CHEM 3 - Intro to Gen, Organic and Biochemistry

    Recent Professors
    Okezie Aruoma, Joanna Haan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Elementary algebra or qualifying through the LBCC math placement process.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CHEM 3
    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
    This course will introduce the principles of general, organic and biological chemistry. A variety of topics will be addressed, including atomic theory, chemical formulas, nomenclature, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, hydrocarbons, alcohols and ethers, carbonyl compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids, biochemical energetics and metabolism. Lab work will reinforce basic concepts and provide experience in manipulating lab equipment. This course satisfies the needs of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. This course does not prepare students for CHEM 1A .
    Usually Held
    Thu 10:00am–3:10pm, Thu 5:30pm–6:20pm, Thu 6:30pm–9:40pm, Tue 5:30pm–8:45pm