ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces):  Homework answers submitted online with IMMEDIATE feedback. Students will need to purchase access.  Students can find two options  AU Bookstore.  Some students just need Chem131.  The 1-semester option is good.  Most students will be taking Chem131 and Chem132 (Spring semester) so choosing the 2-semester options will save you money in the long run.

https://www.aleks.com/sign_up. You'll need the class code.  Please refer to your schedule and which section you signed up for. Register for only one of these Class Codes that matches your AU registration.  

• 9:30 AM Section, Chem131-001, Class Code = VPE6W-QVMGX

• 10:30 AM Section, Chem131-002, Class Code = 6LWVL-RVJV6

• Buy the 6-month if you are only in General Chemistry for 1 semester.  (~$100) 

• Buy the 12-month if you are taking General Chemistry for 2 semesters. (~$180)

• OR use your AU Access code obtained through the AU bookstore.

• Or if you need a few days to figure out how to do this, send me an email, tell which section you are in, and I gave share with you a Trial Access Code to get you in for a week or so until you can figure out your financial situation.

The ALEKS system will come with an e-book.   You do not have to buy it separately.  But here it is with some more details about it.

Chemistry: Atoms First, 5th Edition

ISBN10: 1266280413 | ISBN13: 9781266280412

By Julia Burdge and Jason Overby

© 2024

Some students learn better with a physical textbook.   

There are many options to obtain one.