Here are the best online college chemistry courses!  Hi I am Cliff Gottlieb and have been a chemistry professor at Shasta College since 1984.  I have been a pioneer in science education and online college chemistry, having received numerous grants.  Shasta College is located in Redding, California which is in the far northern part of the state in the shadow of Mount Lassen and Mount Shasta.  Shasta College is a public 2 year community college, fully accredited in higher education by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges). We offer a high quality personal learning experience that is surprisingly inexpensive even to folks outside of California.

When you take one of my online classes, you get notes written for student understanding (not textbook jargon), , links to excellent other websites, and the most attentive online instructor period!  During the week and on most weekends your question will be answered no later than the next day and most of the time within 12 hours.  I am planning to add audio files of me lecturing using the notes online for those who like the extra modality of hearing.  If you are organized, try one of my online classes. 

You may wish to check out your learning styles by taking a very short survey at www.vark-learn.com and you should score medium to high on the read/write style and the visual style to have a better chance at doing well in an online course.

Online Courses that I offer that require no physical presence.

Chem 10 - Chemistry for the Liberal Arts.  This is a 3 unit course for the non-scientist and is offered in the fall, spring and summer.  It is virtually math free and covers a variety of consumer and chemistry applied to everyday life.  This is a fun class!

Chem 16 – Chemical Problem Solving.  This is a 3 unit course for folks who wish to become a scientist or engineer but have never had a chemistry course.  This course will prepare the student to take General Chemistry. Offered in the fall only.

Chem 26 – Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biochemistry.  This is a 4 unit course typically for students in health related fields.  It has been used by students in RN to BSN nursing upgrade programs and by nutrition students  and other related allied health fields as well.  Offered in the fall and spring.

Student Comments about Chem 10 online

Student Comments about Chem 26

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CLIFF's CHEMISTRY COUNSELING CHART  A good general idea of what chemistry course you should take for your major.  Please check with Cliff or a counselor for the most accurate up-to-date information

Cliff Gottlieb, Shasta College Chemistry Instructor, Office: 1412, Phone: 530-242-2323, [E-mail Cliff]

Spring 2012 Office hours  MF 9-10 AM  T 12-1 PM and W 12-2PM (Pacific time);    

in room 1412 or the Science Learning Center room 1626.

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