General Chemistry for Life Scientists I

CHEM XL 14A

This course provides an introduction to physical and general chemistry and is geared towards pre-medical and pre-health students. This course is the first course in the general and organic chemistry series.

READ MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Live Online
In Person
Starting at $975.00
As few as 10 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Write basic chemical equations
  • Master introductory quantum mechanics
  • Master the basics of molecular structures
  • Establish a strong foundation of acids and bases
  • Prepare for organic chemistry

About this course:

This course provides an introduction to physical and general chemistry principles; atomic structure based on quantum mechanics; atomic properties; trends in the periodic table; chemical bonding (Lewis structures, VSEPR theory, hybridization and molecular orbital theory); gaseous and aqueous equilibria; properties of inorganic and organic acids, bases and buffers; and titrations. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
High school chemistry, or equivalent background and three-and-a-half years of high school mathematics. 

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Monday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Pasha Ebrahimi
397137
Fee:
$975.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 11A or 20A. This is the first chemistry course in the sequence for premedical and other pre-allied health studies.

Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.

Enrollment deadline: April 12, 2024 11:59PM PST. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 14, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight by Atkins, Peter, Jones, Loretta, Laverman, Leroy, Young, Kelley, Patterson, James
(Optional) Molecular Model Kit by Darling, Steve
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Apr 1, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 8, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 15, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 22, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 29, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 20, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jun 3, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jun 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Thursday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Pasha Ebrahimi
398635
Fee:
$975.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 11A or 20A. This is the first chemistry course in the sequence for premedical and other pre-allied health studies.

Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.

Enrollment deadline: April 10, 2024 11:59PM PST. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight by Atkins, Peter, Jones, Loretta, Laverman, Leroy, Young, Kelley, Patterson, James
(Optional) Molecular Model Kit by Darling, Steve
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 11, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 18, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 25, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jun 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Friday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Pasha Ebrahimi
398240
Fee:
$975.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA
Notes

Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 11A or 20A. This is the first chemistry course in the sequence for premedical and other pre-allied health studies.

Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.

Enrollment deadline: July 4, 2024 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 11, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight by Peter Atkins, Loretta L. Jones, Leroy E. Laverman
(Optional) Molecular Model Kit
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Fri Jun 28, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall CS76
Lecture
Fri Jul 5, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall CS76
Lecture
Fri Jul 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall CS76
Lecture
Fri Jul 19, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall CS76
Lecture
Fri Jul 26, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall CS76
Lecture
Fri Aug 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall CS76
Lecture
Fri Aug 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall CS76
Lecture
Fri Aug 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall CS76
Lecture
Fri Aug 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall CS76
Lecture
Fri Aug 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall CS76
-
Monday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Pasha Ebrahimi
398237
Fee:
$975.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 11A or 20A. This is the first chemistry course in the sequence for premedical and other pre-allied health studies.

Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.

Enrollment deadline: June 30, 2024 11:59 PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 07, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight by Peter Atkins, Loretta L. Jones, Leroy E. Laverman
(Optional) Molecular Model Kit
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jun 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 1, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 8, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 15, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 22, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 29, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 5, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 19, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 26, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Contact Us

Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Ready to start
your future?
By signing up, you agree to UCLA Extension’s Privacy Policy.

vector icon of building

Corporate Education

Learn how we can help your organization meet its professional development goals and corporate training needs.

Learn More

vector icon of building

Donate to UCLA Extension

Support our many efforts to reach communities in need.

Innovation Programs

Student Scholarships

Coding Boot Camp

Lifelong Learning