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Chemistry 150 – Organic Chemistry for Science Majors I, with Lab (C-ID CHEM 150)
OER Textbooks for Chemistry 150
- Organic Chemistry with a Biological Emphasis Volume I. (Soderberg, 2019); Organic Chemistry with a Biological Emphasis Volume I. (Soderberg, 2019) – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) This text includes topics covered in the first semester of a 2 semester organic chemistry series. The link for the second semester text is included under the Chemistry 160 resources. Solutions to in-chapter and end-of-chapter problems are available online.
- Organic Chemistry I. (Liu, 2021); Organic Chemistry I in Chemistry LibreTexts (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Text covers most topics discussed in the 1st semester of organic chemistry in clear terms. Some topics do not include extensive discussion. - Virtual Text of Organic Chemistry (Reusch, 1999); Virtual Text of Organic Chemistry (Reusch, 1999) – LibreTexts
(CC BY-NC-SA) The text includes topics from both semesters of sophomore-level organic chemistry. Several virtual practice problems are also available for students. - Supplemental Modules (Organic Chemistry). (Various Authors on LibreTexts; 2020) (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
This content is designed to be remixed by individual instructors. Content is available for sophomore level organic chemistry courses.
Additional OER for Chemistry 150
- NC State Virtual Reality Organic Chemistry Lab Experiences (Gallardo-Williams, 2020) (CC BY-NC-ND; ND indicates “no derivatives”, this resource cannot be modified) Several virtual lab simulations for the 1st semester organic chemistry course are available.
- Structure and Reactivity in Organic, Biological, and Inorganic Chemistry (Schaller, 2019); Structure and Reactivity in Organic, Biological, and Inorganic Chemistry (Schaller, 2019) – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC) Textbook focuses on reactivity of species. May be used to supplement primary text for sophomore-level organic chemistry.
- Organic Chemistry Lab Techniques (Nichols, 2017); Organic Chemistry Lab Techniques (Nichols, 2017) – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC-ND; ND indicates “no derivatives”, this resource cannot be modified)
In this resource you will find theory and procedures on the main organic lab techniques (chromatography, crystallization, extraction, distillation) as well as general concepts on how to set up and heat apparatuses (see the Table of Contents tab for a more complete listing of topics). All procedures are accompanied by step-by-step pictures, and graphics are heavily utilized throughout the resource. - O-CLUE: Organic Chemistry, Life, the Universe, and Everything (Cooper and Klymkowsky, 2019) (CC BY-NC-SA)
Focuses on “big ideas” in chemistry, and asks students to analyze systems. Should be used with additional resources (text is approximately 180 pages for a two-term course). - How to be a Successful Organic Chemist (Sandtorv, 2018); How to be a Successful Organic Chemist (Sandtorv, 2018) – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC)
How to be a successful organic chemist is meant as an introductory text for undergraduates taking organic chemistry teaching labs. The text is a clear and practical introduction to safety, chemical handling, organic chemistry techniques, and lab reports.
Chemistry 160 – Organic Chemistry for Science Majors Sequence A (C-ID CHEM 160S)
OER Textbooks for Chemistry 160S
- Organic Chemistry with a Biological Emphasis Volume I (Soderberg, 2019); Organic Chemistry with a Biological Emphasis Volumes I and 2 (Soderberg, 2019) – LibreTexts; Organic Chemistry with a Biological Emphasis Volumes II (Soderberg, 2019) (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
This text includes topics covered in the first and second semesters of an organic chemistry series. Solutions to in-chapter and end-of-chapter problems are available online. - Supplemental Modules (Organic Chemistry). (Various Authors on LibreTexts; 2020) (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
This content is designed to be remixed by individual instructors. Content is available for sophomore level organic chemistry courses. - Virtual Text of Organic Chemistry (Reusch, 1999) (CC BY-NC-SA)
The text includes topics from both semesters of sophomore-level organic chemistry. Several virtual practice problems are also available for students.
Additional OER for Chemistry 160S
- Structure and Reactivity in Organic, Biological, and Inorganic Chemistry(Schaller, C.; 2019); Structure and Reactivity in Organic, Biological and Inorganic Chemistry in Chemistry LibreTexts (CC BY-NC-3.0)
Textbook focuses on reactivity of species. May be used to supplement primary text for sophomore-level organic chemistry. - Organic Chemistry Lab Techniques (Nichols, 2017); Organic Chemistry Lab Techniques (Nichols, 2017) – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC-ND)
In this resource, you will find theory and procedures on the main organic lab techniques (chromatography, crystallization, extraction, distillation) as well as general concepts on how to set up and heat apparatuses (see the Table of Contents tab for a more complete listing of topics). All procedures are accompanied by step-by-step pictures, and graphics are heavily utilized throughout the resource. - O-CLUE: Organic Chemistry, Life, the Universe, and Everything (Cooper and Klymkowsky, 2019) (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Focuses on “big ideas” in chemistry, and asks students to analyze systems. Should be used with additional resources (text is approximately 180 pages for two-term course). - How to be a Successful Organic Chemist (Sandtorv, 2018); How to be a Successful Organic Chemist (Sandtorv, 2018) – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC 4.0)
How to be a successful organic chemist is meant as an introductory text for undergraduates taking organic chemistry teaching labs. The text is a clear and practical introduction to safety, chemical handling, organic chemistry techniques, and lab reports.
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