


General Chemistry II
CHEM-40008
Format
This course is offered in an online asynchronous format. There are no set meeting times, however, students follow a weekly schedule and there will be deadlines to meet in terms of course requirements. This course cannot be completed at an accelerated rate.
Transferring for College Credit
Many courses at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies may be eligible for college credit at UC San Diego or other institutions. Credit transfer is determined by the receiving institution. We recommend consulting with the registrar's office at your intended institution before enrolling to confirm how your courses will transfer.
Students interested in this course with a lab component, please enroll in: CHEM40009 - General Chemistry II with Lab
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to think logically and analytically—to use critical thinking skills.
- Gain an understanding of the basic laws of nature and how scientists discover those laws.
- Know how to interpret and analyze tabulated and graphical data.
- Understand how to apply concepts to various chemical systems
Course Information
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/21/2025
Schedule:
Instructor:
Lindsay Cameron

Lindsay Cameron, Ph.D. is a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Entrepreneur in Residence at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). In this role, she collaborates with scientists at DARPA and LLNL to advance cutting-edge research and technologies aimed at addressing some of the nation’s most complex national security challenges.
With a deep passion for chemistry, Dr. Cameron applies expertise in the field to tackle pressing energy-related issues, including energy storage, battery chemistry, and clean fuels. She earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, following a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the University of Louisville.
Prior to joining DARPA and LLNL, Dr. Cameron served as a Senior Scientist at Leidos, a national defense contractor. Additionally, she has taught several in-person and online chemistry courses for the San Diego Community College District and as a graduate student at UCI. With a strong enthusiasm for both chemistry and education, Dr. Cameron is excited to guide students through their studies.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/29/2025
Schedule:
Instructor:
Sara Smith

Dr. Sara Smith is the Manager of Research Applications and Biochemical Diagnostics at Revvity Omics in Pittsburgh, PA. She leads a team of talented scientists to develop and validate new clinical assays with a primary focus on the utilization of mass spectrometry methodologies to measure the presence of disease biomarkers in various biological sample types.
Sara earned her doctorate in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. Her studies were focused on understanding the metabolism of novel anti-cancer agents.