024 M 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-D
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/03/2024 T 7:30 AM - 10:15 AM James Complex 240
CHE115L-E
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/03/2024 T 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-F
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/03/2024 T 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-G
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/03/2024 W 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-H
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/03/2024 W 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-I
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/03/2024 W 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-J
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/03/2024 Th 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE115L-K
Ketenbrink, Brittany
09/03/2024 Th 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM James Complex 240

CHE125 General Chemistry II

A continuation of CHE 115 - General Chemistry I including the study of inorganic chemical systems including liquids and solids, solutions, colloids, kinetics, equilibria, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Course content is presented at a level required for Chemistry and related science majors. Lecture (3 units). Prerequisite: CHE 115 and 115L. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

CHE125-A
Hu, Ying
09/05/2023 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center B112
CHE125-A
Ferko, Thomas E.
01/08/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Health Science Campus V295
CHE125-C
Suzuki, Satoru
01/08/2024 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Yeager Center A111
CHE125-B
Schacht, Patrick C.
01/08/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Mission Hall 109
CHE125-A
Suzuki, Satoru
05/06/2024 TTh 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM TBA
CHE125-A
Hu, Ying
09/03/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM TBA

CHE125L General Chemistry II Lab

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in CHE 125 - General Chemistry II and continue to introduce students to laboratory practices, experiments, and equipment that are foundational to the study of Chemistry. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 115L. Pre- or Co- Requisite: CHE 125. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

CHE125L-A
Hu, Ying
09/05/2023 T 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM James Complex 235
CHE125L-B
Hu, Ying
09/05/2023 F 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM James Complex 235
CHE125L-E
Ketenbrink, Brittany
01/08/2024 Th 7:30 AM - 10:15 AM James Complex 240
CHE125L-A
Ketenbrink, Brittany
01/08/2024 W 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE125L-F
Ketenbrink, Brittany
01/08/2024 F 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE125L-G
Ketenbrink, Brittany
01/08/2024 M 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE125L-B
Ketenbrink, Brittany
01/08/2024 T 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM James Complex 240
CHE125L-C
Ketenbrink, Brittany
01/08/2024 T 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM James Complex 240
CHE125L-A
Suzuki, Satoru
05/06/2024 T 1:15 PM - 4:30 PM James Complex 236
CHE125L-A
Hu, Ying
09/03/2024 T 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM James Complex 235
CHE125L-B
Hu, Ying
09/03/2024 F 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM James Complex 235

Upper Division Requirements

 

CHE351 Organic Chemistry I with Lab

An integrated mechanistic study of the nomenclature, chemical, and stereochemical properties of aliphatic hydrocarbons. Lecture: 3 units. Lab: 1 unit. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: CHE 125 and 125L. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

CHE351-B
Fossett, Lawrence A
09/05/2023 T 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Yeager Center B218
CHE351-C
Nalbandian, Jenifer Natee
09/05/2023 Th 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center A111
CHE351-E
Nalbandian, Jenifer Natee
09/05/2023 M 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center A111
CHE351-A
Fossett, Lawrence A
09/05/2023 T 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Yeager Center B218
CHE351-D
Nalbandian, Jenifer Natee
09/05/2023 Th 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center A111
CHE351-A
Hu, Ying
01/08/2024 M 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 103
CHE351-E
Nalbandian, Jenifer Natee
09/03/2024 M 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM BUS 123
CHE351-A
Fossett, Lawrence A
09/03/2024 T 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM TBA
CHE351-B
Fossett, Lawrence A
09/03/2024 T 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM TBA
CHE351-C
Nalbandian, Jenifer Natee
09/03/2024 Th 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM BUS 123
CHE351-D
Nalbandian, Jenifer Natee
09/03/2024 Th 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM BUS 123

CHE352 Organic Chemistry II with Lab

A continuation of Chemistry 351 covering the major aliphatic and aromatic functional groups. Includes an introduction to spectroscopy. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: CHE 351. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

CHE352-A
Hu, Ying
09/05/2023 W 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center B112
CHE352-C
Fossett, Lawrence A
01/08/2024 W 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 123
CHE352-B
Fossett, Lawrence A
01/08/2024 T 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 123
CHE352-D
Hu, Ying
01/08/2024 Th 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Yeager Center B258
CHE352-A
Fossett, Lawrence A
01/08/2024 T 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM BUS 123
CHE352-A
Hu, Ying
09/03/2024 W 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM TBA

 

Complete one of the following courses:

CHE480 Chemistry Research Seminar

An introduction to performing chemistry research including discussions of the scientific method, literature research, reading scientific journal articles, analyzing scientific data, reporting research findings in both written and visual formats, critiquing original research, and science ethics. A research proposal will be written by each participant. Prerequisites: Chemistry or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major and Junior or Senior status. (1 unit; Fall)

CHE480-A
Fossett, Lawrence A
09/05/2023 Th 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM James Complex 171
CHE480-A
Fossett, Lawrence A
09/03/2024 Th 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM TBA

CHE490 Research in Chemistry

The focus of this class is an independent laboratory research project that the student undertakes under the direction of a faculty member who acts as a research advisor. Content varies from year to year and is determined by both instructor's and students' interests. May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units. Prerequisites: CHE 125, 125L, and permission of Department Chair. (1-4 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

CHE490-J
Buchholz, James R
09/05/2023 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-A
Hu, Ying
09/05/2023 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-B
Schacht, Patrick C.
09/05/2023 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-K
Tsai, Jones
09/05/2023 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-H
Nalbandian, Jenifer Natee
09/05/2023 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-C
Ferko, Thomas E.
09/05/2023 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-F
Nalbandian, Jenifer Natee
09/05/2023 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-B
Schacht, Patrick C.
01/08/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-A
Hu, Ying
01/08/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-E
Suzuki, Satoru
01/08/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-F
Tsai, Jones
01/08/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-C
Ferko, Thomas E.
01/08/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-D
Fossett, Lawrence A
01/08/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-A
Hu, Ying
09/03/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-B
Schacht, Patrick C.
09/03/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-D
Fossett, Lawrence A
09/03/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-E
Suzuki, Satoru
09/03/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-G
Tsai, Jones
09/03/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-I
Zhou, Huajun A.
09/03/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-C
Ferko, Thomas E.
09/03/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-F
Nalbandian, Jenifer Natee
09/03/2024 - Instructor OFFC
CHE490-H
Nalbandian, Jenifer Natee
09/03/2024 - Instructor OFFC

 

Complete eight (8) additional upper division units in chemistry.