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CHEM 2OB3

Organic Chemistry II

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Prof: Anthony Chibba / Winter 2022

Apr 11, 2024

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In terms of theory Orgo 2 is easier than Orgo 1. Mechanisms in this course is way more simpler than in the previous Orgo class. The most challenging part of this course is remembering all the reactions in synthesis. Don’t leave it till the last moment to study the synthetic reactions else you will regret it.

Course Content

Just what you would expect in an Orgo course arrow pushing and synthesis, just a lot of it.

Comments on the professor

We all love Dr Chibba, a very good Orgo prof always encouraging.

Advice

Orgo is all practise just like in Orgo 1 set aside 8-10 hours a week and keep at it, it’s a very useful way of thinking and I still love Orgo even in 3rd year.

Delivery: In personGrade: B-Workload: Very HeavyTextbook Use: Yes
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3OK Class
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3Kinda Interesting
3Kinda Useful

Prof: Anthony Chibba / Summer 2021

Aug 28, 2021

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I enjoyed 2OB3 more than 2OA3 since the content was more interesting as you're actually doing chemistry this time. Although keeping track of all the reactions you've learned can be quite daunting, it's kind of neat having a synthetic toolbox of reactions that allow you to start with something, do some chemistry with it, and end up with a completely cooler thing. This course really demands constant practice, so make sure you're applying yourself consistently. Memorization will not help you.

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Dr. Chibba's a gem. Really liked his teaching style and found his lecture videos easy to digest. He's also pretty entertaining. I personally found his tests on the tougher side, but the final was very fair. He won't throw anything at you that you cannot solve though, so if you feel utterly stuck, just take a deep breath, take a step back, and think about what you've learned and how that can help you navigate the question.

Advice

- Don't bother taking extensive notes for this course as it's not one where memorization will help you. I got a thicc notebook where I just wrote down the key reactions and mechanisms for each chapter, and the rest of it was filled with practice - Do all of the in-text and skillbuilder questions in the Klein textbook as you finish each lecture, the main thing you don't wanna slack on is doing consistent practice for this course - Once you're finished a chapter, do the suggested end-of-chapter questions. Really try to do these without instantly referring to the solutions when you get stuck - it might take you a while to figure certain questions out but it's far more valuable spending that time trying to apply your knowledge rather than just copying down the solution and thinking you got i...read more

Grade: A-Workload: HeavyTextbook Use: Yes
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3OK Class
3Avg. Difficulty
3Kinda Interesting
3Kinda Useful

Prof: Anthony Chibba / Winter 2021

Aug 25, 2021

Comments on the course

The easier of the two orgo courses. Things get a bit repetitive with some reactions where once you know one mechanism, all similar reactions work the same way. Labs were pretty boring online (but a very easy high mark), but are certainly mote interesting in person.

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Absolutely love Dr. Chibba. Orgo remains terrible, but being taught by him made it slightly less awful.

Advice

Just like with orgo 1, consistent, timely practice is the key to success. Do not fall behind.

Grade: A-Workload: HeavyTextbook Use: Yes

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