CHEM 115 - Fundamentals of Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    J. Lehman, S. Siddiqui, C. Pazmino
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Appropriate mathematics placement.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Elementary principles of inorganic and general chemistry with an overview of organic and biochemistry. Basic chemical terminology, problem solving techniques and chemical explanations of our environment will be studied. Chemical concepts will be explained through common applications such as health science and forensic science. Previous chemistry background is helpful, but not required. This course is recommended for students needing a one semester general chemistry laboratory course. This course does not satisfy the prerequisite for Chemistry 141. Students will not receive credit toward graduation for more than one of the following courses: Chemistry 113, Chemistry 115 and Chemistry 120. (C-ID CHEM 101) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B1,B3, IGETC-5A,5C, Cal-GETC-5 A,5C)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:20am, Tue Thu 5:30pm–6:50pm, Mon 2:00pm–5:05pm