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    • Physical Chemistry . CHEM 113B

    Quantum theory and spectroscopy: introduction to quantum mechanics; symmetry, molecular structure, and spectroscopy.

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    Prerequisites: Mathematics 4A; Chemistry 113A or Chemical Engineering 110A-B.

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    Letters and science

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    BOWERS M T
    Mike Bowers
    1.7
    32 reviews
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    09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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    CHEM113B . Bowers M T 2 Years Ago

    I don't think Professor Bowers is as bad as people make him seem, because he does put an insane curve on the grades, but you have to survive the sub 50 averages on midterms to get there. He doesn't post lecture notes, so don't miss class unless absolutely necessary.

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    CHEM113B . Bowers M T 4 Years Ago

    Be prepared to do work.

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    CHEM113B . Bowers M T 4 Years Ago

    He was so bad. I wanted to give him a zero, but that's not possible, so I give him a 1.

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    CHEM113B . Bowers M T 5 Years Ago

    I have never put in so much effort into a class to come out not knowing anything. Absolute pain is how I would describe this class. Do everything you can to avoid him and if you cannot make sure you have friends because the homework is insane and good luck on the tests. The only good thing about this class is the average is curved to a B.

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    CHEM113B . Bowers M T 7 Years Ago

    He's the worst professor I've ever had. His lectures are useless and the homework is too difficult. If you can avoid him, don't take his class. You'll come out of the class not knowing anything cause he can't teach.

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    CHEM113B . Bowers M T 8 Years Ago

    This is an incredibly difficult subject, and Bowers doesn't make it any easier. He is forgetful of information on his slides, so the notes are not always correct. Homework is ridiculously hard, and there is no help online. Try to get help from the TAs, since they know how to do all the problems. Section is a must. Good news is it is hard to fail.

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