Chemistry
13 courses · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
CHEM 1A General Chemistry
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MATH 203 or MATH 211D and CHEM 030A or Satisfactory score on the chemistry assessment or Completion of ALEKS chemistry preparation course.
- Advisory
- ESOL 052 or ESOL 052A or ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or ENGL C1000E or ESOL 052B or ESOL 252B.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 110; C-ID: CHEM 120S when taken with CHEM 1B
General principles of chemistry: Measurements, atomic theory, chemical nomenclature, chemical composition, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solution, thermochemistry, electron configurations, periodic properties, chemical bonding, gases, liquids, solids, and solutions.
CHEM 1B General Chemistry
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 001A.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 120S when taken with CHEM 1A
General principles of chemistry: Kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, buffers, solubility equilibria, entropy and free energy, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, coordination chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry.
CHEM 10 Chemistry for Liberal Arts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH 210D or MATH 201 or Math higher than Algebra.
- Advisory
- ESOL 052.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Chemistry and Society: Introduction to basic concepts in chemistry with an emphasis on socio-cultural areas where chemistry has a role to support citizenship; applications in health, energy, food, and the environment; introduction to major scientific, technological, and environmental issues that shape society; and concepts that inform decisions as citizens and consumers.
CHEM 12A Organic Chemistry
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 001B.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 150; C-ID: CHEM 160S when taken with CHEM 12B
Introduction to structures, nomenclature, properties, and reactions of carbon compounds: Hydrocarbons, monofunctional and polyfunctional compounds, emphasis on structures and mechanisms, spectroscopy and other analytical techniques. Laboratory work: Reactions, purification techniques, measurements, qualitative analysis, use of instrumentation.
CHEM 12B Organic Chemistry
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 012A.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 160S when taken with CHEM 12A
Continuation of CHEM 12A: Reactions of functional groups and interactions of polyfunctional compounds, infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Introduction to biochemistry: Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids. Laboratory work: Reactions, purification methods, measurements, multistep syntheses, qualitative analysis, use of instrumentation.
CHEM 30A Introductory General Chemistry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MATH 201 or MATH 210D.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 101
Fundamental principles of general chemistry: Metric measurements, matter and energy, atomic structure, chemical nomenclature, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, nuclear chemistry, properties of liquids, solids, solutions, acids and bases.
CHEM 30B Introductory Organic and Biochemistry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 030A.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 102
Introduction to basic organic chemistry and biochemistry: Hydrocarbons, organic functional groups, nomenclature and reactions, polymers, carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, lipids, nucleic acids, protein synthesis, and metabolic pathways.
CHEM 32 Integrated General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to general, organic, and biological chemistry with applications to health sciences: Matter, measurement, atomic structure, ionic compounds, organic compounds, organic functional groups, chemical reactions, carbohydrates, gas laws, intermolecular forces, lipids, cell membranes, solution chemistry, acids and bases, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, and metabolism.
CHEM 49 Independent Study in Chemistry
- Units
- .5-5
- Hours
- .5 - 5 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Chemistry: Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.
CHEM 201A Problem Solving for CHEM 1A
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Corequisite
- CHEM 001A or CHEM 001B.
Problem solving for Chemistry 1A : Essential techniques and approaches to problem solving and study skills that directly support and complement lecture and laboratory material in General Chemistry.
CHEM 201B Problem Solving for CHEM 1B
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Corequisite
- CHEM 001B.
Problem Solving for Chemistry 1B : Essential techniques and approaches to problem solving and study skills that directly support and complement lecture and laboratory material in General Chemistry.
CHEM 274 iEat: Survey Course of Chemistry in the Food Sciences
- Units
- .5
- Hours
- .25 hours lecture, .75 hours lab
- Corequisite
- BIOL 272, BIOL 273, CULIN 271.
Introduction to food science with a focus in chemistry of food: Topics including safety, career opportunities and hands-on experience. Part of a four-part series, including: Culinary 271, Biology 272 and 273, and Chemistry 274.
CHEM 459A Work Experience in Chemistry
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 3 - 12 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised employment providing opportunities in Chemistry or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period.