Organic Chemistry SEMESTER 2 Resources

Here you will find information about the various resources that you can use prior to and during Chem 225! Clicking on the links below will take you to the section on that type of resource.

Welcome!

Congratulations on completing your first semester of Orgo at Haverford! As your prepare for the second semester (Chem 225), you might be wondering if there are ways you can prepare for the course Fortunately, there are multiple resources that can help you in preparing fundamental skills for this course, and this page walks through them. 

Preparation for Chemistry 225

If you're feeling nervous about organic chemistry, you're definitely not alone. Organic chemistry will be challenging, but there are ways to boost your confidence and feel more comfortable with the material even before the course begins! Below are a set of print and electronic resources that you might find useful in your preparations for this course. 

Note: All of the resources listed below are optional and not required prior to beginning Chem 225. Please do not feel like you need to go through all of the resources below prior to starting the course. They are only meant as a source of review for Chem 222 that is relevant to Chem 225 if you are interested.

Haverford Chem 222 Resources

It turns out that there is already a pre-made Moodle site generated by your organic chemistry professors.  The link to this site is posted below, just make sure to use your Haverford username and password to gain access.

Note: This site is currently being updated, so you might see some overlap between this page and the Moodle site. 

Below are some Google doc files provided by Karin Åkerfeldt in her Fall 2020 Chemistry 222 course. These resources review fundamental topics including organic nomenclature, hybridization, and stereochemistry. 

Chem 222 Prep Notes from Karin for Fall 2020

Overview of resources

Study guides and keys for specific topics

Print Resources

See below for your main textbook in Chem 225 as well as some supplementary materials. 

Organic Chemistry by Janice Gorzynski

Main Course Textbook: Janice Gorzynski Organic Chemistry 6th edition

Organic Chemistry by David Klein

Organic Chemistry by David Klein (2nd edition)

This is another helpful textbook for Chem 225. If you enjoyed using Klein's Organic Chemistry as a Second Language texts, then you'll love this textbook as well! 

Here are a few chapters you might check out to review fundamental skills from Chem 222:

-Chapter 7: Substitution Reactions

-Chapter 8: Alkenes: Structure and Preparation via Elimination Reactions

-Chapter 12: Synthesis

Note: As the title of the course implies, synthesis will be an integral part of the course and can often be a challenging topic at first. 

David Klein's text "Organic Chemistry as a Second Language" can be a helpful resource as you review some of the topics you covered in Chem 222. It offers an easy-to-read and engaging overview of fundamental topics that can improve your confidence for Chem 225.

Organic Chemistry as a Second Language by David Klein

Organic Chemistry as a Second Language First Semester Topics

Want to brush up on some content from Chem 222? Here are some helpful chapters that you might check out:

Organic Chemistry as a Second Language by David Klein

Organic Chemistry as a Second Language Second Semester Topics

This text provides helpful content review and practice. Here are some helpful chapters:

Note: Chapters 7 and 8 might not have been covered in as much detail in Chem 222, but they will be very important in Chem 225. Feel free to explore these chapters to get a head start on the material!

Electronic Resources

Below are some helpful electronic resources that you might check out. 

Chemistry Student Group (CSG): The CSG provides multiple resources that might be helpful during your preparation, including a Student Guide, strategies for lecture and lab. Click here to see other resources offered by the CSG.


Organic Chemistry with a Biological Emphasis by Tim Soderberg

Organic Chemistry with a Biological Emphasis by Tim Soderberg

You might remember this textbook from Chem 222, which is all online. This is a free resource on the "Chemistry LibreTexts" website. Even though this won't be your main text for Chem 225, it might be a helpful reference. Below are some links to review fundamental topics from Chem 222:

Video Resources

Video Resources

Here are some links to videos that might be helpful:


Professor Dave Explains: This video channel offers 2 useful segments: Content Review and Practice Problems. These are bite-sized reviews of fundamental topics in organic chemistry. 

Here are some helpful videos to check out in each series.

Content Review: 


Practice Problems:

Remember that these are only suggestions. Feel free to explore more videos based on your own preferences!

