CHEM 305 - Introduction to Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    Duy Pham, Rose E. Smiley, Tanya D. Hilger-Estrada, Darby Gover, Jordan Campbell, Joshua D. Tolopilo, Louis M. Longaker, Lilla Lane
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH 100 with a grade of "C" or better
    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 B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course introduces fundamental principles of chemistry including types of matter and physical states, physical and chemical transformations, chemical equations and stoichiometry, bonding, atomic and chemical structure, intermolecular forces, gas laws, solutions, colligative properties, acids and bases, nuclear chemistry, and includes a brief introduction of organic chemistry. It is primarily intended for general education and majors in allied health (nursing, dental hygiene, respiratory care), family and consumer science, physical education, physical therapy(*), psychology(*), natural resources(*). Chem 305 can also be used as a preparatory course prior to enrolling in Chem 400. Students will require approved safety goggles for this course. *May require CHEM 400.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 4:00pm–6:05pm, Mon Wed 8:15am–10:20am, Tue 9:00am–12:05pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–3:05pm