CHEM 1A General Chemistry

Units: 5
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 108 hours LAB
Grade Options: Letter Grade
General Education: Delta Area 2; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Prerequisites: CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry or one year high school chemistry with a grade of “C” or better, and successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process.
This course is designed as a technical introduction to chemistry for the student intending to major in chemistry, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other science oriented careers which require a rigorous understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID CHEM 110, CHEM 1A + CHEM 1B = C-ID 120S)