Organic Chemistry

The study of the reactions, properties, and ubiquity of hydrocarbon molecules. It is the best kind of chemistry, period.

11NovNovember 11, 2015

The Working Memory Model in Learning Chemistry

The Working Memory Model and Organic Chemistry To new students, organic chemistry is a mysterious and notorious subject among college students most of whom have a desire to enter the science fields or pre-professional programs like medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, materials science, nanotechnology and so on. The Working Memory...

By Jack RyanAdjusting to OChem, Higher Education, Organic Chemistry, Philosophy of Organic Chemistry, Working Memory Modelcognitive science, general chemistry, memorization, philosophy, working memory model0 Comments

15OctOctober 15, 2015

Why is Organic Chemistry Difficult?

Why is Organic Chemistry Difficult? Organic chemistry has multiple dimensions and just ask this question to any number of students who've taken it and you'll hear all different sorts of answers. You may hear that they loved the class, they were fortunate there was a curve, or far more often, a litany of...

By Jack RyanAdjusting to OChem, Education, Organic Chemistryadjusting to OChem, mastering organic chemistry, Organic Chemistry, organic chemistry failure rates, premed, professors as teachers, Sapling0 Comments

07SepSeptember 7, 2015

Is Organic Chemistry Necessary ?

Is Organic Chemistry Necessary? Who Asks That Question Most? The question of whether organic chemistry is necessary (or to what extent it is necessary) for certain courses of study arises all the time. Which students complain about this most and why? Those who mostly wonder about the need for organic chemistry are often prospective candidates for professional...

By Jack RyanHigher Education, Medical Education, Organic ChemistryEducation, MCAT, Medical School, Organic Chemistry, Polymers, Science, Total Synthesis0 Comments

17SepSeptember 17, 2013

How to Ace Organic Chemistry and I Mean Crush It

How To Ace Organic Chemistry (Part I) Want to Ace Organic Chemistry? Organic chemistry is in-depth and has three-dimensional aspects. Although it begins with remedial concepts and trends in the periodic table. Students feel some level of familiarity with these tidbits while concepts are then built upon those definitions. While one doesn't...

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