Fenomenal | Organic Chemistry I as a Second Language: Translating the Basic Concepts

Great companion workbook | Organic Chemistry I as a Second Language: Translating the Basic Concepts | David R. Klein

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	• Organic Chemistry I as a Second Language: Translating the Basic Concepts David R. Klein Wiley, 2007 - 336 pages average customer review:based on 60 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

HUGE HELP!

This guide is the best... it gets right to the point, my orgo class used solomons text and that book includes a lot of extra info that was unnecessary for the orgo class.
The only disappointment was the elimination rxns section... it kept advising to go back to text book to find the help that was needed for the elimination rxns... which defeats the whole purpose of the book... its suppose to be a secondary source of help, sometimes it could be used as primary if the text book is no help. but other wise it was great!

Fenomenal

I read this book after taking a year of basic high school chemistry. Klein does a fantastic job in the first 228 or so pages of explaining resonance, geometry, nomenclature, conformations, configurations, and introducing mechanisms. From these pages alone, I learned a lot more than I have ever learned about chemistry. Klein does a terrific job of explaining why, with plenty of analogies that doesn't involve chemistry. Plenty of problems are included for each topic, as well as answer keys. Seemingly, the answer key appears correct for maybe 99% of the problems, with tiny explanations for tougher problems. So, for most of the book, I'm cruising thanks to Klein's detailed explanations. After the chapter on substitution reactions chapter, the book is basically downhill. "There is one big difference between the last chapter and this chapter. In the last chapter, most of the information was given to you, and there was very little to look up in other sources...But now...YOU are going to provide the key information, by filling it in the appropriate places." From that point on, the information is either really skimpy or rushed (as in too much information without giving time for the reader to absorb it efficiently), with the assumption that you have a textbook or notes to rely on. Unfortunately, Klein's decision to let the reader think for themselves in the harder sections (mechanisms) is disappointing. If you're a student taking Organic Chemistry, you might have better luck with mechanisms, such as elimination, addition, and synthesis, than I did. If you're a student looking for clear-cut explanations on mechanisms, then this book may not be for you. Overall, this book helps you build a basic understanding of Organic Chemistry, using simple language. The list price is something the buyer has to consider for a black and white paperback book. Fortunately, I was able to borrow this from my local library.

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Great companion workbook

I'm one of the lucky few who are able to have Dr. Klein as a professor. He requires the OSL books in his course -- and for good reason; they are infinitely easier to understand than standard textbooks, give lots of practice problems, and really help you understand the material. Of course it helps that Dr. Klein teaches the class in the same way that he wrote the book, but I would recommend this to any Orgo student.

However, don't expect to sell this book to someone else -- it's really a workbook, and it's very helpful to be able to write in and do the exercises in the book.

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Textbook/Workbook combo

This book is amazing because it is a textbook-workbook combo.

Most of the time in Orgo, homework is too difficult and tricky (that is, it is too far removed from the basic analysis techniques shown in the readings) to let the student learn while doing the homework.

However, this book is organized such that a workbook-like section follows every chapter- and plentiful problems (that are designed to reinforce technique application) of increasing difficulty in application follow each section...

but the best part about it- there's space in the book to write and draw!
and the paperback is so cheap it's very much worth it to just practice in the book and toss it away later.

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Get a Better Grade in Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry may be challenging, but that doesn't mean you can't get the grade you want. With David Klein's Organic Chemistry as a Second Language: Translating the Basic Concepts, you'll be able to better understand fundamental principles, solve problems, and focus on what you need to know to succeed.

Here's how you can get a better grade in Organic Chemistry:

Understand the Big Picture.
Organic Chemistry as a Second Language points out the major principles in Organic Chemistry and explains why they are relevant to the rest of the course. By putting these principles together, you'll have a coherent framework that will help you better understand your textbook.

Study More Efficiently and Effectively
Organic Chemistry as a Second Language provides time-saving study tips and a clear roadmap for your studies that will help you to focus your efforts.

Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills
Organic Chemistry as a Second Language will help you develop the skills you need to solve a variety of problem types-even unfamiliar ones!

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