CHEM 2A - General Chemistry I

    Recent Professors
    Daniel Gretch, Colin Thomas
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    7.3Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 5 OR CHEM 14
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    The first half of a two-semester course designed to give an in-depth survey of chemical principles and theories. Covered subjects are: measurement theory and practice, data acquisition and analysis, modern atomic theory and the quantum theory, ionic and covalent bonding, periodic properties, reaction classifications, stoichiometry, gas and solution chemistry, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces, and colligative properties. Further topics may include introductions to valence bond and molecular orbital theory, quantum chemistry, green chemistry, and non-ideal gas equations. (CSU/UC-Transfer credit limited. See a counselor.)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:25pm, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:25am