CHEM 120 - General College Chemistry I

Recent Professors: Mahnaz Firouzi, Jason Lau, Sharon Borglin, Anton El Khoury
Recent Semesters: 2027SP, 2026SU, 2026SP, 2026FA
Class Size: Not published
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: MATH120 - Intermediate Algebra Or equivalent (Intermediate Algebra). A diagnostic exam may be given to assist the student in determining whether or not they have adequate preparation for the course. AND Prerequisite CHEM119 - Introductory Chemistry Or a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Chemistry exam. AND Advisory ENGL001A - Composition and Reading Effective Fall 2025, this course is: ENGL-C1000 Academic Reading and Writing OR Advisory ENGL001AX - Intensive Composition and Reading Effective Fall 2025, this course is: ENGL-C1000E Academic Reading and Writing
2027SP Sections: View 2027SP sections of CHEM 120
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: This course is the first semester of general college chemistry. It covers chemical concepts including elements, atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, chemical calculations, gases and gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum theory, chemical bonding, pure phases and solutions and an introduction to acids, bases and chemical equilibrium.
Usually Held: Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 2:30pm–5:40pm, Mon Wed 6:50pm–10:00pm, Tue Thu 9:25am–12:35pm