Sophomore Resources
Welcome!
Congratulations on completing your first chemistry course at Haverford! The next step in your chemistry journey is organic chemistry (aka: "orgo"). Fortunately, there are multiple resources that can help you both before and during the course, and this page walks you through these materials.
Orgo classes and more!
Course Syllabi
Now that you have one year of general chemistry under your belt, it's time to move on to organic chemistry! Similarly to general chemistry, there will be an organic chemistry course to take in both the fall and spring and the syllabi can be found here.
Major Resources
At the end of your sophomore year you will be deciding you want to declaring if you want to be a chemistry major, if you want to have a concentration in biochemistry and if you would like to be on track for ACS certification. For comprehensive guide to courses you need to take to follow your desired path, look at this page.
Chemistry Student Group Guide
"The purpose of this Student Guide is to provide tips, resources, and advice from upperclassmen who have taken introductory chemistry to underclassmen. We aim to lessen the stress of navigating intro chem culture/classes/labs and making chem opportunities more accessible to students wanting to explore becoming a TA, getting to research, etc.. Becoming involved in the chemistry department shouldn’t be a hard or mysterious process!"
Check it out here!
need help in your orgo?
Textbooks and Study Materials
You made have heard that orgo is hard, but don't worry we are here to you make it easy. If you are taking organic chemistry and want find a few text books and websites to help you understand or study the material, look no further! Here is a list of resources that have been helping Haverford chemistry students for the last decade.
Help from Peers, TAs and more
Additionally, the chemistry department and Haverford provide many resources to help you learn, study and master chemistry. Follow this link to see resources from TA question sessions to student led writing centers.
Beginning Research
Finding a Lab
If you are interested in being exposed to chemistry research early, feel free to check out our research page and follow the link to a detailed guide of the different research areas of each faculty in the chemistry department. If you see a certain lab group that you want to join, reach out and ask if you could join. Some spots fill up quickly, so the earlier you reach out the better!
Additional Resources
Chemistry Jobs at Haverford
Interested in working in the chemistry department? Look here to find all you need to know about these jobs, from being a TA, to a grader, to even a paid researcher!
Technology Resources
There are many programs and applications that can help you throughout your journey taking chemistry courses. For a complete list of these programs, click here.
Mental health Resources
Additional resources on mental health can be found here.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Click this link to learn about the Haverford Chemistry Department's anti-racism initiatives.