CHEM 1AIntroductory Chemistry
4 credits99 sections at 22 collegesFall 202626 of 99 sections openUpdated today
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Online: 2In-Person: 90Hybrid: 5Zoom: 2
Prerequisite: MATH 50 (min C) or MATH 55 (min C) or MATH 1 (min C) or MATH 3 (min C) or MATH 2 (min C) or MATH 5 (min C) or MATH 7 (min C) or STAT C1000 (min C) or MATH 9 (min C) or MATH C2210 (min C) or MATH C2220 (min C) or MATH 4C (min C) or MATH 4D (min C)(MATH 50, MATH 55, MATH 1, MATH 3, MATH 2, MATH 5, MATH 7, STAT C1000, MATH 9, MATH C2210, MATH C2220, MATH 4C, MATH 4D)
Transfer Equivalencies
| University | Equivalent Course | Status |
|---|---|---|
| California State University (system-wide) | TRANSFERABLECSUTC-listed transferable course | Elective Credit |
| University of California (system-wide) | TRANSFERABLEUCTCA-listed transferable course | Elective Credit |
| UC Berkeley | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1ALCHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL | Direct Match |
| UC Berkeley | General EducationGeneral Education | Direct Match |
| UC Berkeley | CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 1BCHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 1B | Direct Match |
| UC Davis | CHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002CCHE 002A, CHE 002B, CHE 002C | Direct Match |
| UCLA | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L, CHEM 30ALCHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L, CHEM 30AL | Direct Match |
| UCLA | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20BCHEM 20A, CHEM 20B | Direct Match |
| UCLA | CHEM 20ACHEM 20A | Direct Match |
| UCLA | CHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20LCHEM 20A, CHEM 20B, CHEM 20L | Direct Match |
| UCLA | CHEM 20BCHEM 20B | Direct Match |
| UC San Diego | CHEM 6ACHEM 6A | Direct Match |
| UC San Diego | CHEM 7LCHEM 7L | Direct Match |
| UC San Diego | CHEM 6BCHEM 6B | Direct Match |
Availability Profile
How CHEM 1A is being offered across 22 colleges this term (99 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person90 (91%)
- hybrid5 (5%)
- online2 (2%)
- zoom2 (2%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)51
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)33
- Evening (5 PM and after)10
- Asynchronous / TBA5
Start dates
Sections begin on 4 distinct dates.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 61 distinct instructors across 22 colleges.
Compare colleges
Where to take CHEM 1A — sort and filter by when it meets, open seats, and format.
| College | Soonest section | Seats | Format | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madera Community CollegeAudit OK | Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | 56 seats open | Hybrid 2In-person 1 | 3 |
| Saddleback CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 8:30 AM–11:20 AM | 42 seats open | In-person 6 | 6 |
| Shasta CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | 37 seats open | In-person 2 | 2 |
| Cabrillo CollegeAudit OK | Thu 11:20 AM–12:40 PM | 23 seats open | In-person 6 | 6 |
| Woodland Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 10:00 AM–11:15 AM | 18 seats open | In-person 4Zoom 1 | 5 |
| Yuba CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 10:00 AM–11:15 AM | 18 seats open | In-person 4Zoom 1 | 5 |
| Monterey Peninsula CollegeAudit OK | Tue Thu 12:30 PM–1:50 PM | 16 seats open | In-person 4 | 4 |
| Reedley CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–2:15 PM | 14 seats open | In-person 3 | 3 |
| Clovis Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–2:20 PM | 10 seats open | In-person 8 | 8 |
| Chabot CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:25 AM | 6 seats open | In-person 5 | 5 |
| Fresno City CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:20 AM | 3 seats open | In-person 5 | 5 |
| Las Positas CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:25 AM | 1 seat open | In-person 6 | 6 |
| Lassen Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed Fri 11:00 AM–11:50 AM | 1 seat open | In-person 1 | 1 |
| Barstow Community CollegeAudit OK | Online / async | 0 of 1 section open | Online 1 | 1 |
| Berkeley City CollegeAudit OK | Mon 9:30 am–12:20 pm | 0 of 6 sections open | In-person 5Online 1 | 6 |
| College of AlamedaAudit OK | Thu 1:30 pm–2:45 pm | 0 of 2 sections open | In-person 2 | 2 |
| College of the RedwoodsAudit OK | Mon Wed 10:05 AM–11:30 AM | — | In-person 2 | 2 |
| El Camino Community College DistrictAudit OK | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:25 AM | 0 of 6 sections open | In-person 6 | 6 |
| Gavilan CollegeAudit OK | Tue 9:40 AM–12:50 PM | 0 of 3 sections open | Hybrid 3 | 3 |
| Irvine Valley CollegeAudit OK | Tue Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | — | In-person 15 | 15 |
| Laney CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 1:30 pm–2:45 pm | 0 of 3 sections open | In-person 3 | 3 |
| Merritt CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 9:00 am–10:15 am | 0 of 2 sections open | In-person 2 | 2 |
Seats and schedules are pulled automatically from each college's catalog and change in real time — confirm on the college's site before you register.
