Preface
There is no shortage of materials for studying organic chemistry. Still, it remains the most confused, feared, and neglected of all sciences.
The guiding principle behind this study program is to use simple, jargon-free language that seamlessly transitions between concepts, making learning enjoyable. Plenty of illustrations, examples, and explanations reinforce learning, ensuring you grasp each concept clearly. It doesn’t bombard the reader with too much information; however, it breaks down any concept into what, why, and how. This approach is designed to make you feel comfortable and confident in your learning.
This study program identifies 14 early concepts required to master organic chemistry reactions. It covers all the essentials, like what atoms are, which part of an atom is important in organic chemistry reactions, and how atoms form various bonds. The chapter on the covalent bond and how it forms, breaks, and undergoes various reactions is highly significant. So are the chapters on - reactions encountered in organic chemistry, functional groups, reaction intermediates, drawing organic structures, and much more, as an essential prerequisite to advanced organic chemistry.
Full List of the Chapters –
- What is Organic Chemistry?
- Atom
- Bonding in atoms
- Covalent Bonds
- Electronic Displacements in a Covalent Bond
- Common Reaction Types
- Drawing Organic Structures
- Functional Groups
- Structural Isomerism
- Intermolecular Forces
- Physical Properties
- Fundamentals of Organic Reactions
- Reactive Intermediates
- Stereochemistry Part 1 - Conformational and Geometrical Isomerism
The course is designed as a structured online tutorial with clearly defined prerequisite reading materials, learning objectives, and author notes in a book format. You can bookmark any page as a favorite and see your recently read content list. You also become part of the CurlyArrows community of readers, get a sitewide search feature, and, more importantly, get your questions/doubts answered by the author via email. You also get notified of revisions, product alerts, features, and new content, including new chapters. Alongside illustrated tutorials, you can also access related Q&A, comparison tables between confusing concepts, micro-learning of concepts through definitions, and quizzes for test-taking. These interactive features ensure the reader is actively engaged in learning.
The ‘Introduction to Organic Chemistry’ coursebook, a culmination of the best of vast materials, is a valuable resource for any undergraduates or graduates pursuing organic chemistry. It is designed to make your time and effort worthwhile, providing a comprehensive and accessible resource for learning organic chemistry.