All homework will be through WebAssign, an online problem solving environment.   Your WebAssign access may be purchased through the Bay Tree Bookstore.  Please see details on our Syllabus page.  There is a quick start guide to help you get set up.  We will use the Self-Enrollment option.  Our class key is ucsc 1415 0680.

When setting up your WebAssign account, it is essential that you enter your name as you are known to the Registrar, and also your UCSC ID.  We will not be able to count homework unless your information is entered properly.  Also, please enter your name with first letters capitalized like this:

First Name:  Glenn
Last Name:  Millhauser

Homework assignments will be due each Friday at 11:59 PM.  The first assignment will be available September 25th, the first day of class, and due one week later on October 2nd. 

If you need help with WebAssign, there is an excellent online Student Help System.  For specific issues dealing with our assignments, please contact our TA Kate Markham.


A few helpful WebAssign hints:

Scientific Notation for a number like 5.63 x 10^-6 is entered like this --   5.63e-6
Use the chemPad within each problem for subscripts, superscripts and reaction arrows
Chemical reactions often require that you enter the state of matter, for example O₂(g) or H₂O(l)


For the first week of class:

You may sign up in WebAssign with our class key (above) before you purchase any of the options and use the site free of charge for fourteen days.  During this trial period, you will be given the option to purchase directly or use an access code that you purchased at the bookstore. 

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