CHEM 401 - General Chemistry II

    Recent Professors
    Tavina L. Offutt, Tristan Eifler, Noah Haughn, Wondimagegn Shewa PhD, Diana T. Ramirez, Dena Chubbic
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CHEM 401
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    CHEM 401 is a continuation of CHEM 400. This course includes topics in kinetics, thermodynamics, gas-phase equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, solubility, acid/base chemistry, buffers, electrochemistry, chemistry of coordination compounds, and nuclear chemistry. A brief introduction to organic chemistry is also included. Critical thinking and writing skills will be practiced in this course. CHEM 401 is for students in biology, chemistry, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, engineering, and other physical sciences. The laboratory includes both quantitative and qualitative experiments and some qualitative analysis. Written laboratory reports are required. It is highly recommended that CHEM 400 and 401 be taken during consecutive semesters. Some sections may require on-line homework.
    Usually Held
    Wed, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:20pm