CHEM 1A - General College Chemistry I

    Recent Professors
    JESSICA WONG, CHRISTOPHER DUDZIK, SHAKILA TOBWALA, DAVID MONTELONGO, POONAM NARULA, SHIRUI GUO, NILOUFAR HADEI, MICHAEL ANSELL and 2 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") or higher. CHEM 31, The CHEM 31 prerequisite can be fulfilled by demonstrating the appropriate skill level in the Chemistry Placement Process. Enrollment Limitation: Intermediate Algebra or a higher level of mathematics.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Introduction to atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, matter and energy, oxidation-reduction, chemical equations, liquids and solids, solutions, chemical energetics and equilibrium concepts. Laboratory includes both quantitative and qualitative experiments.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:45pm, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:25pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 5:00pm–6:15pm