Many use their regular study techniques to succeed in organic, too. Other students find themselves buried under heaps of hybrid orbitals, overrun by reams of reaction flash cards, and zapped by whizzing electron arrows. The bad news is that the applications of these concepts extend to a multitude of particulars. Although we only scratch the surface of organic chemistry in a one-year course, the quantity of material can still seem overwhelming, and the pace is relentless.
Many students say the demands of organic chemistry are unlike any previous course they have had.
Nonetheless, you can succeed at organic chemistry. In fact, you can even enjoy it. Here are some suggestions as you plan your approach. Plan to spend at least 4-5 study hours per class hour . 1.5 hours Read chapter sections carefully, working in-text problems.