CHEM 272 Lab

UMD University of Maryland, College Park Fall 2025

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Fall 2025 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

    • Competitive Office Hours

    Students tend to wait ~30 minutes before the professor opens their door, just to be the 1st to ask their own questions.

      Course Structure

    90% of CHEM 272 Lab classes have 3 exams and a final. ~50% assign graded homeworks, which never exceeds 25% of your overall grade (except during Covid).

      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.

      Extra Exams No One Asked For

    CHEM 272 Lab has a midterm and a final where 50% are different topics than 271. Students frequently complain that they feel like it's a different chem class to study for.

    • Study Tips for CHEM 272 Lab Exams

    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.

    Don't Cram

    Plan ahead at least 2 weeks. Study by chapter so you absorb in digestible chunks.

    Ask Questions

    Be bold and ask direct questions when you're stuck - there's value in wrong answers so you can recognize and avoid them.

    Why Tutor With Me for CHEM 272 Lab?

    • 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.

      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.

      Accelerated Catch Up - If you're behind, I'll help you catch up 10x faster than studying on your own using private resources.

      Learn The Source of Exam Questions - ~75% of CHEM 272 Lab 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.