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Chemistry 101 (MW, noon - 1:50 p.m., AS 1623, Th, noon - 2:50, AS 1519) General Chemistry First quarter introductory chemistry, lecture and lab. Designed for students going on into health fields, also good for students getting a lab science for their AA degree. Elements, compounds, stoichiometry, gases, solutions, acids and bases, buffers. Yes, there is a lab fee.
Chemistry 236 (TTh 6:00 - 7:50 p.m., AS 1627) Organic Chemistry Third and final quarter organic chemistry lecture. We will delve still further into reaction mechanisms, especially of carbonyls and amines. There is also the tantalizing promise of biochemical reactions, since this is a required course to take Chemistry 255, Biochemistry, in fall quarter. Prerequisite: CHE 235 or permission. No lab fee is required for this class; the corresponding lab for this class is CHE 239.
Geology 101 (MW, 6:00 - 8:30
p.m., AS 1623) Physical GeologyThis is a hybrid course - the on-campus meetings listed above are primarily for doing labs, though there will be some on-line labs. This course is a survey of different aspects of geology, from volcanoes to plate tectonics to fossils to minerals. There is a required one-day Saturday field trip to go look at some of these materials and processes as they happen. Yes, a lab fee is required in this class.
Geology 102 (MTW, 10:00 - 11:50 a.m., Th, 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. AS 1623) Environmental Geology Cancelled due to low enrollment; take the Geology 101 evening course and we can talk about how to fulfill this course's requirements.
Geology 103 (MWTh noon - 2:30 p.m., AS 1623) Evolution of the Earth Cancelled due to low enrollment; take the Geology 101 evening course and we can talk about how to fulfill this course's requirements.
Geology 102 (MW, noon - 2:20
p.m., AS 1623) Environmental Geology Cancelled due to low enrollment; try again in spring quarter.
Geology 108 (WTh, 7:00 - 9:30
p.m., AS 1623) Gems, Minerals and Fossils Cancelled due to low enrollment; try again in fall quarter.
Chemistry 140 (MTWTh 11:00 - 11:50
a.m., AS 1614; also M 1:00 - 4:20 p.m., AS 1519) General Chemistry First quarter general chemistry, lecture
and lab. Nature of matter, classification of reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, gas laws, quantum mechanics, basic bonding. MAT 102 (College algebra) is a prerequisite; English proficiency is strongly recommended. Be prepared to do a lot of work, and, yes, there is a lab fee.
Chemistry 238 (TTh, 2:00 - 5:00
p.m., AS 1515; also W 2:00 - 2:50 p.m., ED 2841) Organic Chemistry Lab First quarter organic chemistry lab. We
will study the methods of separation, purification and characterization of
organic compounds, and will consider green chemistry principles throughout the
quarter. Prerequisite: CHE 231 or permission. Yes, a lab fee is required in
this class.
Chemistry 235 (M 6:00 - 7:50 p.m., WTh 6:00 - 6:50 p.m., AS 1614) Organic Chemistry Second quarter organic chemistry. We will
delve further into reaction mechanisms, especially with heteroatoms. The emphasis in this course, though, will be on characterization techniques; in other words, how do I know I made what I claim I made? Prerequisite: CHE 231 or permission. No lab fee is required for this class; the corresponding lab for this class is CHE 238.
Geology 101 (MWF, noon - 2:20
p.m., AS 1623) Physical Geology The Earth is the
source of all matter used by humans. The processes of the Earth try to kill us.
Why isn't life ever simple? A one-day weekend field trip is required (we promise a very nice day at the very least), and there will be fossils involved. No prerequisites, except an interest in rocks and fossils. Yes, a lab fee is required in this class.
Chemistry 231 (TTh 6 - 7:50
p.m., AS 1627) Organic Chemistry First quarter organic chemistry, lecture
only. This is the big time, folks; you should have the prereqs (the general
chemistry 140/150/160 series) and, more importantly, have retained a lot of
that knowledge. Not for the faint of heart. Yup, this is the one that counts
towards pharmacy school.
