Chemistry · Columbia University
Resonance, reactions with alkenes and alkynes, spectroscopy and types of reactions
- structures and general properties of organic molecules
Identifying chiral centers, types of reaction, organic nomenclature (review of what is covered in orgo I lecture)
Detailed problem-solving techniques for reaction mechanisms that were thrown our way during lecture.
Stereochemistry, nomenclature, alkene reactions and synthesis, alkyne reactions and synthesis, reactions of alkyl halides, mass spectrometry, IR, NMR
Recitation is where you go to get your questions answered by the TA, where they highlight how to actually tackle the problems while the lecturer/professors waxes poetic. If you have to miss lecture, fine, but don't miss recitation.
Problem solving, organic mechanisms, visualization.
Andy is great, knowledgeable and can teach the material in a digestible way. He hits the nail on the head everytime with the content he reviews and not being in his section would have been a disadvantage. Great at what he does!
Organic Chemistry I Topics- Chirality/Synthesis and Mechanisms/E1,E2,SN1,SN2 reactions, NMR, IR spectroscopy
Organic chemistry principles, acid/base, stereochemistry, chemistry of alkenes and alkynes.