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Contact Information

Contact Information
Division
Sciences and Mathematics
Dean
Randy Lehr
Associate Dean
Ishtar Thomas-Lane (Interim)
Location
Division Office
V 211, Rocklin Campus

Overview

The Chemistry program at Sierra College is designed to meet the needs of the diverse community of interests served by the community college. A full program of chemistry for the professional scientist is offered through analytical chemistry and a two-semester course in organic chemistry. A separate track is offered for nursing students that presents general inorganic, organic and biochemistry in a one-year sequence. The Chemistry Department also has a strong commitment to the student with no prior chemistry, or to those whose background is weak.

The entire program is taught with a strong emphasis on the laboratory. In the more advanced classes, students receive hands-on experience with a wide variety of instruments.

TRANSFER MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Chemistry are available in the Counseling Center. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for specific transfer requirements. Four-year graduates in Chemistry are qualified for positions in research, industry, education, engineering and the allied medical fields.

Faculty

Michael C. Brelle

Professor, Chemistry

B.S., California State University, Chico
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz

Keri Clemens

Professor, Chemistry

B.S., University of California, Davis
Ph.D., University of California, Davis

Jason R. Giuliani

Professor, Chemistry

B.S., California State University, Chico
Ph.D., University of California, Davis

Stuart D. Hay

Professor, Chemistry

B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
M.S., California State University, Sacramento

Susan L. Kurnett

Professor, Chemistry

B.A., University of California, Irvine
M.S., California State University, Sacramento

Rhiannon Porter

Professor, Chemistry

B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Ph.D., University of California, Davis

Trevor Roberti

Professor, Chemistry

B.S., California State University, Long Beach
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz

Mark F. Springsteel

Professor, Chemistry

B.S., California State University, Fullerton
Ph.D., University of California, Davis