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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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In Person
Live Online
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
 
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Saturday 9:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Sen Wang
397136
Fee:
$975.00
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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: April 12, 2024 11:59PM PST. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 19, 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 by Darling, Steve
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Sat Apr 6, 2024
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 2760
Lecture
Sat Apr 13, 2024
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 2760
Lecture
Sat Apr 20, 2024
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 2760
Lecture
Sat Apr 27, 2024
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 2760
Lecture
Sat May 4, 2024
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 2760
Lecture
Sat May 11, 2024
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 2760
Lecture
Sat May 18, 2024
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 2760
Lecture
Sat May 25, 2024
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 2760
Lecture
Sat Jun 1, 2024
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 2760
Lecture
Sat Jun 8, 2024
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 2760
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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

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