<p>im going to be taking ochem next yr and was wondering if there are any good reference books (that have pretty good practice problems, explanations of concepts, etc) that i can use. I'm more of a hands on learner, so more practice and exposure, than just the required text from the course, is very important. I used Schaum's for gchem but is the Schaum's ochem book just as good? any suggestions? also i heard models are a good way to understand ochem. any recommended kits?</p>
<p>same questions above for physics..any good reference books?</p>
<p>i looked at the schaum ochem book, and it didn't look good enough to buy. I would recommend Organic Chemistry as a Second Language (both parts). </p>
<p>on the other hand, schaum's college physics book saved my butt last quarter. Physics is all about just churning out practice problems so any book would be fine, as long as a detailed solution is given to the problems (REA comes to mind).</p>
<p>ditto Bruinboy for the ochem books. They helped me master certain sections of the course that I didn't understand from the way the professor presented it.</p>
<p>< i'm sorry to go a bit off topic and ask these stupid questions...but as a freshy who is a resident in ca...i'm stuck w/ the decision whether to take ochem or general chem next yr...and it's just i reallly reallly don;t want to retake general chem again...it's going to be so boring...so i was just wondering that if i choose to take ochem this yr...would i not have the opportunity to change my mind in being able to apply to any uc schools meaning i won;t be able to retake general chem after ochem...thanks!!!</p>
<p>It received one of the highest ratings (5 stars) on Amazon.com from numerous reviewers. D received it last night and is enjoying reading it. Well, at least however much you can "enjoy" O-Chem. At least she says she is understanding everything she's reading. It's also meant to be read "prior" to taking O-chem which is convienent for summer reading and to get a little head start. :)</p>
<p>I bought O-chem for dummies and O-chem as a second language (the new second edition) from amazon; but I'm still waiting on the shipment. If you go to amazon, they have a list-a-mania written by people and there are a few on "succeeding in O-chem" etc. I suggest you check it out as that's what I did before I bought my books; and be sure to read the reviews for the books as well.</p>