Course Description
Chemistry 113: Forensic Chemistry
4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “Pass” grade in Mathematics 090 or equivalent.
Elementary principles of inorganic and general chemistry with application to the field
of criminal justice. Students will learn basic chemical terminology, problem solving
techniques and chemical explanations of our environment. Emphasis will be placed on
forensic applications of topics covered, including the study of physical evidence
such as hair, fibers, glass fingerprints, and paint. Organic and inorganic techniques
for analyzing evidence will be studied in lecture and practiced in lab. Previous chemistry background
is helpful, but not required.
This course is recommended for students needing a one semester general chemistry laboratory
course. This course does not satisfy the prerequisite for Chemistry 141.
Students will not receive credit toward graduation for more than one of the following
courses: Chemistry 113, Chemistry 115, Chemistry 120.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College B2; CSU B1; IGETC 5A.
Transfers to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
Course Description
Chemistry 115:
Fundamentals of Chemistry: 4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: A “Pass” grade in Mathematics 090 or equivalent.
Elementary principles of inorganic and general chemistry with an overview of organic
and biochemistry. Basic chemical terminology, problem solving techniques and chemical
explanations of our environment will be studied. Chemical concepts will be explained
through common applications such as health science and forensic science. Previous
chemistry background is helpful, but not required. This course is recommended for
students needing a one semester general chemistry laboratory course. This course does
not satisfy the prerequisite for Chemistry 141.
Students will not receive credit toward graduation for more than one of the following
courses: Chemistry 113, Chemistry 115 and Chemistry 120.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College B2; CSU B1; IGETC 5A Transfers
to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
Course Description
Chemistry 110: Environmental Chemistry: 3 units, 3 hours lecture
A course in chemistry designed for the nonscience student who wishes to discover how
chemistry is an intricate part of our everyday life. Emphasis will be placed on basic
chemical principles and practices, fundamental concepts, and modern implications of
chemistry. Students will also become acquainted with environmental applications of
topics covered, including the study of environmental issues such as ozone depletions,
global warming, air and water pollution, and radioactivity. Demonstrations and hands-on
in-class experiments involving student participation take the place of a laboratory.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College B2; CSU B1; IGETC 5A Transfers
to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
