CHEMISTRY COMMUNITY

Kiana Javier 3G

Omg, I just saw this post, and I really needed to rave about how AMAZING True Beauty is. This is the first kdrama I've ever watched, and I'm still in the middle of watching it, but I have never been more obsessed. I recommend reading the True Beauty webtoon too if you're interested! It's such an ama...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! I'm a sophomore, and one of the best parts of my experience at UCLA has been joining the club Samahang Pilipino during my first year. I'm Filipino, so this is my cultural org, but I highly suggest joining one that you relate to when campus reopens! This club was honestly the reason I made friend...

Kiana Javier 3G

Like everyone else has been saying, the textbook problems highlighted in the syllabus are your best friend. Furthermore, two of my roommates have taken this class already before me, so I find that it helps if I go over lecture notes or problems with them that I'm struggling with. They're kind of abl...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hey I work less hours than you do but I do admit it is still hard to manage the two and maintaining grades. I feel like I lose time for self-care and stress myself out a bit too much. I try to manage it by just taking a break and dropping everything when I need to. I'll spend a whole day watching N...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hello there! I usually work about 40 hours a week and also taking 4 classe. Honestly, it was very overwhelming at first because it feels like I have a lot of things to do at once, but I learned that having a VERY concrete schedule truly helps you be on top of studying, working AND take care of your...

Kiana Javier 3G

Thank you so much for posting this (: The chem series has been really hard for me in general because I haven't taken chem since about 4 years ago, so I've definitely been struggling /: I admire your work ethic and ability to plan ahead! Best of luck for the rest of the quarter!

Kiana Javier 3G

Yeah, I work less than 10 hours a week so I have a bit of flexibility. I set myself on a schedule and have a calendar planned what needs to be done. I try to watch lectures as they come out rather than waiting or looking at them on the weekend. I try to do as much work as I can in my given free tim...

Kiana Javier 3G

I'm not gonna lie, work plus clubs plus school is such a rough time. I'm STRUGGLING. Hopefully, you find some kind of comfort knowing there are other people in the same boat but I don't have much advice. I love my planner and can't live without it so I think time management is super important. Ugh,...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! So I have a part time job where i work around 10-15 hours a week on top of school. Sometimes I find working and school very hard to manage, but I enjoy working and wouldn't give it up. I just wanted to see if there were any other students out there who are also working right now. How are you guy...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! I definitely relate to what you're going through right now. I'm struggling a lot too, but I'll share what I do to try and stay healthy and productive. First of all, I plan out my week in a bullet journal, and I try to be as detailed as possible on what I want to do each day. I also have a job, s...

Kiana Javier 3G

I'm a sophomore right now, and I'm planning on taking 14C next quarter! I'm not sure if I'll be taking 14CL yet though. I agree with what the others were saying though, try to finish Chem as soon as possible! I regret not doing that.

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! Personally I think you'll be fine as your posts will still show up under your name! Also, if I remember correctly, grades for Chemistry Community are updated as the weeks go on, but I could be totally wrong about that. Try checking your grades on MyUCLA, but other than that, I agree that just em...

Kiana Javier 3G

Honestly, I'm not devoting 16 hours to this class. It's just not possible for me as I have a job, 3 other classes, I make time for exercising, amongst other things as well. Like someone said earlier, I don't think you should necessarily focus on hitting the 16 hour mark for time spent on this class....

Kiana Javier 3G

I try to go to at least 3 or 4 UA sessions per week, and then sapling and textbook homework... So 10 -12 hours I would say? I also have other classes and I'm working so i understand the struggle. Going to UA sessions as study time, is very efficient and helpful cause they reinforce stuff we are sup...

Kiana Javier 3G

You wouldn't use ICE when you are given all the concentrations AT equilibrium (in which case you'd just be able to calculate K easily). But, if you don't know the values at equilibrium and are only given initial values, you'd have to use ICE. This was where I was getting confused when going over th...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hello! When do we specifically know when to use the ICE box when solving for equilibrium concentrations? And is the term "equilibrium composition" another way of saying equilibrium concentrations?

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! This is a bit of a random question, but I was wondering if you guys do the practice problems in the textbook that are not listed in the syllabus for each of the sections? I was just wondering if I should do more for extra practice or just focus on the ones outlined. Thanks!

Kiana Javier 3G

I have many friends who took this class before me, and they all said the most helpful strategy was to connect and study with other students in the class. Try messaging someone in your discussion!

