Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size20–32 studentsCredits5PrerequisitePrerequisite: MATH 3A; CHEM 3A - or equivalent.; MATH 103; MATH 5A Advisory: ENGL C1000; ENGL C1000H Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionThis is the first course in a two course sequence in general chemistry and is intended for students majoring in science or satisfying prerequisites for professional schools. This course covers the principles and laws of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on quantitative, mathematical problem-solving. Topics included in the course are atoms, molecules and ions; formulas and equations; stoichiometry; gas laws; electronic structure of atoms; bonding; atomic orbital and molecular orbital theories; solutions; precipitation reactions; oxidation reduction reactions; introduction to acids and bases; thermochemistry; properties of liquids; solids and crystal structures; solution behavior; colligative properties; associated laboratory experiments; and volumetric and gravimetric analysis methods.Usually HeldTue Thu 12:00pm–1:15pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–11:50am, Tue Thu 1:30pm–4:20pm, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:15pm 