The third course in UCSC’s three-quarter introductory chemistry series. Topics in this quarter include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, redox reactions, electrochemistry, phase changes, and physical properties of solutions. Course consists of in-person lecture, a secondary active learning discussion section, and a secondary laboratory section. In addition to the lecture, students are required to enroll and attend one discussion section and one laboratory section.
6 terms
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University of California, Santa Cruz
CHEM 3C at UCSC: average GPA 3.22 across 2,177 students. Grade distribution by term. The third course in UCSC’s three-quarter introductory chemistry series…
Average GPA: 3.22
Grade distribution records: 2,177 students across 6 terms.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3B.
2026–2027 · UCSC catalog
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 172 | 7.9% |
| A | 519 | 23.8% |
| A- | 280 | 12.9% |
| B+ | 308 | 14.1% |
| B | 259 | 11.9% |
| B- | 195 | 9.0% |
| C+ | 168 | 7.7% |
| C | 196 | 9.0% |
| D | 21 | 1.0% |
| F | 33 | 1.5% |
| P | 5 | 0.2% |
| NP | 5 | 0.2% |
| W | 14 | 0.6% |
Based on 2,177 student grade records across 6 terms and 3 professors.
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