CHEM 1A - General Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    Preeti Srinivasan, Bonnie J. Brown, Shreeyukta Singh, Poonam M. Narula
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    6.7Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 015 and MATH 013 or MATH 016, all with P or C grade or better, or placement by multiple measures
    Fall 2026 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 B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This is the first course in general chemistry with lab, for science and pre-professional majors. It covers basic chemical principles: nomenclature, atomic structure, quantum theory, molecular structure and bonding, periodic properties, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, states of matter, gas laws, solutions, oxidation-reductions, and molecular equilibrium. The role that chemistry plays in everyday life, industry, and human welfare is emphasized. (C-ID CHEM 110)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:15pm–1:35pm, Mon Wed 1:45pm–4:50pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–12:05pm, Tue Thu 10:45am–1:50pm