CHEM 272 Lab

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Spring 2026

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Spring 2026 Professors at University of Maryland, College Park

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Dr. Amanda Schech

CHEM 272 Lab

What to look out for in UMD CHEM 272 Lab

    • 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.

      Unique to UMD

    CHEM 272 Lab Lecture & 272 Lab are unique classes to UMD only. They are taken after Orgo 2 and designed so that students cannot opt out of the 272 via transfer credit.

      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.

      Famously Difficult

    CHEM 272 Lab is famous for the wrong reasons - 12 hour lab reports, harsh grading, non-conventional chem curriculum, and the department will not allow any transfer credits for CHEM 272 Lab.

    • Study Tips for CHEM 272 Lab Exams

    Keep Going

    Redo a problem 5 times - this helps cement your knowledge, and recall it under high pressure testing environment.

    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.

    Practice Old Exams

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

    Why Tutor With Me for CHEM 272 Lab?

    • Get Over Tech Obstacles- Students frequently use 12 hours to finish each lab report, due to the lack of Excel or Google Sheet experience. The biggest obstacle is not knowing how to create reports / graphs and analyze data in Excel or Google Sheets. I am an expert in this area and will teach you all tricks & tips to accelerate your Excel skills fast.

      Exam Technology Tricks - Learn to maximize the limited time provided during online exams. I'll teach you how to optimize linear or non-linear exams, and think calmly during the stressful hour.

      Exam Tips and Tricks - Get tips and secret resources used by UMD professors. Know UMD's peculiarites and learn specific strategies to study for exams.

      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.