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CHEM 25

FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY · 5 units · used in 130 transfer pathways

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About this course

This course includes basic chemical laboratory techniques and methods, a survey of important chemical principles with emphasis on problem solving, and a description of the elements and their compounds. The course includes active learning and student-to-student learning strategies to promote meaningful and productive work to ensure the success of all students. Intended for students who wish to meet general education requirements in physical science or need background preparation for CHEM 1A.

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTC
CHEM 25FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRYWaitlist6 sections · 0 seats reported · 3 instructors
  • CRN 20208 · 04Salehi · MW 5 PM-6:50 PM · 5001 / W 7 PM-9:50 PM · 4812Waitlist · 0
  • CRN 20522 · 01Nguyen · M 1 PM-3:50 PM · 4812 / TBA TBA · ONLINEFull · 0
  • CRN 20523 · 02Nguyen · W 1 PM-3:50 PM · 4812 / TBA TBA · ONLINEFull · 0
  • CRN 20524 · 03Salehi · MW 5 PM-6:50 PM · 5001 / M 7 PM-9:50 PM · 4812Waitlist · 0
  • CRN 21557 · 05Li · T 9 AM-11:50 AM · 4812 / TTh 12 PM-1:50 PM · 4501Waitlist · 0
  • CRN 21558 · 06Li · Th 9 AM-11:50 AM · 4812 / TTh 12 PM-1:50 PM · 4501Waitlist · 0

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

Prerequisites

  • Intermediate Algebra
  • or

Catalog wording: “Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.

Advisory: “Advisory: UC will grant transfer credit for a maximum of one course from the following: CHEM 25, 30A or 30B.

What this course unlocks

Foothill courses that list CHEM 25 as a prerequisite.

Transfer pathways that use CHEM 25

ASSIST maps CHEM 25 to a requirement in 130 published pathways from Foothill College — 24 shown.

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