CHEM 3CL: General Chemistry Lab
University of California, Santa Cruz
The second in the general chemistry series, course focuses on science skills building with an emphasis on the general chemistry lab setting. 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 lab experiments/work as well as asynchronous assignments to be completed in Canvas and Webassign.
Average GPA: 3.77
Grade distribution records: 2,220 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 40 | 1.8% |
| A | 1,693 | 76.3% |
| A- | 177 | 8.0% |
| B+ | 64 | 2.9% |
| B | 78 | 3.5% |
| B- | 42 | 1.9% |
| C+ | 21 | 0.9% |
| C | 35 | 1.6% |
| C- | 12 | 0.5% |
| D+ | 4 | 0.2% |
| D | 6 | 0.3% |
| D- | 1 | 0.0% |
| F | 29 | 1.3% |
| P | 2 | 0.1% |
| NP | 7 | 0.3% |
| W | 8 | 0.4% |
Based on 2,220 student grade records across 6 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- Jeremy Lake Barnett 1,187 students, Average GPA 3.81
- Caileen Marie Brison 761 students, Average GPA 3.81
- Jin Zhong Zhang 503 students, Average GPA 3.74
- Melissa Ann Kreger 503 students, Average GPA 3.74
- Geri Kerstiens 429 students, Average GPA 3.71
- Peter Scott Weiss 101 students, Average GPA 3.69