CHEM 060 - Introduction to General Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    John Milligan, LAVC STAFF, Philipp Ahrend, Morshed Khandoker, Ligia Zelaya, Amer Hajjawi, Sarkhadoun Yadegar, Jesus Galeana and 5 more
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    8.6Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent or higher or placement into transfer-level math/quantitative reasoning course.
    Winter 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course is an introduction to elementary chemical principles and laws with applications to industrial, environmental and health issues. The laboratory will introduce safety, scientific observation, measurement, and use of chemicals. The course will emphasize chemical stoichiometry and gas law calculations. Students who have not studied introductory college level chemistry must take this course prior to enrollment in Chemistry 101.
    Usually Held
    Fri 7:30am–10:40am, Fri 8:00am–10:55am, Mon 12:15pm–2:50pm, Mon 3:15pm–4:05pm