Orgocards: Organic Chemistry Review [Cards]

Steven Q. Wang (Author), Babak Razani (Author), Edward J.K. Lee (Author), Jennifer Wu (Author), William Berkowitz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764175033 | ISBN-13: 978-0764175039 | Publication Date: November 17, 2005

For years, college students in pre-med courses, or majoring in biology, chemical engineering, and many other science courses have searched for a study aid of this kind, but have come up empty-handed. Now, Barron's has precisely what they've been seeking! OrgoCards is a set of more than 160 5 1/2" x 7" cards that summarize reactions and reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry. A sophisticated variation on the time-proven "flashcard" method of study, the cards summarize organic reactions in 21 functional groups, such as alcohols and alkenes. Card number-one in each group outlines the group's physical and chemical properties. Each subsequent card explains a specific reaction, starting with a diagram of the reaction, and followed by a Keys section that summarizes the most important data related to this reaction. Following the list of Keys is a Notes section giving miscellaneous information. The back of each card contains a detailed reaction Mechanism, in both text and diagram forms. OrgoCards emphasize repetition and serve as aids to memorization to prepare students for examinations. These flashcard-style summaries highlight organic chemistry data that is vital for success on tests, fostering the student's comprehension in ways that standard textbooks cannot do. Organic chemistry is a required course in most college-level science programs, and knowledge of the subject is a requirement for success in admissions tests for medical, dental, and veterinary schools everywhere. Here is the learning tool that successful students will be turning to!

Product Details

• Cards: 160 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (November 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764175033
• ISBN-13: 978-0764175039
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.7 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #97 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Chemistry > Organic

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Overall, there is no need to purchase this card set, January 18, 2004

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Arun Nagaraj (West Chester, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Orgocards: Organic Chemistry Review (Cards)

The main problem with OrgoCards is that it is not really a set of two sided flash cards. It is simply a shortened text book in card form. The cards are not 3 X 5 index cards and they contain a lot of information on them, much of which is not really necessary. You are better off making your own flashcards.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!!, October 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Orgocards: Organic Chemistry Review (Cards)

These Orgocards were extremely useful not only while studying for my organic chemistry course but especially for the MCAT.

I tried making my own flashcards but I found them immediately obsolete after I got Orgocards which contain the critical information in a very understandable and easy to read format. They were also really a critical part of my studying for the bio section of the MCAT since a lot of the detailed info from o-chem had become a bit fuzzy by that point.

A definite must buy.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, It is GREAT!, September 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Orgocards: Organic Chemistry Review (Cards)

I used it for studying the o-chem portion of the MCAT this summer. These cards are fantastic, full of details and great summaries and figures. It is too bad that it was not available a year ago when I was studying for the course. Highly recommended!