Kiana Javier 3G

On the topic of exams and midterms, has anyone heard anything about the format? Is it still going to be similar to a few questions worth a lot of points each? I know the syllabus had different percentages going towards tests now out of the class total, so I am curious. Hi! I haven't heard anything ...

Kiana Javier 3G

I have a lot of friends that took this class before me, and they all said the most helpful thing to do was study with other students in this class. I know its hard when we're all online, but I would suggest trying to connect with someone in your discussion!

Kiana Javier 3G

I've reached out to CAPS before, and they were very helpful. I don't have UCSHIP either, but they were still able to help me when I needed it. I hope you have a great quarter!

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! From my understanding, you need to make 5 new posts each week, and you are not able to makeup points for the week you missed. This was how it worked in Chem 14A.

Kiana Javier 3G

Like the others were saying, it's not a big deal to miss a section, so it's okay that you did! My TA posts the discussion section slides on his website before class, and I would assume all the TA's would do the same! Other than that, I would suggest attending your TA's office hours to review with th...

Kiana Javier 3G

I second what Andrew is saying. Specifically, the chemical equation will say (S) for a solid, so you know not to include it. Lavelle often does this in lecture, so I would say it's good practice to include the parenthesis too when you're taking notes, so it's easier to remember this (:

Kiana Javier 3G

I agree with what everyone else was saying! The quick links tab is very helpful. Another tip, if you wanna check how many posts you made for this week or overall, you can go to the "Your Posts" tab under quick links. I always use it to double check I posted 5 times a week. You can also cli...

Kiana Javier 3G

Charlotte Chen 3B wrote:Are any of the step up sessions recorded?

Hi! As far as I know, none of the step-up sessions are recorded. However, there are are multiple per week! I found it really helpful to go to one this past week. I like reviewing the material in lecture this way.

Kiana Javier 3G

This is such a cute question. I love Marvel so much, so my number one comfort movie was Captain America: Civil War. I would rewatch that movie at least once a week, I just loved it so much. In college, I have honestly not been watching movies as often anymore, but I would still consider that movie m...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! To calculate my grade I just looked on CCLE on the grades tab and tallied up all the points I had while also looking at the syllabus to see the specific grade breakdown. In terms of the final, I just kind of inputted numbers to see what was the minimum number of points I had to score to achieve ...

Kiana Javier 3G

I just saw Dr. Lavelle comment on another discussion post that he will have the outlines for 14B done by Christmas day. I think looking over those and going over some textbook problems beforehand would be really helpful in preparing for next quarter. People who have previously taken this class have ...

Kiana Javier 3G

Thank you Dr, Lavelle, the TA's and the UA's (: This was my first chemistry class here at UCLA, and I definitely struggled through this quarter, but I had amazing instructors to help me get by. I appreciate all the extra hours of assistance you all provided us with every week. I felt reassured knowi...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! I struggled with 14A, so I would really appreciate having this study group. If anything, I just need accountability buddies to keep me on track for next quarter. I think you can contact me by pressing the contact button next to my name, and it should prompt you to email me. Otherwise, my ig is k...

Kiana Javier 3G

It'll be okay! Last year I forgot to turn them in completely, and nothing happened to my grade. If I remember correctly, Lavelle said nothing about offering us points for the evals, so you'll be fine. It's more of a courtesy thing to fill them out. Enjoy your break!

Kiana Javier 3G

Ariana Flores 3F wrote:Does anyone know if they count for credit?

I think this is more likely what would happen, but that assignment coudn't be worth too much.

Kiana Javier 3G

My all time favorite show is Glee! I've seen it three times already :D My second fav is the Fosters!

Kiana Javier 3G

I'm replying to this in week 10, so I think you can imagine how stressed I am lol. I have a lot of work to do during these upcoming days, and I have to use my time very wisely, so I;ve been focusing on that.!

Kiana Javier 3G

It's my birthday, my grandma's birthday, and my little sister's birthday over winter break, so I'll be spending lots of time with my family to help me relax. Also planning on catching up on shows I've been wanting to watch, but never had the time to (Hotel del Luna lol). I hope you have a relaxing b...

Kiana Javier 3G

Thank you so much! I've been stressing over the final for the past week, and I'm happy that I have another resource that can help me be better prepared (:

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi, Yes, as everyone has said, you will lose points for giving up on Sapling. I would suggest is asking about it on Chemistry Community! Or, you could even just see if someone already asked about that question. When I get stuck on a problem I usually search for it on here and other students have bee...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! I definitely understand. It's seriously so hard for me to stay focused, but I think what helps me most is keeping a very detailed bullet journal, which I use as my planner. I have a calendar where I list important dates and a day to day spread that allows me to block out certain hours of my day ...

