The best aspects of this course were its smal size and the projects that encouraged independent learning and research. Students also appreciated the instructor’s captivating lecturing style. Some students felt that the material on the tests did not match the concepts discussed in the lecture or textbook. Suggestions included al owing students more opportunities to improve grades. Prospective students should be prepared to attend lecture, study hard, and come into the course with a firm understanding of the fundamentals of organic chemistry.

Most students rated the instructor, Dr. Lectka, as the best aspect of this course. Students appreciated his connection to real world applications, and his focus on understanding the material rather than just memorizing it. Many students cited the lack of practice exam questions as the worst part of the course. More practice for the exams and a more interactive lecture were some suggested improvements. Prospective students should know that there is not a biochemistry unit in this course, and you wil need to do a good deal of work to keep up in the lectures. However, this was an interesting and rewarding course, and will give interested students a deeper understanding of organic chemistry.

The best part of this class was the enthusiastic and intellectually stimulating instructor. Some students found the overal course to be chal enging and found assignment instructions to be vague at times. This class could be improved by offering students a problem set for each topic covered in order to gain more practice for exams. Prospective students should know that attending class is essential as this course 69does not have a textbook. A basic understanding of concepts presented in Organic Chemistry II would be helpful.