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Organic Chemistry: Thinking with Molecules

10 Weeks · 309 Sections · Science — Chemistry

This free, self-paced course provides a structured 10-week syllabus for learning Organic Chemistry. Each module builds on the previous one, guiding you from foundational concepts through advanced topics with 309 pages of in-depth reading material. All content is drawn from our comprehensive Organic Chemistry textbook, organized into a clear weekly schedule that you can follow at your own pace.

Modules

309

Sections

Self-Paced

Free

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Weekly Syllabus

1 Front Matter

2 Part I: Part I — Foundations: The Language of Organic Chemistry

3 Part II: Part II — Stereochemistry

4 Part III: Part III — Substitution and Elimination: The First Mechanisms

5 Part IV: Part IV — Addition Reactions

6 Part V: Part V — Aromatic Chemistry

7 Part VI: Part VI — Carbonyl Chemistry: The Heart of Organic Reactivity

8 Part VII: Part VII — Bioorganic and Special Topics

9 Part VIII: Part VIII — Advanced Topics and Synthesis

10 Appendices

How to Use This Syllabus

Read at your own pace. Each module is designed for roughly one week of study, but there are no deadlines. Spend as much time as you need on each topic.
Follow in order or jump around. The modules are arranged sequentially for a structured learning path, but feel free to skip to any topic that interests you most.
No sign-up needed. Every page in this syllabus links directly to free, open-access content. Just click a topic and start reading immediately.

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