CHEM 1A. General Chemistry I. Fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry, including stoichiometry; thermochemistry; atomic and molecular structure; solution chemistry, including acid-base chemistry; quantum theory; bonding and intermolecular forces; and chemical kinetics. Fairly mathematical, requiring the ability to perform arithmetic and algebraic computations. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours, discussion one hour. Note: Not open to enrollment by engineering majors, including computer science, who should take CHEM 1E, General Chemistry for Engineering. Prerequisite: High school chemistry and college algebra; sufficient performance on the college algebra diagnostic test, or equivalent; passing score on a standardized Chemistry diagnostic exam given prior to each semester, or a minimum grade of "C" in CHEM 4. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 5.0