CHM 1020: Concepts in Chemistry
University of Central Florida
This course provides students with an introduction to chemical principles and applications for the non-science major. Students will engage in problem solving and critical thinking while applying chemical concepts. Topics will include the scientific method of problem solving, classification of matter, atomic theory, the periodic table, gases, chemical reactions, energy, and chemical bonds. Intended as a general education course. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to distinguish between physical and chemical properties and changes. Students will recognize components of gaseous chemistry. Students will recognize components of aqueous chemistry including properties of water, solutions, and acids and bases. Students will correlate the design of the periodic table to periodic trends and physical and chemical properties elements. Students will write and interpret chemical formulae and write balanced chemical equations.
Average GPA: 3.45
Grade distribution records: 9,612 students across 24 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 5,843 | 60.8% |
| A- | 146 | 1.5% |
| B+ | 117 | 1.2% |
| B | 1,965 | 20.4% |
| B- | 68 | 0.7% |
| C+ | 77 | 0.8% |
| C | 745 | 7.8% |
| D+ | 12 | 0.1% |
| D | 173 | 1.8% |
| D- | 8 | 0.1% |
| F | 195 | 2.0% |
| S | 28 | 0.3% |
| U | 11 | 0.1% |
| W | 224 | 2.3% |
Based on 9,612 student grade records across 24 terms and 12 professors.
Instructors
- Nicole Lapeyrouse 3,378 students, Average GPA 3.55
- Anthony Joseph Altomare 1,715 students, Average GPA 3.05
- Cherie Lynn Yestrebsky 1,704 students, Average GPA 3.89
- Matthew Michael Rex 1,134 students, Average GPA 3.49
- Mark Maric 546 students, Average GPA 3.40
- Percy Calvo Marzal 410 students, Average GPA 3.06
- Tyler James Maxwell 337 students, Average GPA 2.76
- Karin Yanet Chumbimuni Torres 235 students, Average GPA 3.19
- Amel M E Garbou 78 students, Average GPA 3.33
- Reuben Kimwomi 33 students, Average GPA 3.60
- Charles E Davis 21 students, Average GPA 3.58
- Maria-Eugenia Alaniz 21 students, Average GPA 3.31