Organic chemistry: che 118 resource

UC DAVIS CHEMISTRY SPECIALIST: Mariya jones​

Mariya is a highly knowledgeable chemistry specialist with a masters degree in Ecology and many years of teaching experience. She is currently holding office hours: schedule is posted on her website. Mariya is experienced in teaching Che 2ABC, 8AB, 118ABC courses and more! Please be sure to make use of Mariya's expertise! 

This website was originally created by Eric Do, who is now off to medical school and has kindly given me ownership of this website. I strive to create an optimum learning environment for everyone. If you spot any errors on the website, feel free to email me at gwlim@ucdavis.edu! 
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Tips on how to succeed:

How to use this website
  • Make use of outside resources & office hours: (there are a ton)
  • Stay AHEAD of material 
    • The class moves quickly so stay on top of your material. 
    • The best way to do this is to review lecture material both before and after lectures and also do a plethora of practice problems. Some practice problems written by Eric Do are posted on this website. 
  • Do LOTS of practice problems​
  • Use spaced repetition to enhance memorization/ retention of concept knowledge
    • Spaced repetition is one of the most popular study techniques for medical students for a reason. Try using apps like ANKI or simply continue to review your notes and test yourself often. Based off of research, the best time to review material is just as you are beginning to forget it.​
Use the menu or the linked boxes below to navigate to the course of your choice. Then, select the desired week or lecture that you would like to study. Each topic has carefully selected, high-quality educational youtube videos along with a set of practice questions. You can find additional practice questions in the "Useful resources" menu. By both watching the videos and completing the practice questions, you are setting yourself up for success in the course.

Che 118C Spring 2022

COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING AND PRACTICE RESOURCES

Introduction to the course-- tips, advice, class logistics
Detailed outlines of Che 118C reactions by chapter. I used these as the foundation of my studying while taking the course.
Nomenclature, synthesis, and reactions of carboxylic acids. Synthesis of acyl chlorides, anhydrides, esters, and amides.

Che 118B Winter 2022

comprehensive learning and practice resources

Introduction to the course-- tips, advice, class logistics
Detailed outline of ALL Che 118B reactions by chapter. I used these as the foundation of my studying while taking the course.
Chapter 11 & 12: Nomenclature of Alkenes, Formation of Alkenes, Dehydration of Alcohols.
​Reactions of Alkenes: Hydrogenation of Alkenes, Adding Halogens and Alcohols to Alkenes
Chapter 12 & 13: Reactions of Alkenes continued-- addition of carbene, dihalogenation of alkenes, epoxidation by peroxycarboxylic acid, dihydroxylation by KMnO4/OsO4, Ozonolysis
​Reactions of Alkynes-- synthesis of alkynes, using alkynes as nucleophiles, reduction, hydrogenation, addition of alcohols
​Chapter 14 & 15: Conjugated pi systems
Chapter 15 & 16: Benzenes & Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Che118a Summer session Schedule (In Fall, two weeks of content are equivalent to one week of summer session) 

introduction to organic chemistry

Introduction to the course-- Tips, tricks, and class logistics
Bond lines, resonance, hybridization, acids & bases
Nomenclature, Newman Projections, Chair Conformations
Radical Halogenation, Stereochemistry
Mechanisms, Nucleophilicity, Electrophilicity, SN1, SN2, E1, E2 Reactions
Addition Reactions & Alcohols in-depth
Epoxide Ring-Opening in Acidic and Basic Conditions
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Additional resources