CHEM 201 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

    Recent Professors
    T. Pawluk, S. Han, P. Glukhovskiy, A. Cuellar, R. Whitener, E. Abrenica, J. Ardy, I. Koh and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher math placement and completion of CHEM-151 or CHEM-151H, or higher chemistry placement
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CHEM 201
    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
    higher math placement and completion of CHEM-151 or CHEM-151H, or higher chemistry placement Provides a foundation in the basic principles of the molecular nature of matter and its change, including reaction chemistry, atomic and bonding theories of matter, the properties of matter (solids, liquids, gases, solutions) and their relationship to energy. Introduces gravimetric, volumetric, and spectroscopic analysis techniques in the laboratory portion. Required of all majors in chemistry and most other fields of science or technology. UC credit limitation: maximum credit, 5 units.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:30am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 11:30am–2:50pm, Mon 1:00pm–2:05pm, Mon 1:00pm–4:05pm