General Chemistry for Life Scientists I

CHEM XL 14A

This course provides an introduction to physical and general chemistry and is geared towards pre-medical and pre-health students. This course is the first course in the general and organic chemistry series.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In Person
Live Online
Starting at $975.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Write basic chemical equations
  • Master introductory quantum mechanics
  • Master the basics of molecular structures
  • Establish a strong foundation of acids and bases
  • Prepare for organic chemistry

About this course:

This course provides an introduction to physical and general chemistry principles; atomic structure based on quantum mechanics; atomic properties; trends in the periodic table; chemical bonding (Lewis structures, VSEPR theory, hybridization and molecular orbital theory); gaseous and aqueous equilibria; properties of inorganic and organic acids, bases and buffers; and titrations. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
High school chemistry, or equivalent background and three-and-a-half years of high school mathematics. 

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Shakir Sayani
400193
Fee:
$975.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 11A or 20A. This is the first chemistry course in the sequence for premedical and other pre-allied health studies.

Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.

Enrollment deadline: January 14, 2025 11:59PM. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 21, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight by Peter Atkins, Loretta L. Jones, Leroy E. Laverman
(Optional) Molecular Model Kit
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1337
Lecture
Wed Jan 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1337
Lecture
Wed Jan 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1337
Lecture
Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1337
Lecture
Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1337
Lecture
Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1337
Lecture
Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1337
Lecture
Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1337
Lecture
Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1337
Lecture
Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1337
Lecture
Wed Mar 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 1337
-
Friday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Sen Wang
400194
Fee:
$975.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 11A or 20A. This is the first chemistry course in the sequence for premedical and other pre-allied health studies.

Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.

Enrollment deadline: January 13, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 23, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES : THE QUEST FOR INSIGHT by ATKINS, PETER, JONES, LORETTA, LAVERMAN, LEROY, YOUNG, KELLEY, PATTERSON, JAMES
(Optional) ORGANIC MOLECULAR MODEL KIT by DARLING, STEVE
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Fri Jan 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Jan 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Jan 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Jan 31, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Feb 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Feb 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Feb 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Feb 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Mar 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Mar 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Mar 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Monday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Pasha Ebrahimi
400195
Fee:
$975.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 11A or 20A. This is the first chemistry course in the sequence for premedical and other pre-allied health studies.

Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.

Enrollment deadline: January 17, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 19, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES : THE QUEST FOR INSIGHT by ATKINS, PETER, JONES, LORETTA, LAVERMAN, LEROY, YOUNG, KELLEY, PATTERSON, JAMES
(Optional) ORGANIC MOLECULAR MODEL KIT by DARLING, STEVE
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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