Chemistry 331 - Winter 1996
Elements of Organic Chemistry I

Resources for Chem 331
Where to Get More Information and Help

Books on Library Reserve

Organic Nomenclature (2 copies) - a programmed guide

1001 Ways to Pass Organic Chemistry - sample problems

Pushing Electrons - working reaction mechanisms

Reaction Guide for the Brief Organic Course - organizing reactions

Organic Chemistry (Vollhardt & Schore) - full-sized textbook
(including Study Guide with answers)

Chemistry Computer Programs

There are student versions of several organic chemistry computer programs. The ones with * are the ones you see me use in class.

* ChemTV (CD/ROM of 3D animations)
Jones & Bartlett [ (800) 832-0034 ] $87.50 - 2 CD/ROMs + 2 books

ChemWeb (2D structure drawing)
SoftShell [ http://www.softshell.com ] FREE!

* Chemintosh or ChemWindows (2D structure drawing)
SoftShell [ http://www.softshell.com ] $49

Molecules-3D (3D structures and rotations)
Mosby [ (800) 633-6699 ] $29.95

* Organic Reaction Mechanisms (animations of reactions)
Falcon [ http://www.falconsoftware.com/falconweb ] $39.95

Organic Chemistry (tutorial lessons)
Falcon [ http://www.falconsoftware.com/falconweb ] $39.95
(also available at PowerSource - the PSU Computer Bookstore)

Study Guide

These are available in the bookstore. There are also three copies of the Study Guide on library reserve.

The Study Guide provides detailed answers to all the problems from the text, an outline of the chapter contents, and a list of the skills you should get from the chapter.

Molecular Model Kits

These are available in the bookstore.
You will also do some work with model kits in your lab class.

Folders on Library Reserve

Two folders have been placed with the reserve library. These will contain all of the handouts, answer keys, and other printed materials from the course. All of the same information will also be made available on these Internet pages.

Chemistry Department Computer/Tutor Room

Room 253 in Science Building 2 (directly across from the Science Office) is the Chemistry Department Computer/Tutor Room.

It will be open Mon 11-1, Tues 11-3, Wed 9-1, Thurs 9-1 and 4:30-6:30, and Fri 9-11.

It is staffed with chemistry graduate students, who can assist you with any questions about organic chemistry (a free tutorial service).

There are also Macintosh computers with some useful software for organic chemistry, which will be mentioned in class when appropriate.

Study Groups

You can be resources to one another!
Studying together is a very effective way of learning new material.

Your Professor

Yes, once more I will encourage you to e-mail me any questions, either to me ( WamserC@pdx.edu ) or to our class list server.

Or come by my office hours (every day from 11 - 12).

Anything else?

Let me know what works for you. Popular or innovative ideas may be posted here or on our class list server.