CHEM 1A - General Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    Khalid Mahmood
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: CHEM 030A or Satisfactory score on the chemistry assessment or Completion of ALEKS chemistry preparation course and MATH 203 or MATH 211D. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or ESOL 052 - Advanced Reading and Writing or ESOL 052A - Advanced Reading and Writing or ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AS.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    General principles of chemistry: Measurements, atomic theory, chemical nomenclature, chemical composition, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solution, thermochemistry, electron configurations, periodic properties, chemical bonding, gases, liquids, solids, and solutions.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:30am–1:20pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:15am, Tue Thu 10:30am–1:20pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:15am