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Enrolling in Chemistry courses FAQ
Most Chemistry courses have prerequisites. You will not be allowed to enroll in the class unless you have completed the prerequisite course(s) with grades of C or better, or are currently enrolled in the prerequisite course. Some courses require permission of the instructor.
Frequently asked questions:
How do I enroll at California State University Long Beach?
Contact Enrollment Services for complete information on admissions, financial aid, registration, student academic records, key dates, deadlines, forms, publications, and more.
How do I enroll in Chemistry 111A?
To receive permission to enroll in CHEM 111A you must, within the previous year, have earned a satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Test at CSULB or have earned a C or better in CHEM 101 or its equivalent.
If you receive a 4 or 5 on the AP Chemistry exam you will be given credit for CHEM 111A, if you receive a 3 you may request permission to enroll in CHEM 111A without taking the placement test.
Students who have received a D or F in CHEM 111A will not be allowed to reenroll until after first time students have had a chance to enroll, this may not be until the first week of classes.
If you cannot enroll until the first week of classes, you should attend the section you hope to add, starting the first day of classes, so you do not get behind.
You will not be allowed to enroll in CHEM 111A if you are still required to take MATH 11. If you pass the placement test but are required to take MATH 11, take MATH 11 this semester and CHEM 111A next semester. Your placement test score is valid for one year.
If you passed the Placement test or CHEM 101 last semester, but did not enroll in CHEM 111A at that time, or took a course equivalent to CHEM 101, notify the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, MLSC-304, phone (562) 985-4941, FAX (562) 985-8557. If you have any questions consult Dr. Brazier, cbrazier@csulb.edu, PH2-225, phone (562) 985-2115. You must give him your name and Student ID Number.
How do I enroll in Chemistry 420?
Please read the CHEM 420 Announcement and then complete the CHEM 420 Survey and return it to Dr. Nakayama.
What is the Chemistry Placement Test and what does it cover?
The Chemistry Placement Test is designed to evaluate your preparation for CHEM 111A. To succeed in CHEM 111A you need good MATH skills (algebra, logs, exponents and scientific notation) and some knowledge of the language of chemistry. The test covers a variety of topics as shown below. You do not have to know all of the topics well. The passing score is actually below the mean score of all students who have taken the test.
Topics on the Chemistry Placement Test
Basic Chemistry:
- Chemical formulas: atoms present, name of compound, percent composition
- Chemical equations: balancing equations for acid-base, combustion, and simple oxidation reactions.
- Stoichiometry: mole relationships of compounds in a reaction. Volume relationships (molarity and amount of material). Mass relationships.
- Nuclear Atom: protons, electrons and neutrons in atoms and ions.
- Periodic Properties: atomic size, electronegativity, orbital configuration, chemical groups (i.e. Halogens)
- Mass and density of materials (mass, volume, density relationship.)
- Solution calculations and molarity. Use data to calculate amount present in a solution.
- Acid/base behavior. Common acids and bases, pH, molarity
- Ionic solutions: Common ions generated by salts in water.
Mathematics:
- Measurement: size, accuracy and precision.
- Equations: Solve equation for a specific variable, graph of equation, units from equation (i.e, from the density definition get the units of density as g/cm3)
- Use of scientific notation, logs and exponents
When will the Chemistry Placement Test be given and how do I arrange to take it.?
Contact the The Office of Testing and Evaluation Services , (562) 985-4007, located in Brotman Hall room 216, for dates and times of the placement tests.
What are the prerequisites for the course I want?
| CHEM 100 |
One course from the Foundation (GE categories A1, A2, A3, B2) |
| CHEM 101 |
One year of high school algebra. Note: This course focusses on problem-solving skills and makes intensive use of algebra. Students who score below 480 (old) or 48 (new) on the ELM should wait to take CHEM 101 until they have improved their algebra skills. |
| CHEM 111A |
A passing score in the Chemistry Placement Test or a grade of C or better in CHEM 101; MATH 112 or higher. One year of high school chemistry is strongly recommended. |
| CHEM 111B |
CHEM 111A with a grade of C or better. |
| CHEM 202 |
High school chemistry or equivalent. |
| CHEM 251 |
CHEM 111B with a grade of C or better. |
| CHEM 302 |
CHEM 202 with a grade of C or better and completion of the Foundation (GE categories A1, A2, A3, B2.) |
| CHEM 320A |
CHEM 111B with a grade of C or better. |
| CHEM 320B |
CHEM 320A with a grade of C or better. |
| CHEM 327 |
CHEM 111A with a grade of C or better. CHEM 111B is recommended. CHEM 202 may not substitute for CHEM 111A. |
| CHEM 371A |
CHEM 111B and CHEM 251 with grades of C or better, MATH 224 (may be taken concurrently), and PHYS 152. |
| CHEM 371B |
CHEM 111B and CHEM 251 with grades of C or better, MATH 224 (may be taken concurrently), and PHYS 152. Note: CHEM 371A is not required. |
| CHEM 373 |
CHEM 251 and CHEM 371A,B or 377A,B, all with grades of C or better. CHEM 371B or 377B (may be taken concurrently). |
| CHEM 377A |
CHEM 111B and CHEM 251 with grades of C or better, MATH 123 (may be taken concurrently), and PHYS 100B or 152. |
| CHEM 377B |
CHEM 111B and CHEM 251 with grades of C or better, MATH 123 (may be taken concurrently), and PHYS 100B or 152. Note: CHEM 377A is not required. |
