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
Remote
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. 

Winter 2024 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Viksita Vijayvergiya
395731
Fee:
$975.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jan 10, 2024
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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: January 16, 2024. 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 January 23, 2024
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 17, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Jan 31, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 7, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 14, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Feb 21, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 28, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Pasha Ebrahimi
395732
Fee:
$975.00
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Location: UCLA
ENROLL BY: Jan 13, 2024
See Details
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: January 19, 2024. 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 January 26, 2024
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Sat Jan 13, 2024
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Young Hall CS76
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Sat Jan 20, 2024
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Young Hall CS76
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Sat Jan 27, 2024
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Young Hall CS76
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Sat Feb 3, 2024
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Young Hall CS76
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Sat Feb 10, 2024
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Young Hall CS76
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Sat Feb 17, 2024
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Young Hall CS76
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Sat Feb 24, 2024
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Young Hall CS76
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Sat Mar 2, 2024
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Sat Mar 9, 2024
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall CS76
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Sat Mar 16, 2024
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall CS76

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