CHEM 1A
General Chemistry I
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the structure and reactivity of matter at the molecular level, as well as an application of critical reasoning to modern chemical theory and structured numerical problem-solving. Students will learn the development of molecular structure from rudimentary quantum mechanics, including an introduction to ionic and covalent bonding; chemical problem-solving involving both formula and reaction stoichiometry employing the unit analysis method; and be introduced to thermochemistry and a discussion of the first law of thermodynamics.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21579 | CHEM 1A | 26 Seats open | Tuesday, Thursday | 02:30 PM-03:45 PM | Christopher Deming | SC1102 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 11:30 AM-02:20 PM | SC2202 |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
CHEM-001A-26: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.
Class Materials
Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
- Weekly Lab Hours: 6
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grade
- Pass/No Pass
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 25 or CHEM 30A with a grade of C or better, or satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Test; and intermediate algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond intermediate algebra
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL 5
- Limitation on Enrollment
- (Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.)