CHEM 3BGeneral Chemistry
The second course in UCSC's three-quarter introductory chemistry series. Topics in this quarter include chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, solution pH, buffers and chemical kinetics. Course consists of in-person lecture, a secondary active learning discussion section, and a secondary laboratory section. In addition to the lecture, students are required to enroll and attend one discussion section and one laboratory section.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3A with a grade of C or better. Previous or concurrent enrollment in MATH 3 (or equivalent) or a mathematics placement score of 300 or higher is required.
- This class replaces the old CHEM 3B and CHEM 3BL (prior to fall 2026) with a single class that includes the lecture, lab, and discussion section in a single enrollment. If you register for this class, do not register for CHEM 3BL, as you will get the lab portion of General Chemistry via CHEM 3B.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–9:05am | Kresge Acad 3105 | A. A. Eroy-Reveles | Open 0/600 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Kresge Acad 3105 | T. R. Holman | Open 0/575 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Media Theater M110 | S. M. Rubin | Open 126/180 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 10:00am–12:30pm | J Baskin Engr 152 | R. Richards | Open 36/120 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed 10:00am–12:30pm | J Baskin Engr 152 | R. Richards | Open 46/120 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Kresge Acad 3105 | T. R. Holman | Open 458/495 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Kresge Acad 3105 | A. A. Eroy-Reveles | Open 606/613 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–9:05am | Kresge Acad 3105 | S. T. Eisenberg | Open 279/281 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | J Baskin Engr 152 | S. M. Rubin | Open 143/146 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Holman | 4.3 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 87% | 31 |
| Seth Rubin | 4.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 66% | 68 |
| Rachel Richards | 5.0 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 | 100% | 4 |
| Samuel Eisenberg | 4.7 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 | 92% | 11 |
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