3.091 vs. 5.11x?

[molliebatmit]

<p>Not that the chemistry department is an unbiased source, but [they</a> claim](<a href=“MIT Department of Chemistry – Department of Chemistry at MIT”>MIT Department of Chemistry – Department of Chemistry at MIT) that students who take 3.091 do worse on average in 5.12 than students who took 5.11x.</p>

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@Chemistry Dept

Past experience has shown that a firm command of certain principles of general chemistry is critical for success in 5.12. Students whose prior general chemistry courses did not cover these essential topics are at a severe disadvantage. For example, in past semesters we have noted a direct correlation between a student’s general chemistry background (5.11x, 3.091) and their performance in 5.12, with students from 5.11x outperforming those from 3.091. To ensure that all students have an opportunity to adequately prepare for 5.12, the Chemistry Department has developed a program of optional reading assignments and background help sessions that are offered at the beginning of each semester to assist students in reviewing material that is critical for success in 5.12.

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