Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026Class Size24 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteCompletion of Intermediate Algebra or higher or placement by multiple measures. This is an introductory study of the nature of matter and its chemical and physical transformation. An emphasis is placed on fundamental laws and principles, elements, compounds and simple chemical reactions. Examines chemical theory in the context of familiar phenomena. Theories are tested and evaluated in the laboratory. This is a general education course for non-science majors. It is an advisory for science majors who have not previously studied chemistry. Science majors who have studied chemistry should consider CHEM 110 instead of this course. (C-ID: CHEM 101) (UC, CSU, AVC) (GE: IGETC Areas 5A, 5C, CSU Areas B1, B3, AVC Area A) 138 2024-2025AVC College Catalog Chemistry Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis is an introductory study of the nature of matter and its chemical and physical transformation. An emphasis is placed on fundamental laws and principles, elements, compounds and simple chemical reactions. Examines chemical theory in the context of familiar phenomena. Theories are tested and evaluated in the laboratory. This is a general education course for non-science majors. It is an advisory for science majors who have not previously studied chemistry. Science majors who have studied chemistry should consider CHEM 110 instead of this course. (C-ID: CHEM 101)Usually HeldTue Thu 9:30am–10:50am, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:20pm, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:20am, Mon 7:00pm–10:25pm 