CHEM 3C: General Chemistry
University of California, Santa Cruz
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.
Average GPA: 3.22
Grade distribution records: 2,177 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| 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.
Instructors
- Peter Scott Weiss 1,519 students, Average GPA 3.16
- Aura Alegra Eroy-Reveles 501 students, Average GPA 3.37
- Jeremy Lake Barnett 157 students, Average GPA 3.25