Chemistry
17 courses · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
CHEM A020 Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry 1
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Corequisite
- CHEM A220.
This course covers problem-solving skills and strategies that enhance success in CHEM A220. Topics include problems in organic chemical structure, nomenclature, reactions and reaction mechanisms. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
CHEM A025 Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry 2
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Corequisite
- CHEM A225.
This course covers problem-solving skills and strategies that enhance success in CHEM A225. Topics include problems in organic chemical structure, nomenclature, reactions and reaction mechanisms. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
CHEM A100 Principles of Chemistry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Non-mathematical chemistry for students not majoring in science. Emphasis on relationship of chemistry to the human body with particular attention to drugs of all kinds, food, metabolism, cancer and environmental contaminants. Includes concepts of structure of matter, bonding, acid-base chemistry, organic chemistry and thermodynamics.
CHEM A110 Introduction to Chemistry
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of a course at the level of elementary algebra or Appropriate OCC math placement.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
- C-ID
- CHEM 102
Principles of inorganic, organic, and bio-chemistry. Not for those who will take CHEM A180 or CHEM A130.
CHEM A130 Preparation for General Chemistry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of a course at the level of intermediate algebra or Appropriate OCC math placement.
- Advisory
- Eligibility for ESL A060 or ENGL A099.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Introduction to the principles, calculations, and laboratory techniques of chemistry for students planning to take CHEM A180.
CHEM A180 General Chemistry A
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of a course at the level of intermediate algebra or Appropriate OCC math placement, and CHEM A130.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 110, CHEM 120 S Seq Course 1
This course studies gases, solutions, reactions, bonding theories, acid-base, and redox theory.
CHEM A185 General Chemistry B
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- CHEM A180.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 120 S Seq Course 2
Study of non-ideal solutions, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, kinetics and nuclear chemistry.
CHEM A220 Organic Chemistry A
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- CHEM A185.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CHEM 150 when CHEM A220L is also completed
A study of organic compounds and their reactions from the standpoint of structure, mechanisms and kinetics. Introduction to spectroscopic methods of identification.
CHEM A220L Organic Chemistry A Lab
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- CHEM A185.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Theory and techniques of separation, purification, synthesis, and analysis of organic compounds including instrumental methods of chromatography and spectroscopy.
CHEM A225 Organic Chemistry B
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- CHEM A220.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Further study of the structures, reactions, mechanisms and kinetics of organic compounds. Introduction to biologically important compounds and natural products.
CHEM A225L Organic Chemistry B Laboratory
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- CHEM A220 and CHEM A220L.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Further applications of laboratory theory and techniques in the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds including instrumental methods of chromatography.
CHEM A010N Chemistry Skills for Introductory Chemistry Noncredit
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Corequisite
- CHEM A110.
This is a course designed to provide additional practice of the concepts learned in CHEM A110 - Introductory Chemistry. Students will develop skills necessary to successfully demonstrate competency in CHEM A110. This course is expected to increase retention and student success and is a part of the Chemistry Skills Certificate of Competency. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
CHEM A030N Chemistry Skills for Preparation for General Chemistry Noncredit
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Corequisite
- CHEM A130.
This is a course designed to provide additional practice of the concepts learned in CHEM A130 - Preparation for General Chemistry. Students will develop skills necessary to successfully demonstrate competency in CHEM A130. This course is part if the Chemistry Skills Certificate of Competency. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
CHEM A080N Chemistry Study Skills for General Chemistry A
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Corequisite
- CHEM A180.
This is a course designed to provide additional practice of the concepts learned in CHEM A180 - General Chemistry A. Students will develop skills necessary to successfully demonstrate competency in CHEM A180. This course is expected to increase retention and student success in CHEM A180 and is part of the Chemistry Skills Certificate of Competency. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
CHEM A081N Lab Skills for General Chemistry A
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Corequisite
- CHEM A180 or CHEM A185.
This is a course designed to provide additional instruction and practice of the lab skills taught in CHEM A180 - General Chemistry. Students will develop skills necessary to successfully demonstrate competency in CHEM A180 Laboratory. This course will be part of the Chemistry Skills Certificate of Competency and is expected to increase student retention and success in CHEM A180. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
CHEM A085N Chemistry Study Skills for General Chemistry B
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Corequisite
- CHEM A185.
This is a course designed to provide additional practice of the concepts learned in CHEM A185 - General Chemistry B. Students will develop skills necessary to successfully demonstrate competency in CHEM A185. This course is expected to increase retention and student success in CHEM A185 and is a part of the Chemistry Skills Certificate of Competency. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
CHEM A086N Lab Skills for General Chemistry B
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Corequisite
- CHEM A185.
This is a course designed to provide additional instruction and practice of the lab skills taught in CHEM A185- General Chemistry. Students will develop skills necessary to successfully demonstrate competency in CHEM A185 laboratory. This non-credit course will be a part of the new Chemistry Skills Certificate and is expected to increase student retention and success in CHEM A185. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.