CHEM V120A - General Chemistry I

    Recent Professors
    Bob Flesher, Thomas Kasel, Michelle Davidson, Joe Selzler
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM V101 with a grade of C or better, or CHEM V20 with a grade of C or better and CHEM V20L with a grade of C or better, or passing score on an AP/IB/CLEP exam in chemistry; and completion of Intermediate Algebra ( MATH V03 ) or a higher-level mathematics course with a grade of C or better, or placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C
    Description
    This course is an introduction to matter and energy, atomic structure, nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, quantum chemistry, bonding, molecular geometry, oxidation-reduction, liquids and solids, and solutions. The laboratory provides the student with experience in applying the principles developed in the lecture component of the course. Quantitative experiments that illustrate the fundamental laws of chemistry are emphasized, including analysis of data and communication of results.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:30am–12:45pm, Mon Wed 8:30am–9:45am, Tue Thu 11:30am–12:45pm, Tue Thu 5:30pm–6:45pm