CHEM 51 - Elementary Inorganic Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    Lucia K. Kiio, Tiffani N. Anderson, Brittany P. Harding, Thomas S. Cox, Devin S. McBain, Marty J. Wallace, Sisarie L. Sherry, Danielle M. Gray and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    18–24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: Beginning Algebra or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This is a survey course in the principles of inorganic chemistry, including atomic theory and periodic properties, nuclear chemistry, electronic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas behavior, solution chemistry, kinetics and equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and elementary thermodynamics. It is recommended for allied health or applied science majors. Graded only. (C-ID CHEM 101).
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:45pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–4:50pm, Tue Thu 2:00pm–4:50pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–12:20pm