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Exam Information
Three mid-term exams will be given during the course of the semester. They will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 9:00 PM on the following days. If you cannot take the exams at the times listed here, you will need to take another section of OChem 1.
Thursday, September 24, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Rooms WEL 1.308, WEL 2.224, WEL 1.316: Those of you with last names starting with the letters A-G report to WEL 1.308, those with last names starting with H-R report to WEL 2.224, those with last names starting with S-Z report to WEL 1.316.
Alternate Time (for excused changes only*): 3:00 - 6:30 PM, Room NMS 1.120
Students with Accommodations Room WEL 3.502: Open from 4:00-10:00 PM
*An excused change is one caused by a regularly scheduled (in the course schedule) class or lab class. NOT an organization meeting, music practice or a job. If you have any unexcused conflicts, it is up to you to arrange to be present at the midterm exams from 6-9 PM on the designated day.
Thursday, October 22, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Rooms WEL 1.308, WEL 2.224, WEL 1.316: Those of you with last names starting with the letters A-G report to WEL 1.308, those with last names starting with H-R report to WEL 2.224, those with last names starting with S-Z report to WEL 1.316.
Alternate Time (for excused changes only*): 3:00 - 6:30 PM, Room NMS 1.120
Students with Accommodations Room WEL 3.502: Open from 4:00-10:00 P
Thursday, November 19*, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Rooms UTC 2.102A, UTC 2.112 A, WCH 1.120: Those of you with last names starting with the letters A-J report to UTC 2.102A, those with last names starting with K-R report to UTC 2.112 A, those with last names starting with S-Z report to WCH 1.120.
Alternate Time (for excused changes only*): 3:00 - 6:30 PM, Room NMS 1.120
Students with Accommodations Room WEL 3.502: Open from 4:00-10:00 PM.
*Rooms in red are different for this exam
Final Exam: TBA
Everyone must take the final exam on the designated day, no exceptions.
We will provide any necessary and reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities, including accommodations for all of the exams. If you qualify for testing accommodations, please get the required documentation from the Disability and Access office. Bring me the documentation after class or during my in-person office hours and I will give you all the information you need to schedule your exams through the Chemistry department office.
For students with accommodations registered with the Disability and Access office, on the day of the exam you can take the exam in the Chemistry department testing center anytime between 9 AM and 5 PM if that timing works for you. Click here to schedule those exams. If that timeframe does not work for you, then please come toWEL 3.502starting at 4 PM on the night of the exam for the midterms. That room will be distraction free and will be available until 10 PM with a proctor present. Please come see me after class if you have any questions. Note if have provided me with your accomodations letter and you are taking your exam in WEL 3.502, you do NOT need to check with us ahead of time, just report to the room when you are ready to take the exam and there will be one waiting for you.
Policy on Exam Coverage:
You will be responsible for all material covered up to tthrough Monday lecture the week of each midterm.
Review Session Information
Review Sessions (recorded) - I will be leading these review sessions that are designed to help you as much as possible prepare for the exams. Click here for a link to recorded review sessions.
Special Review of General Chemistry material
Wednesday, August 26, 7-9 PM, WEL 2.224 (recorded). We have found it helpful to hold a two-hour review at the beginning of the course to review first semester material, with an emphasis on exactly which Gen Chem material is the most important as we begin first semester OChem.
The following review sessions are designed to help you as much as possible prepare for the exams (recorded).
Midterm 1 Review
Monday, September 21 Room: WEL 2.224 (recorded) 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Midterm 2 Review
Monday, October 19 Room: WEL 2.224 (recorded) 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Midterm 3 Review
Monday, November 16 Room: WEL 2.224 (recorded) 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Review for Final
Monday, December 7 Room: WEL 1.120 (recorded) 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Student Honor Code
I pledge, as a member of The University of Texas at Austin community, to do my work honestly, respectfully, and through the intentional pursuit of learning and scholarship.
1. I pledge to be honest about what I create and to acknowledge what I use that belongs to others.
2. I pledge to value the process of learning in addition to the outcome, while celebrating and learning from mistakes.
3. This code encompasses all the academic and scholarly endeavors of the University community.
Any violation of the above Honor Code that occurs during an exam or in the regrading process will result in a 0 being assigned for that exam and the student involved will be formally reported to the Dean of Students, where they will be subject to additional penalties or actions. The exam with the 0 will be automatically counted in the final grade calculation at the end of the semester.
Regrades:
Exams can be turned in for regrades. Regrades must be submitted within 7 days after the exam is handed back. You must indicate what problems need to be regraded, and provide a brief explanation for your concern. The entire exam will be regraded.
Exam rules:
The midterms and final are in-person only. You will not be allowed to have any reference materials or any other aids during the exams. Students are responsible for complying with the Department of Chemistry’s Policy on Smart Devices and Artificial Intelligence During Examinations [link]. To be clear, you will not be allowed to wear or interact with your cell phone, smart watches, smart glasses or smart pens in any way during exams. No exceptions. Turn them off, take them off, or better yet leave them at home. Wearing or interacting with any of these devises during an exam will be considered a violation of the Student Honor Code and you will be turned in to the Dean of Students Office.
Incompletes:
Incompletes (Final grade entered as X): An incomplete may be issued only in the case of compelling, nonacademic circumstances beyond the student's control. An example is missing the final examination because of illness or for another nonacademic reason. A physician's statement or other satisfactory verification is required. Other information about incomplete can be found by clicking this link.
