CHEM 142A: BIOCHEMISTRY
University of California, Santa Barbara
Macromolecules of biological importance. A survey of the physical and che mical properties of proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. Methods o f preparation, chemical synthesis, degradation, and characterization of biomolecules.
Average GPA: 2.74
Grade distribution records: 1,809 students across 19 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 26 | 1.4% |
| A | 312 | 17.2% |
| A- | 150 | 8.3% |
| B+ | 158 | 8.7% |
| B | 357 | 19.7% |
| B- | 164 | 9.1% |
| C+ | 134 | 7.4% |
| C | 211 | 11.7% |
| C- | 105 | 5.8% |
| D+ | 37 | 2.0% |
| D | 44 | 2.4% |
| D- | 25 | 1.4% |
| F | 86 | 4.8% |
Based on 1,809 student grade records across 19 terms and 9 professors.
Instructors
- Hai Y 385 students, Average GPA 3.00
- Parsons S M 358 students, Average GPA 2.91
- Reich N O 334 students, Average GPA 2.95
- Plaxco K W 309 students, Average GPA 2.69
- Kahn K 253 students, Average GPA 2.17
- Greene B L 170 students, Average GPA 2.34
- Guzman C 106 students, Average GPA 2.91
- Konttinen O R 60 students, Average GPA 3.59
- Schopp N 48 students, Average GPA 1.75