An integrated study of general chemistry. Covers a range of topics including the atomic structure of matter; molecules; chemical reactions; acids and bases; gases; and equilibria in the gas and liquid phase. Students are expected to use algebra to solve problems. General Chemistry is articulated in a full-year series. Partial transfer credit is not allowed for the A,B,C series.
17 terms
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University of California, Santa Cruz
CHEM 1A at UCSC: average GPA 3.06 across 5,795 students. Grade distribution by term. An integrated study of general chemistry. Covers a range of topics…
Average GPA: 3.06
Grade distribution records: 5,795 students across 17 terms.
Prerequisite(s): Previous or concurrent enrollment in MATH 3, AM 3, or equivalent, or a mathematics placement score of 300 or higher. Enrollment is restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
2026–2027 · UCSC catalog
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 332 | 5.7% |
| A | 1,732 | 29.9% |
| A- | 406 | 7.0% |
| B+ | 495 | 8.5% |
| B | 737 | 12.7% |
| B- | 317 | 5.5% |
| C+ | 323 | 5.6% |
| C | 546 | 9.4% |
| C- | 110 | 1.9% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.0% |
| D | 133 | 2.3% |
| D- | 1 | 0.0% |
| F | 291 | 5.0% |
| P | 125 | 2.2% |
| NP | 122 | 2.1% |
| S | 1 | 0.0% |
| U | 1 | 0.0% |
| W | 122 | 2.1% |
Based on 5,795 student grade records across 17 terms and 7 professors.
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