Prerequisites for Chem 101A
Prerequisites for Chem 101A are strictly enforced; we do this to ensure that you are prepared for this challenging course. You must meet both the chemistry prerequisite and the math prerequisite in order to enroll.
Chemistry prerequisite:
You can satisfy this prerequisite in either of the following ways:
- Pass Chem 40 at City College, or the equivalent at another college. If this class was taken at another college, you should submit the electronic , attaching your transcript from the other college, in order for the Chemistry Chairperson to assess your coursework.
- Get a score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) test in Chemistry (this test is given to high school students; if you didn't take the AP test in high school, this option does not apply). If you passed the AP test, you should submit the electronic , attaching the appropriate evidence, in order for the Chemistry Chairperson to verify. Non-AP high school chemistry classes cannot be used to satisfy the chemistry prerequisite requirement.
Math Prerequisite:
You can satisfy the math prerequisite for Chem 101A in either of the following ways:
- Pass Math 60 or any higher-level course at City College. Students who have done this will be cleared to register in Chem 101A automatically.
- Pass a mathematics course at or above the level of Math 60 at a different college. Eligible courses are intermediate algebra (equivalent to Math 60 at ÃÈ·µ¼º½), advanced algebra (Math 90), trigonometry (Math 95), pre-calculus (Math 97), calculus (Math 100 or 110), and higher-level courses. If this class was taken at another college, you should submit the electronic , attaching your transcript from the other college, in order for the Chemistry Chairperson to assess your coursework.