Recent SemestersSpring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size20 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteAcceptance into the Honors Program. CHEM 40 or satisfactory score on Chemistry Placement Examination; and ( MATH 71 or MATH 71B or MATH 71X or MATH 100 or ( STAT C1000 or MATH 110) or (STAT C1000H or MATH 110H) or MATH 120 or MATH 130 or MATH 140 or MATH 160 or MATH 180 ) Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionGeneral Chemistry topics including chemical formulas, equations, nomenclature, reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, periodic trends, atomic structure, chemical bonding and structure, and properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. Emphasis is on critical thinking as well as mathematical and dimensional analysis problem-solving. Laboratory experiments emphasize the scientific method as well as computer-based technologies in data acquisition and analysis. Introduces laboratory report writing skills. An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 50 and CHEM 50H .Usually HeldMon Wed 11:30am–2:40pm, Mon Wed 9:45am–11:10am, Tue Thu 11:30am–2:40pm, Tue Thu 9:45am–11:10am 