<p>I am at Rutgers University NB and wanted to know whether to take Organic Chemistry (307) or Honors Organic Chemistry (315). It is easier to get an A in the Honors class, but they skim over the MCAT organic topics. However, in regular organic chemistry, they prepare you more for the MCAT but it is tougher to get an A. Which one do you recommend for me as a pre-med student?</p>
<p>You should find out what “skim over MCAT topics” actually means in terms of curriculum, and see if you can find out what exactly the differences are in detail.</p>
<p>At my school, they have a two organic chemistry series, one for the biology majors, and one for the chemistry majors. The biology majors series gives very few A’s, has high averages on exams, but is less extensive and intensive than the chemistry majors series, which gives out double the amount of A’s, has low averages on exams, and focuses more on multi-step synthesis.</p>
<p>In the end, since organic chemistry is a tough subject, it may be better to take the honors course that gives out more A’s, but check both curriculums though.</p>
<p><a href=“http://catalogs.rutgers.edu/generated/nb-ug_0507/pg20364.html[/url]”>http://catalogs.rutgers.edu/generated/nb-ug_0507/pg20364.html</a> says that 01:160:315-316 Principles of Organic Chemistry (4,4) is “Recommended for students planning to pursue graduate work in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or medicine.”</p>