Students noted that the best parts of this course were the engaging lectures and the interesting material. The negative aspects were that the professor was a bit unapproachable and the textbook was not always good at explaining concepts. Suggestions for improvement included a better textbook and more practice materials. Overall, the course covers very useful material and the professor is a good teacher. Students should know that a good organic chemistry background is required and that it is important to attend class. 68

Students broadly praised the course’s instructor who was described as being engaging, knowledgeable, and having a good sense of humor. Some students felt the homework either didn’t sync up with lectures or simply wasn’t worth enough points. Suggestions for improvement included offering a review session before exams. Prospective students should know that students found that having a strong background in higher-level chemistry courses was helpful in completing this course. 72

The best aspects of this course included the problem sets and the new perspective provided on organic chemistry. Many students found that the problem sets gave a better understanding of the topic. Though the instructor was knowledgeable, the lectures were given a low rating due to poor organization and bad handwriting. Some suggestions for improving the course included slower lectures with better notes and more examples of the concepts discussed in class. Prospective students should have a good understanding of physical chemistry and be sure to read the textbook.