This cluster is ideal for pre-med and pre-health careers, and intended majors in Neuroscience, Molecular and Cell Biology, Integrative Biology, and Psychology.
NOTE: This cluster is currently full; a waitlist is available.
Course Information
CHEM 1A 001: General Chemistry, 3 Units
- This course may satisfy prerequisites for these majors: Neuroscience, Molecular & Cell Biology, Earth & Planetary Science, and Integrative Biology.
- This course meets Physical Science, L&S Breadth.
- Schedule: MWF 9:00-10:00AM; Discussion W 3:00-4:00 PM
CHEM 1AL 001: General Chemistry Laboratory, 2 Units
- This course may satisfy prerequisites for these majors: Neuroscience, Molecular & Cell Biology, Earth & Planetary Science, and Integrative Biology.
- Schedule: M 10:00-11:00AM; Discussion R 2:00-5:00 PM
MATH 10A 001: Methods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, Combinatorics, 4 Units
- This course may satisfy a major prerequisite for Cognitive Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, Chemistry, Environmental Earth Science, Marine Science, Integrative Biology, and Molecular & Cell Biology.
- Math 10A is recommended for students interested in Integrative Biology, Life Sciences, and Molecular & Cell Biology. Prerequisites include Math 3 Precalculus or 3.5 years of high school mathematics. Visit “Choosing Your First Math Course at UC Berkeley” for more information.
- Schedule: MWF 12:00-1:00 PM; Discussion TR 9:30-11:00 AM
MCELLBI 32 001: Introduction to Human Physiology, 3 Units
- This course may satisfy a prerequisite for Psychology.
- This course meets Biological Science, L&S Breadth.
- Schedule: TR 12:30-2:00 PM; Discussion M 2:00-3:00 PM
Full Course Descriptions
CHEM 1A 001: General Chemistry: Stoichiometry of chemical reactions, quantum mechanical description of atoms, the elements and periodic table, chemical bonding, real and ideal gases, thermochemistry, introduction to thermodynamics and equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, introduction to oxidation-reduction reactions, introduction to chemical kinetics.
CHEM 1AL 001: General Chemistry Laboratory: An experimental approach to chemical sciences with emphasis on developing fundamental, reproducible laboratory technique and a goal of understanding and achieving precision and accuracy in laboratory experiments. Proper use of laboratory equipment and standard wet chemical methods are practiced. Areas of investigations include chemical equilibria, spectroscopy, nanotechnology, green chemistry, and thermochemistry. Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in 1A is required.
MATH 10A 001: Methods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, Combinatorics: The sequence Math 10A, Math 10B is intended for majors in the life sciences. Introduction to differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable, ordinary differential equations, and matrix algebra and systems of linear equations.
MCELLBI 32 001: Introduction to Human Physiology: A comprehensive introduction to human biology. The course will concentrate on basic mechanisms underlying human life processes, including cells and membranes; nerve and muscle function; cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal physiology; metabolism, endocrinology, and reproduction.
