Chemistry

Chemistry Resources

In addition to our state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory facilities, the Chemistry Department has a wide range of teaching tools at its disposal. Certain courses use Chime computer software to help with the visualization of 3D  molecules. Recently, we acquired an analytical  FT-IR Spectrometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, GOWMAC Gas Chromatograph, High-PerformanceChromatograph, NMR Spectrometer, Refractometer, Digital Polarimeter, Modern Rotoevaporators, Chemistry Computational Software and more! 

Peer-Led Learning

Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) is a small-group collaborative approach to learning, studying, and orally communicating chemistry, biology, math, and physics. Click on the first link to find out our current semester schedule of PLTL workshops. Students who become peer leaders earn a modest stipend and are offered opportunities to participate in local and national conferences, internships, and more.

Chemistry CHALLENGE Exam*

The Chemistry Challenge Exam is held four times a semester.  This exam is only for students who are challenging the prerequisite of Chemistry 015 to enter Chemistry 001A.  Students are required to obtain a Prerequisite Challenge Form initiated by an academic counselor before making an appointment for the exam. 

You may contact the counseling department at (408) 288-3750 to schedule a counseling appointment or to find out about counseling drop-in dates/times. 

After a student obtains a signed pre-requisite challenge form, they must contact the Math & Science Division Office at (408) 288-3716 or visit S101 (in the Science Complex) to reserve a seat for the exam.

The Chemistry Department is actively working to develop a system to conduct the Prerequisite Challenge Exam during the campus closure period.  We appreciate your patience.

For questions, please Department Contact.

*We reserve the right to change the exam dates and times without notice.