CHEM 3A: GEN CHEM MAJORS
University of California, Santa Barbara
Topics covered: atomic structure of matter; reaction stoichiometry; solution stoichiometry; gasses; quantum chemistry and the electronic structure of atoms; chemical bonding (molecular shapes, hybridization, and molecular orbital theory. First quarter of general chemistry intended for Chemistry Pre-Majors and Chemical Engineering Majors and others requiring a strong basis in chemistry.
Average GPA: 2.73
Grade distribution records: 541 students across 3 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 10 | 1.8% |
| A | 97 | 17.9% |
| A- | 66 | 12.2% |
| B+ | 60 | 11.1% |
| B | 61 | 11.3% |
| B- | 53 | 9.8% |
| C+ | 37 | 6.8% |
| C | 83 | 15.3% |
| C- | 1 | 0.2% |
| D+ | 5 | 0.9% |
| D | 18 | 3.3% |
| D- | 8 | 1.5% |
| F | 42 | 7.8% |
Based on 541 student grade records across 3 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Feldwinn D L 217 students, Average GPA 2.59
- Abu-Omar M 209 students, Average GPA 2.94
- Wilson J J 115 students, Average GPA 2.64