The Understand OCHEM approach:

• Teaches students foundational principles and analytical skills.

• Helps students become truly proficient with organic chemistry and have the application skills for upper-division classes/other disciplines.

• Prepares students for careers in research, technology, medicine, and education.

• Helps students learn how to approach complex ideas in science.

• Helps students gain the skills they need to interpret new discoveries in science and become life-long learners.

• Helps students gain the skills needed to tackle new questions in research.