CHEM 14AE
General Chemistry for Life Scientists I--Enhanced
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Preparation: high school chemistry or equivalent background and three and one half years of high school mathematics. Enforced corequisite: Life Sciences 30A or Mathematics 3A or 31A or score of 48 or better on Mathematics Diagnostic Test. Not open to students with credit for course 14A or 20A. Study of foundations of chemistry. Discussion of foundations of quantum mechanics and how these principles can be used to understand atomic and molecular structure and properties; how molecules interact; and properties of inorganic, organic, and biological acids, bases, and salts. Biological, environmental, and socially-relevant examples are used to illustrate central role that chemistry plays in our world. Emphasis on developing problem-solving skills and collaborative interaction and learning.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Fall 2023 - If you haven't taken AP Chem in high school (or simply don't feel the most confident in chemistry), I would highly recommend that you take the 14AE/BE series as opposed to regular 14A/B. There are systems in place in this class to help to succeed, such as: - 50% of your grade essentially being free (HW assignments/Canvas quizzes you can infinitely re-take + discussion worksheets with corrections) - plenty of office hour opportunities with TAs (godbless Arthur and Belle) - practice midterms/final (sometimes not the most reflective of the actual exams, but helpful nonetheless) - 5 in-person quizzes only weighted at 1% each with your lowest score being dropped - 2 hour discussions with group work (yes, I know it's long, but these really helped reinforce the material and synthesized lecture material) - corrections on both midterms for 25% back on points missed The main thing I liked about this class was the community. From what I've heard, regular 14A seems largely individual (you get in, take notes, get out), while in AE it felt like us students were all working together and genuinely wanted one another to succeed. Dr. Caram himself maybe wasn't the best lecturer, but you can tell he's passionate about the subject and cares about his students.
Fall 2023 - If you haven't taken AP Chem in high school (or simply don't feel the most confident in chemistry), I would highly recommend that you take the 14AE/BE series as opposed to regular 14A/B. There are systems in place in this class to help to succeed, such as: - 50% of your grade essentially being free (HW assignments/Canvas quizzes you can infinitely re-take + discussion worksheets with corrections) - plenty of office hour opportunities with TAs (godbless Arthur and Belle) - practice midterms/final (sometimes not the most reflective of the actual exams, but helpful nonetheless) - 5 in-person quizzes only weighted at 1% each with your lowest score being dropped - 2 hour discussions with group work (yes, I know it's long, but these really helped reinforce the material and synthesized lecture material) - corrections on both midterms for 25% back on points missed The main thing I liked about this class was the community. From what I've heard, regular 14A seems largely individual (you get in, take notes, get out), while in AE it felt like us students were all working together and genuinely wanted one another to succeed. Dr. Caram himself maybe wasn't the best lecturer, but you can tell he's passionate about the subject and cares about his students.