CHEM 1A - GENERAL CHEMISTRY

    Recent Professors
    C. Cortney, J. Anderson, D. Dormedy, C. Ciula, S. Jones, M. Kayaian
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    32 students
    Difficulty
    6.7Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    High school chemistry with laboratory component or Chemistry 3A or equivalent, and Mathematics 103 or Intermediate Algebra or equivalent or placement through college assessment process
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This 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 Held
    Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:15pm, Tue Thu 2:30pm–5:20pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:15am, Mon Wed 9:20am–12:25pm