The flipped classroom style works if you take the time and effort to actually follow it, and my friends and I in the class have agreed that we feel like we're retaining lots of info. He wants us to succeed, and while the quizzes and exams can be stressful, there are many resources to help prepare. Straummy mommy isn't that bad guys I promise.

Straumanis places a heavy emphasis on learning concepts over memorization. The quizzes are divisive, but they are a good driving factor to layer concepts and keep yourself on track. Tests have a built in curve that gives room for error, and aren't difficult to do well on. Keep a positive mindset and the class will be all fine.

My only complaints are that LA's were unprepared frequently and the workbook had important errors. His class is flipped classroom so know that beforehand!! His explanations were great tbh. Please keep in mind that people who fail will drop a 1 star and those who get As drop the 5 star. work hard and don't let reviews cloud your judgement.

He is the best professor to ever walk the earth. I wish I could take him for every class. Where is his bike? I think I have it.

Get to know others in your class, as the more motivated your group is, the more understanding of the concepts you'll have! OVERALL, lots of curve for those that work hard!

Class structure is different from traditional lecture based class as it is guided assignments in class. Great professor who really does care about your success. Really good curves where you can miss almost 20% of questions and still get an A. Ochem is hard in general but he does make a strong effort to give lots of resources and help to learn.

Don't let bad reviews discourage you. Yes it's difficult but duh its ochem. If you take advantage and buy into his method you'll learn a lot better than in other ochem classes. Find people to study with, go to work session, watch summary lectures, talk to him. He cares and makes it super doable to do well with lots of bonus just DO NOT fall behind.

On balance, a good professor but his style of flipped classroom can be difficult at first but it forces students to be honest with themselves. Midterms are fair and emphasize this with lots of built in EC. Only thing that is annoying are daily quizzes which are significantly harder than activities. Rewards consistency, not cramming.

Step 1) Get ready to glaze Strawdaddy daily. Ingest lots of water before going down on the daily quizzes Step 2) Pray To God before only 2 midterms. Probably the only amount of times his wife let him smash Step 3) This class will help you become a criminal and steal bikes. Strawdaddy had an irl demonstration of this skill ;)

I like Straumanis he is silly and cares about his students especially when you ask him questions in class. I have made great friendships during work sessions. However, there was no structure as to what content was important, and what concepts to emphasize vs. which ones not too.

I like him. This course is perfect for students who enjoy self-study like me. I love reading textbooks and doing exercises by myself. I love teaching my group members in class. He also gives a lot of extra credit. I got a 70% raw score on MT2, but my curved score is 97. I will definitely take Ochem 2 with Dr.Straumanis next semester.

I thought that this class was by far the hardest I've ever taken, but that it is completely doable to get a good grade if you put in the effort consistently. There were LOTS of extra credit on exams but you really have to take charge of your own learning due to its flipped classroom nature.

This class is doable and the quizzes/exams are actually very fair. Ochem is a difficult class, and most of the bad reviews come from students who think they deserve a good grade even though they didn't put in the work. I was able to finish the course with over a 100% by completing CAs, exercises, practice quizzes, and lecture summaries. That's it.

Honestly speaking, Dr. Straumanis was the best professor I've had at UT. Many people don't like the flipped teaching style, but if you actually practice through the workbook and ask questions in lecture, studying for the exams become a fun review. Lectures are great and his teaching style worked for me.

he wont really teach, but the workbook got a bunch of practice problems. also gargantuan curve so just do better than the peers and you lock an A.

Ochem is a hard class in general but Dr. Straumanis makes a strong effort to provide you with everything you need to do succeed in his class. Although his class structure is different than traditional lecture based, if you get a good group and actively work each class by asking LAs questions you will get a good understanding of the content.

