This step off into cyberspace is an exciting new adventure for many of you.  And certainly, our "virtual classroom" will differ in many ways from the face-to-face classroom. I offer resources to help you organize and facilitate the learning process, and to provide activities that promote your understanding of the material. You will teach yourself with my help and with the help of your cyber classmates.

Your success in organic chemistry is directly related to how much time you are willing to invest in doing the course work. You may find your classmates to be useful resources. During the first week, you will be learning  the fundamentals of Blackboard and working on the first assignment, Chapter 15,  "Radical Reactions."            

I will be a primary resource.  I am here to guide you through the difficult parts of organic chemistry.  I check email and logon to the system frequently.

Let's get started....

If you are not a PGCC student, you need to get admitted to the College. First, create an account by clicking on this link. Next, get admitted online by clicking on this link. Once you are admitted or you are already a PGCC student, enroll in CHM-2020-DL01 12005 8/31/09 12/17/09 ONLN.

The course is run though a CD provided by me and though Blackboard. After you enroll, send me an email (rgross@pgcc.edu) from the email account (same one you used for Blackboard) you will use for the course with your name and US postal mailing address. I will send you the CD, and I will also have your email for future communications with you.

Information about CHM 2020 is accessed from the course home page.  If you are enrolled in Organic II, click on Syllabus from the CHM 2020 Homepage. Read the Syllabus.

Here are some suggestions to help make your experience a good one.

1. Read the Syllabus completely and refer to it often.

2. Print the Chapter and Exam Schedule.

3.  Complete the chapter assignments sequentially as they are shown in the Syllabus.

4.  Keep a portfolio (3-ring binder or spiral notebook) of your homework--assignments are found at the end of each PowerPoint lecture. Exam Problems are very similar to the assigned homework problems.

5. You will find login directions for Blackboard (Bb) at the following link. Blackboard.

6. You will be able to login to Bb the day before classes officially begin.

Good luck and best wishes for a successful semester.

Ray A. Gross Jr.

Professor, Organic Chemistry