CHEM V104 - Foundations of General, Organic, and Biochemistry

    Recent Professors
    Erin Brocker, Kristin Clark, Esther Taxon, Crystal Serrano, Jose Castellon
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    7.2Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH V01 , or one year of high school algebra, or placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C
    Description
    This course is for biological and health science majors. General, organic, and biological chemistry are studied with an emphasis placed on medical applications. Topics in general chemistry will include the modern view of the atom, molecule structure, chemical formulas, and chemical reactions. Topics in organic chemistry will include hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, and amides. Topics in biochemistry will include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and metabolism.
    Usually Held
    Mon 8:00am–9:50am, Mon 1:00pm–3:50pm, Mon Wed 4:00pm–5:50pm, Mon Wed 5:00pm–6:50pm