Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size20 studentsCredits5PrerequisitePrerequisite: CHEM 012A. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionContinuation of CHEM 12A: Reactions of functional groups and interactions of polyfunctional compounds, infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Introduction to biochemistry: Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids. Laboratory work: Reactions, purification methods, measurements, multistep syntheses, qualitative analysis, use of instrumentation.Usually HeldMon Wed 1:30pm–4:20pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 1:30pm–4:20pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm