General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM XL 14BL
This chemistry laboratory course accompanies Chemistry 14B and provides the general chemistry lab component necessary for pre-medical and pre-health students. This is the first lab course for the chemistry series.
Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
In Person
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $2,362.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Understand how to make solutions
Determine the pH of different solutions and perform pH titrations
Understand the kinetics of a reaction
Understand how measurements can result in errors
Complete the synthesis of a drug
Understand how to operate a spectrophotometer
About This Course
This laboratory class provides an introduction to volumetric, spectrophotometric and potentiometric analysis. Instruction also covers the use and preparation of buffers and pH meters and synthesis and kinetics techniques using compounds of interest to students in life sciences. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
CHEM 14A General Chemistry for Life Scientists I with grade of "C-" or better, or co-prerequisite CHEM 14B General Chemistry for Life Scientists II.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Saturday 2:00PM - 6:00PM PT
In Person
Santa Monica
Notes
Enrollment deadline: April 05, 2026 11:59PM PST. Internet access required. Materials required. Visitors not allowed.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book:
Chemistry Experiments for Life Science Majors
by Russell, Arlene
ISBN 9780135581186
Book:
Laboratory Techniques in Organic Chemistry
by Mohrig, Jerry R., Alberg, David, Holifmeister, Gretchen, Schatz, Paul F., Ham
Freeman & Company, W. H.
ISBN 9781464134227
(Optional)
Book:
Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight
by Atkins, Peter, Jones, Loretta, Laverman, Leroy, Young, Kelley, Patterson, James
Freeman & Company, W. H.
ISBN 9781319333881
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lab
Sat Apr 4, 2026
2:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Apr 11, 2026
2:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Apr 18, 2026
2:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Apr 25, 2026
2:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat May 2, 2026
2:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat May 9, 2026
2:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat May 16, 2026
2:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat May 23, 2026
2:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat May 30, 2026
2:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Jun 6, 2026
2:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Santa Monica
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Thursday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
Pierre Goueth
REG#
407889
Fee:
$2,362.00
Live Online
Remote Classroom
Notes
No meeting on May 25, 2026.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 05, 2026 11:59PM PST. $280 nonrefundable. Internet access required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book:
Chemistry Experiments for Life Science Majors
by Arlene A Russell
ISBN 9780135581186
Book:
Laboratory Techniques Organic Chemistry
by Mohrig, Hammond, and Schatz
ISBN 9781464134227
(Optional)
Book:
Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight
by Peter Atkins, Loretta L. Jones, Leroy E. Laverman
ISBN 9781319333881
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lab
Thu Apr 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Apr 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Apr 16, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Apr 23, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Apr 30, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu May 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu May 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu May 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu May 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Jun 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Tuesday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
Pierre Goueth
REG#
407888
Fee:
$2,362.00
Live Online
Remote Classroom
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 05, 2026 11:59PM PST. $280 nonrefundable. Internet access required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book:
Chemistry Experiments for Life Science Majors
by Arlene A Russell
ISBN 9780135581186
Book:
Laboratory Techniques Organic Chemistry
by Mohrig, Hammond, and Schatz
ISBN 9781464134227
(Optional)
Book:
Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight
by Peter Atkins, Loretta L. Jones, Leroy E. Laverman
ISBN 9781319333881
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lab
Tue Mar 31, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Tue Apr 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Tue Apr 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Tue Apr 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Tue Apr 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Tue May 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Tue May 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Tue May 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Tue May 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Tue Jun 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
This course applies toward the following programs
Post-Baccalaureate in Pre-Nursing Studies
certificate
certificate
Complete rigorous math and science courses to prepare to apply for accelerated undergraduate nursing programs or entry-level M.S. studies.
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Pre-Medical and General Science Studies
certificate
certificate
Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.
Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.