Methodical instructions for practical exercises and laboratory work to determine the properties of organic binders. The first part of the methodical instructions provides information about organic (black) binders, gives the classification, obtaining, properties and application of bitumen and tar binders. In the second part, asphalt concretes and solutions are considered, their classification is given and the main properties and application are considered. The third part presents laboratory work on the study of the basic properties of bitumen. Methodical instructions are provided for students of specialties 270205, 270105 full-time and correspondence forms of education