Organic Chemistry

Chemist in LabSatisfy your Organic Chemistry Requirement in Just 10 Weeks this Summer!

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Many pre-professional students need to take two semesters of organic chemistry with a lab. CSUDH's College of Continuing and Professional Education offers a 10-week series of intensive summer classes that satisfies this requirement. Because students are focused on a single class, they often perform better than by taking the classes with a full course load.

The CSUDH College of Continuing and Professional Education has offered this program since 1977. Students from colleges all over Southern California and the US have taken the course and transferred the credit into their university. In addition, the classes help prepare students for the MCAT and DAT exams.

Important Notes:

  • In-person registration is not available for these courses.
  • We recommend all activated students register online via MyCSUDH to avoid extended phone wait times.
  • REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BEFORE MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024 AT 8AM PT FOR STUDENTS WHOSE HOME CAMPUS IS NOT CSUDH WILL BE DROPPED!
  • If you are registering for a Lab OR Lecture section ONLY, you MUST register via phone; you cannot register online for a single Lab or Lecture section.
  • Only one student may register per phone call.

Admitted CSUDH students may register beginning Monday, March 18, 2024 at 8am PT.

Students from other schools may register beginning Monday, March 25, 2024 at 8am PT.

 

Registration Instructions

To start the Registration process, choose your student type (CSUDH or Non-CSUDH) and READ AND REVIEW the Instructions below:

 

Registration Process for CSUDH Students ONLY

Registration Process for CSUDH Students:

  1. On Monday, March 18, beginning at 8:00am PT, login to my.syscom-usa.net and register for your course(s).
    If you need assistance, call the CCPE Registration Office at 310-243-3741, Option 1.
    (DO NOT attempt to enroll in a class prior to the Monday, March 18 at 8am timestamp; all enrollments received before that time will be CANCELLED!)

  2. After you receive your course registration confirmation, login to your course content on Canvas, or access Canvas through MyCSUDH.
    Be aware that your course access may take 24–48 hours after registration for Canvas activation.

⚠ Once registered, we encourage you to STAY IN YOUR ENROLLED section. As demand is VERY HIGH, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to hold your spot if you change from one course section to another, and you may risk losing your enrollment altogether.

For questions, email: learn@syscom-usa.net or call 310-243-2075.

Pre-Registration Process for Non-CSUDH Students — Submission Due Date: Sat. March 23 @ 12pm PT

Pre-Registration Process for Non-CSUDH Students:

  1. Download and complete our Pre-Registration Interactive form.
    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: By completing this form, you are expressing your interest in registering for Organic Chemistry at CSUDH. This form is not a registration form, and does not secure a spot in any course. Due to extremely high demand for these courses, the CCPE Registration Office will create a student record on your behalf, which does not mean you are registered; however, it will expedite the process when registration opens on Monday, March 25.

  2. Submit the form to our CCPE Registration Office Dropbox ►

  3. You will receive an email beginning Friday, March 22.
    This email will include instructions on how to activate your MyCSUDH account; check your spam and/or junk folder to make sure you have received the email.
    (DO NOT attempt to enroll in a class prior to the Monday, March 25 at 8am timestamp; all enrollments received before that time will be CANCELLED!)

  4. Once you have received the email and activated your account:
    On Monday, March 25, beginning at 8:00am PT, login to my.syscom-usa.net and register for your course(s). If you have not received your email, call the CCPE Registration Office at 310-243-3741, Option 1 for assistance.

  5. After you receive your course registration confirmation, login to your course content on Canvas, or access Canvas through MyCSUDH. Be aware that your course access may take 24–48 hours after registration for Canvas activation.

⚠ Once registered, we encourage you to STAY IN YOUR ENROLLED section. As demand is VERY HIGH, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to hold your spot if you change from one course section to another, and you may risk losing your enrollment altogether.

For questions, email: learn@syscom-usa.net or call 310-243-2075.

 

Scheduled Organic Chemistry Classes:

 Organic Chemistry IOrganic Chemistry IILab ILab  II 

Organic Chemistry I • CHE 300 (online)

3 units
Prerequisite: CHE 112 or 1 year of general chemistry; concurrent enrollment in 301L
A detailed study of organic molecular structure, reaction mechanisms stereochemistry, and synthesis with emphasis on aliphatic and aromatic systems.

Dates: 05/20/2024—06/22/2024
Days: Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu
Time: 10:00am—12:15pm PT
Location: Online
Fee: $909
Instructor: N. Sturm, Ph.D.
Section: 41
CN: 32421

 

‍ Organic Chemistry I Lab • CHE 301L (on campus)

1 unit
Prerequisite: CHE 112 or 1 year of general chemistry; concurrent enrollment in CHE 300
Basic experimental techniques of organic chemistry. Eight hours of laboratory per week.