| CHEM 420 |
CHEM 251 and CHEM 320B, with grades of C or better. Permission of the instructor is required to enroll. Note: Take CHEM 420 as soon as possible after CHEM 320B. Students in CHEM 420 are expected to know chemical structures, organic reactions, mechanisms, and spectroscopy, as covered in CHEM 320A-B. |
| CHEM 421 |
CHEM 320B with a grade of C or better, and CHEM 371B or 377B (may be taken concurrently.) |
| CHEM 431 |
CHEM 371B with a grade of C or better. |
| CHEM 441A |
CHEM 111B and CHEM 320B or 327, each with a grade of C or better. A Biology or Microbiology course is recommended. |
| CHEM 441B |
CHEM 441A with a grade of C or better. |
| CHEM 443 |
CHEM 251 and CHEM 441B, both with grades of C or better. |
| CHEM 448 |
CHEM 111A and CHEM 327, both with grades of C or better. CHEM 320B may substitute for CHEM 327. CHEM 202 may not substitute for CHEM 111A, and CHEM 202/302 may not substitute for CHEM 327. |
| CHEM 449 |
CHEM 448 with a grade of C or better. |
| CHEM 451 |
CHEM 251 and CHEM 371A or 377A, all with grades of C or better. |
| CHEM 495 |
One semester of Organic CHEM. |
| CHEM 496 |
Consent of the instructor. |
| CHEM 499 |
Consent of the instructor. |
I took the prerequisite course at another college, but VRR will not let me enroll.
If you believe you have met the prerequisite but the computer does not allow you to enroll, consult the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, MLSC-304, phone (562) 985-4941, FAX (562) 985-8557. Tell the department your name, your ID number, what course you want to enroll in, the 5-digit code number for your first (and second) choices of lecture and laboratory section, and exactly what prerequisite courses you have taken (college, course number, grade.)
If you believe you have adequate background for a course but have not taken a course that exactly matches the prerequisite course, see the course instructor.
I am currently enrolled in the prerequisite course at another college. What do I do?
If you are currently enrolled in a course at another college that is equivalent to the prerequisite course, show the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department office evidence that you are enrolled. Examples of acceptable evidence are a receipt for enrollment or a printout of your program.
How do I get permission of the instructor?
For regular classes that require permission of the instructor, make sure you have met all prerequisites. Notify the instructor of your wish to enroll. Provide the following information:
* Your name
* Your student ID number
* The 5-digit code of the section you wish to enroll in
* What courses you have taken to meet the prerequisites, where you took them, when you took them, and the grades earned.
For research (CHEM 496) or Directed Reading (CHEM 499) you must arrange to work with a faculty member and must prepare a written description of the work to be done. When this "contract" has been filed at the department office, you will be given a 5-digit code number to use for enrolling.
Does an Authorization or a Permit mean I am enrolled in the class?
Once a Permit or Authorization has been entered for you, you must use VRR or the UASK kiosk to enroll in the class. You are NOT enrolled until you have done so. It is advisable to enroll at your first opportunity.
An Authorization simply tells the computer to allow you to enroll. You will not be able to enroll in a "Closed" class. If you wish to enroll in an alternate section, you will need to request the office to issue a new Authorization for that section.
For some classes, the instructor enters a "Permit" which holds a space in the class for you. That is, you will be allowed to enroll even if the class is officially "Closed." You simply enroll through VRR in the usual way.
If you have not officially enrolled in the course before classes start, see the instructor to find out whether you will still be permitted to enroll.
How do I arrange to do research?
CHEM 496 Special Problems in CHEM (Undergraduate Research)
CHEM 496 gives students an opportunity to work on research projects under the direction of the faculty. Students may enroll for 1, 2, or 3 units a semester.
There is no set schedule; each student plans laboratory time according to the available time in her/his schedule and the schedule of the research supervisor. Most faculty members expect a commitment of at least five to ten hours a week, with blocks of time long enough to accomplish a laboratory procedure.
Before a grade is assigned for CHEM 496, the student must submit a written research report on the work done. This report must follow the standard format for research reporting: Title; Abstract; Introduction; Experimental Details or Theoretical Analysis; Results; Discussion; Conclusions and Summary; References.
Enrollment Procedure. Talk to faculty members you might be interested in working with, to identify a project and plan work to be done. Working with the faculty member, fill out an Independent Study form agreeing on the work to be done. Bring the signed form to the department office to obtain the Call Number for registration.
Faculty members and their research interests are available here.
Support: A number of programs in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics provide financial support for students engaged in undergraduate research. These programs typically have eligibility requirements and require formal application. More information is available through the Jensen Student Access to Science and Math Center, FO5-109, or the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Where do I get information about the Graduate Program?
The Graduate Program is described in detail in our on-line
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