It's simple, if you: - can't work well with others/struggle asking for help - *dread* the moment a prof says "turn to ur neighbor..." Then don't take his class, u won't do well and will not learn much. If you take his class w/ friends its lowkey fun + i learned a lot, esp good study habits :) (i got a C in his ochem 1, comeback of the century)

This guy is not the most charismatic person... however, he is very knowledgeable about Ochem and learning it. If you are premed, he will FORCE you 2 build some good habits for later in the future. Yes his tests r difficult but the curves, extra credit + drops are plenty so as long as you do the work (about 5 hours per week lecture included) ur fine

Took Straummy for OC 1 & 2, and got an A for both with tons of room to spare on the final. I recommend getting ahead early and boosting your quiz scores with the ample extra credit he offers. Tests are pretty difficult, but he has so many resources to earn your A. Do the lecture notes, watch the review, do exercise questions, and study your rxns.

This class was fine- quizzes every class were quite annoying and a major source of stress but Straumanis had a policy to compensate for low quiz scores, and MT2 had a HUGE curve. Final exam was weird, first exam was fair. Felt REALLY hard to learn with lack of explanations and practice but Ellie is the best TA!

Ngl I'm rly surprised by all the hate he's getting, most of these gotta be trolls. I thought his flipped classroom style rly benefitted most ppl in the class. You just had to practice the workbook and the tests kinda follow. The class def doesn't benefit slackers. Straumanis genuinely cares abt the class and wants ppl to succeed and that's rare.

Straumanis is probably the best professor I've had at UT. His lectures are very detailed if you're listening, and the book is easy-to-follow and extremely relevant to the MCAT. His "TED talks" are inspirational and have made me a better woman both inside and outside the classroom. Highly recommend him

Surprisingly, Dr. Straumanis made me love organic chemistry. Yes, this class is very challenging, but there are plenty of extra credit opportunities. As someone who is studying for the MCAT (and a non-premed major), I can confidently say that his class has given me a VERY strong foundation in chemistry & medicine and is extremely applicable.

Dr Straumanis lectured very little during classes. However, due to the flipped learning of the course and the in-depth material he provided, I always felt prepared for the daily quizzes and midterm exams. He was great about explaining questions on quizzes that stumped the class and also held work sessions numerous times a week.

Dr. Straumanis is not a professor for everyone. You have to be able to teach yourself the material and take the time to understand your mistakes. If you do not like learning by yourself but like being taught everything in lecture stay away from this class. I have 107 and haven't put the craziest effort in the class. The class isnt impossible!

This class is difficult for sure, but it's O Chem. You can definitely earn an A if you put in the time. He also gives lots of past resources to practice with.

Teaching style is good for hands-on, don't like lecture kinda people. You work in groups (that you choose), so I would highly recommend sign up for the same time as people you know or get ready to meet people. GO TO WORK SESSIONS! You can find people to study or be in a group with, plus you get extra credit for doing your homework here with help.

Make friends with an LA - taught me everything. So much EC (40+ pts) on exams, so all you have to do is be better than everyone else. Study for quizzes in class, most people don't, so if you get better than most people, you're set. Find a good group, everything is group work. It's ochem; it's gonna be hard, but just learn the game and it's doable.

Despite other people's criticism of Dr. Straumanis' teaching style, I can confidently say his flipped classroom has made me put in more work to truly understand o-chem. While exams are tough, he gives a generous curve most of the time and if you do better than the rest of the class, you'll get bonus. Quizzes daily so stay on top of it.

Ochem is hard and u have to be ready to put in the work. But if you stay on top of the work and prep before every quiz it shouldn't be too bad. Ppl expecting and A served on silver platter. Tests have big curve + extra credit built in exam.

Straumanis cares about his students and gives them countless methods to succeed in his class. This class was the first time I genuinely had no stress going into the exams, since I knew that I could miss some questions and still get above a 100. Ochem is hard, however, Straumanis gives you everything (and more!) that you need to conquer ochem.

