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.

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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 2022 Schedule

April 2 - June 4

Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens January 31, 2022 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: David James Watts

385032

Fee:

$935.00

Remote

Location: Remote Classroom

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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 9, 2022 . Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 15, 2022

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

ISBN 9781464183959

(Optional) Molecular Model Kit

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Sat Apr 2, 2022

9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Sat Apr 9, 2022

9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Sat Apr 16, 2022

9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Sat Apr 23, 2022

9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Sat Apr 30, 2022

9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Sat May 7, 2022

9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Sat May 14, 2022

9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Sat May 21, 2022

9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Sat May 28, 2022

9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Sat Jun 4, 2022

9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

March 29 - May 31

Tuesday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens January 31, 2022 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: David James Watts

385033

Fee:

$935.00

In-Person

Location: UCLA Extension DTLA

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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 5, 2022. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 11, 2022

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

ISBN 9781464183959

(Optional) Molecular Model Kit

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Tue Mar 29, 2022

6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT