CHEM 12A - Organic Chemistry I

    Recent Professors
    Todd Ritsema
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    18 students
    Difficulty
    7.3Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 1B
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CHEM 12A
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence for science majors entering fields such as biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, dietetics, dentistry, medicine, medical technology, toxicology, environmental science, and pharmacy. Students are exposed to many areas of organic chemistry such as structure, reactions, nomenclature, kinetics, and reaction mechanisms. The laboratory teaches the skills necessary for laboratory investigations and procedures in organic chemistry, including instrumental analysis. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID CHEM 150; CHEM 160S (with CHEM 12B )]
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:55am, Mon Wed 11:00am–2:10pm, Mon Wed 2:30pm–5:40pm