Not offered this term at 95 other colleges: Allan Hancock College, American River College, Antelope Valley Community College District, Bakersfield College, Butte College, California Indian Nations College, and 89 more.
Available at 22 colleges
Irvine Valley CollegeAudit OK15 In-Person15 sections
Irvine Valley College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72978 | Tue Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | P. Lee | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72979 | Tue Thu 3:30 PM–4:45 PM | L. Zelaya-Phillips | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72972 | Tue Thu 8:00 AM–9:15 AM | K. Donavan | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72973 | Mon Wed 5:30 PM–6:45 PM | B. Clamp | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72974 | Tue Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | M. Flesch | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72975 | Mon Wed 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | S. Lagoykina | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72976 | Tue Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | X. Lu | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72977 | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:15 AM | R. Bourche | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72966 | Mon Wed 3:30 PM–4:45 PM | G. Winston | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72967 | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:15 AM | K. Donavan | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72968 | Mon Wed 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | M. Vo Luong | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72969 | Tue Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | Staff | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72970 | Mon Wed 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | S. Saric | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72971 | Tue Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | M. Vo Luong | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
| 72965 | Mon Wed 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | T. Cullen | Irvine Valley College | In-Person | — |
Clovis Community CollegeAudit OK8 In-Person8 sections
Clovis Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-1A-83005 | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–2:20 PM | Ciula, C | CCC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-83006 | Thu 8:00 AM–9:15 AM | Jones, S | CCC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-83007 | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:15 AM | Staff | CCC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-83008 | Thu 8:00 AM–9:15 AM | Dormedy, D | CCC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-83009 | Thu 1:00 PM–2:15 PM | Cortney, C | CCC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-83010 | Mon Wed 5:30 PM–6:50 PM | Ciula, C | CCC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-83012 | Thu 1:00 PM–2:15 PM | Dormedy, D | CCC | In-Person | 2 of 32 seats |
| CHEM-1A-83952 | Thu 5:30 PM–6:45 PM | Cortney, C | CCC | In-Person | 8 of 32 seats |
Berkeley City CollegeAudit OK5 In-Person1 Online6 sections
Berkeley City College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40144 | Mon 9:30 am–12:20 pm | Josh Hubbard | Berkeley City College | In-Person | Full |
| 40143 | Wed Fri 9:30 am–10:45 am | Josh Hubbard | Berkeley City College | In-Person | Full |
| 40026 | Thu 9:30 am–10:45 am | Ali Dehghani | Berkeley City College | In-Person | Full |
| 40197 | Mon Wed 3:00 pm–4:15 pm | Neeta Sharma | Berkeley City College | Online | Full |
| 40198 | Fri 1:30 pm–4:20 pm | Neeta Sharma | Berkeley City College | In-Person | Full |
| 40027 | Thu 11:00 am–12:15 pm | Ali Dehghani | Berkeley City College | In-Person | Full |
Cabrillo CollegeAudit OK6 In-Person6 sections
Cabrillo College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-1A-01 | Thu 11:20 AM–12:40 PM | Josh E. Blaustein | MC | In-Person | 3 of 25 seats |
| CHEM-1A-02 | Thu 11:20 AM–12:40 PM | Josh E. Blaustein | MC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-03 | Thu 11:20 AM–12:40 PM | Josh E. Blaustein | MC | In-Person | 20 of 25 seats |
