Davila was a really great teacher, even though his accent was hard to understand. He was always available for help. I made high A's on the first two tests and stopped studying at that point. I got a C on the 3rd test and final just because I literally didn't look at the material. Take him because he makes a really hard class pretty easy.

Davila is a great professor! Made material easier to understand and has a good sense of humor. He is pretty easy to understand and is good at making the lecture interesting. This is organic, and lots of studying is required, but Davila makes it easier than it could be!

Dr. Davila is a great professor! He always seems happy to see students, and makes class interesting with his personality and sense of humor. Tests come straight from his notes, but he gives 8 practice tests before each one so if you work them all and go to his office, you should do fine.

Dr. Davila is an excellent professor. He is passionate about the material and more than willing to help if you see him during office hours. He provides past exams for study practice that are the exact format of the exam you will have, so it makes learning the material easy and straightforward. He also awards partial credit. Highly recommended.

I love Davila! This lab is really hard though. You must study everyday. You are graded on your product you get; so make sure you do it right. Gives quizzes every class. Make sure you do good on them because it's 25% of your grade. The lab reports are really LONG, which makes this lab miserable. Pay attention and you'll do fine.

His has a strong accent. An A is possible. Get to know him. Make sure to come to Supplemental instruction sessions AND class and make a good grade on the first test, quizzes, and hw, it gets harder. Have a study buddy. He is fun and you will never fall asleep. Although he is late at uploading stuff or coming to class

Davila is a great teacher. Although sometimes hard to understand because of his accent, still very clear. Class isn't mandatory but helps tremendously if you go. SI sessions are also very helpful for his class. No a lot of curve but gives bonus questions on his exams. Make sure to do all HW and quizzes, they are easy points that definitely help!

I thought that Davila was incredible. His accent is not a big deal at all. His real tests were pretty much straight from the practice tests. He also told me a lot of the questions that would appear on the tests when I visited him during office hours. Take him!

Best way to pass Organic 1 with Davila. SI. Make sure you go to every class and SI session (if possible). No need to buy the huge expensive textbook, Davila gives you all the notes you'll need to succeed. Practice exams and quizzes are very similar to the actual assessments, so be sure to do every extra practice problem you can get your hands on.

Dr. Davila is tough, but a great teacher. Go to his office, go to SI, and you will pass. He is approachable and willing to help. He encourages class participation, so go to class even though it isn't mandatory. he gives lots of practice problems, mechanisms, & old exams. Not many of the other professors do this. Definitely take Davila for OChem

Davila can come off really sarcastic when you ask a question in class, and races through his notes, and it's like he forgets that we don't know it already. If you have an SI, GO! Also, go over old testsquizzes on moodle. He also goes on 5 minute tangents about Breaking Bad which can break up the monotony of being bombarded with information.

Dr. Davila is by far the most interesting science professor i've taken at LSU. Lectures are high energy and he really cares about his students learning the material. He even gives a little bit of inspirational life advise. Class isn't mandatory but if you miss class you will be lost.

I love Davila. I had Nauman last semester (loved her), and I'm pretty sure they're partners in OChem. The transition into Davila's class was seamless. Tests aren't tricky, but it's a lot of material. He has an accent, though, but if you can get through that, I would definitely take him. One of my favorite prof at LSU.

Love Dr. Davila so much! He's super passionate about the material and his lectures are high energy-- it makes it worth getting up at 7:30 in morning. Organic Chemistry is certainly not an easy subject and I couldn't imagine taking it with anyone but him. Also, go to SI-- IT WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE (and your grade).

Best organic teacher available. Organic is a hard subject and Dr. Davila is the best choice to go with. He can be sassy but he really cares about his students. Show up to class and he notices. Tests are tough and you need to study days ahead, but that is all of organic chemistry.

Dr. Davilla is by FAR the best orgo instructor on campus. If you actually care about the material and put forth and inkling of effort, you can pass this class no problem. Tests are a joke and very similar to practice exams. He's a really caring guy and has genuine passion for teaching. Im sad I wont be able to take him again.

Dr. Davila is by far one of my fav professors at LSU! He's funny, lectures are high energy, and he's an absolute sweetheart if you get to know him. Tests are a bit tricky and he's a picky grader, but he doesnt make organic as hard as it needs to be. I've actually enjoyed organic because of him and I'm going to miss it a lot.

