If you wish to excel in this class you should also work as many of the other problems at the end of the chapter as you have time for. Grading At the end of the semester I will add up all your points earned from exams, labs, and homework and calculate the percentage of total points that you obtained. If you achieve the percentage indicated above I guarantee you will receive at least the indicated grade, but I reserve the right to assign better grades than those indicated. Problem sessions will be held as needed. These sessions are optional, but are very useful if you are having trouble with the homework problems.
Organic chemistry is a cumulative subject.
Nearly everything you learn is used throughout the course. You should set aside time every day to study organic chemistry. Cramming is not an effective way to succeed in this course. If you are having problems come to see me as soon as possible, before the problems become magnified. Don't try to just memorize the material.