Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits4PrerequisiteCourses at the level of PreAlgebra with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent or appropriate placement based on the college's multiple measures process. This course is an introduction to the basic principles of inorganic and organic chemistry and biochemistry with their application to problems encountered in our everyday lives. The course includes the metric system, atomic structure, bonding, solutions, chemical reactions, hydrocarbons, functional groups, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. It is designed to give a general introduction to fundamental concepts and to prepare students for majors in nursing, dental hygiene, physician assistant, physical therapy assistant, liberal arts, and technical fields. (Not open to those with credit in more advanced courses). Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionIntroductory ChemistryUsually HeldTue Wed Thu 11:30am–2:20pm, Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–10:50am, Fri 11:00am–1:50pm, Fri 8:00am–10:50am 