CHEM 103: Biochemistry
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduction to biochemistry including biochemical molecules, protein structure and function, membranes, bioenergetics, and regulation of biosynthesis. Provides students with basic essentials of modern biochemistry. Students who plan to do advanced work in biochemistry and molecular biology should take the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BIOC) 100 series. Students cannot receive credit for this course after they have completed any two courses from the BIOC 100A, 100B, and BIOC 100C sequence.
Average GPA: 3.23
Grade distribution records: 266 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 37 | 13.9% |
| A | 60 | 22.6% |
| A- | 41 | 15.4% |
| B+ | 22 | 8.3% |
| B | 29 | 10.9% |
| B- | 21 | 7.9% |
| C+ | 14 | 5.3% |
| C | 14 | 5.3% |
| C- | 4 | 1.5% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.4% |
| D | 11 | 4.1% |
| F | 5 | 1.9% |
| P | 2 | 0.8% |
| NP | 2 | 0.8% |
| S | 1 | 0.4% |
| W | 2 | 0.8% |
Based on 266 student grade records across 6 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Sarah Loerch 167 students, Average GPA 3.05
- Caileen Marie Brison 99 students, Average GPA 3.52