Astronomy 100 (TTh, 11:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m., AS 1623) Introductory Astronomy The textbook alone is worth taking this course! If you can overcome math phobia to allow use of a four-function calculator, and you want to have a good overview of modern and ancient astronomy, take this class. Sadly, this does not count as a lab class, but then again, we don't meet as often as the lab class does.
Chemistry 101 (MTWTh, 10:50 a.m. - 1 p.m., AS 1519 and 1623) General Chemistry First quarter introductory chemistry, lecture and lab. Ideal for students going on into health fields. Elements, compounds, stoichiometry, gases, solutions, acids and bases, buffers. There is a lab fee.
Science 119 Natural History of the Pacific Northwest (team taught with Ann Murkowski) Discover the interplay between the geology and biology of Lopez and Orcas Islands in the San Juans. This trip will be physically strenuous, with multi-mile hikes each day, culminating in an 11-mile kayaking experience. The trip dates are Monday, July 30 to Thursday, August 2.
Geology 101 (TTh, 10:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m., AS 1623) Physical Geology Cancelled due to low enrollment; try again in fall quarter.
Chemistry 160 (MW 6:00 - 9:50
p.m., AS 1519) General Chemistry Third quarter general chemistry, lecture
and lab. Acids, bases, delicate shifts in equilibrium, electrochemistry, free energy, various elements, organic intro, organometallic chemistry. Be prepared to do a lot of work, and, yes, there is a lab fee.
Chemistry 239 (MW, noon - 2:50
p.m., AS 1515) Organic Chemistry Lab Second quarter organic chemistry lab. Lots and lots of syntheses, followed by work-up then characterization. Prerequisite: CHE 238 or permission. Yes, a lab fee is required in
this class.
Science
119
(T, 9 - 9:50 a.m., ED 0844C) Natural History of the Pacific Northwest Travel with us to
see the evidence of the last great extinction at the end of the last ice age.
Great changes occurred to the landforms and lifeforms of western Washington
over 10,000 years ago; be aware of your geological and biological heritage.
Field trips are Saturday, April 21 (all day), and Saturday-Sunday, May 19 and 20
(overnight field trip, you will need a sleeping bag at a minimum). Yes, a
lab fee is charged for this course. Yes, an additional travel fee is charged
for this class (hey, we gotta pay for the vans and gas somehow).
Geology 102 (TThF, 11 a.m. - 1:20
p.m., AS 1623) Environmental Geology Cancelled due to low enrollment.
Chemistry 150 (MW 6:00 - 9:50
p.m., AS 1519) General Chemistry Second quarter general chemistry, lecture
and lab. Thermodynamics, gas laws, material science, kinetics. Be prepared to do a lot of work, and, yes, there is a lab fee.
Chemistry 238 (MW, noon - 2:50
p.m., AS 1515) Organic Chemistry Lab First quarter organic chemistry lab. We
will study the methods of separation, purification and characterization of
organic compounds, and will consider green chemistry principles throughout the
quarter. Prerequisite: CHE 231 or permission. Yes, a lab fee is required in
this class.
Geology 101 (MWF, noon - 2:20
p.m., AS 1623) Physical Geology The Earth is the
source of all matter used by humans. The processes of the Earth try to kill us.
Why isn't life ever simple? A one-day weekend field trip is required (we promise a very nice day at Mt. Baker at the very least), and there will be fossils involved. No prerequisites, except an interest in rocks and fossils. Yes, a lab fee is required in this class.
Chemistry 140 (MW 5:40 - 9:40
p.m., AS 1519) General Chemistry First quarter general chemistry, lecture
and lab. Atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, acids/bases, redox. Be prepared to do a lot of work, and, yes, there is a lab fee.
Astronomy 100 (TTh, 11 a.m. - 1:20
p.m., AS 1623) Introductory Astronomy It's a good overview of modern and ancient astronomy, and if you want some misconceptions about Pluto cleared up, this is the class to take. We'll try to use the campus observatory one clear night to take some digital images of objects in the night sky. Sadly, this does not count as a lab class, but then again, we don't meet as often as the lab class does.
