Chemistry
6 courses · Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
CHEM-110 Introduction to Chemistry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 54 hours lab; 108 hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra or Statistics (STAT-C1000) with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement.
- Transfers to
- UC, CSU
The first course in chemistry for students preparing for biological or health sciences, for more advanced chemistry courses, or for those desiring to learn about chemistry in the everyday world for general education. Laboratory is included.
CHEM-111 Introduction to Organic & Biological Chemistry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 54 hours lab; 108 hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of CHEM-110 with a minimum grade of C.
- Transfers to
- UC, CSU
An introduction to the important principles, compounds and reactions of organic and biological chemistry with an emphasis on biochemical behavior of the molecules. Laboratory includes an introduction to the basic techniques of organic and biological chemistry. For students pursuing nursing and allied health careers who need a year of chemistry that includes an introduction to organic and biological chemistry, Intro or Gen Chem 1 and this course will fulfill that requirement.
CHEM-120 General Chemistry 1
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 108 hours lab; 162 hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra and high school chemistry or CHEM-110 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement.
- Transfers to
- UC, CSU
An introduction to principles of chemistry, with an emphasis on mathematical applications. Topics include atomic structure, chemical reactions, gram-mole-atom conversions, stoichiometry, aqueous solutions, concentrations, titrations, limiting reactants, gas behavior, kinetic molecular theory, bonding, molecular structure, quantum theory, and coordination chemistry.
CHEM-121 General Chemistry 2
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 108 hours lab; 162 hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of CHEM-120 with a minimum grade of C.
- Transfers to
- UC, CSU
This course is a continuation of General Chemistry 1. Topics include solutions, acid-base and redox equilibria, thermodynamics, kinetics, pH, buffers, solubility product, complex ions, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, biochemistry and nuclear chemistry.
CHEM-240 Organic Chemistry 1
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 108 hours lab; 162 hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of CHEM-121 with a minimum grade of C.
- Transfers to
- UC, CSU
The first course of a two-semester sequence designed for pre-professional programs such as chemistry, chemical engineering, medicine and biology. Introduction to organic synthetic pathways, mechanisms, and spectroscopy. Lab work includes qualitative analysis of organic compounds, synthesis, extraction, separation and identification of compounds using physical properties, chemical reactivity, and spectral techniques.
CHEM-241 Organic Chemistry 2
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 108 hours lab; 162 hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of CHEM-240 with a minimum grade of C.
- Transfers to
- UC, CSU
This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry 1. Introduction to NMR, IR, and Mass Spectroscopy. Chemical reactions and syntheses of aromatic, carbonyl, and amine compounds. Special topics in carbohydrate, amino acid, and lipid chemistry. Lab work includes simple and multi-step syntheses and spectral identification.