CH 10A - Organic Chemistry I

    Recent Professors
    Adam Gill
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Difficulty
    7.3Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CH 001B.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course is the first of a two-semester sequence covering the basic principles and concepts of organic chemistry. An in-depth study is made of the bonding of carbon, stereochemistry, and the reactivity of alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes and alcohols. Addition, elimination, substitution and free radical reactions are discussed. Infrared Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy are being covered in detail. The course is designed for chemistry, biology and pre-professional majors. (C-ID CHEM 160S) Lecture Grading: Letter CH 001B. Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A5 CalGETC: 5A, 5C
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–11:35am, Mon 2:00pm–5:05pm, Wed 2:00pm–5:05pm