Chemistry
9 courses · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
CHEM 1A General College Chemistry I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 31, The CHEM 31 prerequisite can be fulfilled by demonstrating the appropriate skill level in the Chemistry Placement Process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 110, CHEM 120S (if taken with CHEM 1B)
Introduction to atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, matter and energy, oxidation-reduction, chemical equations, liquids and solids, solutions, chemical energetics and equilibrium concepts. Laboratory includes both quantitative and qualitative experiments.
CHEM 1B General College Chemistry II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 1A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 120 S (if taken with CHEM1A)
Continuation of Chemistry 1A. Includes chemical energetics and equilibria, solutions and ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, kinetics, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and the chemistry of family groups of the periodic table. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques, including instrumentation, and qualitative analysis.
CHEM 6 Environmental Chemistry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture,, 54 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 106B
This course presents the fundamentals of chemistry as applied to contemporary environmental topics concerning the atmosphere, water, solids, and green chemistry. The course is suitable for non-science majors with an interest in environmental issues.
CHEM 12A Organic Chemistry I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 1B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 150, CHEM 160S (if taken with CHEM 12B)
Hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, and an introduction to aromatic hydrocarbons. Structure, bonding, stereochemistry, conformational analysis, nomenclature, and physical properties in relation to these particular groups of compounds. Emphasis on reactivity and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory work includes microscale, macroscale, spectroscopic, and chromatographic techniques. Chemistry 12A is the first semester in a year long course in organic chemistry designed for students majoring in chemistry and related disciplines.
CHEM 12B Organic Chemistry II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture,, 108 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 12A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 160S (if taken with CHEM 12A)
Continuation of Chemistry 12A with an introduction to the chemistry of aromatics, amines, enols and enolate ions, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones and biochemical topics focusing on structure, synthesis and mechanisms of reaction. Laboratory work in basic techniques, synthetic methods, qualitative, spectroscopic, and chromatographic analysis techniques designed for students whose interests require a full year in-depth study of organic chemistry.
CHEM 29 Independent Study, Chemistry
- Units
- 0.5-2
- Hours
- 108 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU
For course information, see "Independent Studies". 27-108 hours lab.
CHEM 30A Introductory and Applied Chemistry I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture,, 54 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 101
Chemistry of inorganic compounds, atomic theory, bonding, equations, gas laws, solutions, acid-base theory and oxidation-reduction. Designed to meet the requirements of certain programs in allied health and technological fields and for general education.
CHEM 30B Introductory and Applied Chemistry II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture,, 54 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 30A
- C-ID
- CHEM 102
Continuation of Chemistry 30A with emphasis on organic and biochemical concepts related to human physiological systems.
CHEM 31 Introduction to College Chemistry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture,, 54 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 101
Elementary concepts of chemistry with emphasis on mathematical calculations; includes nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure, gas laws, and acids and bases. Designed for majors in science and engineering.