Syllabus

1. Chemical Principles (8^th Ed) by Steven S. Zumdahl
2. ALEKS online homework (aleks.com)
3. iClicker Student, UCSB provides this for free: Student iClicker
4. Calculator, please bring your calculator to every class

TAs:
TAs for the CHEM 2AL are also the TAs for CHEM 1B. You are welcome to go to any of the TAs office hours even if you are not taking CHEM 2AL. See the course website for exact office hour times, locations, and TA email addresses.

CLAS:
Organized tutor groups and drop-in sessions. The organized tutor groups meet twice weekly for 1 hour. For more information go to their website: clas.sa.ucsb.edu. I would highly recommend signing up for a CLAS tutor group. I have heard lots of positive feedback from students about CLAS.

If you need disability-related accommodations in this class or have any questions please contact the DSP office: dsp.sa.ucsb.edu. If they cannot help you or you have any other questions feel free to email me.

NO MAKE-UP MIDTERMS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY REASON. ONLY PEOPLE THAT RECEIVE AND INCOMPLETE IN THE CLASS WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE UP THE FINAL.

If you miss a midterm for any reason (sick, sports event, funeral, wedding, etc.), your final exam will count for 40% of your grade.

You must take the final to pass the class.

If you take all the midterms and score higher on the final than your lowest midterm score, your final will count for 40% of your grade.

• All quizzes will be given on Canvas.
• You will have a 12-hour window to complete quizzes between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm. Make sure you start them with plenty of time so you can finish by 9:00 pm.
• You will have 30 minutes to complete each quiz.
• The quizzes will be a combination of short answer and multiple-choice questions.
• No partial credit is awarded for incorrect answers.
• Quizzes should be taken with only the exam information sheet, calculator, and scratch paper.
• If you do not take the quiz by the due date, you are able to still see the questions and
  answer by clicking on the quiz. DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS, just hit submit
  and the correct answers will be shown. If you answer the questions, your grade
  will be changed to -2 points.

• The midterms and final will be a combination of short answer and multiple-choice questions.
• No partial credit is awarded for incorrect answers.
• Exams will be graded and returned to you on GradeScope: gradescope.com.
• Calculators are permitted.
• You will get an exam information page which contains the periodic table, constants, unit conversions, and equations.
• You must bring your student I.D. to the final.
• If you touch or look at your cell phone during the exam you will receive a 0.
• If you are sitting next to someone with the same version of the exam, you will lose 5 points.
• Headphones are NOT allowed during exams.
• If you are still working on your test after time is called, you will lose 5 points on the exam.

• Online homework will be assigned through ALEKS (aleks.com). Your ALEKS course code for this class is PXJKP-LRFAE.
• INSTRUCTIONS: IF YOU HAVE AN ALEKS ACCOUNT
• Open a web browser
• Go to aleks.com
• Sign into your account
• Click on "Add/Change Classes"
• In the box provided, enter the course code: PXJKP-LRFAE
• Select "Use remaining time from …"
• You should not need to purchase an account because you should have purchased a year subscription when you started Chem 1A.
• Please verify that your perm number is correct in ALEKS. To do this, log into your account. Click on the ≡ icon (3 bars) in the upper left corner of the screen. This will bring up a menu in which you can choose "manage my classes." Click the down arrow next to your name and select "account settings." Click "edit" next to your school and check and change your perm number, if needed.
• INSTRUCTIONS: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ALEKS ACCOUNT
• Open a web browser
• Go to aleks.com
• Click on "SIGN UP NOW"
• In the box provided, enter the course code: PXJKP-LRFAE
• Purchase an account. You will use this account for CHEM 1C as well.
• When you put in your personal information there will be a box that says "optional" enter your student ID; you MUST enter your perm number (enter seven numbers, do NOT include any dashes or spaces). If your perm number is not entered or wrong you will not get credit for the assignments.
• If you need to edit your account (for instance, to fix your perm number) you can do this by logging into your account. Click on the ≡ icon (3 bars) in the upper left corner of the screen. This will bring up a menu in which you can choose "manage my classes." Click the down arrow next to your name and select "account settings." Click "edit" next to your school. You will then be able to enter your correct perm number.
• If this is your first time using ALEKS you should look at the ALEKS instructions posted at: people.chem.ucsb.edu/feldwinn/darby/ALEKS.htm.
• Due dates for ALEKS will be announced in class and sent to your UCSB email. ALEKS assignments are due at 10 pm on the due date.
• Your lowest ALEKS score will be dropped.
• If you do better on the final then on your total ALEKS score, your percent on the final can replace all of your homework scores.
• Problems out of the book will also be assigned for each chapter. Although these problems will not be collected, they are REQUIRED homework for the class. I have seen a direct correlation between the number of book problems that students do and their overall grade in the class. Do not expect to get an A or B in the class without doing the book problems.

• We will use the iClicker Student system during class.
• Each question is worth 0.3 points.
• 0.15 points will be awarded for trying the question.
• 0.15 points will be awarded for each correct answer.
• Up to 12 iClicker points can be used to replace your lowest quiz score.
• There are no excuses for missed iClicker points.
• More than 12 iClicker points will be available during the quarter.

• Personal concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, cultural differences, can interfere with the ability of students to succeed and thrive.
• If you find yourself in a distressing situation and would like to speak with someone
  confidentially, the following resources are available:
  • UCSB's Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) can provide helpful resources and confidential counseling support at 805-893-4411 or visit https://caps.sa.ucsb.edu/.
  • UCSB's Social Work Services can provide confidential services focused on
    enhancing and supporting student health and wellness at 805-893-3371.
  • The Office of the Ombuds can also provide confidential consultation on a variety of issues and can be contacted at 805-893-3285 or visit https://ombuds.ucsb.edu/
  • In emergency or extreme situations, please call 911.
• If a faculty member becomes aware of a student in distress, they are required to file a report with UCSB's Student Mental Health Coordination Service. Note: faculty are not confidential resources in regards to these situations.