Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size30–40 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteCHEM 220 or equivalent. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionChemistry 234 is the first semester in a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. Nomenclature, bonding, structural isomerism, stereochemistry, conformational analysis, physical properties structure, reactions and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds, with emphasis on alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers. Emphasis on reactivity, and reaction mechanisms. Infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy are an integral part.Usually HeldMon Wed 10:45am–12:00pm, Tue 11:10am–1:40pm, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:25pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–10:50am 