CHEM 1B: General Chemistry
University of California, Santa Cruz
An integrated study of general chemistry. Coverage includes quantum mechanics; the hydrogen atom; many-electron atoms and chemical periodicity; elementary covalent bonding; transition metals; and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite(s): Strong high-school level chemistry is strongly recommended; taking the online chemistry self-assessment examination is strongly recommended. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1M is recommended. General Chemistry is articulated in a full-year series. Partial transfer credit is not allowed for the A,B,C series.
Average GPA: 3.36
Grade distribution records: 4,420 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 479 | 10.8% |
| A | 1,576 | 35.7% |
| A- | 414 | 9.4% |
| B+ | 331 | 7.5% |
| B | 720 | 16.3% |
| B- | 181 | 4.1% |
| C+ | 120 | 2.7% |
| C | 244 | 5.5% |
| C- | 44 | 1.0% |
| D+ | 5 | 0.1% |
| D | 46 | 1.0% |
| F | 124 | 2.8% |
| P | 49 | 1.1% |
| NP | 43 | 1.0% |
| W | 44 | 1.0% |
Based on 4,420 student grade records across 17 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- William G Scott 1,554 students, Average GPA 3.64
- Geri Kerstiens 1,503 students, Average GPA 3.19
- Jin Zhong Zhang 725 students, Average GPA 3.04
- Rachel Ann Snelling 331 students, Average GPA 3.56
- Glenn L Millhauser 307 students, Average GPA 3.23