Chemistry for Dummies...

[Cindy B]

Is there such a book?

I am taking the required Chemistry Class (called Chemistry in Society) and I am SO LOST! And of course, you need this class to graduate, etc... Math and science are my weakest subjects, so I know this isn't my strong suit.

Does anyone have any websites to share for this chemistry dummy?

I mean like explanation of terms... and what things mean.

I don't want to look like the village idiot to the professor. I need a step by step instructions written down for me..

I think I'm so nervous about this course, that I'm overanalyzing everything.

 

[IloveDMB]

I can't help with the book, but I was wondering what school you were taking the course at, because we had that course at Stockton.

 

[Dan Murphy]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0764554301/102-1974090-3743360?v=glance

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...&cat=18865&type=3&dept=3920&path=0:3920:28377

 

[Cindy B]

NOt Stockton... but in NJ. (I had many friends that went to Stockton in the late 80's! One was even on WLFR all the time. I joined him on his show summer of 1987!)

 

[Cindy B]

Originally posted by Dan Murphy
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0764554301/102-1974090-3743360?v=glance

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...&cat=18865&type=3&dept=3920&path=0:3920:28377

There really is a chemistry for dummies book? Wow!

I think I am going to buy it this week... I really do feel stupid in this class!

I now realize that my last class that dealt with Chemistry was 22 years ago!

 

[TigerBear]

Good luck finding a book that is helpful! Do you have a study buddy from the class? That might be helpful too. And of course, don't hesitate to visit the prof and/or TA during office hours - I really wish I would have done that more in college.

 

[Cindy B]

Originally posted by TigerBear
Good luck finding a book that is helpful! Do you have a study buddy from the class? That might be helpful too. And of course, don't hesitate to visit the prof and/or TA during office hours - I really wish I would have done that more in college.

Actually this is an online course. I couldn't get into the classroom one (conflicted with my childrens' schedule). I've emailed the prof a few times, and she has answered my questions VERY patiently.

I may just have to visit her on campus soon. I feel really stupid.

 

[daughter_of_amid_chaos]

You can also go to sparknotes.com....it is the site every high school/college student has in their favorites

 

[TigerBear]

An online chem class - wow. Good luck!!!!

 

[Cindy B]

Originally posted by daughter_of_amid_chaos
You can also go to sparknotes.com....it is the site every high school/college student has in their favorites

See, I'm an old lady... back in my day, all they had were the yellow Cliff Notes in book form!

I haven't visited sparknotes in a LONG time. Guess I'll have to check them out!

 

[monarchsfan16]

Originally posted by daughter_of_amid_chaos
You can also go to sparknotes.com....it is the site every high school/college student has in their favorites

That's the truth. Best site around. Spark notes also puts out a lot of study guides in book form too.

 

[depplyinluv]

I also recommend sparknotes.....that's where I do a lot of my studying, especially for book tests