CHEM 1A - General Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    Stephanie Stepp, Jose A. Cabrera, Iyun H. Lazik, Melody N. Esfandiari
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    28 students
    Difficulty
    6.7Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 015 with C or better and Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement beyond Intermediate Algebra.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is the first semester of the one year college level general chemistry sequence. Students will study basic chemical principles: classification of matter, atomic structure and periodicity, chemical nomenclature, types of reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonds, physical states of matter and solution chemistry. This course is required for students majoring in physical and biological sciences and pre-professional majors, such as pre-medicine and dentistry. (C-ID CHEM 110 and CHEM 120S when combined with CHEM 001B )
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:30am–1:35pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–7:20pm, Tue Thu 7:30pm–10:35pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:20am