He is my fave prof so far at LSU! Took him for both. Some people mistake his sense of humor for being rude, but he's really nice. If you go to his office he is more than willing to help and he is almost always there even on weekends sometimes. Generous with partial. Go to SI. Dont switch profs from fall to spring because they struggled adjusting

Take him for organic chemistry. Do the practice tests and quizzes and you will do fine.

This is the lab, but Davila pops in and does the review lectures. I had him for the class as well. My favorite professor at LSU. I would be a chemistry major if he taught every class. He is picky about how you draw your structures, but he is hilarious and so sassy. Organic is not hard. The people who complain are probably entitled premeds.

Everyone told me to take Dr. Davila's class, and I am so happy I did! He is an amazing prof and a really sweet person if you get to know him. Don't listen to those who say he doesn't care bc that's NOT true. Orgo is tough no matter who you have. Do the practice quizzes/tests and DON'T SLACK OFF and you should be fine. I'm taking him for 2262!

If you're prepared to actually study then it shouldn't be hard at all to get an A. Gives bonus in class for answering questions-- some people had over 20 bonus points. Gave 12 point bonus problem on the final. DO THE PRACTICE EXAMS!!!! Ended up lowering his grading scale. Dr. Davila is hands down the best prof to have for ochem

I love Dr. Davila! I had him for lab and both organic chemistry lectures. He's super passionate and funny! He is the light of my life. He's also super helpful in office hours!

Definitely take Davila for both Organic 1 and Organic 2. Tons of opportunity to get extra credit just have to go to class and participate. Lectures are long but it is important to actually be present and focused during them, this makes a world of difference. Study study study old tests!!! and the SI's are a game changer

Dr. Davila made the first three exams easy and then wrecked our class with the final. Study hard. Organic two is easier in my opinion. Davila is great at lecturing, but more importantly, he gives plenty of practice exams to practice. You still have to study the notes for anything in between because he will pull stuff that haven't been on past exams

Professor Davila is a funny guy in class, and prefers to give his feedback in person. Does not curve ever, but is willing to make concessions like note cards for tests. Do not take his course lightly, however, especially if you are going into O-Chem 2.

I'm not sure why some people don't like Davila, I thought he was a good teacher and he was very fair for the most part. I recommend him if you want to actually learn O Chem.

I can see why people wouldn't like him but i enjoyed his class very much. He doesn't like questions so you'll have to figure it out by yourself but overall i would take him again.

I had taken the course in high school and he did a really good job explaining the concepts, especially compared to the other orgo 1 classes my friends were in

Dr. Davila expects mastery of the material to do well on his exams, but they are in no way "impossible" and he offers a good bit of bonus throughout the course and posts old exams. However, if you're lazy and don't care about actually learning anything, take someone else. If you're used to actually working for an A, then you will do just fine.

He is great. So many bonus opportunities. I would've done better if I didn't have test anxiety. He's super nice and he wants everyone to pass he tries really hard to make sure we all get good grades. His homework is hard but the exams are severely similar. He cares about small details so be careful. Take him.

Davila is an excellent Organic professor. I had him for both Organic 1 and 2, and he made it very easy to get and maintain an A+. So many opportunities for extra credit; he practically gives it away. Exams are exactly like the practice exams, and he gives you a week to do each homework. SI's make this course a lot easier. BEST PROFESSOR

Dr.Dávila took me from failing organic I my first go round to A+s in Orgo I & 2. He takes this class and lab very seriously and expects only the best work from his students, but you will breathe organic by the end of his classes.

Dr Davila doesn't really have great reviews on here, but I really liked him. Explained things well and really analyzes the material. He post prerecrded lectures going through the notes as well as doing a regular zoom session. Only thing is that he goes off on the same tangents every class period about "all the wrong things that students will do"

Dr. Davila was one of my favorite professors at LSU. He is a caring yet challenging teacher. He weighs quizzes and test grades very highly, and has no homework. He really wants his students to succeed and attend class. His lectures follow worksheets and are problem based. I would definitely recommend taking him for OChem 1 and 2.

If you want to learn the material such that when you study for your MCAT/DAT you know it like the back of both hands then take this man. It will be challenging but so are the other professors I just took my admissions test and his content was exactly like the admissions test.

