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    The Chemistry curriculum offers a selection of courses designed to prepare students for further studies in the sciences (such as chemistry, biology, physics, or engineering), and professional careers (such as medicine, nursing, dental hygiene, dentistry, physical therapy, and pharmacy). 

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    Department Overview

    Chemistry is often called the “central science” because it unites the studies of physics, mathematics, biology, medicine, earth and environmental sciences. Chemistry is a foundation for understanding phenomena in the physical and biological world. It is essential because it touches all aspects of our lives, from the food we eat to solving problems in the healthcare fields and energy usage. 

    Which Chemistry Course Is Right For Me?

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    Chem 30A –  If you’ve never taken any chemistry before, start here. This course is an introduction to general chemistry.  It is a prerequisite for Chem 1A or Chem 30B and it also counts as a lab science general education requirement.

    Chem 1A/1B – General college chemistry is designed for science majors (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, etc.) and is a prerequisite for Chem 12A, medical school, dental school, etc.

    Chem 12A/12B – Organic chemistry is designed for science majors (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, etc.) and is a prerequisite for medical school, dental school, etc.

    Chem 30B – Introductory Organic and Biochemistry is designed for students in the allied health fields such as nursing and dental hygiene. The prerequisite for this class is Chem 30A.

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    Chemistry Resources

    Dynamic Periodic Table
    Free Chemistry Software (ChemSketch)

    How to prepare for CHEM 1A

    Take CHEM 30A or the new online general chemistry preparation course - Peralta ALEKS Prep Course Quick Start Guide S24-F24

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    Chemistry Department Co-Chairs
    Cheli Fossum
    mfossum@peralta.edu

    William Trego
    wtrego@peralta.edu

    Dean of Math & Sciences
    Inger Stark, Ph.D
    istark@peralta.edu

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    Department Co-Chair, Chemistry

    Cheli Fossum

    jforster@peralta.edu

    Department Co-Chair, Chemistry

    William Trego

    wtrego@peralta.edu

    Instructor, Chemistry

    Abraham Reyes

    areyes@peralta.edu

    Science Laboratory Coordinator, Physics

    Seth Silberman

    ssilberman@peralta.edu

    Instructor/Temporary, Applied Tech

    Anjana Parker

    Instructor/Temporary, Applied Tech

    Phillip Tou

    ktou@peralta.edu

    Science Lab Tech/Chemistry, Applied Tech

    Mohammed Hossain

    shosseini@peralta.edu

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