Recent SemestersFall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024Class Size20 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteMATH 124 - Factor polynomials and work with rational expressions, solve systems of linear equations in two and three variables, solve linear inequalities and linear equations involving absolute value, work with radicals, rational exponents, solve quadratic equations and inequalities, and perform algebraic operations with exponential and logarithmic functions Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis 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. This Honors course is enriched through additional writing assignments, and an independent research project involving additional reading, writing, and an oral presentation. Credit may be earned in either CHEM 1A or 1AH, but not both. C-ID: CHEM 110Usually HeldMon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–4:50pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–1:50pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:45am 