CHEM 1A: General Chemistry
San Jose State University
Topics including stoichiometry, reactions, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, states of matter, energy changes, solutions using organic and inorganic examples. Lab program complements lecture. Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/lecture 1 hour/lab 3 hours. Satisfies GE Area: 5A and 5C. Physical Science and Laboratory (Formerly Area B1 and B3). Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in high school chemistry or CHEM 010 (with a grade of C" or better; "C-" not accepted) or instructor consent; proficiency in high school algebra and Math Enrollment Category M-I, M-II, or M-III; Writing Enrollment Group W-I or W-II or ENGL 1AF with a grade of CR, or ENGL 1A with a grade of C- or better.
Average GPA: 2.23
Grade distribution records: 10,295 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 169 | 1.6% |
| A | 802 | 7.8% |
| A- | 434 | 4.2% |
| B+ | 792 | 7.7% |
| B | 1,550 | 15.1% |
| B- | 733 | 7.1% |
| C+ | 1,180 | 11.5% |
| C | 1,909 | 18.5% |
| C- | 471 | 4.6% |
| D+ | 292 | 2.8% |
| D | 395 | 3.8% |
| D- | 162 | 1.6% |
| F | 1,406 | 13.7% |
Based on 10,295 student grade records across 16 terms and 9 professors.
Instructors
- Melody Naghmeh Esfandiari 6,001 students, Average GPA 2.24
- John Manuel Baptista Diniz 1,669 students, Average GPA 2.02
- Resa M Kelly 1,081 students, Average GPA 2.54
- Lionel E. Cheruzel 687 students, Average GPA 2.31
- Elizabeth Grace Migicovsky 324 students, Average GPA 2.35
- Karen A Singmaster 167 students, Average GPA 1.92
- Irina Slobodov 131 students, Average GPA 2.07
- Niloofar Salehi 126 students, Average GPA 1.76
- Stephanie M Stepp 109 students, Average GPA 1.90