CHEM 3A - Introductory General Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    H. Blanken, G. Fernandez, V. Cornel, C. Ramirez, E. Rangel Rivera
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: MATH 103; MATH 3A; MATH 5A Advisory: ENGL C1000; ENGL C1000H; CHEM 10; high school chemistry
    Fall 2026 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 B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This is a survey course in the principles of inorganic chemistry covering the composition of matter, physical and chemical changes, atomic and molecular structure, inorganic nomenclature, chemical formula and reaction calculations, gas laws, bonding, solutions, net-ionic equations, acid-base theories, pH, oxidation-reduction reactions, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry and equilibrium. The course emphasizes problem solving and chemical calculations. Both qualitative and quantitative theory and techniques will be covered. It is intended for applied science and non-science majors or for students preparing to take Chemistry 1A.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:45pm, Mon 8:00am–10:50am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:00am–11:50am