CHEM 003 - Organic Chemistry I

    Recent Professors
    Orion Lam, Vahid Eskandari
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 002
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    General Education: Cal-GETC: Area 5A, 5C First half of a two-semester course (CHEM 003 and CHEM 004) that begins a survey of organic chemistry for students in chemical, biological, health science, and related professions. Topics include analysis of structure and nomenclature, bonding, isomerism, and basic reaction mechanisms of organic chemicals. Functional groups considered include alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, and alkyl halides and ethers. Basic organic laboratory procedures are introduced along with spectral analysis, simple syntheses, and reactions described in lecture. Field trip may be required. Online homework and quizzes may be required.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–8:25am, Mon Wed 8:26am–9:20am, Mon Wed 9:30am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:15pm