tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684895611791698771.post4500283084905044693..comments2024-02-25T04:18:47.632-06:00Comments on Homebrew and Chemistry: An analogy is sort of like a....Chemgeekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07803297898913358147noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684895611791698771.post-61392738761468022882008-09-22T18:03:00.000-06:002008-09-22T18:03:00.000-06:00Chemgeek:I know, it's totally wrong, but the kids ...Chemgeek:<BR/>I know, it's totally wrong, but the kids LOVE it. I want to warn them that it's their version of New Kids on the Block, but hey... we had to learn it the hard way, I guess they will too.Lisa-tastrophieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087582850469993109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684895611791698771.post-18157110257650160602008-09-22T10:52:00.000-06:002008-09-22T10:52:00.000-06:00How can anyone be attracted to the tripe that is S...How can anyone be attracted to the tripe that is Soulja Boy. I cannot explain that one. Maybe it's the crack cocaine.Chemgeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803297898913358147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684895611791698771.post-38484660982587357482008-09-22T06:19:00.000-06:002008-09-22T06:19:00.000-06:00gerhard,I had Biochem taught by a "chemist" and st...gerhard,<BR/><BR/>I had Biochem taught by a "chemist" and still had to memorize the 20 amino acids. This is no different than memorizing the common organic functional groups [which my students had to do by the second day of class]. There are some things [vocabulary]that must be known to be able to converse in the apporpriate language. <BR/><BR/>A biochemist in a chem department is a chemist. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684895611791698771.post-63347367813949650892008-09-21T20:11:00.000-06:002008-09-21T20:11:00.000-06:00I love it. I wish I had had you as a chem prof in...I love it. I wish I had had you as a chem prof instead of Dr. Worbled-all-his-words. Not only do I now understand resonance, but kindergarden kids as well!! Now if you can only explain seventh graders and their attraction to throwing things, the opposite sex, Soulja Boy...Lisa-tastrophieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087582850469993109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684895611791698771.post-16781470420176488482008-09-21T16:11:00.000-06:002008-09-21T16:11:00.000-06:00here is a reliable method how you prepare for the ...here is a reliable method how you prepare for the test, by learning in your sleep - Sleep with your teacher!milkshakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08188961610554710616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684895611791698771.post-26450023558783993102008-09-20T16:04:00.000-06:002008-09-20T16:04:00.000-06:00chemgeek you are absolutely right... My professor ...chemgeek you are absolutely right... <BR/><BR/>My professor did his BS in Biology and PhD in Biochemistry... so, to me he is a biologist that has an office in the chemistry department at my school. <BR/><BR/>I have to memorize the 20 amino acids by Monday for my first test. I hate memorizing.Gerhardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622680479718088934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684895611791698771.post-11669703899264320012008-09-20T14:23:00.000-06:002008-09-20T14:23:00.000-06:00"My professor makes fun of Organic.."I cannot unde..."My professor makes fun of Organic.."<BR/><BR/>I cannot understand that. Biochem IS organic chemistry. Except, of course in the hands of a biologist. <BR/><BR/>My totally biased opinion is such that Biochemistry is best appreciated and understood when the Organic Chemistry is stressed and loved. <BR/><BR/>Chemists should teach Biochemistry.<BR/>Biologists should teach Biology.<BR/>That's my Chemgeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803297898913358147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684895611791698771.post-33506891100827591172008-09-19T16:34:00.000-06:002008-09-19T16:34:00.000-06:00that's a great analogy... and it brings tears (alm...that's a great analogy... and it brings tears (almost) of nostalgia to my eyes remembering the Organic days. I am taking Biochem 1 right now and it is not going well (i kind of hate it). My professor makes fun of Organic and i dont know how long i will be able to hold myself before i snap at him in class.Gerhardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622680479718088934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684895611791698771.post-33739412919580148182008-09-18T06:31:00.000-06:002008-09-18T06:31:00.000-06:00Currently I use a similar analogy for size effects...Currently I use a similar analogy for size effects in basicity [conjugate or otherwise] by discussing MTV Cribs. However, this analogy is not going to last much longer as the students get younger. I am not willing to make analogies to many of the current MTV shows as I really like my job...so I may adopt the kindergarden approach. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684895611791698771.post-58530952307504815252008-09-18T04:47:00.000-06:002008-09-18T04:47:00.000-06:00That's a good one! I may steal it when I TA. :)That's a good one! I may steal it when I TA. :)Ψ*Ψhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089754859676425655noreply@blogger.com