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This text takes a mechanistic approach to organic chemistry. It emphasizes the commonalities of chemical reactors as a means of fostering comprehension rather than rote memorization of functional groups. The text balances coverage of traditional topics with biorganic chemistry as it recognises the growing importance of biorganic topics for today's students, especially those planning careers in the biological science, biochemistry and the health professions. This work is appropriate for full year sequence in organic chemistry taken primarily by science and pre-health majors.
For one-term courses in organic chemistry taken by science and pre-health professions majors
This one-term organic chemistry text is designed to help students see organic chemistry as an interesting and exciting science and to give them an opportunity to develop critical thinking skills. It engages students by presenting reactions with enough detail to give them a solid understanding of reactivity, rather than requiring rote memorization. Once students understand the reasons behind the reactivity of organic compounds, they then will be better prepared to understand the reactions involved in such areas as metabolism, PCR, and genetic engineering.