CHEM 1A

About this course

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.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

• • CHEM 25Preparation Course for General Chemistry
  • orCHEM 30AIntroduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry Imin grade C
  • orsatisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Test
• and
  • intermediate algebra
  • or
  • orappropriate placement beyond intermediate algebra

Catalog wording: “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 D005.”

What this course unlocks

De Anza courses that list CHEM 1A as a prerequisite.

• BIOL 40AHuman Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 6AForm and Function in the Biological World
• BIOL 6AHForm and Function in the Biological World - HONORS
• CHEM 1BGeneral Chemistry II
• CHEM 1BHGeneral Chemistry II - HONORS
• CHEM 30BIntroduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry II

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