CHEM 131
UMD University of Maryland, College Park Spring 2026
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What to look out for in UMD CHEM 131
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Course Similarities
The only difference between CHEM 131 and CHEM 135 are Exam 3 topics.
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Course Structure
90% of CHEM 131 classes have 3 exams and a final. ~50% assign graded homeworks, which never exceeds 25% of your overall grade (except during Covid).
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Absence Policy
After an emergency, including hospitalization, ~80% of UMD chem professors expect you to take their exam same time as everyone else when you return to campus.
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Homework Points
UMD professors rarely base exam questions off of the online homework system - they are just for extra points. Ignoring them may tank your grade by 1 letter.
Study Tips for CHEM 131 Exams
Practice Old Exams
Execute on old exams. Even if you get the wrong answer, you'll learn from your mistakes faster.
Get Help Early
Work with a tutor, find a study group, or talk to your professor if you get stuck.
Avoid Distractions
Silence your phone, videos and tell family to stop bugging you to create a focused environment.
Why Tutor With Me for CHEM 131?
Exam Tips and Tricks - Exam 2 is baby organic chemistry and Exam 3 is the “grade killer” - Exam 3 will tank an A grade to C, and a C grade to failing. Tutor with me 1-on-1 to avoid this common pitfall!
Access To Joy's Extensive Resources - Get access to my entire exam key collection and homework answers for UMD.
Learn The Source of Exam Questions - ~75% of CHEM 131 UMD professors create their own exam questions. ~25% of professors pull from outside sources (such as textbooks) that students are not aware of. As part of 1-on-1 tutoring, I’ll prioritize your access to resources, so you know which questions to study and most likely tested in class.
Learn to Sound Smart with Your Professor - Learn how to shine among your peers by visiting office hours often with "smart" questions ready in hand - I'll teach you how and what questions to ask and get the most out of 1-on-1 face time during professor office hours.
