CHEM 240 - Organic Chemistry 1

    Recent Professors
    Nathan D. Yoshino
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Completion of CHEM-121 with a minimum grade of C.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    The first course of a two-semester sequence designed for pre-professional programs such as chemistry, chemical engineering, medicine and biology. Introduction to organic synthetic pathways, mechanisms, and spectroscopy. Lab work includes qualitative analysis of organic compounds, synthesis, extraction, separation and identification of compounds using physical properties, chemical reactivity, and spectral techniques.
    Usually Held
    Fri 11:10am–12:15pm, Fri 9:35am–11:00am, Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Wed 12:35pm–1:40pm