CHEM 1A - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

    Recent Professors
    X. Lu, T. Lorance, T. Cullen, M. Vo Luong, K. Donavan, S. Lagoykina, P. Lee, B. Clamp and 7 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH 124
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This is the first semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for but not limited to majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. Topics include nomenclature, stoichiometry, gas laws, bonding, atomic theory, quantum theory, thermochemistry, liquids, and solids. CHEM 1A is part of the General Chemistry course sequence. This course assumes that the student has recently had at least high school level chemistry. It is recommended that CHEM 1A and 1B be completed at a single institution before transfer. C-ID: CHEM 110
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–9:15am, Mon Wed 9:30am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:15pm, Mon Wed 3:30pm–6:20pm