Chemistry
8 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
CHEM 9 Health Science Chemistry
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is for students completing a certificate program or associate degree in a health science such as Vocational Nursing, Radiological Technology, and Associate Degree Nursing. The course is an introduction to the principles of chemistry including inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Topics covered include measurements, properties and classification of matter, atomic structure, bonding and nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, acids, bases and pH, equilibrium, nuclear chemistry, and organic and biochemical structure and reactions. Laboratory work will provide hands-on activities to teach laboratory skills and support the concepts presented in the lecture. This course is not intended for science majors.
CHEM 10 Introductory Chemistry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 101
Introduction to the principles of chemistry with an emphasis on measurements, atomic and molecular structure, classification of matter, nomenclature, stoichiometry, chemical equations, gas laws, solutions and acid-base chemistry. Laboratory activities emphasize proper techniques, safety procedures, and experimental exercises in support of lecture content.
CHEM 12 Elementary Organic and Biochemistry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: CHEM 10
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 102
This course is primarily intended for transfer students pursing degrees in health science areas such as bachelor degrees in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Dietitian, and other health science related degrees. The course is a survey of organic chemistry and biochemistry with a focus on biological applications and an emphasis on cellular and organism chemistry. Topics covered include organic functional groups, nomenclature, structure and reactions of organic compounds, structure and biological importance of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, DNA, and RNA. Laboratory work will provide hands-on activities to teach laboratory skills and support the concepts presented in the lecture. This course is not intended for science majors.
CHEM 24A General Chemistry I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: CHEM 10 or
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 110; CHEM 120S
First semester General Chemistry for Science and Engineering students. Topics include: atomic structure and periodic properties; types and structure of matter; thermochemistry; chemical reactions; stoichiometry; nomenclature; bonding models and theories; gas, liquid, solid, and solution properties. Laboratory with hands-on activities to reinforce lecture concepts, develop chemical laboratory techniques, and use the scientific methods of inquiry.
CHEM 24B General Chemistry II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: CHEM 24A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 120S
Second semester General Chemistry for Science and Engineering students. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, acid/base/buffers, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, descriptive chemistry, and organic chemistry. Laboratory provides hands-on activities to reinforce lecture concepts, develop chemical laboratory techniques, and use of the scientific method of inquiry.
CHEM 70 Quantitative Analysis
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture, 96-108 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: CHEM 24B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Quantitative Analysis is for science majors and meets the requirements for chemistry majors, pre-med students, and pre-dentistry students. Topics include: Introduction to the methods of gravimetric, volumetric, electrochemical techniques, separation techniques, and instrumental analysis. Parallels the quantitative analysis usually offered in the sophomore year in most four-year colleges and universities.
CHEM 75A Organic Chemistry I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: CHEM 24B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is the first semester in a year-long course in organic chemistry designed for students majoring in science and engineering. Topics cover major classes of organic compounds: aliphatic hydrocarbons; alkyl halides; alcohols; and ethers. This includes nomenclature, structure and stereochemistry, properties, reactions, mechanisms, and spectroscopy. Laboratory provides hands-on activities on the basic techniques of organic chemistry including synthesis, separation, purification, and analysis by using various spectroscopic methods.
CHEM 75B Organic Chemistry II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: CHEM 75A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a continuation of CHEM 75A expanding the study of organic chemistry to include aromatic compounds, introduction to organometallic compounds, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, enolates, amines, and introduction to biochemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure and stereochemistry, properties, reactions, and mechanisms. Laboratory work emphasizes the techniques of organic synthesis, purification, qualitative analysis, and analysis by using various spectroscopic methods.