CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry 2 - Spring 2026 - Course Information

Sep 26, 2026

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CHEM 1312: General Chemistry 2 syllabus for Spring 2026 outlines course organization, meeting schedules for five sections (001–005) with specified instructors and in-person times in SCI 1.220, plus contact channels via office phones, email, and office hours. It explains the in-person instructional mode, availability of non-recorded lectures and office hours, expectations for computer and Internet literacy, required ALEKS usage with frequent deadlines and grading, recommended textbook end-of-chapter practice, and exam structure including four midterms and a cumulative final. It also describes UT Dallas safety and health accommodation procedures.

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Pages11

Reading Time28 min

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Course Overview

Instructors and Term Details

Section Times

Contact Information

Office Hours and Chemistry Clinic

Course Modality and Expectations

Instructional Mode (In-Person)

Student Expectations and Grading Components

Safety and Health Concerns

| Course | CHEM 1312: General Chemistry 2 | | --- | --- | | Professors | Nimali Abeykoon, Fadwa Anka, Gregg Dieckmann, Stephanie Taylor | | Term | Spring 2026 | | Section Times | Section 001 : MWF 9:00 am – 9:50 am: Dr. Anka SCI 1.220
Section 002: MWF 10:00 am – 10:50 am: Dr. Abeykoon SCI 1.220
Section 003: MWF 1 1:00 am – 1 1:50 am: Dr. Dieckmann SCI 1.220
Section 004: MWF 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm: Dr. Dieckmann SCI 1.220
Section 005: MWF 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm: Dr. Taylor SCI 1.220 | Contact Information | Office Phones [972-883-XXXX] | Dr. Abeykoon: 3991; Dr. Anka: 6676; Dr. Dieckmann: 2903; Dr. Taylor: 6044 | | --- | --- | | Email Addresses | Dr. Abeykoon: [Nimali.Abeykoon@utdallas.edu](Nimali.Abeykoon@utdallas.edu); Dr. Anka: [Fadwa.Anka@utdallas.edu](Fadwa.Anka@utdallas.edu); Dr.
[Dieckmann: Dieckgr@utdallas.edu](Dieckmann: Dieckgr@utdallas.edu); [Dr. Taylor: StephanieM.Taylor@utdallas.edu](Dr. Taylor: StephanieM.Taylor@utdallas.edu) | | Office Hours | Instructors will use office hours to provide assistance to students.
If you wish to arrange a 1 on 1 meeting with an instructor, feel free to email them.
Dr. Abeykoon: Thurs 11 :00 am to 1 :00 pm (SLC 3 .306)
Dr. Anka: Fri 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (BE 3 .500A)
Dr. Dieckmann: Tues/Thurs/Fri 2:00 to 3:00 pm (BE 2 .324)
Dr. Taylor: Thurs 3:30 to 4:30 pm; Fri 3:00 to 4 :00 pm (FN 3.308C)
Chemistry Clinic: get 1 on 1 assistance with this class. The Clinic will be staffed primarily by experienced undergraduate learning assistants. No appointment necessary.
• available Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm (BE 3 .502)
• check the Clinic door for schedule details | Course Modality and Expectations | Instructional Mode | This course will be taught using an “in-person” instructional mode, and will be composed of several pieces:
(1) Instructors will deliver in-person lectures at the day and time listed for their course section in SCI 1.220; each section may utilize these times slightly differently. These sessions will NOT be recorded. Students must attend their own scheduled section, but are welcome to attend other sections in addition to their own (if there is available seating) .
(2) Office hours will be provided by each instructor (see details in the “Office Hours” section above) . These are available to all students and allow students to seek clarification on course content from the instructors. These will not be recorded. Participation in office hours is optional.
(3) Individual sessions between a student and an instructor can be requested by the student for additional 1-on-1 assistance. Please contact the instructor to set up such a session.
(4) Exams will be delivered in an in-person format ONLY (see “Exam/Final Exam Details”section below) . | | --- | --- | | Expectations | • Students will have a confident level of computer and Internet literacy to enable a successful learning experience.
• Students will attend in-person lecture sessions to get experience working with the topics covered in the lectures. Students will also attend and participate in the Friday workshop each week. Part of your semester grade will be based on attendance. Students must attend their own section’s scheduled workshop to receive credit.
• Outside class, students will work recommended textbook end-of-chapter problems (see description below in “End of chapter problems from textbook” section) to gain experience solving problems and working with course topics. This will not be graded but is highly recommended.
• Students will utilize ALEKS (see description below in the “ALEKS” section) to receive personalized instruction on course content. This WILL BE graded, with frequent deadlines, and will contribute to your final grade. | | Expectations
(continued) | • Students will attend office hours (and potentially one-on-one sessions) to get clarification on course content when needed. This will not be graded but is highly recommended for students that need additional assista

FAQs

What are the scheduled meeting times and locations for each section in Spring 2026?

The syllabus lists five sections (001–005) meeting MWF at the specified times in SCI 1.220, each assigned to a different instructor. Students attend their own scheduled section; additional sections may be attended if seating is available.

Is the course taught in person, and are lectures recorded?

Yes. The course uses an in-person instructional mode with in-person lectures and in-person exams only. Lecture and office-hour sessions will NOT be recorded.

How does ALEKS contribute to grading and what learning expectations are stated?

ALEKS is used for personalized instruction and WILL be graded with frequent deadlines, contributing to the final grade. Students are expected to have confident computer and Internet literacy, attend scheduled workshops, and complete recommended end-of-chapter textbook problems (not graded but highly recommended).

Sep 26, 2026

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