CHEM 30A: Introductory Chemistry
San Jose State University
The physical world as seen by a chemist; the ways this world affects humans, other animals and plants used as illustrations of fundamental general chemistry. Lecture 3 hours/lab 3 hours. Satisfies GE Area: 5A and 5C. Physical Science and Laboratory (Formerly Area B1 and B3). Notes: No credit toward Chemistry major or minor.
Average GPA: 2.78
Grade distribution records: 5,538 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 249 | 4.5% |
| A | 784 | 14.2% |
| A- | 466 | 8.4% |
| B+ | 518 | 9.4% |
| B | 1,000 | 18.1% |
| B- | 450 | 8.1% |
| C+ | 515 | 9.3% |
| C | 822 | 14.8% |
| C- | 249 | 4.5% |
| D+ | 101 | 1.8% |
| D | 199 | 3.6% |
| D- | 45 | 0.8% |
| F | 140 | 2.5% |
Based on 5,538 student grade records across 16 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Anh-Tuyet T Tran 3,311 students, Average GPA 2.91
- Kala R Padmanabhan 1,996 students, Average GPA 2.57
- Irina Slobodov 231 students, Average GPA 2.75