S. B. M.
@s-bm.bsky.social
Organic Chemist of the Physical persuasion ||
Comp. Chem enthusiast ||
A humble sack of chemicals at U. Strasbourg ||
(he/his)
Comp. Chem enthusiast ||
A humble sack of chemicals at U. Strasbourg ||
(he/his)
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That kind of explanation from principles is difficult to teach and learn, and I do think the synthetic approach is an easy way out…it’s a path of least resistance and we can probably do better. But it’ll take a sea change in organic instruction, and we’ve been moving in the wrong direction IMO.
January 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
That kind of explanation from principles is difficult to teach and learn, and I do think the synthetic approach is an easy way out…it’s a path of least resistance and we can probably do better. But it’ll take a sea change in organic instruction, and we’ve been moving in the wrong direction IMO.
Reposted by S. B. M.
Additionally, while no excuse, few textbooks teach the principles of physical organic chemistry robustly anymore. Even students who read are then swept into the synthetic mindset. 😞 Throw them a rxn that doesn’t work as expected and ask to explain, and it becomes clear the emperor has no clothes.
January 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Additionally, while no excuse, few textbooks teach the principles of physical organic chemistry robustly anymore. Even students who read are then swept into the synthetic mindset. 😞 Throw them a rxn that doesn’t work as expected and ask to explain, and it becomes clear the emperor has no clothes.
The worst to ever do it
November 25, 2024 at 2:45 PM
The worst to ever do it
Yeah! I've been enjoying that one quite a lot so far
November 18, 2024 at 5:29 AM
Yeah! I've been enjoying that one quite a lot so far
Great news, then! Thanks!
November 18, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Great news, then! Thanks!