Despite all of the bad reviews he gets, I can confidently say Straumanis is the best choice for ochem1. Ochem is objectively difficult, but putting in adequate time and effort will easily earn you an A. Insane curves on the tests (+30 on mine) and you only need a 90 to get an A. If you don't stay on top of the content you won't do well. Take him!!!

Straumanis' curves are some of the craziest in UT Ochem. If you're used to teaching/reviewing by yourself, you'll probably be fine in this class. Quiz during beginning of each lecture (not worth alot) and preactivities of the next unit due before the lecture (not worth alot). Each exam/final curved 20%.

his class was a lot better than I had expected, his curves are so insane! he gives many opportunities to get an A in his course even if you start the semester off poorly. his work sessions are super helpful and a great way to ask questions. i enjoyed his class!

Ochem is an inherently hard class, but Straummy's course is a million times better than that of Hsu or other profs. Ochem is still hair-tearingly difficult, you actually have a fighting chance here where other profs have slaughterhouses; Straumanis has lots of EC, bonus opportunities, and doable exams (on which he will boost your grade by 20 pts).

Highly recommend! His flipped classroom isn't as bad as it seems. He obviously wants everyone to get an A but also LEARN chemistry. He has SO MANY RESOURCES for studying. It starts off easy but picks up rapidly in the middle so be prepared. Its a really difficult class but theres lots of opportunity to raise your grade EVEN if you fall behind.

This class is tough but A LOT OF resources were given for students to succeed. 90 and above is an A. ECs built into exams and bonus questions on quizzes. If you can't study on your own and would prefer for the prof to explain step by step, this class is not for you. Las and Tas are helpful! Would recommend :)

This class is honestly not too bad if you're willing to put in the work. Do something for ochem everyday so its repetitive and you think about it frequently. Pay attention to the quizzes, especially the bonus. If you go to study sessions the LAs can give helpful tips that can come in handy. Do what he tells you and ochem can be approachable.

I was really scared about ochem but this class made it seem not so bad! You have to be proactive about your learning and HAVE to attend work sessions and ask questions. Exams have loads of bonus points and he curves generously. Dr. S is not the most approachable to ask questions but his TAs and LAs are super helpful and never judge.

why sigmaunis is awesome: curves his tests a lot leaves his old crusty wife for a younger baddie rides his bike to class (healthy)

Not my fav but tbh he's not that bad. Curve is very generous. He doesn't really lecture in the traditional way so be ready to learn in a group and ask TAs (or him) questions. Book has some errors but nothing too bad. don't expect it to be easy and then blame the prof if you can't get an A like everyone does here. If 1 gets an A all can get an A.

I went into this class scared because of his rate my professor. Though I'm not too fond of flipped classrooms (I prefer lecture-style teaching), I admit that this teaching method helped me learn ochem thoroughly. He is a nice person and he is passionate about ochem. I'm actually glad I ended up with Straumanis for ochem, he's not bad at all.

Though the exams are very difficult, he gives you an incredibly fair shot of succeeding in his class with the amount of extra credit he gives. You can also tell he cares about his students by the resources he provides and the talks he gives. If you put in enough effort, you should be totally fine in the class.

Excellent professor who really cares about his students. Do all exercises and study well for each quiz and you'll do fine. There's a lot of extra credit opportunities and curves heavily on exams. He took the best of our midterms and lowered the grading scale to give everyone higher letter grades. Tons of TA's and work sessions if you need help!

Straumanis was grades-wise one of the most accommodating professors I've had. The exams were tough, but daily quizzes helped catch mistakes. LOTS of bonus points, drops, and great LAs. I enjoy learning from practice problems so I liked the class and content stuck, but I wish he had summary lectures during class instead of just in work sessions.

He didn't really teach the class, lots of youtube and workbook teaching you, but heavily curves and adds bonus points so I was never stressed about my grades, added 20 points to each test and 40 points on the second test...don't know if that reflects poorly on his teaching but he adds a large buffer, just be better than average.

