Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2024Class Size24 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteCHM 001B or CHM 001BH Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionCHEM 012A is the first semester of organic chemistry, which includes a study of important organic molecules found in living systems and man-made molecules. This course includes both lecture and laboratory work designed to prepare students to enter fields of study such as chemistry, engineering, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, and biological sciences. Modern laboratory techniques, including instrumental methods of structure determination, are included.Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu 11:00am–2:10pm, Tue Thu 10:55am–2:05pm, Tue Thu 9:20am–10:45am, Mon Wed 10:55am–2:05pm 