The Organic Chemistry Tutor: This video series discusses fundamental topics in organic chemistry and includes multiple example problems for practice. 

Here are some helpful videos to check out: 

Acid/Base:




Substitution Reactions:

Khan Academy: This source offers helpful resources for organic chemistry topics that you covered in Chem 222. See below for a few helpful sections and sub-sections to check out:

Stereochemistry:



Substitution and Elimination Reactions:






Alkenes and Alkynes: 

Note: The alkene/alkyne reaction mechanisms might not have been covered in Chem 222, but they will be an important topic in Chem 225. Feel free to explore some of the above videos to get familiar with the new concepts.



Phone Apps

Phone apps

Looking for a quick and easy way to review organic chemistry topics? Below are some free Apple apps that can help you review organic nomenclature and fundamental concepts. 

Chemical Nomenclature app

Chemical Nomenclature 

Looking for a quick brush-up on some organic nomenclature? Here is a free phone app that can quiz you on key structures!

Type "Chemical Nomenclature" in the app store  

Organic Chemistry Flashcards App

Awesome Organic Chemistry Flashcards

Here is another free phone app that tests you on fundamental organic chemistry concepts. As shown above, you can pick and choose topics that you want to review. 

Type "Awesome Organic Chemistry Flashcards" in the app store

Erlenmeyer Flask

Laboratory Resources

Interested in reviewing key lab techniques from Chem 222 that you'll use in Chem 225? Below are some helpful resources.

Video Resources: MIT Open Course provides free videos that review fundamental organic chemistry lab techniques. 

After clicking on the above link, here are a few videos to check out:

Note: You might remember using TLC in some experiments from Chem 222. TLC comes up very frequently in Chem 225, so it is worthwhile to review the basics!


Excel sheets

Excel Tutorial

After performing experiments, you'll need to analyze your data. One tool that you will often use is Excel, a spreadsheet program. Below are some helpful tutorials that introduce the program. Feel free to follow along on your computer through the examples!





Google Sheets

Do you prefer Google Sheets over Excel? If so, here are some video tutorials that describe how to visualize data in Google Sheets. 






The Chemistry Solution 

This video channel provides example problems to practice unit conversions and math calculations such as those listed below:

NMR machine
Zotero

Interested in learning about lab equipment? Visit the Lab Tech and Software page on this website to learn more!

After clicking on the above link, here are some tabs that you can check out:

Note: Don't worry about downloading the above software prior to starting the course. The professors and TAs will be happy to help with this process during the course. 

Sources: 

Gorzynski Text: https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Chemistry-Janice-Smith/dp/126056584X

Klein Organic Chemistry (edition 2): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/organic-chemistry-david-r-klein/1118726983

Klein Organic Chemistry First Semester: https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Chemistry-As-Second-Language/dp/1119110661

Klein Organic Chemistry Second Semester: https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Chemistry-As-Second-Language/dp/1119110661

Soderberg online text: https://www.lulu.com/en/ca/shop/tim-soderberg/organic-chemistry-with-a-biological-emphasis-volume-i/paperback/product-1jz6e8e6.html

Video lecture: https://www.3playmedia.com/blog/best-practices-for-recording-and-captioning-lecture-content/

Apple icon: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3513799/apples-app-store-generates-1b-a-week.html

Chemical Nomenclature app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chemical-nomenclature/id1377413230

Awesome Organic Chemistry Flashcards app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/awesome-organic-chemistry-flashcards/id1225766374

Khan Academy logo: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/organic-chemistry/stereochemistry-topic/chirality-r-s-system/v/introduction-to-chirality?modal=1

All linked videos are sourced from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

Erlenmeyer flask: https://www.freepik.com/premium-photo/erlenmeyer-flask-conical-flask-glassware-chemistry-laboratory_9125476.htm

MIT Open Course: https://ocw.mit.edu/resources/res-5-0001-digital-lab-techniques-manual-spring-2007/videos/

Excel logo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Excel

IR Spectrophotometer: https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/ftir-spectrophotometers/iraffinity-1s.html

Zotero logo: https://www.zotero.org/support/brand


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