CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I

    Recent Professors
    Erik Dunmire, Terry Chang
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 114, and completion of Intermediate Algebra or the equivalent or placement based on AB 705 Mandates. The chemistry prerequisite must have been completed within the past 5 years.
    Fall 2026 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
    (Prerequisites: CHEM 114, and completion of Intermediate Algebra or the equivalent or placement based on AB 705 Mandates. The chemistry prerequisite must have been completed within the past 5 years.) Fundamental principles of chemistry including such topics as atomic theory, nomenclature, thermochemistry, bonding, structure and polarity, stoichiometry, gases, liquids and solids, intermolecular forces, solutions, and a brief introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. (CSU/UC) AA/AS COM GE Area 5, Cal-GETC Area 5A & 5C, C-ID: CHEM 110, 120S (CHEM 131+132) (formerly AA/AS Area A, CSU Area B-1 and B-3, IGETC Area 5A and 5C)
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:40pm–4:30pm, Mon 5:40pm–8:30pm, Thu 2:10pm–5:00pm, Tue 2:10pm–5:00pm