The first course in UCSC's three-quarter introductory chemistry series. Topics in this quarter include atomic theory and structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, molecules and their structure, intramolecular forces, and chemical reactions and stoichiometry.
8 terms
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University of California, Santa Cruz
CHEM 3A at UCSC: average GPA 3.14 across 4,372 students. Grade distribution by term. The first course in UCSC's three-quarter introductory chemistry series…
Average GPA: 3.14
Grade distribution records: 4,372 students across 8 terms.
Prerequisite(s): previous or concurrent enrollment in MATH 2 or higher, or a math placement (MP) score of 200 or higher. Students cannot enroll in CHEM 3A after receiving a 'C' or better in CHEM 1B.
2026–2027 · UCSC catalog
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1,490 | 34.1% |
| A- | 348 | 8.0% |
| B+ | 431 | 9.9% |
| B | 845 | 19.3% |
| B- | 204 | 4.7% |
| C+ | 339 | 7.8% |
| C | 325 | 7.4% |
| C- | 86 | 2.0% |
| D+ | 9 | 0.2% |
| D | 87 | 2.0% |
| D- | 2 | 0.0% |
| F | 107 | 2.4% |
| P | 40 | 0.9% |
| NP | 34 | 0.8% |
| W | 25 | 0.6% |
Based on 4,372 student grade records across 8 terms and 4 professors.
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