General Chemistry for Life Scientists II
General Chemistry for Life Scientists II
CHEM XL 14B
This course is the conclusion of general chemistry and introduces organic chemistry. This course is geared towards pre-medical and pre-health students and is the second course in the general and organic chemistry series.
Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $1,125.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Apply chemical principles in general and organic chemistry to the physical and biological world
Become familiar with chemical notations and conventions
Understand principles and laws of phase changes, thermochemistry, and thermodynamics
Identify the general classes and naming of organic molecules
Use molecular modeling software to illustrate molecular structures and their relative energies
About This Course
This course covers phase changes; thermochemistry; first, second and third laws of thermodynamics; free energy changes; electrochemistry and its role as an energy source; chemical kinetics, including catalysis, reaction mechanisms and enzymes; coordination compounds; general classes and naming of organic molecules; structure, conformations and relative energies of organic molecules; application of thermodynamics and kinetics to organic and biochemical reactions; and use of molecular modeling software to illustrate molecular structures and their relative energies. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
CHEM XL 14A General Chemistry for Life Scientists I and MATH XL 31A Differential and Integral Calculus, with a grade of "C-" or better.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
-
Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
In Person
UCLA
Notes
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 05, 2026 11:59PM PST. Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
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
ISBN 9781319333881
(Optional)
Book:
Organic Chemistry Digital Update
by Vollhardt, K. Peter C., Schore, Neil E.
Freeman & Company, W. H.
ISBN 9781319416904
(Optional)
Book:
Study Guide for Atkin's Chemical Principles
by Krenos, John, Potenza, Joseph
Freeman & Company, W. H.
ISBN 9781319017552
(Optional)
Book:
Study Guide/Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry
by Vollhardt, Peter
MacMillan Publishers
ISBN 9781319416928
(Optional)
Organic Molecular Model Kit
by Darling, Steve
Pearson Education
ISBN 9780132334716
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Wed Apr 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Wed Apr 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Wed Apr 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Wed Apr 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Wed May 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Wed May 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Wed May 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Wed May 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Young Hall 4216
Lecture
Wed Jun 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Young Hall 4216
Young Hall 4216
-
Wednesday 6:45PM - 10:45PM PT
Instructor:
Benny Ng
REG#
407886
Fee:
$1,125.00
Live Online
Remote Classroom
Notes
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 05, 2026 11:59PM PST. Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
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
Freeman & Company, W. H.
ISBN 9781319333881
(Optional)
Book:
Organic Chemistry Digital Update
by Vollhardt, K. Peter C., Schore, Neil E.
Freeman & Company, W. H.
ISBN 9781319416904
(Optional)
Book:
Study Guide for Atkin's Chemical Principles
by Krenos, John, Potenza, Joseph
Freeman & Company, W. H.
ISBN 9781319017552
(Optional)
Book:
Study Guide/Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry
by Vollhardt, Peter
MacMillan Publishers
ISBN 9781319416928
(Optional)
Organic Molecular Model Kit
by Darling, Steve
Pearson Education
ISBN 9780132334716
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 1, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 8, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 15, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 22, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 29, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed May 6, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed May 13, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed May 20, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed May 27, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jun 3, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Tuesday 6:45PM - 10:45PM PT
Instructor:
Benny Ng
REG#
407884
Fee:
$1,125.00
Live Online
Remote Classroom
Notes
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 05, 2026 11:59PM PST. Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
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
Freeman & Company, W. H.
ISBN 9781319333881
(Optional)
Book:
Organic Chemistry Digital Update
by Vollhardt, K. Peter C., Schore, Neil E.
Freeman & Company, W. H.
ISBN 9781319416904
(Optional)
Book:
Study Guide for Atkin's Chemical Principles
by Krenos, John, Potenza, Joseph
Freeman & Company, W. H.
ISBN 9781319017552
(Optional)
Book:
Study Guide/Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry
by Vollhardt, Peter
MacMillan Publishers
ISBN 9781319416928
(Optional)
Organic Molecular Model Kit
by Darling, Steve
Pearson Education
ISBN 9780132334716
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Mar 31, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 7, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 14, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 21, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 28, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 5, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 12, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 19, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 26, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jun 2, 2026
6:45PM PT - 10:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
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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.