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Organic Chemistry Crash Course

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23 sessions

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Sign up for a helpful crash course on organic chemistry—taught to you by a UCLA bioengineering student! This can seem like a daunting subject if you do not know what to expect. However, I am here to demystify this class by guiding you through the big subjects—from electric structure to different types of reactions! My goal is to not only give you a solid foundation, but to also inspire your interest in organic chemistry!
The class structure will consist of 45 minutes of lecture, where I’ll guide you through all the major units—breaking down the big ideas, core concepts, and commonly seen practice problems. By learning the foundations now, you will walk into your class with confidence, making all the difference. This is not meant for an in depth lesson, but a helpful insight.

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Justine L 🇺🇸

Certified in 9 topics

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I'm a undergraduate bioengineering student in my sophomore year! I am also on a pre-dental path. I've always loved academics and tutoring my friends and I want to extend that to people across the country. I truly believe that everyone can learn anything successfully as long as they have a lesson that is tailored to them. My goal is to personalize each tutoring session to the student to engage them with the content. I specialize in math, science, SAT prep, and college applications.

Sessions

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

- It is recommended to show up to every session because we will progress in order

- If you miss more than 5 sessions, you may be removed from the course to make space for others who want to join

- The weekend review session and the worksheet are optional

SESSION 1

5

Jan

SESSION 1

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Mon 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 5, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Brief overview of organic chemistry:
- Big ideas, significance, application
Unit 1: Background information
- Electronic Structure of Atoms
- Lewis Model
- Functional Groups
- Bond Angles + Shapes of Molecules (VESPR)
- Polar and Nonpolar Molecules
SESSION 2

6

Jan

SESSION 2

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Tue 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 6, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 1: Background information part 2
- Quantum/Wave Mechanics
- Molecular Orbital Theory
- Resonance
- Molecular Orbital for Delocalized Systems
- Bond Characteristics in Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes
SESSION 3

7

Jan

SESSION 3

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Wed 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 7, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 2: Alkanes
- Introduction
- Structure of Alkanes
- Constitutional Isomerism
- Nomenclature
- Cycloalkanes
SESSION 4

8

Jan

SESSION 4

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Thu 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 8, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 2: Alkanes part 2
- Conformations
- Cis/trans Isomerism
- Physical Properties
- Reactions
- Sources and Importance
SESSION 5

9

Jan

SESSION 5

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Fri 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 9, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 3: Stereoisomerism and Chirality
- Chirality
- Stereoisomerism
- Nomenclature
- Acyclic Molecules with Two or More Stereocenters
- Cyclic Molecules with Two or More Chiral Centers

SESSION 6

10

Jan

SESSION 6

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Sat 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTCJan 10, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTC

Any Questions :)
SESSION 7

12

Jan

SESSION 7

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Mon 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 12, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 3: Stereoisomerism and Chirality part 2
- Optics
- Significance
- Resolution (Separation)
SESSION 8

13

Jan

SESSION 8

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Tue 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 13, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 4: Acids and Bases
- Definitions (Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis)
- Dissociation Constants
- Position of Equilibrium
SESSION 9

14

Jan

SESSION 9

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Wed 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 14, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 4: Acids and Bases part 2
- Thermochemistry
- Molecular Structure and Acidity
- Lewis Acids and Bases
SESSION 10

15

Jan

SESSION 10

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Thu 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 15, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 5: SN1, SN2 Reactions
SESSION 11

16

Jan

SESSION 11

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Fri 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 16, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 5: E1, E2 Reactions
SESSION 12

17

Jan

SESSION 12

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Sat 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTCJan 17, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTC

Any questions :)
SESSION 13

19

Jan

SESSION 13

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Mon 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 19, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 6: Alkenes
- Structure of Alkenes
- Nomenclature
SESSION 14

20

Jan

SESSION 14

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Tue 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 20, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 6: Alkenes part 2
- Physical Properties of Alkenes
- Terpenes
SESSION 15

21

Jan

SESSION 15

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Wed 11:00 PM - Thu, 12:00 AM UTCJan 21, 11:00 PM - Jan 22, 12:00 AM UTC

Unit 6: Alkene Reactions
- Formation of Alkenes
- Hydrohalogenation
- Bromination
- Bromo(halo)hydrin Formation
- Hydration
SESSION 16

22

Jan

SESSION 16

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Thu 11:00 PM - Fri, 12:00 AM UTCJan 22, 11:00 PM - Jan 23, 12:00 AM UTC

Unit 6: Alkene Reactions part 2
- Oxymercuration
- Hydroboration
- Diol Formation (Oxidation)
- Ozonolysis
- Hydrogenation
SESSION 17

23

Jan

SESSION 17

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Fri 11:00 PM - Sat, 12:00 AM UTCJan 23, 11:00 PM - Jan 24, 12:00 AM UTC

Unit 7: Alkynes
- Alkyne Background information
- Formation of Alkynes
- Alkyl Anions
- Halogenation
- Hydrohalogenation
SESSION 18

24

Jan

SESSION 18

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Sat 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTCJan 24, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTC

Any Questions :)
SESSION 19

26

Jan

SESSION 19

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Mon 11:00 PM - Tue, 12:00 AM UTCJan 26, 11:00 PM - Jan 27, 12:00 AM UTC

Unit 7: Alkynes part 2
- Hydration (Tautomerization)
- Oxymercuration
- Hydroboration
- Hydrogenation
- Dissolving Metal Reduction
SESSION 20

27

Jan

SESSION 20

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Tue 11:00 PM - Wed, 12:00 AM UTCJan 27, 11:00 PM - Jan 28, 12:00 AM UTC

Unit 8: Alkynes part 2
- Hydration (Tautomerization)
- Oxymercuration
- Hydroboration
- Hydrogenation
- Dissolving Metal Reduction
SESSION 21

28

Jan

SESSION 21

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Wed 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 28, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 9: Radicals
- Haloalkanes
- Radicals Background
- Chain Mechanism
- Regioselectivity
SESSION 22

29

Jan

SESSION 22

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Thu 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 29, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Unit 9: Radicals part 2
- Stereochemistry
- Radical Halogenation
- Allylic Bromination
- HBr with Peroxides
SESSION 23

30

Jan

SESSION 23

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Fri 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 30, 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

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Jan 5 - Jan 30

4 weeks

30 - 60 mins

/ session

Next session on January 5, 2026

SCHEDULE

Mondays

11:00PM

Tuesdays

11:00PM

Wednesdays

11:00PM

Thursdays

11:00PM

Fridays

11:00PM

Saturdays

6:30PM