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CHEM 455

Biochemistry Laboratory

Chemistry

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.00
Easiness
2.70
Total regs
292

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.00
A
24.6%
71
B
60.6%
175
C
10.4%
30
D
2.8%
8
F
0.3%
1
W
1.4%
4
A–F + W
289
Other outcomes
3
All registrations
292

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.00
Easiness
2.70
C or better
96.8%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
99.6%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
1.4%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
B
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
289
A–F and W outcomes

CHEM 455 by Professor

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

#1
Miller, Lawrence
3.15
RMP
2.6
14 reviews
Graded
55
Total regs
58
#2
Yang, Xiaojing
2.96
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Introduction to modern biochemistry and molecular biology research. Includes recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, site-directed mutagenesis, polymerase chain reaction, enzyme kinetics, protein structure data analysis and molecular graphics. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): CHEM 222 or CHEM 118 ; and CHEM 452 or BIOS 452 . Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Laboratory-Discussion.

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Methodology
RMP
1.0
1 reviews
Graded
107
Total regs
110
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Miller, Lawrence
    3.15
    2.6 (14)
    55
    58
  • 2
    Yang, Xiaojing
    2.96
    1.0 (1)
    107
    110