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General Chemistry Requirements
For students interested in enrolling into Chem 1A or Chem 1E, our survey to determine your eligibilty for course is open now. Click the link below:
Chem 1A/1E CARA Eligibility Survey
Students have until August 8th, 2023 to complete 85% of CARA (Chemistry ALEKS Review and Assessment) for them to qualify into Chem 1A/1E.
CARA is an online program that assesses an individual student's understanding of the topics needed to be successful in Chem 1A or Chem 1E. The topics cover areas of math, problem solving, units, graphing, basic physics, and basic chemistry. The time required to complete the ALEKS program can vary significantly depending on the knowledge level an individual student possesses entering the ALEKS program. Most students will complete within 40 hours. Students entering with a strong math and chemistry background will complete the program in significatly less time. Students must have access to a computer with internet.
CHEM 4 Requirements
CHEM 4 is designed for students who have not taken previous chemistry or who feel their chemistry background is insufficient for Chem 1A/ Chem 1E.
An ALEKS score of 61 or higher is required. Concurrent enrollment in MATH 12 allowed with an ALEKS score below 61 (or no ALEKS score).
Subject | Requirement |
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Chemistry | None. |
Math | 61 or higher on ALEKS, or Concurrent enrollment in MATH 12, or MATH 12 completion, or A score of 3 or higher on AP Calculus Exam |
Chem 1A Requirements
All students who want to register for chem 1A must normally:
- Must be math qualified for Math 26A or Math 29 (An ALEKS score of 61 or higher is one way to qualify)
- AP Chemistry score of 2 or higher
- Received a C or higher in a Chem 4 equivalent class at another university
- Attempted a Chem 1A equivalent class at another university and received a D- to a C-
- Completed CARA content with 85% or more.
Subject | Requirement |
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Chemistry | CARA or Passed CHEM 4 with a C or better |
Math | Qualified for Math 26A or Math 29. Normally this means: 61 or higher on ALEKS, or Math 12 completion, or A score of 3 or higher on an AP Calculus Exam |
CHEM 1E Requirements
All students who want to register for chem 1E must normally:
- An ALEKS score of 76 or higher is required
- Passed Math class of level Math 29 or higher with a C- or better
- AP Chemistry score of 2 or higher
- Received a C or higher in a Chem 4 equivalent class at another university
- Attempted a Chem 1A or 1E equivalent class at another university and received a D- to C-
- Completed CARA content with 85% or more
Subject | Requirement |
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Chemistry | CARA, or passed CHEM 4 with a C or better |
Math | 76 or higher on ALEKS, or Math 29 completion, or A score of 3 or higher on AP Calculus Exam |