| CHEM-1A-04 | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–2:20 PM | Francisco E. Jimenez | MC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-05 | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–2:20 PM | Francisco E. Jimenez | MC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-06 | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–2:20 PM | Francisco E. Jimenez | MC | In-Person | Full |
El Camino Community College DistrictAudit OK6 In-Person6 sections
El Camino Community College District
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-1A-1300 | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:25 AM | Dr. Soshanna Potter | ECC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-1301 | Thu 8:00 AM–9:25 AM | Dr. Soshanna Potter | ECC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-1302 | Mon Wed 11:45 AM–1:10 PM | Dr. Ryan Turner | ECC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-1303 | Thu 11:45 AM–1:10 PM | Dr. Ryan Turner | ECC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-1304 | Mon Wed 6:00 PM–7:25 PM | Dr. Steven Han | ECC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-1305 | Thu 6:00 PM–7:25 PM | Wesley Hillman | ECC | In-Person | Full |
Las Positas CollegeAudit OK6 In-Person6 sections
Las Positas College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20053 | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:25 AM | JESSICA WONG | Las Positas College | In-Person | Full |
| 20054 | Mon Wed 11:20 AM–12:45 PM | CHRISTOPHER DUDZIK | Las Positas College | In-Person | Full |
| 20726 | Mon Wed 9:40 AM–11:05 AM | SHAKILA TOBWALA | Las Positas College | In-Person | Full |
| 21440 | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–2:25 PM | DAVID MONTELONGO | Las Positas College | In-Person | 1 of 24 seats |
| 21524 | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–2:25 PM | GENERAL Staff - LPC | Las Positas College | In-Person | Full |
| 20055 | Mon Wed 5:00 PM–6:25 PM | SHIRUI GUO | Las Positas College | In-Person | Full |
Saddleback CollegeAudit OK6 In-Person6 sections
Saddleback College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70227 | Mon Wed 8:30 AM–11:20 AM | K. Tabibzadeh | Saddleback College | In-Person | — |
| 70230 | Mon Wed 10:30 AM–11:50 AM | C. Piotrowski | Saddleback College | In-Person | — |
| 70232 | Mon Wed 1:30 PM–2:50 PM | R. McKeachie | Saddleback College | In-Person | 14 of 28 seats |
| 70233 | Tue Thu 9:30 AM–10:50 AM | S. Abbas | Saddleback College | In-Person | — |
| 70235 | Tue Thu 8:30 AM–11:20 AM | C. White | Saddleback College | In-Person | 12 of 28 seats |
| 70239 | Tue Thu 1:30 PM–2:50 PM | R. McKeachie | Saddleback College | In-Person | 16 of 28 seats |
Chabot CollegeAudit OK5 In-Person5 sections
Chabot College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20119 | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:25 AM | JACOB SCHLEGEL | Chabot College | In-Person | 1 of 24 seats |
| 20023 | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–2:25 PM | EILEEN CLIFFORD | Chabot College | In-Person | 1 of 24 seats |
| 20168 | Tue Thu 8:00 AM–9:25 AM | MARIA SOMMA | Chabot College | In-Person | Full |
| 20278 | Mon Wed 5:00 PM–6:25 PM | GEORGE ARAB | Chabot College | In-Person | Full |
| 20024 | Tue Thu 1:00 PM–2:25 PM | GEORGE ARAB | Chabot College | In-Person | 4 of 24 seats |
Fresno City CollegeAudit OK5 In-Person5 sections
Fresno City College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-1A-25775 | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:20 AM | Kawagoe, J | FCC | In-Person | 1 of 30 seats |
| CHEM-1A-25776 | Thu 8:00 AM–9:15 AM | Gilley, R | FCC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-25778 | Mon Wed 11:00 AM–12:20 PM | Corsepius, N | FCC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-25779 | Thu 1:00 PM–2:15 PM | Corsepius, N | FCC | In-Person | 2 of 30 seats |
| CHEM-1A-25780 | Mon Wed 4:00 PM–5:20 PM | Kwasniewski, D | FCC | In-Person | Full |
Woodland Community CollegeAudit OK1 Zoom4 In-Person5 sections
Woodland Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-1A-D9291 | No set meeting time | Orton, Kevin | SZ | Zoom | Full |
| CHEM-1A-M1240 | Mon Wed 10:00 AM–11:15 AM | Orton, Kevin | A | In-Person | 3 of 24 seats |
| CHEM-1A-W5202 | Mon Wed 9:00 AM–10:15 AM | Dicus, Michelle M. | W | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-W5203 | Thu 1:30 PM–2:45 PM | Prasad, Supreeth N. | W | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-W5284 | Thu 5:00 PM–6:15 PM | Maly, Jan | W | In-Person | 15 of 24 seats |