Science 119 Natural History of the Pacific Northwest (team taught with Ann Murkowski) Discover the interplay between the geology and biology of Lopez and Orcas Islands in the San Juans. This trip will be physically strenuous, with multi-mile hikes each day, culminating in an 11-mile kayaking experience.
Science 100 Introduction to Science integrated
with English 110 (Daily 9 a.m. -
10:50 a.m., CC3460; except F, AS 1521) Endings Doom, doom, doom. An examination of death, extinction and the end of the universe from religious/literary and scientific perspectives. Yes, this fulfills the IS (Integrated Studies) requirement, as well as one of the English requirements and a science course requirements. No lab fee is required for this class.
Geology 103 (MW 11:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m., AS 1623) Evolution of the Earth Explore deep time. Meet strange and
wonderful creatures. Thrill to the relentless march of plate tectonics. A
weekend field trip is required, but there will be fossils involved. No
prerequisites, except an interest in rocks and fossils. Yes, a lab fee is
required in this class.
Chemistry 236 (W 6:00 –
10:00 p.m., AS 1623) Organic Chemistry Third and final quarter organic chemistry. We will delve still further into reaction mechanisms. There is also the tantalizing promise of biochemical reactions. Prerequisite: CHE 235 or permission. No lab fee is required for this class; the corresponding lab for this class is CHE 239.
Chemistry 160 (MTWTh 8 a.m. -
9:50 a.m., AS 1627/1515) General Chemistry The third quarter of general chemistry, in
which you will find out that free energy is really not free and that
equilibrium is an excellent state to be achieved. Plus an introduction to
organic chemistry. Yes, you do need CHE 140 and 150 as prerequisites. Yes,
a lab fee is required for this class.
Geology 102 (MTWTh 10 a.m. - 11:50 a.m., AS 1623)
Environmental
Geology
The two reasons why geology was invented are hazards and resources. That is,
how will the Earth try to kill me, and its corollary, I wonder if I can make a
profit from it? Join us as we take Saturday field trips and do in-class labs in
an effort to understand those two questions, especially in the context of the
Puget Sound region. There are no prerequisites for this class. Yes, a lab fee
is required for this class, and thus fulfills the AA lab science requirement.
Chemistry 235 (W 6:00 –
10:00 p.m., AS 1623) Organic Chemistry Second quarter organic chemistry. We will
delve further into reaction mechanisms. The emphasis in this course, though,
will be on characterization techniques; in other words, how do I know I made
what I claim I made? Prerequisite: CHE 231 or permission. No lab fee is
required for this class; the corresponding lab for this class is CHE 238.
Science
119
(T, noon - 12:50 p.m., AS 1627) Natural History of the Pacific Northwest Travel with us to
see the evidence of the last great extinction at the end of the last ice age.
Great changes occurred to the landforms and lifeforms of western Washington
over 10,000 years ago; be aware of your geological and biological heritage.
Field trips are Saturday, January 21 (all day), Saturday, February 11 (all day)
and Saturday-Sunday, March 4–5
(overnight field trip, you will need a sleeping bag at a minimum). Yes, a
lab fee is charged for this course. Yes, an additional travel fee is charged
for this class (hey, we gotta pay for the vans and gas somehow).
Astrobiology (MTWTh 10 a.m. -
1 p.m., AS 1521) AST 201/BIO 100 coordinated studies course How can something
that we have no evidence for be studied scientifically? This is a question that
haunts all workers in this field that combines traditional planetology with
extreme biology. If we ever find extraterrestrial life, it'll be like drawing
into an inside straight -- cool but not likely. Through a series of lectures,
exercises and lab experiments, Suzanne Schlador and I will describe the
potential and the limitations of this field of study. Yup, this counts as the
AA lab requirement plus a bunch of science-y prefixes.
Nanotechnology 101 (Times, places
TBA) Introduction
to Nanotechnology I'm doing pretty well with these made-up courses. I'm kidding.
Mark Helsel, my co-instructor, has worked for many years in the fabrication of
nano-scale devices. Come learn about the science of the very very small, and
what sort of consumer products this kind of science will result in the coming
decade.
