CHEM 3BL: General Chemistry Lab
University of California, Santa Cruz
Focusing on science skills building with an emphasis on the general chemistry lab setting, course provides an introduction to important concepts and practices related to lab safety, fundamental experimental techniques, chemical handling, waste disposal, data collection/analysis, scientific writing/communication, and small-group collaboration. Coursework includes in-person experiments/lab time as well asynchronous work to be completed in Canvas and WebAssign.
Average GPA: 3.46
Grade distribution records: 2,701 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 559 | 20.7% |
| A | 929 | 34.4% |
| A- | 370 | 13.7% |
| B+ | 168 | 6.2% |
| B | 176 | 6.5% |
| B- | 110 | 4.1% |
| C+ | 73 | 2.7% |
| C | 95 | 3.5% |
| C- | 29 | 1.1% |
| D+ | 21 | 0.8% |
| D | 18 | 0.7% |
| D- | 12 | 0.4% |
| F | 85 | 3.1% |
| P | 3 | 0.1% |
| NP | 17 | 0.6% |
| W | 28 | 1.0% |
Based on 2,701 student grade records across 7 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Melissa Ann Kreger 943 students, Average GPA 3.70
- Caileen Marie Brison 747 students, Average GPA 3.45
- Grant Andrew Koch 491 students, Average GPA 3.40
- Geri Kerstiens 468 students, Average GPA 3.12
- Jeremy Lake Barnett 52 students, Average GPA 3.13