Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026Class Size32 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteHigh school chemistry with laboratory component or Chemistry 3A or equivalent, and Mathematics 103 or Intermediate Algebra or equivalent or placement through college assessment process Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis is the first course in a two course sequence in general chemistry and is intended for students majoring in science or satisfying prerequisites for professional schools. This course covers the principles and laws of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on quantitative, mathematical problem-solving. Topics included in the course are atoms, molecules and ions; formulas and equations; stoichiometry; gas laws; electronic structure of atoms; bonding; atomic orbital and molecular orbital theories; solutions; precipitation reactions; oxidation reduction reactions; introduction to acids and bases; thermochemistry; properties of liquids; solids and crystal structures; solution behavior; colligative properties; associated laboratory experiments; and volumetric and gravimetric analysis methods. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC) (C-ID CHEM 110) (C-ID CHEM 120S: CHEM 1A + CHEM 1B)Usually HeldTue Thu 1:00pm–2:15pm, Tue Thu 2:30pm–5:20pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:15am, Mon Wed 9:20am–12:25pm 