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CHEM 12C

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY · 4 units · used in 197 transfer pathways

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About this course

During this third and final quarter of organic chemistry, students will expand their study of functional groups to include carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid derivatives, enolates, and amines. Students will also be introduced to the chemistry of polyfunctional, biologically active molecules, such as proteins and carbohydrates. There will be continued emphasis on structure-reactivity relationships, mechanisms of reaction, and multi-step syntheses. For chemistry and other STEM majors, as well as any pre-professional students studying for careers in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine, and for any other interested students who have mastered the prerequisites.

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at Foothill College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

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

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisites: CHEM 12B
  • andCHEM 12BLORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

Catalog wording: “Prerequisites: CHEM 12B and CHEM 12BL.

Advisory: “Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 12CL recommended, as CHEM 12CL is major transfer requirement - please consult a counselor.

Transfer pathways that use CHEM 12C

ASSIST maps CHEM 12C to a requirement in 197 published pathways from Foothill College — 24 shown.

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