Course Redesign with Technology

The number of students entering STEM disciplines in the California State University System has increased 56% in the last ten years with 6.7% in the last year alone. Many of these students are required to take organic chemistry as a prerequisite to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professional and graduate programs. However, organic chemistry is widely known for high failure rates. Collaborative and small group teaching practices in chemistry have been shown to increase student engagement and performance in general, organic, and biochemistry courses, and serve as a viable option for increasing success rates in organic chemistry.