CHEM 15 - Fundamentals of Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    Michael Ghebreab, Semere G. Bairu, Kei-Lee K. Liu, Phillip Medina, Dinah Espineli
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    10–25 students
    Difficulty
    7.7Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH 013 with P grade or placement by multiple measures
    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
    This course covers the fundamentals of modern inorganic chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, nomenclature, equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions and related topics. It is intended primarily as a preparation for the Chemistry 001A and 001B sequence. The central nature of chemistry among other branches of science is stressed, and examples of the important role that chemistry plays in our lives are presented. (C-ID CHEM 101)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:15am–10:35am, Mon Wed 5:00pm–6:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 11:00am–12:50pm, Wed 10:45am–1:50pm