Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026Class Size27–30 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteProficient in intermediate algebra skills Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis honors course, intended for students in the Honors Transfer Program, introduces the principles of chemistry, modern concepts of atomic structure and periodicity as a basis for understanding bonding, chemical formulas, chemical equations and chemical reactions, states of matter, important elements and their compounds, solutions, acid-base theories and reactions, net ionic equations, oxidation-reduction, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium, chemical nomenclature, and calculations. Historical and current chemical concepts will be investigated in a required research paper. In the laboratory, emphasis is on observations, measurements, and elementary quantitative experiments with an introduction to qualitative analysis. This course is enriched through extensive rigorous reading, writing, and research assignments. Note: Students may take either CHEM 4 or Chemistry 4H. Duplicate credit will not be awarded. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .Usually HeldMon 1:15pm–4:25pm, Fri 9:00am–1:30pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 4:30pm–6:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 6:10pm–9:30pm 