Units: 1
Prerequisites: CHEM 103.
Enrollment Limitation: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 103 if prerequisite not met.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course is designed to accompany CHEM 103. It offers hands-on experiences with chemical techniques in both the laboratory and the field. Lab topics include water analysis, acid rain, forensic analysis, acids and bases, and soap synthesis. Required field trips can include visits to a winery, brewery, the beach, a cosmetic chemistry lab, a garden center/nursery, ocean water desalination plant, and an environmental conservation site.