CHEM 100 - Introductory Chemistry

    Recent Professors
    Weixiong W. Huang, Jeffrey K. Wada, Stacey M. Hamamura, Youssef R. Daoudi, Nahla A. El Said, Shaun I. Galvan, Mani Shabrang, Svetlana V. Lagoykina and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    6.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Completion of any mathematics course at the Intermediate Algebra level or above with a grade of "C" or better. OR Qualifying profile from the mathematics placement process.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course prepares students for Biology and Chemistry 200 by exploring the basic concepts of matter such as: atomic structure, formulas, equation writing, nomenclature, gases, and kinetic theory. Properties of solutions and the mole concept in quantitative chemistry will be emphasized.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:50am–1:15pm, Mon Wed 5:30pm–6:55pm, Tue Thu 12:00pm–1:25pm, Mon 8:15am–11:25am