CHEM 051 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I

    Recent Professors
    Elisa Atti, Neil Quebbemann, Mesfin Alemayehu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    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 B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    A descriptive course in general, organic and biological chemistry. Topics include: the metric system of measurements, chemical symbols, formulas and nomenclature systems and chemical equations. Physical and chemical characteristics for all states of matter, such as density, solubility and reactivity are explored. Other topics deal with acids, bases, buffers and pH. Organic topics focus on functional group identification including hydrocarbons. Organic halide, alcohols, ketones ,carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins are also surveyed. This course is designed for Nursing and other Allied Health majors. Students in Environmental Hazardous Materials, and Elementary Education or Liberal Arts can also enroll in this class. (GE Areas � IGETC: 5A, 5C; CSU GE: B1, B3)
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:20pm–3:45pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:30am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 8:55am–11:00am