Chemical Principles II
CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES II covers thermodynamics, equilibria, solution behavior, electrochemistry, and kinetics.
Summary
Historical reviews of Arun Yethiraj, Mark Ediger: The course is consistently described as tough with a fast pace. Success requires diligent study of problem sets and outside learning, as lecture content may not fully align with homework or exams.
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Fall 2026No instructors recorded for this selection.
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Historical reviews of J.R. Schmidt: J.R. Schmidt is described as having amazing lectures and respecting students like peers, though one reviewer notes a monotone voice and lack of confidence. Another reviewer simply enjoyed his lectures.
ARUN YETHIRAJ is recorded teaching in Spring 2022, Spring 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MARK EDIGER is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Historical reviews of Arun Yethiraj, J.R. Schmidt, Mark Ediger: CHEM 116 reviews span multiple instructors with mixed outcomes. Mark Ediger received high praise for enthusiasm and fairness, while Arun Yethiraj elicited polarized feedback regarding teaching clarity. J.R. Schmidt received consistently positive feedback for his lectures.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.64 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=28 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.76 GPA, 86.2% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.83 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=26 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Arun Yethiraj, Mark Ediger: The course is consistently described as tough with a fast pace. Success requires diligent study of problem sets and outside learning, as lecture content may not fully align with homework or exams.
Historical reviews of Arun Yethiraj, J.R. Schmidt, Mark Ediger: Experiences vary significantly by instructor. Ediger was inspiring and helpful, whereas Yethiraj was criticized for unclear exams and frustrating content mismatches, though some found his logic thought-provoking. Schmidt's lectures were enjoyed despite minor delivery critiques.
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