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CHEM 001A: General Chemistry

Course Description

This course covers the nature of matter and the changes it undergoes. Instructors introduce students to concepts such as the structure of atoms, chemical equations, Lewis structures, oxidation-reduction, electron configurations, molecular geometry, and intermolecular forces. Students also have the opportunity to practice dimensional analysis, stoichiometric calculations, gas laws, and calorimetry.

Units: 5

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 96 – 108

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: CHEM 002, Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment processor completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra .
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None
  • Additional Requisite Information:
    The CHEM 002 prerequisite can be satisfied by the successful completion of one year of high school chemistry.

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-5: Natural Sciences
  • C-ID: CHEM 110 - General Chemistry for Science Majors I, with Lab
    CHEM 120 S - General Chemistry for Science Majors Sequence A
  • Cal-GETC GE: Area 5A: Physical Science
    Area 5C: Laboratory
Last Updated 6/30/25