CHEM 1A - GENERAL CHEMISTRY

    Recent Professors
    T. Shelton, F. Du, M. Evans
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    23–52 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 2A with a grade of C or higher, or a score of 20 or higher on the California Chemistry Diagnostic test; and Intermediate Algebra or Math Placement Level 4 or higher. (If you have completed one year of high school chemistry with a grade of C or higher, you will be eligible to enroll in this course once you have seen a counselor.)
    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 B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    C-ID: CHEM 110; CHEM 120 S (with CHEM 1B) This course is for science and engineering majors which covers the nature of atoms, molecules, and ions; chemical reactions; precipitation, oxidation-reduction, and acid/base chemistry; stoichiometry; electronic structure; periodicity; chemical bonding and molecular structure; properties of solids, liquids, and gases; and an introduction to thermodynamics and solutions. The lecture and discussion portions of this course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC transferable)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:30am–1:35pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:30am, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:45am, Tue 5:30pm–6:20pm