Class Detail

The second course in UCSC's three-quarter introductory chemistry series. Topics in this quarter include chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, solution pH, buffers and chemical kinetics. Course consists of in-person lecture and a secondary active learning discussion section. In addition to the lecture, students are required to enroll and attend one discussion section.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3A and previous or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 3BL.Previous or concurrent enrollment in MATH 3 or placement score of 300+ required. Students cannot enroll in CHEM 3B after a 'C' or better in CHEM 1A. Prerequisites waived for non-UCSC students.

If you completed the prerequisites but get an error message: UCSC Students contact the department for approval to enroll - chemistryadvising@ucsc.edu. Provide proof of prerequisite material.
The official waitlists for courses with required, co-requisite, or credit-bearing labs are based solely on the waitlists for the lab sections. Waitlist the CHEM 3BL section first. You cannot enroll in the lecture until you have successfully been enrolled in the co-requisite lab section. If you have already passed the lab and only need the lecture and get an error message, email summer@ucsc.edu for enrollment support.
Visiting Students - prerequisite review is waived in summer. Contact summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number to enroll.
If you are taking CHEM 3A in Session 1, enroll in that course first, then email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number to register for this class.

Days & Times	Room	Instructor	Meeting Dates
MWF 09:00AM-11:30AM	J Baskin Engr 152	Staff	07/28/25 - 08/29/25