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.