General Chemistry for Life Scientists I

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Preparation: high school chemistry or equivalent background and three and one half years of high school mathematics. Requisite: completion of Chemistry Diagnostic Test. Enforced corequisite: Life Sciences 30A or Mathematics 3A or 31A or score of 48 or better on Mathematics Diagnostic Test. Not open to students with credit for course 20A. Introduction to physical and general chemistry principles; atomic structure based on quantum mechanics; atomic properties; trends in periodic table; chemical bonding (Lewis structures, VSEPR theory, hybridization, and molecular orbital theory); coordination compounds; properties of inorganic and organic acids, bases, buffers. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
10.0 / 10
Organization
10.0 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
10.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Reslan's tests are super straightforward and are basically pulled straight from her lecture slides

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    Class was easy. Just show up to lecture and do the worksheets.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Reslan was ok, a little disorganized but she’s nice enough

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Lectures were somewhat slow paced, and Dr. Reslan can often explain terms in confusing ways. However, she still covers course material well and there are many resources to succeed on tests. Homework is minimal with weekly question sets, but the homework also helps with the test.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Overall I liked Resnal. She was very laid back and recorded all of her lectures. Super approachable and overall prefer her over Lavelle for 14a

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    solid class, just do hw and review lecture slides. class can be disorganized but the professor is approachable and nice

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    I thought that this was a pretty good class with Reslan, and prepared me well for 14B. She is really flexible with the tests, offering other dates that you can take it. I was able to take a makeup final for the class.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Overall a good course! Recorded lectures were nice and we had LA and TA review sessions before midterms and finals, which was helpful.

Course

Instructor
Randa Reslan
Previously taught
24S 23F 22F

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance not required

  • 2 midterms

  • Finals week final

  • 61% recommend the textbook

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