Blending Organic and General Chemistry: A Unified and Holistic Curriculum Reform Effort

Reactivity I: A Foundation-Level Course for Both Majors and Nonmajors in Integrated Organic, Inorganic, and Biochemistry

“…Interest in developing hybrid approaches to traditional chemistry courses has circulated for years. Several authors have reported an early introduction to organic chemistry, either in the first semester of the first year (eliminating general chemistry) − or in the second semester of the first year (a 1:2:1 approach). , Others have integrated organic and general chemistry content across two years. , Similarly, the study of organic chemistry has been leavened with varying amounts of biochemistry or bioorganic chemistry. − Although these changes have been driven by a number of motivations, a key impetus has been to bring a relevant context for the study of chemistry to the large number of biology, biochemistry, and pre-health professions majors served by introductory courses. Context has been demonstrated to be a crucial factor to foster student engagement in course material .…”

Chemical Structure and Properties: A Modified Atoms-First, One-Semester Introductory Chemistry Course

“…In response to this problem, a number of approaches have been introduced that seek to fold different aspects of organic and biochemistry into the first year chemistry curriculum. − These curricula are, in part, fulfilling demands made by student interest in health professions and biological sciences. A focus on organic or biochemistry allows these courses to present a more coherent narrative.…”