CHEM 1A - General Chemistry I

    Recent Professors
    Cinzia Muzzi, Alex Chang, Christopher Deming, Semere Bairu, David Gray, Nayereh Rezaei
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 25 or CHEM 30A with a grade of C or better, or satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Test; and intermediate algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond intermediate algebra
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course provides an introduction to the structure and reactivity of matter at the molecular level, as well as an application of critical reasoning to modern chemical theory and structured numerical problem-solving. Students will learn the development of molecular structure from rudimentary quantum mechanics, including an introduction to ionic and covalent bonding; chemical problem solving involving both formula and reaction stoichiometry employing the unit analysis method, and be introduced to thermochemistry and a discussion of the first law of thermodynamics.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:30am–12:45pm, Mon Wed 11:30am–2:20pm, Mon Wed 2:30pm–5:20pm, Mon Wed 5:30pm–8:20pm