CHEM 123Gen EdAnalyzing the Natural World

Foundations of Chem Inquiry I

Chemistry

2 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.67

Easiness

1.90

Total regs

7,025

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA

2.67

34.6%

2361

31.4%

2141

18.2%

1243

6.3%

431

3.5%

241

6.0%

412

A–F + W

6,829

Other outcomes

196

All registrations

7,025

Quick Insights

Avg GPA

2.67

Easiness

1.90

C or better

89.5%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

96.2%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

6.0%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

6,829

A–F and W outcomes

CHEM 123 by Professor

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

Wink, Donald J

3.04

RMP

3.6

61 reviews

Graded

1,492

Total regs

1,588

Stec, Ewa

2.96

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Laboratory in general chemistry, including the quantum model of the atom, stoichiometry, periodicity, reaction types, intermolecular forces, and pH. Course Information: Credit is not given for CHEM 123 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 one semester of completing CHEM 122 . Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CHEM 101 ; and concurrent registration or Grade of C or better in CHEM 122 . Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Discussion. IAI Major CHM when Lec+Lab course, and IAI GECC PhySci when Lec+Lab course, and UIC GE Natural World Lab course .