NOTE: Labs include initial hour held in alternate locations/online; consult with your instructor for specific instructions.

Dates: 05/23/2024—06/25/2024
Days: Tue + Thu
Time: 1:00pm—5:00pm PT
Location: SCI 341
Fee: $405 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: H. Ebrahimi
Section: 71
CN: 32423

Dates: 05/22/2024—07/01/2024
Days: Mon + Wed
Time: 1:00pm—5:00pm PT
Location: SCI 341
Fee: $405 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: A. Laradji
Section: 72
CN: 32425

Dates: 05/24/2024—06/21/2024
Days: Fri
Time: 8:00am—5:00pm PT
Location: SCI 341
Fee: $405 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: A. Thangavel
Section: 73
CN: 32426

Dates: 05/25/2024—06/24/2024
Days: Sat
Time: 8:00am—5:00pm PT
Location: SCI 341
Fee: $405 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: A. Diaz
Section: 74
CN: 32427

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Organic Chemistry II • CHE 302 (online)

3 units
Prerequisites: CHE 300 and CHE 301; concurrent enrollment in CHE 303L
Continuation of CHE 300 with emphasis on the chemistry of organic compounds containing oxygen and nitrogen.

Dates: 06/26/2024—07/26/2024
Days: Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu
Time: 10:00am—12:15pm PT
Location: Online
Fee: $909
Instructor: N. Sturm, Ph.D.
Section: 41
CN: 32422

 

‍ Organic Chemistry II Lab • CHE 303L (on campus)

1 unit
Prerequisite: CHE 112 or 1 year of general chemistry; concurrent enrollment in CHE 302
Preparation of organic compounds and qualitative organic analysis.

Dates: 06/27/2024—08/01/2024
Days: Tue + Thu
Time: 1:00pm—5:00pm PT
Location: SCI 341
Fee: $405 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: H. Ebrahimi
Section: 71
CN: 32431

Dates: 07/03/2024—08/05/2024
Days: Mon + Wed
Time: 1:00pm—5:00pm PT
Location: SCI 341
Fee: $405 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: A. Laradji
Section: 72
CN: 32432

Dates: 06/28/2024—07/26/2024
Days: Fri
Time: 8:00am—5:00pm PT
Location: SCI 341
Fee: $405 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: A. Thangavel
Section: 73
CN: 32433

Dates: 06/29/2024—07/27/2024
Days: Sat
Time: 8:00am—5:00pm PT
Location: SCI 341
Fee: $405 + $80 Lab Fee
Instructor: A. Diaz
Section: 74
CN: 32434

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FAQs

Course Prerequisites

If you have questions about course prerequisites, please email: nsturm@syscom-usa.net

Student Housing Information

If you live outside of the Los Angeles area, and need housing for the program, please contact CSUDH Conferencing for information.

Note: CSUDH is NOT responsible for accommodations before or during Organic Chemistry classes during the summer term. Seeking accommodations in near-by hotels is recommended.

Class Attendance

Classes will begin on time, as scheduled, and late or lack of participation for accommodation issues may affect the students’ learning outcomes.

 


When registration opens, can I enroll online via MyCSUDH and call in to try to reserve a spot?

No... Please use only one method, as attempting to enroll via multiple methods may result in duplicate registrations, potentially blocking enrollment for other students and increasing the risk of cancellation of any enrollment you may have already secured. 

How do I complete the course listing area on the pre-registration form?

Be sure to provide the Department/Section number, the 5-digit Course #/CN, the Course Title, and the Units; if you are requesting a Lab, you can provide Alternate CN numbers for your 2nd or 3rd choices (for example, if you prefer to take the Lab on the same day as the main course, but want to provide your preference for other lab sections in case your first choice is already full).

Organic Chemistry Pre-Registration Form Sample

I submitted the pre-registration form and submitted it a while back... When will I receive an answer?

All Non-CSUDH students who successfully completed and submitted the pre-registration form to the CCPE Registration Office Dropbox will first receive an auto-response from Dropbox for receipt of the form.

You should expect to receive an additional response (either an instructional email or other correspondence) from the CCPE Registration beginning Friday, March 22. If you have not received a response by Monday, March 25 at 8am, please contact ceereg@syscom-usa.net.

Drop Procedures

Coming soon...

Financial Aid

If you are a CSUDH student, you may be eligible for financial aid for this program. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

Non-CSUDH students are not eligible for CSUDH financial aid.

Online Student Access

Most CSUDH courses, whether on campus or online, utilize our Canvas LMS (online learning management system) platform. In addition, to be able to participate in online courses, students may need to use the Zoom videoconferencing system, which is accessed through the course's LMS.

How to Access Courses Online (including Zoom and system requirements) ►