Chemistry Songs

Project Overview

These songs were written and performed by students in Dr. Otto Phanstiel's Organic Chemistry I and II Classes, starting in 1999, and still singing.

"Chem Techniques for Organic Geeks"

Conrad Schneider, Kolby Steward, Megan Fedullo, Billy Halpin, Rueben Santiago, Miriam VanderMey, Lisa Bowman, Ramon Gutierrez, Bianca Hillers

Song: "Dirty Deeds"

Artist: AC/DC

Verse 1
If you're having trouble with that Doctor P
He's givin' you the blues
You wanna pass but don't get EZ
Here's what you gotta do:
Just draw a line
Through the double bond
And then pick a champ

Br > Cl > O > N > C > H

You'll get it right everytime
Chorus
Chem Techniques for Organic Geeks
Chem Techniques Are So Sweet x 2

Verse 2
You're having problems with enantiomers
All your knowledge blurs
You got 'em ordered but now you're stuck
That's when the teardrops start, punk
Stick out your thumbs
T'wards number four
An' scoop 'em up in order
Right hand is R
S if it's left

You'll have yourselves a ball
Chorus
Chem Techniques for Organic Geeks
Chem Techniques and they are so sweet x 2
Verse 3
If you got a halide and you want it gone
But you ain't got the path
Naggin' at your friends every night and day
Enough to bring forth their wrath
Just take a look
It's all in your book
You need to understand
All it takes is some study time...
10+ hours a week
Study groups, office hours, all the homework
Late nights, flashcards, doo-doo trails
They are so sweet