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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00209 | CHEM 1A | 04 | MTWR··· | 11:30 AM-12:45 PM | Burcak Artun | S32 |
| MTWR··· | 08:30 AM-11:20 AM | SC2202 |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-06-30 to 2025-08-08.
Footnote:
CHEM-001A-04: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| GEN CHEM 001A (ebook PART 1) Silberberg ISBN: 9781307600940 | Textbook | Required | $40.00 | $30.00 | ||
| General Chemistry, (w/Connect Access Card) (9th Edition) Silberberg ISBN: 9781307569179 | Textbook | Required | $153.50 | $115.25 | ||
| Calculations in Chemistry: An Introduction (Second Edition) (2nd Edition) Dahm ISBN: 9780393616323 | E-Book | Required | $109.70 | |||
| Calculations in Chemistry: An Introduction (Second Edition) (2nd Edition) Dahm ISBN: 9780393616323 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $27.16 | |||
| Bundle: Aktiv Chemistry - Quarter + Math Diagnostic Hat ISBN: 9781778775109 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $37.50 | |||
| Connect Online Access 2-Year for Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change (9th Edition) Silberberg ISBN: 9781265816599 | E-Book (720 days) | Required | $69.00 | |||
| Calculations in Chemistry (w/Digital License Access) (2nd Edition) Dahm © 2017 ISBN: 9780393614367 | Package | Required | $53.75 | $40.50 | $21.50 | |
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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 Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 25. or CHEM 30A or satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Test; and intermediate algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond intermediate algebra
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitations on Enrollment
- Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.