Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size30 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteAbility to solve a variety of general chemical problems using concepts of equilibria, kinetics and thermodynamics while applying pertinent scientific concepts, principles, and laws. Ability to predict the nature, direction, extent, rate and energetics of a variety of chemical reactions. Must be able to describe and analyze the descriptive aspects of chemistry, including but not limited to qualitative analysis, and to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses on a variety of known and unknown samples. Must also be able to operate laboratory equipment and instruments, including glassware, balances, spectrophotometers, and pH meters, as needed for these analyses., CHEM 1B Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis is a study of the principles, theories, and reactions of organic chemistry with an emphasis on the relations of structure and reactivity. The course is recommended for students whose major is chemistry or a related field such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, biology, biochemistry, or chemical engineering. The following topics are included: stereochemistry, aliphatic and aromatic compounds, preparations and reactions of certain organic compound families, and spectroscopic methods. C-ID: CHEM 150Usually HeldTue Thu 8:00am–9:15am, Tue Thu 9:30am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:15am, Mon Wed 9:30am–12:20pm 