Chemistry Classes Tier List

Introduction

• Purpose: Create a tier list of chemistry classes based on personal experience.
• Disclaimer: The ranking is subjective and based on personal preference and experiences.
• Community Engagement: Invites viewers to share their own rankings and experiences in the comments.

Tier Rankings

B Tier

• General Chemistry 1

  • Seen as a foundational "prequel" class.
  • Focuses on basics, unit conversions.
  • Considered not very intense or stimulating.
  • Ranked lower than General Chemistry 2.

• General Chemistry 2

  • More cohesive and organized than Gen Chem 1.
  • Builds on previous knowledge; introduces concepts like pKa.
  • More repetitive with unit conversions.
  • Rated higher than Gen Chem 1 within B tier.

• Instrumental Analysis (Analytical Chemistry)

  • Interesting lab techniques like NMR and mass spectrometry.
  • Learning about machinery is cool, data interpretation is less engaging.
  • Experience improved by a good professor.

• Thermodynamics P-Chem

  • Considered less difficult than Quantum P-Chem.
  • Deals with gases and thermal concepts.
  • Difficulty and less "coolness" compared to Quantum Mechanics.

A Tier

• Organic Chemistry 1

  • Introduction to real chemistry beyond "language" of chemistry.
  • Learn to create compounds and gauge molecular properties.
  • Initially considered for S tier but moved to A.

• Inorganic Chemistry

  • Offers chemistry outside of organic focus.
  • Teaches ligand complexes and other neat chemistry.
  • Rated highly for its variety and depth.

S Tier

• Organic Chemistry 2

  • More intense and difficult than Organic Chemistry 1.
  • Moves beyond memorization, exploring complex reactions.
  • Provides a feeling of mastery in chemistry, akin to "making cool stuff."

• Quantum Mechanics P-Chem

  • Extremely challenging but interesting.
  • Covers quantum mechanics, offering mind-boggling concepts.
  • Explains fundamental chemistry with advanced topics such as lasers and quantum tunneling.
  • Difficulty is a downside, possibly lowering from S tier.

C Tier

• General Chemistry 1
  • Reevaluated and moved from B to C tier.
  • Fundamental but less engaging compared to other classes.

D Tier

• Biochemistry
  • Least favorite due to heavy memorization focus.
  • Poor personal experience with teaching affected enjoyment.
  • Acknowledges that teaching style heavily influences perception.

Conclusion

• Final Thoughts: The list reflects personal experiences and preferences.
• Encouragement for Viewer Interaction: Suggests viewers share their own chemistry class rankings.
• Acknowledgement of Chemistry's Breadth: Notes the wide variety of interests within chemistry.