CHEMISTRY COMMUNITY

miguel zatarain 2B

Im enrolling in 14C, chem BL and probably starting physics

miguel zatarain 2B

I work too and all I can say is that time management is key. You have to learn to manage your time correctly and dont forget to take a lot of breaks because it can be very draining

miguel zatarain 2B

congrats to everyone!!! slept all weekend because that midterm was really draining

miguel zatarain 2B

honestly you can never go wrong with cereal. especially, apple jacks

miguel zatarain 2B

Im rewatching all of american horror story but i just finished firefly lane which was pretty good

miguel zatarain 2B

It says its online so the lecture may not necessarily be recorded.

miguel zatarain 2B

Im using the textbook problems provided and going to step up sessions.

miguel zatarain 2B

Im in the same boat and i struggled way more in 14a but i think what is helping me the most is the step up sessions so try going to those

miguel zatarain 2B

honestly, my self care is just sleeping all day and whenever i can. it helps me so yeah

miguel zatarain 2B

Im pretty sure ill be taking 14c and 14bl. well, if i manage to pass this class that is

miguel zatarain 2B

yeah just hit up your ta and they can review your midterm

miguel zatarain 2B

It was pretty entertaining, the halftime was show was pretty good and yeah

miguel zatarain 2B

I just started watching firefly lane on netflix and its pretty good

miguel zatarain 2B

I'm pretty sure I am going to be taking it this spring quarter to get it over with

miguel zatarain 2B

besties im going to be honest, mexican gothic, the bluest eye, and they both die at the end are so good so read it now.

miguel zatarain 2B

I felt rushed and I know I did so bad on the midterm but im just so glad its finally over

miguel zatarain 2B

Im thinking of taking 14c in the spring while also taking BL

miguel zatarain 2B

I'm taking Bl next quarter im pretty sure so I can be done with chemistry as soon as possible.

miguel zatarain 2B

No guys, midterm messed me up but considering how bad i did on 14a as long as i do slightly better this quarter i'll be happy.

miguel zatarain 2B

After the midterm I literally just slept. I was wrecked so I just couldn't anymore but hopefully you guys did well.

miguel zatarain 2B

Yes, we are still allowed to use the periodic table for our midterm.

miguel zatarain 2B

Yeah i'm pretty sure it is going to be similar to 14A where we use our phones to use in a zoom call for the class.

miguel zatarain 2B

Yeah calculators are allowed. Im using the TI-84 Plus CE for the midterm

miguel zatarain 2B

Since its taking place during class time the midterm will be 50 minutes long

miguel zatarain 2B

I like indie pop and alternative and obviously some mainstream music. I listen to artists like The XX, peach pit, mon laferte, arctic monkeys, vampire weekend, the neighborhood and bad bunny lmao

miguel zatarain 2B · Re: class 1/18/21 There isn't any class tomorrow so no lecture video :)

There isn't any class tomorrow so no lecture video :)

miguel zatarain 2B

Midterms are going to be administered during lecture time :)

miguel zatarain 2B

I've been struggling with chemistry so much lately and all these responses have been so helpful. I do the textbook problems but i feel like going to step up session would be really helpful.

miguel zatarain 2B

Yup, midterms are during lecture. He mentioned it last quarter and it believe it says on the syllabus.

miguel zatarain 2B

My comfort movie is definitely the corpse bride. its just so good and the music is just *chef's kiss*

miguel zatarain 2B

The first sapling homework due date is sunday week 2 at midnight.

miguel zatarain 2B

I believe the midterm would be worth less than in 14A.

miguel zatarain 2B

Yes, the 14B exams are going to be during class time.

miguel zatarain 2B

Step-up sessions are really helpful and also doing the textbook problems before each test.

miguel zatarain 2B

I would say to try and make 5 posts each week before sunday each week but if not, then try to have 50 posts by the end of the quarter

miguel zatarain 2B

You can look at the syllabus and calculate the points you have earned so far. It is fairly easy but let me know if you need help

miguel zatarain 2B

Yeah the timing messed me up completely but hopefully we all did better than we expect.

miguel zatarain 2B

Im pretty confident the posts will stay on here forever.

miguel zatarain 2B

No partial credit at all sadly.

miguel zatarain 2B

hey. Im just gonna sleep all break and wake up until the first (maybe second) day of class

miguel zatarain 2B

A big new year resolution for me is to start focusing more on school and improving my time-management skills.

miguel zatarain 2B

I also have pretty bad test anxiety but what I usually do is relax the day before I take the test in order to calm my nerves down.

miguel zatarain 2B

I agree with the reply before mine. The organic chemistry tutor is really helpful for a lot of different subjects.

miguel zatarain 2B

The UA and step up sessions are pretty helpful :)

miguel zatarain 2B

I don't think the professor curves the grades but my grade on this class is sure hoping he does.

miguel zatarain 2B

A lot is going on so fast and I am so overwhelmed I don't even feel like I'm learning anything. At this point, I'm numb to everything that's going on.

miguel zatarain 2B

Im not doing good [censored] but I'm sure trying. This class is literally sucking the living soul out of me but I'm hoping to pass it so yeah

miguel zatarain 2B

yeah there needs to be 40 discussion posts by midnight Sunday 29

miguel zatarain 2B

Ava Nickman wrote:
Adrienne Yuh 2C wrote:I don't think he mentions anything on this, but he does say 50% or higher is required to pass with a C- or higher.

I saw that too and was so confused... He is saying if you earn a 50% in the class you automatically pass?

