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General Chemistry for Life Scientists II

Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Kinetics, and Organic Chemistry
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 $1,025.00

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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.

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406604
Fee:
$1,025.00
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Notes

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

Visitors not permitted. 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.

Deadline
No refunds after December 30, 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) STUDY GUIDE FOR ATKIN'S CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES by KRENOS, JOHN AND POTENZA, JOSEPH
(Optional) LOOSE-LEAF VERSION FOR ORGANIC CHEMISTRY DIGITAL UPDATE by VOLLHARDT, K. PETER C. AND SCHORE, NEIL E.
(Optional) STUDY GUIDE / SOLUTIONS MANUAL FOR ORGANIC CHEMISTRY DIGITAL UPDATE by VOLLHARDT
(Optional) ORGANIC MOLECULAR MODEL KIT by DARLING, STEVE
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5419
Lecture
Tue Jan 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5419
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5419
Lecture
Tue Jan 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5419
Lecture
Tue Feb 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5419
Lecture
Tue Feb 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5419
Lecture
Tue Feb 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5419
Lecture
Tue Feb 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5419
Lecture
Tue Mar 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5419
Lecture
Tue Mar 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5419
Lecture
Tue Mar 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5419
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
Benny Ng
REG#
406603
Fee:
$1,025.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
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Notes

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

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 15, 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.

Deadline
No refunds after January 01, 2026
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) LOOSE-LEAF VERSION FOR ORGANIC CHEMISTRY DIGITAL UPDATE by VOLLHARDT, K. PETER C. AND SCHORE, NEIL E.
(Optional) STUDY GUIDE / SOLUTIONS MANUAL FOR ORGANIC CHEMISTRY DIGITAL UPDATE by VOLLHARDT
(Optional) ORGANIC MOLECULAR MODEL KIT by DARLING, STEVE
(Optional) STUDY GUIDE FOR ATKIN'S CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES by KRENOS, JOHN AND POTENZA, JOSEPH
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Feb 26, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
Benny Ng
REG#
406602
Fee:
$1,025.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
Updating...
Notes

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

Visitors not permitted. 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.

Deadline
No refunds after December 30, 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) LOOSE-LEAF VERSION FOR ORGANIC CHEMISTRY DIGITAL UPDATE by VOLLHARDT, K. PETER C. AND SCHORE, NEIL E.
(Optional) STUDY GUIDE / SOLUTIONS MANUAL FOR ORGANIC CHEMISTRY DIGITAL UPDATE by VOLLHARDT
(Optional) ORGANIC MOLECULAR MODEL KIT by DARLING, STEVE
(Optional) STUDY GUIDE FOR ATKIN'S CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES by KRENOS, JOHN AND POTENZA, JOSEPH
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 6, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 27, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 10, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 17, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 24, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 10, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This course applies toward the following programs

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.