Kiana Javier 3G

Is this week, Week 9, the last week to switch to pass/no pass? Hello, Yes, week 9 is the last week to switch to pass/no pass. However, if this class is a major requirement class for you then you are required to take it for a letter grade. I would go on your department website to access this informa...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! Honestly, I feel pretty concerned about the final. I definitely have a lot I need to brush up on over the next two weeks. It seems like we have a lot of time, but I know the days can go by so quickly, so that's been on the forefront of my mind. I'm going to try to create a study schedule for mys...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! I'll definitely be reviewing the modules from the beginning of the quarter and looking over my notes from lecture. As everyone else has been saying, I'll also go over textbook problems from each section. I think I'll try to do at least a few questions from each outline!! Speaking of which, the o...

Kiana Javier 3G

I live with two other girls who have taken this class before me. Unfortunately, they told me that 14A with Lavelle was not curved for them / there was no extra credit offered at the end of the course. Luckily though, we have a lot of time to prepare for the final exam, and as Lavelle reiterates, the...

Kiana Javier 3G

Learning the choreo for "I Cant Stop Me" by twice B) I just saw this post, and I had to reply. I LOVE Twice so much, it made me so happy seeing this!!! I've been wanting to learn this too, except sadly for me I am seriously terrible at dancing. Anyways, to answer the question, I exercise ...

Kiana Javier 3G

I love this question, thank you for posting it! (: I live in Westwood with 3 good friends of mine. After we have big tests or deadlines, my roommates and I all like to celebrate together within our own little bubble. One of my roommates really enjoys cooking/baking, so we usually have a big dinner a...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hello!
Considering that we still had a lecture recorded on Veteran's Day, I would assume there would still be one on Friday. However, if there is one, I would suggest just giving yourself your own break and watching the lecture on another day! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving (:

Kiana Javier 3G

Hello!
I agree with what the other students were saying. Two of my roommates are pre-med and they told me they need to take 14CL. I almost put it in my schedule too because I thought it was a major requirement (I'm psychobio), but turns out it's only for pre-med students.

Kiana Javier 3G

Has Dr. Lavelle said the equations sheet might be updated before MT2 like it was before MT1? Hello! As far as I know, Lavelle hasn't said anything about changing the equations sheet. As the others were saying, I believe it wouldn't be too important this time around anyways since this midterm is mos...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! Based on the homework that was due week 6, it seems like this midterm's content is not as focused on calculations but rather concepts and drawing Lewis structures. I would refer to the outline posted on Lavelle's website to know exactly what we should study, though. Lavelle also has office hours...

Kiana Javier 3G

I agree with what everyone else was saying, the modules were really helpful to me as well, especially regarding studying for midterm 1. If preparing for midterm 2 was part of the reason you were asking this question, I would suggest turning to the textbook problems! Lavelle has said they are a good ...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! Actually, you have until week 9 to change your classes to pass/no pass. However, as others have been saying, please check your major requirements before doing so. Some majors, like psychobio or HBS for example, do not allow you to take major pre-req classes as pass/no pass. But since you have un...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi Hana! Although personally I am taking 14b and 14bl at the same time next quarter, it is not required to do so! So if it conflicts with your math class, you certainly do not need to take it next year. I have many friends who took 14bl after they completed 14b, so don't worry. Hope this helps, good...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! I'm a sophomore here, and I'm currently taking Chem14a and LS7c at the same time. It's definitely manageable! Both of these classes are very dependent on your ability to pace and discipline yourself, however, so I would keep that in mind for scheduling. Anyways, lots of premed student do this, s...

Kiana Javier 3G

Aw, I love this thread. I definitely could be doing better. This is one of the most stressful quarters I've had at UCLA I would say, especially with the entire year being online on top of the sociopolitical climate around us. I think I just try to take things day by day instead of stressing so far i...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hello, I have a lot of friends who took this class before me, and what helped them succeed the most was meeting with other students to study together. I know of course we can't exactly do that with the pandemic going on, but I have seen many posts about having virtual study groups! Just search "...

