UBC CHEM 233
Organic Chemistry for the Biological Sciences
UBC CHEM 233 is a course at the University of British Columbia titled Organic Chemistry for the Biological Sciences. It is designed for students in biology-related fields and introduces the fundamentals of organic chemistry with a focus on biological applications.
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Video Lectures list
- Bonding theory/Orbitals/Hybridization/Resonance/Intermolecular Bonds
- Aromaticity/Newman,Fischer,Chair Projection/Conformers
- Stereoisomerism/Mesocompound
- Video 1 and 2 review/Acid base (1)
- Acid base (2)/Amino acid
- Alkene Addition (1)
- Alkene addition (2)
- Midterm 1 Prep
- Sn1
- E1 Terpene synthesis
- Alkene addition/Terpene synthesis/Sn1/E1
- SN2(1)
- SN2(2)
- Sn1/E1/Sn2 Practice session(Tricky questions)
- E2, E2 Vs Sn2
- Carbonyl Addition(1) (Acetal/Ketal Formation)
- Carbonyl addition/E1/E2/Sn1/Sn2
- Imine/Enamine/NaBH4
- Post midterm review, Focus on predict the product
- Midterm 2 Prep
- Carbohydrate 1
- Carbohydrate 2
- Carbohydrates 3
- NAS 1
- Carbohydrate/NAS Practice
- NAS 2
- Redox (1)
- Carbohydrate/NAS/Redox Practice
- Redox (2)
- Alpha Carbon SN2/Aldol Addition
- Aldol addition/NAS/Redox Practice
- Intra-Aldol/Retro-aldol
- Claisen/Decarboxylation/AmidoMalonate Synthesis
- Reaction Distinction Ultimate Guideline
- Ultimate Guideline Practice
- Final exam prep 1
- Final exam Review 2
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In our Organic Chemistry tutoring, we guide students through each topic with a clear, step-by-step approach. This helps build a strong foundation, ensuring they can confidently solve problems.
We provide numerous exam-like examples to reinforce learning. By applying the steps to real problems, students develop the skills needed for success in Organic Chemistry exams.
Each session includes personalized feedback on students’ work, ensuring they leave with a deeper understanding and greater confidence in their abilities.
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