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There are 2 chemistry courses which you will test into at Summer O: General Chemistry & Honors General Chemistry. Honors Chem and Gen Chem DO show up differently on transcripts However, the name of the class is much less important than the grade you deserve, so put effort into whatever class you get placed in to get the grades you want!

There are 2 chemistry courses which you will test into at Summer O: General Chemistry & Honors General Chemistry. Honors Chem and Gen Chem DO show up differently on transcripts However, the name of the class is much less important than the grade you deserve, so put effort into whatever class you get placed in to get the grades you want!

===== '''<u>Honors Chem:</u>''' =====

=====<u>Honors Chem:</u>=====

Dr. Acree is teaching Honors Chem - in general the course is pretty similar to general chemistry. He really wants people to get the concepts, so make sure you study those for the tests, because not all the questions are just plugging in formulas. He has tests from previous years on his website, so definitely check those out, because they look VERY similar to the tests he’ll give you.

Dr. Acree is teaching Honors Chem - in general the course is pretty similar to general chemistry. He really wants people to get the concepts, so make sure you study those for the tests, because not all the questions are just plugging in formulas. He has tests from previous years on his website, so definitely check those out, because they look VERY similar to the tests he’ll give you.

===== '''<u>Gen (General) Chem:</u>''' =====

=====<u>Gen (General) Chem:</u>=====

The biggest difference between honors and gen is that the classrooms include UNT students. You will most likely have professor Zhang, Atkinson, Petros, Kinyanjui, or Weber first semester and you get to choose your chem professor second semester. The tests vary but they test both conceptual and application. You will most likely not be given any formulas, so you really have to study and know the material well to do well on the tests. Make sure to start studying early and take good notes during lecture. Dr. Petros records her lectures (both video and audio), so you can see and hear exactly what she covered that day. Recitation is once a week and it's where you get put into a group of 5-6 people (combined with both UNT and TAMS students) and complete a worksheet.

The biggest difference between honors and gen is that the classrooms include UNT students. You will most likely have professor Zhang, Atkinson, Petros, Kinyanjui, or Weber first semester and you get to choose your chem professor second semester. The tests vary but they test both conceptual and application. You will most likely not be given any formulas, so you really have to study and know the material well to do well on the tests. Make sure to start studying early and take good notes during lecture. Dr. Petros records her lectures (both video and audio), so you can see and hear exactly what she covered that day. Recitation is once a week and it's where you get put into a group of 5-6 people (combined with both UNT and TAMS students) and complete a worksheet.

===== <u>'''Chem Lab:'''</u> =====

===== <u>Chem Lab:</u> =====

In addition to the lecture class, you also have a chem lab (both semesters) that is once a week. You are graded based on your labs (accuracy) and some TAs might have pre lab quizzes. You will need to provide your own goggles which you can either get from a TAMS senior or buy your own (organizations around TAMS [RO!!!!] sell them in the beginning of the year, so don't go out buying them). One thing worth noting is that there is a mix of UNT and TAMS students for a few labs.

In addition to the lecture class, you also have a chem lab (both semesters) that is once a week. You are graded based on your labs (accuracy) and some TAs might have pre lab quizzes. You will need to provide your own goggles which you can either get from a TAMS senior or buy your own (organizations around TAMS [RO!!!!] sell them in the beginning of the year, so don't go out buying them). One thing worth noting is that there is a mix of UNT and TAMS students for a few labs.

Yay premed? Take Berhe or Subranmanium if you can. Study early since it's not really a course you can unpainfully cram for. Make sure you understand practice questions they give and use Ochem as a 2nd language

Yay premed? Take Berhe or Subranmanium if you can. Study early since it's not really a course you can unpainfully cram for. Make sure you understand practice questions they give and use Ochem as a 2nd language

====== '''Organic Chemistry Lab''' ======

====== Organic Chemistry Lab ======

Fun, beeping is really annoying(bromine smells bad)

Fun, beeping is really annoying(bromine smells bad)

KEEP IN MIND that although math is a big part of TAMS, it’s not “shameful” or whatnot to not be in Calculus 18293719274341. Most of us start in Precalc/Calc 1, so it’s not so much of a competition.

KEEP IN MIND that although math is a big part of TAMS, it’s not “shameful” or whatnot to not be in Calculus 18293719274341. Most of us start in Precalc/Calc 1, so it’s not so much of a competition.

===== '''Pre-Calculus''' =====

===== Pre-Calculus =====

For Precalculus, you will probably have either Dr. Brozovic, Dr. Iaia, or Dr. Widmer (for the Class of '24). All of these teachers have very different styles of teaching and the structure of each class is also very different. What they do have in common is that they go extremely fast. You will cover what a typical high school student cover over two semesters in one semester. You will be given homework a few times a week, and lengthiness and difficulty depends on the teachers. If you’re placed in precal then your cal 1 teacher is going to be the same.