I'm not sure but I need this to be true so I can pass this class

miguel zatarain 2B

I believe the Final will have its own time and it will not be taking place during discussions. Although, the setup for the final might be similar as those for the midterm which is respondus and zoom.

miguel zatarain 2B

I have no idea how the class grading scale is setup and I haven't gotten an answer from anyone so I'm pretty confused and hoping there is a curve like this so I can save my grade/pass this class.

miguel zatarain 2B

His email is lavelle@chem.ucla.edu and he is usually fast at emailing back but office hours is also a good option.

miguel zatarain 2B

For homework, I believe we still use Sapling. Regarding class structure, it might be asynchronous or synchronous; it still hasn't been decided.

miguel zatarain 2B

The final is going to be cumulative :)

miguel zatarain 2B

I like to take a walk and listen to music, come back and take a hot shower, and finally lay down and watch netflix or something.

miguel zatarain 2B

Yeah, the final is cumulative and multiple choice I believe.

miguel zatarain 2B

I think we should have 35 posts in total.

miguel zatarain 2B

I’m pretty sure we are getting our grades back this upcoming week even though I kind of dont want to lol

miguel zatarain 2B

12 units is the minimum units for each quarter.

miguel zatarain 2B

I would call out green because they were acting real suspicious and i dont mess with that

miguel zatarain 2B

You can check through CCLE or MyUCLA. In CCLE, you can go down to "grades" and then see all of your current grades.

miguel zatarain 2B

Every sunday at midnight is the deadline for the chemistry community points of that week.

miguel zatarain 2B

My test anxiety is pretty bad so what i do is i try to breathe in really deep and hold it in and then exhale. Then, when the test starts i usually like to do the easy problems or the ones i understand the most and then move on to the more difficult ones.

miguel zatarain 2B

I'd shut off the reactor

miguel zatarain 2B

Hey guys, I was just wondering how you guys were all feeling since we are halfway done with the quarter :)

miguel zatarain 2B

Im enrolling in 14B during my second enrollment pass because everyone is accepted off the waitlist. Also, this is because the other classes get filled pretty quick so I guess it depends on which other classes you are planning on taking.

miguel zatarain 2B

Algernon Jackson 2l wrote:I am doing right now. All I can say is I am doing well in bio, but horrible in chem.

Yeah, same. I am taking chem and bio at the same time. I am doing ok in bio and currently failing chemistry! Definitely manageable :)

miguel zatarain 2B

I have struggled so much with online classes and all these tips have been very helpful so thank you guys.

miguel zatarain 2B

Yeah Im also pretty worried about my grade specially considering how I did on the first midterm but I think as long as you do better on the next midterm and final you will be good.

miguel zatarain 2B

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miguel zatarain 2B

Yup, lewis structures can be used to represent ionic bonding

miguel zatarain 2B

neither the professor nor TAs have said anything about our midterm scores but I believe they will be released soon since it was multiple choice and its been a few days since the midterm

miguel zatarain 2B

Id love to be part of a virtual study group lol i need it

miguel zatarain 2B

I find the audio-visual topics very helpful and also the textbook problems.

miguel zatarain 2B

You should ask the professor/TA but I do not know how if they are giving out partial credit.

miguel zatarain 2B

To relax, I usually take a long hot shower and then watch a horror movie.

miguel zatarain 2B

Happy halloween guys. I dressed up with my brothers and we watched scary movies all night and ate candy and popcorn.

miguel zatarain 2B

The midterm scores will most likely be released this week or so.

miguel zatarain 2B

Guys don't worry!! Midterm was so hard and I guessed on almost all of them so I am pretty sure you guys did better than me.

miguel zatarain 2B

My favorite tv shows are American Horror Story and The Office lol

miguel zatarain 2B

hey so what i do is i watch the lectures while taking notes and then review the modules. After reviewing the modules, I start changing and rearranging my notes for them to be clearer. Also, taking my time with sapling and the homework helps too.

miguel zatarain 2B

There isn't a correct order you have to follow. For me, I balance the molecule that is least seen in the reaction (from smallest to biggest)

miguel zatarain 2B

hey, i was wondering if the professor or any TA's were thinking of doing a midterm review session or uploading extra practice problems or something. Or, in case there is not a review session, what would be beneficial to study the most?

miguel zatarain 2B

This might be confusing but if there is a number such as 0.5 or 0.0005 then the number of significant figures is 1 and if it were 5.005 then the number of significant figures is 4. Lastly, if there is a number such as 0.500 then the number of sig figs is 3 (only the .500)

miguel zatarain 2B

My TA mentioned that there is not going to be a need for a webcam and you can instead use your phone camera. However, if you are still interested in purchasing a webcam then Amazon has some really nice ones for cheap prices.

miguel zatarain 2B

I don't think we have to show any work whatsoever , but it could be helpful to you if you show your work while working on examples or homework problems.

miguel zatarain 2B

I doubt there is a preference on how you write scientific notation so it is up to you. I would double check with the professor or a TA sine they might prefer to use 1.0 x 10^6 instead of the other format.

miguel zatarain 2B

In the audio-visual topics, we can see that for stoichiometry we have to use whole numbers so if there is a fraction, you multiply both sides by the denominator.

miguel zatarain 2B

Wait we haven't had any assignments that has required us to show work, right? Like the homework was just answers. I imagine in the tests we will be required to show work but I don't think the professor or any TA has mentioned anything about this.

miguel zatarain 2B

I agree with everyone in the replies. Since the professor or any TA has mentioned anything about significant figures, I just use it in my final answer just in case they randomly deduct points because of it.

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