Chemistry 231 (MW 6 - 7:50
p.m., AS 1520) Organic Chemistry First quarter organic chemistry, lecture
only. This is the big time, folks; you should have the prereqs (the general
chemistry 140/150/160 series) and, more importantly, have retained a lot of
that knowledge. Not for the faint of heart. Yup, this is the one that counts
towards pharmacy school.
Astronomy 100 (MW, noon - 2:20
p.m., AS 1627) Introductory Astronomy A brand-new revision of the intro course.
If you can overcome math phobia to allow use of a four-function calculator, and
you want to have a good overview of modern and ancient astronomy, take this
class. (Conversely, if you want a lot more specific information about planets,
and like a bunch of algebra to get you to that goal, take Astronomy 101,
offered in the evening.) Sadly, this does not count as a lab class, but then
again, we don't meet as often as the lab class does.
Summer Science Program Unless you are a
rising high school junior or senior, you aren't eligible for this very cool
program, based in California and New Mexico. If you are, follow the link to
learn how to apply.
Chemistry 103 (MWTh 10 a.m. -
11:50 a.m., AS 1520; T 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m., AS 1520) Biochemistry
Fundamentals Want to really know what pharmaceutical chemicals are doing
with your cellular processes? Tired of all the hype about carbs, and want to
know what "carbs" really are and do? This course starts to unravel
biological processes at the molecular level. Yes, you do need CHE 101 and 102
as prerequisites. Yes, a lab fee is required for this class.
Geology 103 CANCELLED DUE TO
LOW ENROLLMENT Evolution of the Earth Explore deep time. Meet strange and
wonderful creatures. Thrill to the relentless march of plate tectonics. A
one-day weekend field trip is required, but there will be fossils involved. No
prerequisites, except an interest in rocks and fossils. Yes, a lab fee is
required in this class.
Astronomy 101 (TTh, 6:00 -
9:30 p.m., AS 1623) The Solar System A brand-new astronomy lab course in which we
will at long last use the big white thing on the roof of the AS building: our
remotely-operated telescope. Join us Tuesday and Thursday evenings as we put
the telescope and your knowledge of algebra to use in unlocking the secrets of
the planets. Yes, there is a prerequisite of MAT 098 that did not get into the
course schedule. Yes, a lab fee is charged for this course.
Science 100 Introduction to Science integrated
with English 102/110 (MW 10 a.m. -
12:50 p.m., CC3460; F 10 a.m. - 12:50 p.m., AS 1521) Endings An examination of
death, extinction and the end of the universe from religious/literary and
scientific perspectives. Yes, this fulfills the IS (Integrated Studies)
requirement, as well as one of the English requirements and a science course
requirements. No lab fee is required for this class.
Chemistry 238 (TTh 6:00 - 9:30
p.m., AS 1515) Organic Chemistry Lab First quarter organic chemistry lab. We
will study the methods of separation, purification and characterization of
organic compounds, and will consider green chemistry principles throughout the
quarter. Prerequisite: CHE 231 or permission. Yes, a lab fee is required in
this class.
Science
119
(T, 11:00 - 11:50 a.m., AS 1623) Natural History of the Pacific Northwest Join us to see the
Burgess Shale, a record of life from the Cambrian Period of the Pacific
Northwest. This is a field-trip intensive course in which we will compare
Paleozoic continental shelf life to modern tidal pool and continental shelf
life. Field trips are Saturday, January 29 (all day), Saturday, February 12
(all day) and Saturday-Sunday, March 5-6
(overnight field trip, you will need a sleeping bag at a minimum). Yes, a
lab fee is charged for this course.
Geology 101Physical Geology The Earth is the
source of all matter used by humans. The processes of the Earth try to kill us.
Why isn't life ever simple? A one-day weekend field trip is required, and there
will be fossils involved. No prerequisites, except an interest in rocks and
fossils. Yes, a lab fee is required in this class.
Chemistry 140General Chemistry First quarter general chemistry. MAT 098 is a prerequisite; CHE 139 is strongly recommended. Yes, a lab fee is required in this class.
Chemistry 150General Chemistry Second quarter general chemistry. CHE 140 is a prerequisite. Yes, a lab fee is required in this class.