Using OWL in Chem 161/162/163

How to get OWL
A 12-month OWL subscription is included with any new textbook purchased from the BCC Bookstore. (FYI: Don't get it confused with Thomson NOW, which is also free with your book).

IMPORTANT: Use the 3rd ed. textbook link (Chemistry The Molecular Science by Moore, Stanitski, Jurs)

To purchase an access code for OWL:
a) Go to www.cengage.com/owl/partners/brookscole/epin.html
b) Click on the "General" tab.
c) Choose the Moore 3e textbook and choose either 1 or 2-semester access.
d) Purchase the code then use it to register.

I have the access code. How do I register?
a) Go to www.cengage.com/owl
b) In the "Log In or Register Here" box, choose the type of textbook you use. (General)
c) Click on your textbook name. (Moore 3e)
d) Click on your school name.
e) Click on the blue arrow under "Student Registration"
f) Choose your class section.
g) Follow instructions for completing registration form.
h) Use the OWL access code in the Access Code space and press Continue. Once you reach the Student Registration: Successful Registration page, click on the Login Page link at the top. Bookmark this login page and use it whenever you visit OWL. Use the Login and Password you created during registering.

If you purchase the wrong access code:
The students can contact iChapters to get a REFUND for the original code: I Chapters support Phone Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday *8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST. Phone: 866-994-2427 Fax: 800-487-8488 * Customer service phone lines open at 8 am EST. Tech support phone lines open at 8:30 EST. E-mail Hours of Operation: Daily E-mail support: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST Evening E-mail support: Sunday - Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. EST Support E-mail address: tl.ichapters-support@thomson.com


I don't have OWL. Should I buy it? Can I demo it first?
First, your instructor may require you to use OWL as part of the course.
Also, OWL will be very helpful to some students. To find out if it might be helpful for you, go to http://owl.thomsonlearning.com and in the OWL DEMOs section, click 'general' chemistry. For book, choose your textbook cover. Click "View Assignments" and a list of assignments will appear. Try some of the modules--do you think they are helpful? Try some in different chapters. NOTE: If you need to input special characters, as for chemical formulas, then you need to learn how to input them into OWL. The first three OWL assignments go through this. NOTE: None of this is saved (because it's a demo account) so it will not count towards your OWL grade.

Which assignments are due?
OWL problems listed as "required" are due by the deadline. Optional assignments are provided for additional practice. See your instructor for his/her policies regarding OWL.

Tips for using OWL
1. Do not procrastinate! It is not very likely you will get help on the due date, so start early and get your questions asked!
2. OWL is rather picky about the format of your responses (it's just a computer program, after all!) So try to be patient, learn how to enter responses, and if you still get the format incorrect after a second attempt, just e-mail your instructor instead of wasting hours on formatting. You need to use your time wisely on OWL!
3. All material in OWL is in your textbook, so you should be able to answer questions in OWL even if it is on material that was not yet covered in class. Your instructor will do his/her best to cover the material ahead of time but this is not always possible. Please use your textbook as an aid.
4. It's usually a good idea to have your textbook, class notes, and calculator with you when you do OWL.

What other BCC Chem 161 students had to say about their OWL experience:

Click here for comments about OWL from Spring 2008 Chem 140 (now 161)

Click here for OWL suggestions from Chem 140 (161) students from Fall 2005

If you need any help using OWL, please e-mail Jennie Mayer, Chris Shelley, or your instructor for assistance.

 

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