Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size24–25 studentsCredits5PrerequisitePrerequisites: CHEM 200 or One year High School Chemistry with a minimum grade of C or better and Intermediate Algebra or eligibility for transfer-level mathematics using the current college process Advisories: Knowledge of logarithms and graphical analysis of linear functions is strongly recommended. These topics are part of the pre-calculus curriculum Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionPresents the first semester of a one-year course intended primarily for science and engineering majors in the fundamental principles of chemistry. Topics covered include kinetic-molecular treatment of gases, atomic structure and the periodic law, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, correlation of structure with properties, quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, chemical formulas and equations. Laboratory work includes a study of precision and accuracy, standard methods of gravimetric and volumetric analysis, and computer acquisition and analysis of data.Usually HeldFri 9:30am–10:20am, Mon Wed 11:15am–1:20pm, Mon Wed 11:30am–1:20pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:50pm 