CHEM 3A - Organic Chemistry I

    Recent Professors
    Christopher Nalbandian, Mackenzie Alvarez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    8–12 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 2A and CHEM 2B
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CHEM 3A
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course emphasizes molecular structure, chemical and physical properties, and the preparation and reactivities of organic molecules with an emphasis on reaction mechanisms, synthesis, structure determination, and applications. Undergraduates through laboratory work, will gain understanding and identification of organic compounds discussed in the lecture portion of this course. Prerequisite: CHEM 2A and CHEM 2B
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:00am–12:05pm