CHEM 135: General Biochemistry
San Jose State University
Survey course on structure/function of biological molecules such as amino acids, proteins including enzymes, lipids/membranes, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Course topics include intermediary metabolism, regulation, and molecular biology. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 30 (Biology majors only; with a grade of "C-" or better), CHEM 112B (with a grade of "C" or better; "C-" not accepted). Note: CHEM 135 and CHEM 130A cannot both be applied toward a chemistry major or a chemistry minor.
Average GPA: 3.08
Grade distribution records: 1,433 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 106 | 7.4% |
| A | 304 | 21.2% |
| A- | 164 | 11.4% |
| B+ | 151 | 10.5% |
| B | 255 | 17.8% |
| B- | 128 | 8.9% |
| C+ | 74 | 5.2% |
| C | 137 | 9.6% |
| C- | 24 | 1.7% |
| D+ | 28 | 2.0% |
| D | 33 | 2.3% |
| D- | 9 | 0.6% |
| F | 20 | 1.4% |
Based on 1,433 student grade records across 16 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Daryl K Eggers 711 students, Average GPA 2.87
- Sonia M Cuellar-Ortiz 633 students, Average GPA 3.40
- Elizabeth Grace Migicovsky 89 students, Average GPA 2.55