Ochem 2 is a hard class. This class requires a lot of outside studying. The exams are hard but manageable. Going to lectures is very important because just looking at the notes is impossible to understand. He gives 6 quizzes and drops one and you are given the chance to earn 21/20 on each quiz. He does care about his students but wants you to learn

Davila is a great prof. I have taken him twice and he was rough for ochem 1 but for ochem 2 he replaced our lowest grade with the final to boost our grade. He gave us bonus opportunities on the quizzes which were take home. He has TONS of practice. He responds to emails quickly and is very approachable. He's a really nice guy but makes you learn!

Your grade is based on 6 quizzes (take-home and in-class) with lowest quiz grade dropped and 3 exams and a final. Make sure to practice with the extra worksheets he gives. He is approachable and at times funny, can be sassy as others mentioned but never mean. He's very fair in my opinion, even overly fair and tries his best to help us with grades.

Dr. Davila honestly went above and beyond to ensure our success. Not only did he provide an abundance of helpful material online, but he gave us numerous opportunities to boost our grade. He is a very kind person, passionate about teaching and genuinely concerned about his student's learning. Please utilize every resource available!

He helped our class alot and gave many chances to bring up grades through bonus or replacing exam grade with the final. I think he wanted to make up for the previous bad ratings and also I think he's just a nice guy. I think the sass is just from a language barrier at times. He does ramble though but he tests on what he teaches so. Good man

Compared to Ochem 1, Davila was great! I would have received a A- but I unfortunately did bad on final which was my fault. Saying I had a C- in ochem 1. He gives tons of worksheets, practice test, and videos on how to do the problems!

Dr. Davila is considerate of his students and is very helpful to the students who ask for his help. If you go to class and pay attention you will do great on his quizzes and exams. His quizzes are a mix of take home and in person. His exams are to the point and arent made to trick you. If I could take Dr. Davila again I would.

Davila can be intimidating and sometimes rude, but this comes from him caring about his class and wanting students to learn. He will make you look silly. However, I learned more from him in OChem 1 versus OChem II Honors. I wish I took him for OChem II. If you really wish to learn OChem I recommend him. You will develop a thick skin, and learn lots

Davila might not be the highest rated but he will make sure you know ochem. He has his own notes and with a little googling you can get any info you want. He always makes his tests hard but his stuff is not out of left field. My first ochem professor taught me nothing, and he brought me from a 50 on my first test to an 89 on my last two tests.

Davila is the most caring science professor I've had. He is smart and incredibly approachable. If you aren't understanding something, go to his office and he will help. He is very likely to give bonus points throughout the semester too/give points back on tests if you go to his office! Class has 4 exams + 6 quizzes. 2262 is hard but Davila is great

Dr. Doctor is not the easiest professor, but he does make sure you learn the material. Since this is a lab course, you need to be ready to work. His midterm and final were not the easiest, but they were on zoom so that *helps.* There are extra credit quizzes and the pre and post labs are not too difficult (if you have a good TA).

He's a nice professor, and you're graded by 6 quizzes (3 regular in-class and 3 take-home) and 4 exams (including the final). Do not take the take-home quizzes for granted; they are way harder than the in-class ones. And personally, the multiple choice questions on the exams are so much more difficult than the write-in ones. So study for those.

Dr. Davilla was very helpful in lab. He would walk around in the different labs and give corrections and suggestions where needed. He was accessible outside of class to help us with the midterm or the lab reports. Dr. Davilla is very kind and understanding. He tries his best to address any concerns.

I took Davila over the summer and he was definitely a hard professor. But if you go to class and get an outside tutor, its possible to do well.

I am Prof. Davila's biggest fan! His extremely detailed notes, pre-recorded lecture videos, and in-person lectures made for straightforward lessons and expectations. He gave answers for take-home quizzes and is genuinely passionate about individual student understanding. He always cracked jokes and was very kind. Only complaint: FINAL WAS HARD!

People complain that the lectures are difficult to understand, but he also posts every single one on moodle to go back and rewatch. He offers many practice tests that can be similar to the actual test. Pretty funny dude and cares about the class.

People say he's hard, but I don't think he is. Genuinely, he is hilarious and will crack jokes. If you go to his office hours, he's such a caring and kind guy. People just perceive him "bad" because he has a sarcastic attitude at times. As for exams, do the practice exams and worksheets! There are no tricks. Quizzes are okay Good luck and have fun!