For Precalculus, you will probably have either Dr. Brozovic, Dr. Iaia, or Dr. Widmer (for the Class of '24). All of these teachers have very different styles of teaching and the structure of each class is also very different. What they do have in common is that they go extremely fast. You will cover what a typical high school student cover over two semesters in one semester. You will be given homework a few times a week, and lengthiness and difficulty depends on the teachers. If you’re placed in precal then your cal 1 teacher is going to be the same.

===== '''Calculus I''' =====

===== Calculus I =====

Most students start at Calculus 1, and usually the professor you get for Cal 1 will also be your professor for Cal 2. There are two professors teaching Cal 1, Dr. Mann and Dr. Tran. Be sure to do every homework assignment and try to turn them in on time. Reading the textbook, taking notes in class, doing the hw, reviews, and studying for tests leads to a good grade.

Most students start at Calculus 1, and usually the professor you get for Cal 1 will also be your professor for Cal 2. There are two professors teaching Cal 1, Dr. Mann and Dr. Tran. Be sure to do every homework assignment and try to turn them in on time. Reading the textbook, taking notes in class, doing the hw, reviews, and studying for tests leads to a good grade.

===== '''Calculus II & Above''' =====

===== Calculus II & Above =====

Calculus 2 and above (Cal 3 or Linear Algebra) are usually based on what professor you get. Try to search them up on RateMyProfessor before school starts or ask a senior! The students in the class of 2024 that place into cal 2 will either have Dr. Schwaighofer or Dr. Xuexia (Helen) Wang.   

Calculus 2 and above (Cal 3 or Linear Algebra) are usually based on what professor you get. Try to search them up on RateMyProfessor before school starts or ask a senior! The students in the class of 2024 that place into cal 2 will either have Dr. Schwaighofer or Dr. Xuexia (Helen) Wang.   

===== <u>'''Calculus 3'''</u> =====

===== <u>Calculus 3</u> =====

Different professors do things differently, but the initial Cal 3 professor tends to change between years. The students in the class of 2024 that place into cal 2 will either have Dr. Schwaighofer or Dr. Xuexia (Helen) Wang.   

Different professors do things differently, but the initial Cal 3 professor tends to change between years. The students in the class of 2024 that place into cal 2 will either have Dr. Schwaighofer or Dr. Xuexia (Helen) Wang.   

===== '''<u>Differential Equations</u>''' =====

=====<u>Differential Equations</u>=====

Differential Equations I is essentially concerned with solving different types of differential equations (the course name itself is quite representative of the course itself). Differential equations are essentially equations that involve the derivatives of some function. The class largely consists of learning different methods to solve different types of differential equations: first order, second order, and so one. It used to be required that Linear Algebra be a prerequisite for the course, as the two are deeply related/connected conceptually, so it is useful but not mandatory that the two courses be taken together.

Differential Equations I is essentially concerned with solving different types of differential equations (the course name itself is quite representative of the course itself). Differential equations are essentially equations that involve the derivatives of some function. The class largely consists of learning different methods to solve different types of differential equations: first order, second order, and so one. It used to be required that Linear Algebra be a prerequisite for the course, as the two are deeply related/connected conceptually, so it is useful but not mandatory that the two courses be taken together.

* Dr. Dulock’s notes are easy to follow, and he breaks concepts down into manageable chunks. If you do the hw and the test reviews, you’ll be all set for the class (test reviews were usually harder than the actual tests). He also drops some hw and quizzes, and the final exam replaces your lowest test grade.

* Dr. Dulock’s notes are easy to follow, and he breaks concepts down into manageable chunks. If you do the hw and the test reviews, you’ll be all set for the class (test reviews were usually harder than the actual tests). He also drops some hw and quizzes, and the final exam replaces your lowest test grade.

===== '''<u>Linear Algebra</u>''' =====

=====<u>Linear Algebra</u>=====

Linear Algebra is about solving and manipulating systems of equations using matrices. The class is very writing heavy - most answers will need written explanations with theorems learned in the class. It also involves a lot of memorization, because of the number of theorems. That said, the class is really useful if you plan on going deeper into many fields - math, CS, engineering, and economics all use linear algebra in some form.

Linear Algebra is about solving and manipulating systems of equations using matrices. The class is very writing heavy - most answers will need written explanations with theorems learned in the class. It also involves a lot of memorization, because of the number of theorems. That said, the class is really useful if you plan on going deeper into many fields - math, CS, engineering, and economics all use linear algebra in some form.

* Dr. Tran is a good option. She assigns a lot of homework and has quizzes every week, and does this nice thing where her final is optional - she’ll just use your lowest between your homework average, your quiz average, your tests, and your attendance grade to replace the final grade. And attendance is mandatory, as it’s part of the grade in the class.

* Dr. Tran is a good option. She assigns a lot of homework and has quizzes every week, and does this nice thing where her final is optional - she’ll just use your lowest between your homework average, your quiz average, your tests, and your attendance grade to replace the final grade. And attendance is mandatory, as it’s part of the grade in the class.

===== '''Real Analysis''' =====

===== Real Analysis =====

===== Applied Statistics =====

===== Applied Statistics =====