For some people it is fun and for others it is hard work, but no matter it takes time. It requires persistence, concentration, discipline, patience and lots and lots of practice. How Your Chemistry Course is Structured. Chem 130 and 140 focusses on inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. How Your Instructor Structures the Course.
Every instructor is different.
Find out if he or she uses the text heavily. Get a bird's eye view of your entire chemistry course from the very start. Math is essential for chemistry. Study basic math and introductory algebra before and during your chemistry course. Chemistry progresses from the simple to the complex, building upon existing knowledge at each stage.