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OrgoCards: Organic Chemistry Review
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Binding: Cards
Dewey Decimal Number: 547
EAN: 9780764175039
Edition: Crds
ISBN: 0764175033
Label: Barron's Educational Series
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: March 30, 2002
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Release Date: November 17, 2005
Studio: Barron's Educational Series
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Editorial Review:
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!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - What a colossal waste of money!
These cards don't help at all. They are basically just an abridged text book (paragraphs and all) printed on 200+ separate cards. In fact, my textbook has more useful summarization tables, examples and diagrams. Furthermore the cards themselves are bulky and cumbersome to hold. If I hadn't taken the plastic off, I would take them back.
Rating:  - Little of Everything
They have a little bit of everything, pointing out things I might forget. If I sneak peaks in class I can ask clearer questions.
They supplement notes prepping for exams, and quick reference doing homework.
Rating: - OK If you have the time
Not an awful idea, but customizing these cards for my organic class was a little more than time consuming. I also think it would be more beneficial to make my own. However, as a review, this item is awesome! Great for the GMAT, GRE, or any other graduate level exam.
Rating:  - Seems nice, but pretty complex
I bought this under the impression that they were like flash cards that I would make for an exam... containing general ideas, and in the case of organic chemistry, containing example mechanisms. The cards do this, but they also try to do much more.
I found the cards very hard to use for quick studying. Research has shown one of the best ways you retain information is by studying something for a short amount of time (say 15-20 minutes) and then taking a break in between (like a 10 minute ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent Org Chem review
The orgo card is for reviewing fundamental org chem, NOT a flash card to challenge your memory. The details are sufficient. Explanations are efficient. There's some comparative notes which are refreshing and good for coonecting the dots. Content is chem of functional classes and rxns and mech. Highly recommended for reviewing purpose.
There's some errors, is it typo or testing the reader's understanding of the subject?
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