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CHEM 122Gen EdAnalyzing the Natural World

Matter and Energy

Chemistry

5 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.41
Easiness
1.20
Total regs
7,661

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.41
A
20.6%
1575
B
32.4%
2475
C
26.9%
2059
D
7.7%
586
F
4.1%
313
W
8.3%
633
A–F + W
7,641
Other outcomes
20
All registrations
7,661

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.41
Easiness
1.20
C or better
87.2%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
95.5%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
8.3%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
B
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
7,641
A–F and W outcomes

CHEM 122 by Professor

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

#1
Hatfield, Rita
2.85
RMP
3.1
81 reviews
Graded
1,354
Total regs
1,437
#2
Carmel, Justin
2.78
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About This Class

An introductory one-semester course in chemical principles, including the quantum model of the atom, periodicity, bonding, reaction types, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria. Course Information: Credit is not given for CHEM 122 if the student has a C or better in CHEM 112 or a C or better in CHEM 116 . Students should complete CHEM 123 within a semester of completing CHEM 122 . 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 Discussion and one Lecture. IAI Major CHM when Lec+Lab course, and IAI GECC PhySci when Lec+Lab course, and UIC GE Natural World No Lab course .

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Methodology
RMP
2.7
50 reviews
Graded
1,144
Total regs
1,197
#3
Clark, Ginevra
2.66
RMP
2.4
114 reviews
Graded
1,450
Total regs
1,565
#4
Schroeder, Lianne E
2.49
RMP
3.4
103 reviews
Graded
49
Total regs
52
#5
Tripa, Cornel Emil
2.30
RMP
1.5
77 reviews
Graded
208
Total regs
230
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Hatfield, Rita
    2.85
    3.1 (81)
    1,354
    1,437
  • 2
    Carmel, Justin
    2.78
    2.7 (50)
    1,144
    1,197
  • 3
    Clark, Ginevra
    2.66
    2.4 (114)
    1,450
    1,565
  • 4
    Schroeder, Lianne E
    2.49
    3.4 (103)
    49
    52
  • 5
    Tripa, Cornel Emil
    2.30
    1.5 (77)
    208
    230
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