Very caring professor. he truly wants all of his students to succeed. He moves tests and provides extra charts on tests if necessary. He is kinda sassy, but he is not trying to be rude. He gives 6 quizzes (4 take home) and drops the lowest, sometimes gives bonus pts for attendance, and replaces lowest exam with final. HIGHLY recommend

took him for ochem 1&2. my favorite professor at LSU!! he provides so much practice material and recordings for the notes. He does not test on material the class is really not prepared for, he will push tests back if necessary. He gives 6 quizzes (3 take home) and 3 exams. he drops the lowest quiz and replaces lowest exam with final.

He gives pretty detailed notes and a lot of practice work. Pretty straight forward grading style. Final replaces lowest exam (3 total). Drops lowest quiz (6 total). I will say that he is kinda mean. Very much a no bs kinda man. I hate o chem; it's not easy whatsoever. But he definitely makes it easier. I highly recommend taking him.

If you have to take Ochem, TAKE HIM! I had a horrible professor for 2261, so taking Davila for 2262 was like a breath of fresh air. He has so many practice materials, and clearly explains everything. He does review zooms on the weekends and releases practice exams that are the exact layout of his actual exams! Best decision I ever made.

Ochem lab is done by the department, but Davila was very helpful. There were always mistakes in quizzes (he didn't make them), but he was always willing to give you your points back. The midterm and final are difficult but doable (each worth 20% of your grade). From what I hear from friends, Davila was chill during labs compared to the other profs

Ochem is very hard, but Davila makes it as easy as it can be. You can download all the notes from Moodle. He puts SO MUCH practice material online too. DO THE WORKSHEETS AND PRACTICE TESTS! He is very smart and always willing to help outside of class if you need it. If you can do the practice without difficulty, you'll get an A in the class.

I found this class easier than 2261. Use the practice posted online and got to lecture and you should be good

Gives you so many study resources on Moodle. Worksheets (with keys and videos explaining them), practice exams, and PDFs of specific schemes you should know for exam. He really wants you to succeed. Still a tough class, but he is the best professor you can take for it.

I really liked Davila! I think he was a good teacher and he really wanted his students to do well. Also, he gave extra credit during certain classes and he was always willing to answer questions. Sometimes his tone can be misunderstood, but I believe he means well.

Davila makes Ochem as easy as it can be. Lots of helpful practice material online. Use Unstuckstudy and do the worksheets - you'll get an A if you put in the work.

Dr. Davila is great and his tests were pretty straight forward. Sometimes in his lectures he can go off on tangents but if you are actively paying attention, you will learn a lot. Would definitely recommend going to SI and doing a lot of practice out of class however.

Not the best teacher but go to class, sometimes he will give extra credit. he wears funny shirts. quizzes are fairly easy. grading scale is lowered.

I had for Ochem 1 and 2, and I thought he was a good teacher. His notes were hard to navigate but he was a good Ochem teacher to have for both classes

Lectures were confusing for me, but he is so funny. He posts all notes so attendance isn't mandatory. does have quizzes, mostly take home. if you can do the worksheets you will be fine. I did not understand the material in lecture, but when time for the exam I'd figure out all the worksheets and reagents and would pass the exams. DO THE WORKSHEETS!

To prepare for his exams, know how to do the worksheets he posts on moodle. He will pull a lot from the practice he posts and have very similar questions on exam. He does random bonus for attendance on Fridays. Graded by exams and usually biweekly quizzes. No homework so it's important to stay on top of practicing problems yourself

Dr. Davila was a great professor. Tests pull heavily from his worksheets, and I found his class much better than orgo 1. Obviously, the content is still more difficult, but that's the case with o chem universally. He's a very sassy man, which makes some misinterpret him, but he very much cares about student success. Bonus on take home quizzes!

Sets you up for success. Honestly a breath of fresh air after ochem 1. Practice worksheets on moodle prepare you PERFECTLY for the exam / quizzes. Bonus on quizzes too! I didn't always pay attention in lectures but made sure to attend because he would often say something important for a test or give bonus.

Good professor overall. Can be sassy at times. If you want the easiest A ever, you MUST get Ben Chanes.

Ochem is generally pretty difficult, but he makes it slightly better. He explains things well (even though his notes are hard to keep track of most of the time). There's no hw, quizzes usually have bonus points on them, and exams aren't curved at all. Also, quizzes are normally due in a week and are take home

Get Ben Chanes and practice his worksheets and any old tests you can get your hands on, he re uses questions from worksheets and tests sometimes! Also gave good bonus and almost all of the quizzes were take home highly recommend