Kiana Javier 3G

I have a lot of friends who have taken this class before me, and the thing that always helped them the most was having study groups with other people in their class. Obviously it can't be exactly the same for us this quarter because of the pandemic, but I'm sure many people would love to meet throug...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! From my understanding we need to post 5 adequate posts weekly in order to get full points at the end of the quarter. I think we already have points for Chemistry Community under Grades on CCLE. In order words, I don't think we can just post all at once before the quarter ends and get a perfect s...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! From another post on midterm scores, I saw people saying that it will at least be after everyone is done taking the midterm, so by the time I'm posting this, everyone should already be done! However, a couple people said their TA's said that midterm scores will not be revealed until this week, w...

Kiana Javier 3G

On top of what everyone else has said, it was helpful for me to remember to use Avogadro's number when converting kJmol^-1 to J. Your last step in this conversion would be to divide by Avogadro's number to cancel the mol^-1 out and have your answer in just J. This came up for me when solving the Aud...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! On top of what everyone else has said, I think the most helpful thing for me to refer back to is one of Dr. Lavelle's lectures on the Fundamentals. Specifically, in week 1, lecture 3, given on 10/8/20, Dr. Lavelle gives us a chart that is very helpful to dimensional analysis. The chart includes ...

Kiana Javier 3G

I agree with what everyone else has already said before me! Personally, I just keep all my calculations on my calculator (if possible) until I get to the answer. I usually rearrange my equations until it is something I can input to the calculator in one step. Then, I reread the question to determine...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! I believe Dr. Lavelle sent out an email entailing what counts on Chemistry Community. According to a document on his website that he linked, "Post can be a question, an answer, a comment on a question or answer, general discussion, assisting other students, etc." So I would assume just...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! In regards to the camera question, my TA said that the webcam should be angled down a bit to see the desk area you're working at and your materials. I don't think they specifically need to see all the work on your paper.

Kiana Javier 3G

In discussion section last week, on top of what everyone else has already said, my TA said it would be acceptable to use another device such as a person in your house's laptop or tablet to use as your webcam if you would rather use something else than your phone.

Kiana Javier 3G

I would suggest reviewing the audio visual modules available to us on Lavelle's website. From what I understand, these questions will resemble what our midterm will be like. Also review the textbook questions! Good luck studying!

Kiana Javier 3G

Day Preciado 1H wrote:Can we use graphing calculators?

Hi! I believe it was said in one of Lavelle's emails that we are able to use any calculator that we have.

Kiana Javier 3G

Be careful when you're doing dimensional analysis. Pay attention to whether you are in radians vs degrees because this will change your answer. Also watch out for sig figs!

Kiana Javier 3G

Talia Leano 3H wrote:Hi Kiana my name's Talia I'm a second year psychobio major in lecture 3! I'm in the groupme for lecture 3 so feel free to message me there too to connect :)

Hi Talia! I'm also switching to the psychobio major! Thanks for commenting, I will definitely be in contact soon!

Kiana Javier 3G

Sorry I don't have the specific link, but I believe if you search up "groupme" on chemistry community there should be a post with a masterlist of all the groupmes that have been created for this class!

Kiana Javier 3G

Thank you so much for this video! For future reference and studying, what do you look up on youtube to find helpful videos such as this one? In other words, how do you narrow down a search when you are confused on a topic? I always get overwhelmed.

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! For me personally, I keep all my chem notes in one notebook, but every new lecture I watch starts on a new page. I do this because I like to refer to different lectures and topics based on what week they were taught. I would say best way for me to retain information would be to do the practice p...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi Kiana my name's Talia I'm a second year psychobio major in lecture 3! I'm in the groupme for lecture 3 so feel free to message me there too to connect :) Talia do you know where I could find the groupme for just Lecture 3? The 14A groupme I'm currently in is for all lectures. Hi! Here's the grou...

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! I do not live on campus, but I do live in an apartment by the university. Would I still be able to join you guys? I do also get regularly tested for covid. Please let me know, and thank you!

Kiana Javier 3G

Hello! On top of what the other person said before me, here's the link for a general groupme for this class! https://groupme.com/join_group/62437228/oslpXA3D

Kiana Javier 3G

I don't live on the hill, but I do live in an apartment on Kelton Avenue by the school. I do also get tested for covid pretty regularly as I do work in the bookstore on campus! Would I be able to join still?

Kiana Javier 3G

Was anyone else having trouble with the sapling question 8? For the molecular formula part of the question, the program was not allowing me to type in letters, so I was never able to get the correct answer. Did anyone else have this problem?

Kiana Javier 3G

Hi! I'm a second year starting the 14a series, and I was just wondering if there were any other second years in this class as well! It would be nice to connect with some other students my grade in this class. Please let me know (: Thank you!

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