Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits5PrerequisiteOneyearofHighSchool algebra, or MATH 90, or MATH 90+ Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionCHEM 120 is a course in the fundamentals of chemistry with the emphasis on health science related examples. This course and CHEM 121 are designed for health science (e.g. nursing), home economics, physical therapy, and other majors that need a year of college chemistry that includes inorganic, organic and biochemistry. CHEM 120 covers inorganic chemistry. CHEM 120 does not involve the level of mathematical applications that are found in CHEM 101.Usually HeldMon 1:55pm–5:05pm, Thu 9:10am–12:20pm, Tue 5:20pm–8:30pm, Tue 9:10am–12:20pm 