Organic Chem 1 Question

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I recently transferred schools, and do not have the option to do organic chemistry 1. I found this online course:

Organic Chemistry Essentials
CHE 200
Science,Tech,Engr & Math
Credits: 3
The nomenclature, properties, preparation, reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry of the following classes of compounds are studied in this course: aliphatic hydrocarbons(alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes), alkyl halides, alcohols, amines, ethers and carbonyl compounds. Content will focus on essential concepts, using simpler examples, compared with Organic Chemistry I and II (CHE 201 and 202). This course is not intended as a substitute for CHE 201 or CHE 202. 3 hrs lect. Prerequisites: CHE 102 or CHE 104.

Will this course get me through the mcat 2015, which I plan to take in May? I will finish off orgo 1 and 2 over the summer. I realize that it is unwise to take the mcat without completing the prereqs.

 

[mikil100]

I don't think this will prepare you for the MCAT. You need to know the reactions and be able to apply them... plus if you havent done Orgo at all I can only assume you havent completed Biochem which is going to have a bigger emphasis than the 2015 MCAT.

 

[YOWAT]

is the mcat or pcat harder?

 

[oldlimsgarden]

The MCAT is several orders of magnitude harder than the PCAT...
Science-wise, the PCAT only tests 1) BIO and 2) GENERAL CHEM (and some math)
while the MCAT tests 1) BIO 2) ORGANIC CHEM 3) GENERAL CHEM 4) PHYSICS-
Just look at the test outlines and see for yourself- but that's just the tip of the iceberg