This is the first in a series of posts answering some frequently asked questions about the third edition of Joel Karty's Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms. This section covers topics up to chapter 7, typically taught in the first semester. If you have any unanswered questions please ask them in the comments below. Why is … Continue reading FAQ About Joel Karty’s Third Edition: Part 1
Higher-impact Teaching of Mechanisms in Class: Next Level with Smartwork
Students learn most effectively when they engage earnestly in solving problems, and receive immediate assessment of their work while their thoughts are still fresh. That is why I moved to a flipped classroom years ago, where I have students prepare for each class by reading about a dozen assigned pages from the textbook. In class, … Continue reading Higher-impact Teaching of Mechanisms in Class: Next Level with Smartwork
New Sample Syllabi Available
Dear Instructors, To help you get the most out of the new third edition, we've enlisted the help of some incredible instructors from around the country to provide you with updated sample syllabi. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Andrew Morehead at East Carolina University, Vandana Bindra and Nanette Wachter at Hofstra University, … Continue reading New Sample Syllabi Available
A New Organic Lab Curriculum That Emphasizes Connections Among Chemistry, Biology, and Sustainability
Have you received your copy of Greg Friestad’s Techniques and Experiments in Organic Chemistry: Biological Perspectives and Sustainability? This new lab text motivates students with biological context and gets them thinking about sustainability, while reducing disposal costs to the department. Here’s an excerpt from Greg’s preface discussing how the project came together at the University … Continue reading A New Organic Lab Curriculum That Emphasizes Connections Among Chemistry, Biology, and Sustainability