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CHEM 101

Preparatory Chemistry

Chemistry

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
1.99
Easiness
1.00
Total regs
7,680

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
1.99
A
15.9%
1201
B
24.2%
1824
C
27.4%
2071
D
11.2%
843
F
9.1%
689
W
12.2%
918
A–F + W
7,546
Other outcomes
134
All registrations
7,680

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
1.99
Easiness
1.00
C or better
76.9%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
89.6%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
12.2%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
C
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
7,546
A–F and W outcomes

CHEM 101 by Professor

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

#1
Hatfield, Rita
2.83
RMP
3.1
81 reviews
Graded
30
Total regs
33
#2
Stec, Ewa
2.48
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Emphasis on problem solving. Metric units, dimensional analysis, chemical nomenclature, the mole concept, chemical stoichiometry. Course Information: For students without entrance credit in high school chemistry or inadequately prepared. Credit is not given for CHEM 101 if the student has credit in CHEM 116 or CHEM 122 . Prerequisite(s): Adequate performance on the UIC chemistry placement examination. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion, one Lecture and one Quiz.

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Methodology
RMP
3.0
189 reviews
Graded
1,056
Total regs
1,138
#3
Schroeder, Lianne E
2.24
RMP
3.4
103 reviews
Graded
1,992
Total regs
2,189
#4
Tripa, Cornel Emil
2.12
RMP
1.5
77 reviews
Graded
618
Total regs
705
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Hatfield, Rita
    2.83
    3.1 (81)
    30
    33
  • 2
    Stec, Ewa
    2.48
    3.0 (189)
    1,056
    1,138
  • 3
    Schroeder, Lianne E
    2.24
    3.4 (103)
    1,992
    2,189
  • 4
    Tripa, Cornel Emil
    2.12
    1.5 (77)
    618
    705
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