Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size30 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteAbility to solve a variety of organic chemistry problems, demonstrating knowledge of relevant concepts through refined problem solving skills. Ability to predict the major and minor products of organic chemical reactions for the following classes of compounds: alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, epoxides, sulfides, aromatics, and conjugated polyenes. Ability to apply knowledge of the mechanistic aspects of the reactions for the classes of compounds mentioned above, to the solution of organic chemistry problems. Ability to perform organic chemistry laboratory experiments by applying the major organic chemical laboratory techniques, and by correctly operating laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Ability to apply scientific concepts, principles, and laws in solving organic chemistry problems., CHEM 12A Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionCHEM 12B is a continuation of CHEM 12A and meets the organic chemistry lecture/lab requirement for UC transfer. The course covers preparations and reactions of certain organic compound families, including aromatic, polynuclear, heterocyclic, carbonyl-containing compounds, polymers, carbohydrates, amino acids, and proteins.Usually HeldMon Wed 12:30pm–1:45pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–4:50pm, Mon Wed 3:30pm–6:20pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:15am 