CHEM 10 - Introductory General Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    Sanchez Da, Ko H., Lavallee R. J., Abbani M. A., Pecorelli T. A., Schmidt E., Bautista M. R., Papazyan A. and 2 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH 31 or MATH 49.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Cal-GETC Area 5A (Physical Sciences, + LAB) *UC gives no credit for CHEM 10 if taken after CHEM 11. Maximum UC credit for CHEM 9 and 10 combined is one course. Chemistry 10 is a survey of introductory chemistry topics with a laboratory component. It is intended as preparation for Chemistry major or those planning to go into a STEM major or as a way to fulfill the science general education requirement. It introduces the main concepts and principles of chemistry and serves as a prerequisite for the General Chemistry sequence (CHEM 11 and CHEM 12). Emphasis is placed on understanding basic chemical principles and their quantitative application in various settings. Experimental techniques, including the safe and competent handling of chemicals and laboratory equipment will also be part of the course.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 3:30pm–5:45pm, Mon Wed 11:15am–1:45pm, Thu 6:15pm–8:30pm, Tue 6:15pm–8:30pm