Recent SemestersSummer 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits5PrerequisiteCHEM 140 , 1 yr high school chem, or qualify via placement exam; knowledge, skills, abilities at intermed. algebra level as determined by math placement process. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionThis first semester of a one-year general chemistry sequence focuses on the fundamental principles of chemistry. Students learn the application of these principles with special significance placed on chemical computation. Topics include atomic structure, the periodic table, nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and bonding. The course emphasizes critical thinking, writing, problem-solving, and analytical skills, and it meets the requirements of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-dental, pre-medical, and pre-engineering majors. C-ID CHEM-110 and CHEM-120S (with CHEM 151 ).Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–2:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:10pm–3:00pm 