CHEM 101 - Introduction to Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    Ana V. Mayo, Melissa L. Baldwin, Wendy S. Goliff, Shohreh Rahbarnia
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    20–45 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Introduction to college chemistry, with an emphasis on general principles of chemistry, including critical thinking, analysis and problem solving in chemistry. Topics include the study of matter, bonding, the periodic table, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, nomenclature and organic chemistry. Laboratory component is both qualitative and quantitative in scope. Critical thinking, writing, measurement, identification and analysis are emphasized.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 5:00pm–6:25pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue 10:05am–1:10pm, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:05pm