Placement Requirement
All students who register in CHE 2A or CHE 4A are required to satisfy the Chemistry Placement Requirement. Students who do not satisfy the placement requirement to remain enrolled in general chemistry will be administratively dropped from the course by the Department of Chemistry. There are no exceptions to this policy.
The Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center provides review materials, workshops, drop-in and group tutoring, and additional resources. If you have any questions about the Chemistry Placement Requirement please reference our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page on our website.
Upcoming Placement Windows
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December 13th -December 19th
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January 8th - January 16th
Students enrolled (or waitlisted) in CHE 2A or 4A for during one of these terms, but who have not yet received a qualifying score on the Chemistry Placement or a C- or higher in CHE 1/1V, will be sent exam instructions via email in the days leading up to the first date of the testing window.
Those who are not enrolled or waitlisted can also manually register here at the start of each placement window.
Laboratory Section
All students enrolled in chemistry lab courses are required to follow the safety rules. These rules are mandatory and expected from all students at all times, including the FIRST DAY of lab. Please familiarize yourself with the information before your first scheduled lab.
Of special note is the required safety apparel:
- ANSI-compliant, indirectly-vented, chemical splash safety goggles
- 100% cotton lab coat
- Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes
- Clothing that completely covers your arms and legs
Students are also required to have a current lab manual. Manuals are provided below in PDF form for viewing and downloading. They are also available for purchase at the UC Davis Bookstore.
Course Materials
- CHE 2A Lab Manual (Fall 2023)
- CHE 2B Lab Manual (Summer Session 2023)
- CHE 2C Lab Manual (Fall 2023)
- Safety Rules for Teaching Laboratories (Rev. 1/24/2018)
- Chemistry Repeater Form
