Mastering Chemistry (MC) for CHEM 102:

DO I have to buy both the text AND Access code? YES!!

You have a few of options to get the Access Code and text for this class. Problems will be assigned from your textbook using the online Mastering Chemistry program that is included with your access code.

Get the hardcopy of the text and the Access Code from the CHC Bookstore

The hard copy at the CHC bookstore is a special version with only the chapters needed from the text to reduce the cost, it will say Crafton Hills College CHEM 102 on the cover. The book is shrink-wrapped with the Access Code to keep others from using the Access Code. An added bonus, with the Access Code you also get the full version of the eText too.

Get the eText and Access Code from the publisher:

This will be only an eText but it will be the entire text, and the Access Code.

Not recommended but another option to get it outside, on your own. You may get a hard copy on your own, just be sure that you will get it on time, the first assignment is due early in the term. The Access Code is required regardless of what type of text book you use. I cannot recommend buying the Access Code anywhere else online, you may be sold an expired Mastering Chemistry Access Code, and they are nontransferable.

Mastering Chemistry Website and Student Support with Mastering Chemistry link.

Steps for Mastering Chemistry Registration and Access Code and eText: See the this document for screen shots of this process if needed.

1. Go to: MasteringChemistry.com

2. In the Students> section, click on Get registered link

3. Do you have these 3 Things? Email, Course ID, Access code or Credit Card? When you are ready click on OK! Register now >

4. Enter your Course ID CHEM102SEC10SP18. It is on your syllabus too.

5. Sign in if you already have an account with Pearson or Create a Pearson Account.

6. Access Code: Choose one: Use an Access code if you already have one (meaning you already purchased it) or Use a credit card or PayPal. You can choose Access code with eText or Access code without eText if you already have the text.

7. Follow the rest of the directions in the website to complete registration.

The Study Area for Mastering Chemistry:

Each Chapter has many features to help you learn the subject. There are Chapter Guides, Question Sets, Self-Study Activities, eText, Lecture PowerPoints (PPTs), Word Study and Tools. Try all the links and see what there is in store for you!

Remember the Chapters 1-7 in the hard copy text correlates to Chapters 12 - 18 in Mastering Chemistry eText. Be sure to read the chapter title.

If you have any problems with Mastering Chemistry including registration for the course, logging in, getting or using an access code, anything to do with the eText, or anything else in MC during the course contact their Student Support, the link is on the log in page or use the one below.

Mastering Chemistry Student Support link

How to read your scores in MC.pdf