CHEM 231

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Fall 2026

Contact me for tutoring right now, and you'll learn insider tips on how CHEM 231 professors create exam questions and set curved grade cutoffs at UMD. Gain access to my entire CHEM 231 test bank and resources to help you prepare for your upcoming exams.

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Fall 2026 Professors at University of Maryland, College Park

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Dr. Bonnie Dixon

CHEM 231

Dr. Daniel Falvey

CHEM 231

Dr. Sonia Hirschauer

CHEM 231

Dr. Donald Hong

CHEM 231

Dr. Monique Koppel

CHEM 231

Dr. James Rainbolt

CHEM 231

Dr. Lenea Stocker

CHEM 231

What to look out for in UMD CHEM 231

    • Spectroscopy Disadvantage

    Most CHEM 231 professors teach 3 spectroscopy methods (IR, NMR, Mass Spec) during the last 2 weeks of class - giving students minimal time for the unit to sink in. This places you at a disadvantage for Orgo 2 lab (CHEM 242) the following semester. Tutor with me 1-on-1 to help bridge this gap from Orgo 1 to Orgo 2.

      Secret Curve Cutoffs

    Only 1 professor doesn't grade CHEM 231 on a curve - Dr. Davis - who has a set cutoff system. The professors who grade on a curve refuse to share their cutoff with students.

      Exam Practice

    ~50% of UMD chemistry professors share a portion of their old exams and keys for students to practice (but not their complete exam set). Only 1 professor shares their complete exam set. Tutor with me 1-on-1 to find out who that is!

      Continue Learning

    You should take Orgo 2 immediately after CHEM 231 Orgo 1. Taking a break from the Orgo “mindset” is very disruptive to your chemistry education and you’ll experience a painful learning curve getting back into the electron pushing mindset.

    • Study Tips for CHEM 231 Exams

    Get Help Early

    Work with a tutor, find a study group, or talk to your professor if you get stuck.

    Practice Old Exams

    Execute on old exams. Even if you get the wrong answer, you'll learn from your mistakes faster.

    Study the RIGHT Material

    There are no common exams or finals at UMD. This means you should prioritize studying with classmates who are taking the SAME professor.

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