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13 courses · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
CHEM 101 Introductory Chemistry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 108 (54 lecture, 54 lab)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
Introduction to Chemistry, with laboratory. Topics include atomic structure; matter and energy; the Periodic Table; chemical properties and reactions; nomenclature; behavior of gases, liquids, and solids; intermolecular forces; acid-base chemistry; and nuclear chemistry. Recommended for non-science majors as a science with a laboratory course or as a preparatory course for CHEM 155.
CHEM 101W Workshop for Introductory Chemistry
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 (54 lab)
- Corequisite
- CHEM 101.
Study skill development and supplementary problem-solving for CHEM 101.
CHEM 104 Fundamentals Of General, Organic And Biological Chemistry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 108 (54 lecture, 54 lab)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
Introduction to chemistry, with emphasis on chemical principles and their application to biological systems and processes. Approximately half of the semester covers general chemistry topics, with the remainder covering an introduction to organic chemistry topics and biochemistry topics. Recommended for non-science majors, especially those in the fields of allied health, nursing (ADN), and physical education.
CHEM 110 Survey of Chemistry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
Introduction to atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, and a survey of general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry and applications for the sciences.
CHEM 155 General Chemistry I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 126 (72 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 101 or CHEM 104 or One year of high school chemistry, MATH 107 or MATH 110C or MATH 137C or SS 110C or or equivalent based on SBCC's Assessment Services placement via multiple measures.
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or ENGL C1000H.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 110, CHEM 120S
First semester of a two-semester General Chemistry course sequence. Includes laboratory. Topics include the structure of atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, types of chemical bonding and chemical reactions, gas laws, molecular structure, acid-base chemistry, and thermodynamics. Laboratory focuses on collection and interpretation of data, and includes spectroscopy. Required for science, engineering and pre-dental and pre-medical majors.
CHEM 155W Workshop for General Chemistry I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 (54 lab)
Concurrent: CHEM 155. Study skill development and supplementary problem-solving for CHEM 155.
CHEM 156 General Chemistry II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 126 (72 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 155.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 120S
Second semester of a two-semester General Chemistry course sequence. Includes laboratory. Topics include thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, and chemical applications. Laboratory focuses on collection and interpretation of data, and includes quantitative analysis and spectroscopy. Required for science, engineering and pre-dental and pre-medical majors. (CAN CHEM 4 or CAN CHEM SEQ A [with CHEM 155])
CHEM 156W Workshop for General Chemistry II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 (54 lab)
Concurrent: CHEM 156. Study skill development and supplementary problem-solving for CHEM 155.
CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 156.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- C-ID
- CHEM 150, CHEM 160S
First semester of a two-semester Organic Chemistry course sequence. Topics cover the study of fundamental principles of organic chemistry and includes structure, functional groups, nomenclature, stereochemistry, organic reactions, syntheses and mechanisms, as well as spectroscopic methods. Intended for students in chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, pre-med, pre-dental, and related programs. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 221 recommended.
CHEM 212 Organic Chemistry II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 211.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- C-ID
- CHEM 160S
Second semester of a two-semester Organic Chemistry course sequence. Topics further study the fundamental principles of organic chemistry, with emphasis on organic syntheses and reaction mechanisms, as well as spectroscopic methods. Intended for students in chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, pre-med, pre-dental, and related programs. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 222 recommended.
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
- Units
- 2.3
- Hours
- 90 (18 lecture, 72 lab)
- Corequisite
- CHEM 211.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- C-ID
- CHEM 150, CHEM 160S
First-semester Organic Chemistry laboratory. Focuses on organic chemistry laboratory techniques, including techniques of separation, purification, and identification of organic compounds. Includes IR spectroscopy, distillation, crystallization, extraction, determination of physical properties, and microscale techniques.
CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 135 (135 lab)
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 221.
- Corequisite
- CHEM 212.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- C-ID
- CHEM 160S
Second-semester Organic Chemistry laboratory. Focuses on organic syntheses and corresponding organic chemistry laboratory techniques, including techniques of separation, purification, and identification of organic compounds. Includes IR spectroscopy, NMR, distillation, crystallization, extraction, determination of physical properties, and microscale techniques.
CHEM 299 Independent Study in Chemistry
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 192 (192 lab)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Independent, systematic research investigation of a problem in chemistry. A final report on research conducted is required. For chemistry students who are capable and interested in pursuing studies in chemistry at a level beyond that covered in regular classes. Course restricted to 3 repetitions