Yuba CollegeAudit OK1 Zoom4 In-Person5 sections
Yuba College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-1A-D9291 | No set meeting time | Orton, Kevin | SZ | Zoom | Full |
| CHEM-1A-M1240 | Mon Wed 10:00 AM–11:15 AM | Orton, Kevin | A | In-Person | 3 of 24 seats |
| CHEM-1A-W5202 | Mon Wed 9:00 AM–10:15 AM | Dicus, Michelle M. | W | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-W5203 | Thu 1:30 PM–2:45 PM | Prasad, Supreeth N. | W | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-W5284 | Thu 5:00 PM–6:15 PM | Maly, Jan | W | In-Person | 15 of 24 seats |
Monterey Peninsula CollegeAudit OK4 In-Person4 sections
Monterey Peninsula College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70098 | Tue Thu 12:30 PM–1:50 PM | Turner, Rushia | MPC Monterey Campus | In-Person | Full |
| 70099 | Mon Wed 12:30 PM–3:40 PM | Turner, Rushia | MPC Monterey Campus | In-Person | 2 of 26 seats |
| 70100 | Tue Thu 9:00 AM–12:05 PM | Turner, Rushia | MPC Monterey Campus | In-Person | Full |
| 70483 | Mon Wed 4:00 PM–5:25 PM | Turner, Rushia | MPC Monterey Campus | In-Person | 14 of 26 seats |
Gavilan CollegeAudit OK3 Hybrid3 sections
Gavilan College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10070 | Tue 9:40 AM–12:50 PM | Rachel Moller | Gilroy Campus | Hybrid | Full |
| 10071 | Thu 9:40 AM–12:50 PM | Rachel Moller | Gilroy Campus | Hybrid | Full |
| 12229 | Wed 9:40 AM–12:50 PM | Rachel Moller | Gilroy Campus | Hybrid | Full |
Laney CollegeAudit OK3 In-Person3 sections
Laney College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43075 | Mon Wed 1:30 pm–2:45 pm | Abraham Reyes | Laney College | In-Person | Full |
| 43074 | Mon Wed 9:30 am–10:45 am | Abraham Reyes | Laney College | In-Person | Full |
| 41022 | Thu 7:30 pm–8:45 pm | TBA | Laney College | In-Person | Full |
Madera Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person2 Hybrid3 sections
Madera Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-1A-79098 | Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | de Morales, L | MCC | In-Person | 15 of 32 seats |
| CHEM-1A-79101 | No set meeting time | Tatum, P | MHYB | Hybrid | 25 of 32 seats |
| CHEM-1A-79380 | No set meeting time | Heredia, K | MHYB | Hybrid | 16 of 32 seats |
Reedley CollegeAudit OK3 In-Person3 sections
Reedley College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-1A-51899 | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–2:15 PM | Kawagoe, K | RC | In-Person | 14 of 32 seats |
| CHEM-1A-52038 | Thu 12:00 PM–1:15 PM | Cornel, V | RC | In-Person | Full |
| CHEM-1A-52039 | Thu 9:00 AM–11:50 AM | Cornel, V | RC | In-Person | Full |
College of AlamedaAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
College of Alameda
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40813 | Thu 1:30 pm–2:45 pm | Eileen Clifford | College of Alameda | In-Person | Full |
| 40556 | Mon Wed 8:00 am–9:15 am | Maria Somma | College of Alameda | In-Person | Full |
College of the RedwoodsAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
College of the Redwoods
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61327 | Mon Wed 10:05 AM–11:30 AM | D. Duberow | Eureka Campus | In-Person | — |
| 61328 | Mon Wed 01:15 PM–02:40 PM | D. Duberow | Eureka Campus | In-Person | — |
Merritt CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Merritt College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42313 | Mon Wed 9:00 am–10:15 am | Jennifer Shanoski | Merritt College | In-Person | Full |
| 42314 | Mon Wed 10:30 am–1:20 pm | Jennifer Shanoski | Merritt College | In-Person | Full |
Shasta CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Shasta College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-1A-F8632 | Mon Wed 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | Shelton, T | SCMA | In-Person | 19 of 52 seats |
| CHEM-1A-F8633 | Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | Shelton, T | SCMA | In-Person | 18 of 52 seats |
Barstow Community CollegeAudit OK1 Online1 section
Barstow Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20938 | No set meeting time | Christopher Nalbandian | Online | Online | Full |
Lassen Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Lassen Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-1A-M1035 | Mon Wed Fri 11:00 AM–11:50 AM | Wilson, Theresa A. | 1 | In-Person | 1 of 24 seats |