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
48198 CHEM 1A 11 Seats open Monday, Wednesday 09:30 AM-10:45 AM Megan Brophy FOR1
Monday, Wednesday 11:30 AM-02:20 PM SC2202

Class Dates: This class runs from 2027-04-05 to 2027-06-25.
Footnote:
CHEM-001A.-11: Fully ON-CAMPUS-This is an on-campus lecture, and an on-campus laboratory class. The lecture and laboratory meet each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.

Class Materials

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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.)
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