<p>I think I have read and heard that there are Organic Chemistry Model Kits that are used and that you can buy them. Does anyone know what brand is recommended and where you can get it besides the Cornell Store - I'm guessing maybe amazon or something? </p>
<p>Also, I know that Ruttledge is just teaching Orgo Lab this semester, so there will be a different professor for the lecture, but is it likely that the same model kit will be used? Thanks!</p>
<p>Brands don't matter.....I used one that I had...and I liked it more than the one suggested by Ganem (back in '05)</p>
<p>do you remember which one you had?</p>
<p>I wish I could tell you....but I shipped I've already had it shipped it to my lab in New Orleans</p>
<p>that's ok. do you at least know what to look for in a model kit? how useful does it end up being? i know that i sometimes have trouble spacially manipulating molecules in my head, like the isomers in 207, so i'm assuming it will only get harder in orgo.</p>
<p>i'm going to take a guess and say that, as usual, cornell probably rips you off on the price and i'm also going to guess that they may stock less model kits, though i could be completely wrong. maybe i can get it at craftees but still if possible i'd like to just get it online.</p>
<p>Nothing special...I think the kit offered my year didn't have the colored balls, just sticks to represent the bonds. </p>
<p>The colors helped me remember things more...I had an easier time picturing it in my head during exams. I think the kits do come in handy for those who have trouble visualizing the reactions. My biggest problems were with Sn1 and Sn2 reactions and the kit helped me out a lot.</p>
<p>I didn't use it, ever and most people I know used it only rarely. If you're living with someone who's also taking orgo I'd recommend sharing one.</p>
<p>I just took Orgo the last two semesters with Ruterledge/Sogah</p>
<p>There is no particular brand of model set that you need as they all pretty much do they same thing. You could get away without using a model kit but it's pretty much recommended for the first semester of orgo.</p>
<p>There are two model kits you can get:</p>
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<li>Darling Model Kit (By far the best)</li>
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<p>This is the kit recommended on the syllabus and can be found in the Cornell bookstore or bought online. It is relatively cheap at $22.</p>
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<li>Prentice Hall Molcular Model Kit (ok model kit)</li>
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<p>The kit is more expensive and is probably the more traditional model kit you've seen with the ball and stick connection pieces. The model is probably more accurate at showing the bonds/orientations but the darling model kit is so much better and easier to put together.</p>
<p>Amazon.com:</a> Prentice Hall Molecular Model Set For Organic Chemistry: Prentice Hall: Books</p>
<p>is the model kit required for the lab course or is it just something people get to study from?</p>
<p>on a somewhat related note, the booklist for orgo lecture lists the textbook as part of a 5-pack. does anyone know what else is supposed to come with the textbook and if it's needed? (the last time i had to buy a textbook that was a 2-pack, the pack was actually just the textbook and a coupon for the iclicker)</p>
<p>The packet includes the book, study guide and maybe a CD</p>
<p>The model kit is mostly for lecture...won't help too much in lab. Although...there is a new prof this year.</p>