CHEM 400 - General Chemistry I

Recent Professors: Vera R. Alino, Michael W. Russell, Rajeev R. Pandey, Frank A. Hoang, Louis M. Longaker, Kathleen Becker, Stephen C. McDowell, Anthony Perez
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
Class Size: Not published
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or higher with a "C" or better or eligibility for transfer-level mathematics to meet the Math prerequisite AND one of the following to meet the Chemistry prerequisite: CHEM 300 or CHEM 305 or CHEM 309 with a "C" or better, OR one year of high school chemistry with lab with grade of "C" or better in both semesters. � � � � Chemistry 223 COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE 2025-2026 Official Catalog Transferable: CSU; UC (1) CHEM 305, 306, 400 and 401 combined: maximum transfer credit is one series )
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of CHEM 400
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: CHEM 400 General Chemistry I Units: 5 Hours: 54 hours LEC; 108 hours LAB Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or higher with a "C" or better or eligibility for transfer-level mathematics to meet the Math prerequisite AND one of the following to meet the Chemistry prerequisite: CHEM 300 or CHEM 305 or CHEM 309 with a "C" or better, OR one year of high school chemistry with lab with grade of "C" or better in both semesters. � � � � Chemistry 223 COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE 2025-2026 Official Catalog Transferable: CSU; UC (1) CHEM 305, 306, 400 and 401 combined: maximum transfer credit is one series ) General Education: Local GE L5; Cal-GETC Area 5A; Cal-GETC Area 5C C-ID: C-ID CHEM 110; Part of C-ID CHEM 120S This is a general college chemistry course intended for students majoring in the scientific disciplines, including chemistry, biology, physics, geology and engineering. This course emphasizes the fundamental principles of chemistry. Topics include chemical measurement, physical and chemical processes, nomenclature, atomic structure, quantum theory, stoichiometry, molecular structure, bonding theory, physical properties of gases, thermochemistry, modern materials, and properties of solutions.
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