Friday, April 29, 2011

Update for 4-29-2011

Here is the update for this weekend:

Regent Chemistry 2:
• Today is the end of MP2, be sure to submit all online make-up labs by midnight tonight!
• HW #29 (Due Tuesday): Holt - Read pp. 687-695; Worksheet: IUPAC Nomenclature of Branched Hydrocarbons.
• Quiz on simple hydrocarbons will be held on Monday.
• Lab. #25 will be held next week in Rm. 311 (Tue-P9, Wed-P1).

Living Environment 2:
• Today is the end of MP2, be sure to submit all online make-up labs by midnight tonight!
• Other than that, no new HW this weekend.

Dr. Liu

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Update for 4-28-2011

Here is the update for today:

Regent Chemistry 2:
• HW #28: Hydrocarbon Worksheet (Due Tomorrow).
• Reminder: The last day for Marking Period 2 is TOMORROW - make up all missing assignment (HWs and Labs) as indicated on your progress report, and definitely make sure your total yearly lab counts (online + practical) is at least 21 to avoid an automatic course and lab failure!

Living Environment 2:
• If you have not submitted Lab. Report #24, be sure to turn it in by TOMORROW!
• Reminder: The last day for Marking Period 2 is TOMORROW - Make up all missing assignment (HWs and Labs) as indicated on your progress report, and definitely make sure your total yearly lab counts (online + practical) is at least 21 to avoid an automatic course and lab failure!

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Update for 4-27-2011

Alright, welcome back and let's work hard to finish the final stretch to Regent Exam in June:

Regent Chemistry 2:
• Complete the Spring Break Online take-home Exam (60 questions) (CastleLearning.Com) by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!!
• HW #28: Hydrocarbon Worksheet (Due on Friday).
• Reminder: The last day for Marking Period 2 is this Friday - you should try to make up any missing assignment as indicated on your progress report, and definitely make sure your total yearly lab counts (online + practical) is at least 21 to avoid an automatic course failure!

Living Environment 2:
• Be sure to complete Lab. Report #24 (Do the virtual lab in Section III) for submission at the latest by TOMORROW!
• Complete the Spring Break Online take-home Exam (60 questions) (CastleLearning.Com) by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!!
• Reminder: The last day for Marking Period 2 is this Friday - you should try to make up any missing assignment as indicated on your progress report, and definitely make sure your total yearly lab counts (online + practical) is at least 21 to avoid an automatic course failure!

Dr. Liu

Friday, April 15, 2011

Update for 4-15-2011

Finally! Spring Break is here! Anyway, here is the update:

Regent Chemistry 2:
• Complete Regent Practice Quiz #2 (CastleLearning.Com) by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!!
• If you have not completed Lab. Report #24, be sure to finish it and submit the lab report first thing on 4/27/2011.
• If you did not see the blog posting yesterday, complete HW #27 for submission on 4/27/2011 as well. (Holt - Read pp. 678-686 ; Do p. 686 Problems 1, 2, 3, 5).
• I am extending the deadline for SmartScience online make-up labs (for both semesters 1 and 2) until this Sunday - Be sure to complete all the make-up labs by then!
• A Spring Break Online take-home Exam (60 questions) has been generated on CastleLearning.Com. Due Date: 4/27/2011.
• Reminder: There will be no Chemistry Labs on the first Wednesday that we come back from the Spring break!

Living Environment 2:
• Complete Lab. Report #24 (Do the virtual lab in Section III) for submission on 4/27/2011.
• The deadline for SmartScience online make-up labs (for both semesters 1 and 2) has been extended 'til this Sunday - Be sure to complete all the make-up labs by then!
• A Spring Break Online take-home Exam (60 questions) has been generated on CastleLearning.Com. Due Date: 4/27/2011.

Have a Nice Spring Break!

Dr. Liu

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Update for 4-14-2011

Here is the update for today:

Regent Chemistry 2:
• Complete Regent Practice Quiz #2 (CastleLearning.Com) by MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
• Complete and submit Lab. Report #24 by TOMORROW.
• HW #27 (Due Tomorrow): Holt - Read pp. 678-686 ; Do p. 686 Problems 1, 2, 3, 5.
• Tomorrow is the deadline for all 2nd MP make-up assignments completion/submission (including online labs make-ups).
• Announcement: There will be no Chemistry Labs on the first Wednesday that we come back from the Spring break!

Living Environment 2:
• Tomorrow is the deadline for all 2nd MP make-up assignments completion/submission (including online labs make-ups).
• Lab. #24 is to be held in-class tomorrow - Be there!

Aaarrgh... One more day....

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Update for 4-13-2011

Here is the update for today:

Regent Chemistry 2:
• Unit 11 Exam done.
• Complete Regent Practice Quiz #2 by midnight FRIDAY!
• Reminder: If possible, complete Lab. Report #24 by this Friday and turn it in.

Living Environment 2:
• HW #12 (Due Tomorrow): Answer the following questions:
1. What is the difference between inbreeding and hybridization?
2. How can inbreeding be dangerous to the survival of a species ?
3. What is test crosses and why they are used in selective breeding?

• TO ALL CLASSES: Deadline for all 2nd marking period make-up assignments (including online labs) is this FRIDAY!!


Dr. Liu

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Update for 4-12-2011

Here is the update for today:

Regent Chemistry 2:
• Unit 11 Exam will be held tomorrow. (Be sure to bring #2 pencil, calculator, and Reference Tables).
• Lab. #24 will continue tomorrow during Period 1 in Rm. 311.
• Complete Regent Practice Quiz #2 by midnight FRIDAY!
• Deadline for all 2nd marking period make-up assignments (including online labs) is this FRIDAY!!

Living Environment 2:
• No HW assignment today. (Completion of extra-credit exam).
• Deadline for all 2nd marking period make-up assignments (including online labs) is this FRIDAY!!


Dr. Liu