Clone of ALEKS Chemistry Prep Course--fall content

We want you to succeed in CHEM 1111! The instructors assume that all students have a good background in mathematics and some fundamentals of chemistry, so the course is taught at a relatively fast pace. The CPC will assess your background knowledge and tutor you in those areas needed for success in CHEM 1111.

• Math and Algebra
• Measurement: SI Units, unit conversions, dimensional analysis
• Matter: mass, volume, density, atomic theory, the elements
• Atoms and Molecules: atomic structure, molecular and ionic compounds
• Stoichiometry: moles, molar mass, equations, reaction and solution stoichiometry

The CPC is available online on the ALEKS website.

You should take the CPC as early as you can before August 1, 2019. The CPC is available beginning May 8, 2019.

The CPC is FREE for GW students.

Taking the Initial Knowledge Check gives you the first slices in your pie. Learning more topics fills the pie. When you reach a full pie, this triggers the Final Knowledge Check. If some of your answers are incorrect, you will loose some pie, and will get a second chance to learn the missing topics. Once your pie is 100% filled again, you have reached 100% mastery. If you do not reach 100% mastery by August 19th, your pie percentage (number of topics mastered or learned out of a total of 114) will be used as mastery score.

If you do not achieve 100% in the CPC, but score between 95–99%, you will have to register for an additional weekly recitation section in addition to your regular CHEM 1111 section and lab. If you don’t achieve at least 95%, you will not be allowed to take CHEM 1111 and you will be required to register for CHEM 1110 instead.

INCOMING FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

If you are an incoming first year student (unless you are a SEAS student, see below), you will need to complete the CPC and achieve at least 95% mastery before you can register for CHEM 1111. CHEM 1111 scores are collated once a day, so there might be a slight delay until you can register. After August 19, students registered for CHEM 1111 with a 95–99% mastery score will be enrolled in a required additional recitation section. Those who have not achieved 95% mastery must instead take CHEM 1110.

INCOMING FIRST YEAR SEAS STUDENTS

If you are an incoming SEAS student, you may be registered for CHEM 1111 by your academic advisor before completing the CPC. If you do not achieve 100% mastery by August 19, you will either be enrolled in a required additional recitation session as part of CHEM 1111 (mastery score 95–99%) or you will be dropped from CHEM 1111 and required to switch to CHEM 1110 (mastery score below 95%). See your academic advisor for more information.

RETURNING STUDENTS WHO REGISTERED BEFORE JULY 15

If you are a returning student who registered for CHEM 1111 before July 16, you have until August 19 to complete the CPC. If you do not achieve 100% mastery by August 19, you will either be enrolled in an additional recitation session as part of CHEM 1111 (mastery score 95–99%) or you will be dropped from CHEM 1111 and required to switch to CHEM 1110 (mastery score below 95%).

If you have not at least done the initial CPC knowledge check you will not be allowed to register for CHEM 1110.

Registration for CHEM 1110 opens after August 19.

You will be registered by the Chemistry Department for ONE recitation section. These MANDATORY recitation sessions meet for 50 minutes every Friday and start at 9:35 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 12:45 p.m. or 3:45 p.m. You will be assigned to a section, please keep your Friday schedule open.

The CPC is only required for students taking CHEM 1111 during the current academic year. If you will be using your AP credit for CHEM 1111 or are planning on taking CHEM 1111 next year you do not need to complete the CPC at this time.

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Students who are incapable of using both a keyboard and a mouse simultaneously due to physical disabilities similarly have no limitations while using ALEKS.

Profoundly blind students can access certain areas of ALEKS through the use of screen reader technology. Students who need to access an ADA compliant version of ALEKS should contact Disability Support Services for assistance.

Answers to frequently asked technical questions can be found on the ALEKS Technical Support webpage.

Students who need assistance with taking ALEKS may contact ALEKS support:

Phone: (714) 619-7090

Fax: (714) 245-7190

Email: Submit an ALEKS support form

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• Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
• Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
• Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.