Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteCompletion of MATH D or MATH G with grade of "C" or better, or placement by matriculation assessment process, or equivalent Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThe first semester of a two-semester course in general chemistry consisting of that material normally included in one semester of CHEM 1A. Topics covered include the mole concept, chemical nomenclature, gas laws, and stoichiometry. This sequence fulfills the prerequisite for CHEM 1B. Students enrolling in CHEM 1A after having taken CHEM 3A will lose credit for CHEM 3A. (combined with CHEM 3B, C-ID CHEM 110) (combined with CHEM 3B and 1B, C-ID CHEM 120S) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)Usually HeldTue 11:00am–1:05pm, Mon 8:00am–10:05am, Mon 10:45am–1:50pm, Mon 10:45am–12:50pm 