Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits5PrerequisiteCHEM 401 with a grade of "C" or better Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis is a lecture-laboratory course designed to introduce students to the study of basic concepts of organic chemistry. Lecture topics include chemistry of alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ether with emphasis on stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopy. Laboratory work includes basic techniques of separation and identification. Students will be introduced to a variety of modern instrumentation (GC, HPLC, FT-IR, GC-MS) in the laboratory.Usually HeldTue Thu 1:10pm–2:30pm, Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:20pm, Mon Wed 8:30am–11:35am, Tue Thu 2:40pm–5:45pm 