General Chemistry Registration Information

Dear Students,

If you are considering registering for General Chemistry I at Barnard in Fall 2025, please read the  information below carefully. 

Best wishes,

The Gen Chem Team

1. There is one single General Chemistry course for all students at Barnard, regardless of their high school chemistry coursework. The Chemistry Department and the College have various mechanisms in place to provide support to students who are interested in taking CHEM BC2001 and have little to no prior experience in chemistry.
2. General Chemistry I at Barnard (CHEM BC2001) is a five-credit integrated lecture+lab course and is only offered in the fall semester. Students must enroll in a section of BOTH CHEM BC2001 (lecture) AND CHEM BC2012 (lab). There are no credits associated with the CHEM BC2012 course. 
3. Be sure to choose a lab section that does not present conflicts with your other courses, responsibilities, and/or personal obligations, including religious observances. Enrollment in the lab sections is limited due to space constraints and safety considerations, and it may not be possible to switch lab sections at a later date. 
4. All students who try to register for a section of CHEM BC2001 will initially be placed on a waitlist. Students will be admitted to the course once their registration for a lab section has been confirmed. If a student does not register for a section of CHEM BC2012, they will not be permitted to register for CHEM BC2001. 
5. Once enrolled in a lab or lecture section, dropping either will forfeit your spot in the course. If you’d like to switch lab or lecture sections, please contact genchem@barnard.edu and provide your full availability for all sections and the exact details of your course conflict.
6. Contact genchem@barnard.edu with questions.