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YVC Department of Chemistry

Chemical substances are the very building blocks of life; and as such, the study of chemistry provides insight into most of the scientific areas of study. Courses at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ are designed to support study in allied fields, as well as provide a foundation for further study in chemistry.


Academic Options

The information above reflects the 2025-2026 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most up to date information. 

  • CHEM 260: Biochemistry

The information above reflects the 2025-2026 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most up to date information. 


Career Projections


Chemistry Faculty

Name Job Title Email Phone Office Location
Natalia Dunn Chemistry Instructor
Yakima Campus
ndunn@yvcc.edu 509.574.4524 Glenn Anthon Hall
Building 04, Room 252
Dr. Tanya Knickerbocker Chemistry Instructor
Yakima Campus
tknickerbocker@yvcc.edu 509.574.4853 Glenn Anthon Hall
Building 04, Room 248
Dr. Sam Mazhari Chemistry Instructor
Yakima Campus
smazhari@yvcc.edu 509.574.4887 Glenn Anthon Hall
Building 04, Room 256
Suki Smaglik Chemistry Instructor
Yakima Campus
ssmaglik@yvcc.edu 509.834.4538 Glenn Anthon Hall
Building 04, Room 247
Emeka Udenze Chemistry Instructor
Yakima Campus
eudenze@yvcc.edu 509.834.4511 Glenn Anthon Hall
Building 04, Room 239
Karolynn Tom Chemistry Instructor Yakima Campus ktom@yvcc.edu 509.574-6800 x3157

Glenn Anthon Hall Building 04, Room 258

Shardon Morrill Chemistry Instructor Grandview Campus smorrill@yvcc.edu  

Main Building   Building 056, Room 109B

Questions? Contact Us.

Chemistry Department
Natalia Dunn
ndunn@yvcc.edu
509-834-4524