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JIA ZHOU

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Raw average: 3.67/5 from 48 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
This class was much easier to understand thanks to Dr. Zhou because she is very capable of explaining the subjects so that they actually make sense. The class topic sequences make sense and she explains everything to its fullest, and answers questions in lecture.
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Great teacher, super supportive, and very kind. Actually goes over problems step by step in lecture so that you know how to solve them instead of leaving it up to yourself to learn. 103 felt easy and fun with her teaching it!
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. Zhou was such an incredible professor, her lectures are so engaging and as someone who tends to daydream during lectures I was super focused. She explained things super clearly and was willing to clarify for anyone who didn't understand. You can tell she totally loves chemistry, and she is so funny too. Her lectures are just the best!
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. Zhou is a very understanding and accommodating professor who clearly enjoys teaching Chemistry. As long as you put in the work (a lot of work), you will do fine!
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CHEM 103
Quality 3/5Difficulty 3/5
Jia is one of the better Chemistry teachers out of the bunch. Sometimes it can be hard to follow along, but it is easier to understand in discussion sections. She's always open to questions and tries her hardest to teach a rough subject.
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Dr. Zhou is a great professor, she makes the lectures more entertaining and obvious that she has a serious passion for chemistry!
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Classes with JIA ZHOU

CHEM 103

General Chemistry I

4 credits

General Chemistry I covers stoichiometry, states of matter, thermochemistry, atomic structure, and bonding.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Kimberly DeglopperJia Zhou+1 more

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Fall 2021–Spring 2026
CHEM 105

General Chemistry I

Credits unavailable

General Chemistry I covers stoichiometry, reactions, thermochemistry, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, and states of matter.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Jia Zhou

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026CHEM 101General Chemistry I Laboratory
Spring 2026CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2026CHEM 105General Chemistry I
Fall 2025CHEM 327Fundamentals of Analytical Science
Spring 2025CHEM 101General Chemistry I Laboratory
Spring 2025CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2025CHEM 105General Chemistry I
Fall 2024CHEM 327Fundamentals of Analytical Science
Spring 2024CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2023CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2023CHEM 101General Chemistry I Laboratory
Spring 2023CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2022CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2017CHEM 343Organic Chemistry I
Spring 2017CHEM 343Organic Chemistry I
Fall 2016CHEM 343Organic Chemistry I

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