Whichever textbook is used, sophomore Organic classes aim to cover the material shown in the table shown here. We have used Klein for years, which is known to be quite student-friendly in its approach. The first chapters provide a shift from General Chemistry into the world of carbon frameworks with Acids and Bases being the first reactions covered. After a look at conformation and configuration, the study of mechanism begins, which is where things start to go wrong for many. Topics in red are the danger areas that need special attention in order to be ready for the second semester.