CHEM 115Gen EdAnalyzing the Natural World

General and Organic Chemistry

Chemistry

5 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.72

Easiness

2.00

Total regs

697

Grade Distribution

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA

2.72

27.4%

189

36.8%

254

25.8%

178

2.7%

1.6%

5.8%

A–F + W

691

Other outcomes

All registrations

697

Quick Insights

Avg GPA

2.72

Easiness

2.00

C or better

95.4%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

98.3%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

5.8%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

691

A–F and W outcomes

CHEM 115 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

Hatfield, Rita

2.93

RMP

3.1

81 reviews

Graded

531

Total regs

568

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About This Class

One-semester introduction to general chemistry and organic chemistry including periodicity, stoichiometry, acid base equilibria, carbonyl compounds, amines, amides. It includes a weekly 3-hr lab. Course Information: Credit is not given for CHEM 115 if the student has credit in CHEM 112 or CHEM 116 or CHEM 122 or CHEM 123 . This course is intended for pre-nursing students and should not be taken by those who need CHEM 122 /123 or CHEM 116 . Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CHEM 101 ; or appropriate score on the department placement test. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture, one Laboratory, and one Quiz. UIC GE Natural World Lab course .