Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size24 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteCourse taught at the level of intermediate algebra or placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionThis is an introductory course in chemistry stressing the basic principles of atomic and molecular structure, compound formation and chemical reactivity, the periodic table and states of matter. Quantitative techniques involved in elementary chemical calculations will be emphasized. In addition, the course serves as an introduction to lab techniques with experiments illustrating principles covered in lecture.Usually HeldMon Wed 10:00am–11:50am, Tue Thu 10:30am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 5:00pm–6:50pm, Tue Thu 8:30am–10:20am 