CHEM 3A - Introductory General Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    S. Halloran, R. Gilley, K. Gruet, P. Xiong, D. Kwasniewski, C. Uvarov, C. Vellandi, E. Mushibe and 5 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24–30 students
    Difficulty
    7.1Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH 3A OR MATH 103
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Chemistry for applied science and non-science majors. The scientific method; chemical computations; composition of matter, energy, and physical and chemical changes; fundamental laws and principles; atomic and molecular structure; bonding; inorganic nomenclature, kinetic molecular theory, gas laws, solutions, acid-base theories, oxidation-reduction, equilibrium, nuclear chemistry, and qualitative and quantitative theories and techniques. MATH 103 is recommended as a prerequisite for allied health and nursing majors and MATH 3A is recommended as a prerequisite for STEM majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:00am–9:15am, Tue Thu 5:00pm–6:15pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:15am, Fri 4:00pm–6:50pm