The class is hard, but Straumanis really cares about his students. The class is flipped and there are learning activities before each lecture, daily quizzes in class, along with 2 exams and a final. They are difficult, but everything is curved A LOT, and there are plenty of office hours with TAs/LAs to get help. Not as scary as people made it seem.

While guided inquiry style learning is more work, it helps you develop a solid conceptual understanding of ochem. Treat the daily quizzes as diagnostics. Exams can be tough but are curved 20-30 points each. Figure out how you learn best, and this class can be very rewarding. He cares about the class and makes it very possible to do well.

I love this man. If you want lots of good practice and you want to actually KNOW how things work in ochem, he is amazing. He was super lenient this semester on grades, dropping the cut off, having three options to get an A, and insane curves. One thing: you can't slack off in this class. Every class matters!

If you take him, just know that you're going to teach yourself everything. This worked fine for me, but I know people who did not have a great time. He curves a ton because the averages are horrible. There are daily quizzes, but you get used to them pretty quickly because they are not super high stakes. Big tip: study the exams from previous years!

He makes the tests quite difficult but there is an immense curve on everything. He made me really enjoy learning during class because it was a lot of group work instead of lecture (this is a controversial opinion but my attention span isn't that long so it was beneficial to me). The quizzes helped a lot. Go to work sessions.

No lectures, learn through CAs & exercises. Deeply understand content because topics build upon one another. DON'T get behind. Quizzes each class are annoying, but help you keep up w/ content. Ask the TAs any questions you have in class. Exams are hard, but there's TONS of curve. He is very approachable & truly wants you to succeed. Def recommend.

I could not recommend him enough, truly one of the best professors I've had. He truly cares about his students success & it shows. Quizzes are annoying but they're SO helpful and he gives a ton of extra credit. Exams were difficult but o-chem is hard anywhere. Go to class, ask questions, keep up with material, you have an A.

Straumommy was like my second mother. So caring and cares about our learning. Straumommy backs up the class structure with research. Did you guys know that students who take 320M with Straumommy go on to do better in other professors who teach 320N than those who did not have Straumommy?Straumommy makes his class structure data driven!

Straumommy changed me. He made me explore ochem in a way I didn't know was possible. He was an inspiration—my group and I craved every drop of his knowledge juice. The classroom was flipped, but only because if he taught, we'd master ochem 1 and 2 in weeks.

Everyone hates on Straumanis but he is really not bad. Flipped classroom sucks, ochem sucks, but he tries to get as many people as possible A's. He does a multiplier curve so you will always be curved up. He also changed the entire grading structure last semester so an A was a 90. His LA system is great and there is always someone there to help you

My glorious ochem monarch Straumommy is the ultimate aura farmer. No one comes close, not even sung jin woo or gojo.

Where do I start? DO NOT take this professor. He gives too much extra credit. It is way too easy to learn in his class and ask questions, and this is shown by the exams. I can't believe I have never gotten less than a 100 on his exam, and it's terrible. STAY AWAY. Additionally, his aura is way too much for me to fathom.

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the goat. If you attend the work sessions, don't cheat on quizzes, and actually do the activities and exercises legit you will 100% get an A. It doesn't matter the abundance of extra credit he gives; if you are pre-med and don't have the self-discipline to actually study, then drop being pre-med, it isn't work. He's goated, I actually learned alot.

I transferred from Callmann second semester and now I wish I took him last semester. His quizzes can be annoying to study for all the time, but it made that week of the exam so much easier &less stressful. Allows you to understand the nitty gritty stuff that week. I would suggest every freshman take him. Genuinely!

Really HOT LAs, makes it hard to pay attention in class, otherwise would def recommend. Throatmanus

I know that Straumanis gets a bad rap in general, and I'm not sure if he changed recently but he is genuinely the most understanding professor I will ever have at UT Austin. He is so easy to approach and rewards real effort with the extra credit near the semester. If you do the basic CTQ and some of the exercise an A is easier than any other prof.

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People are WAY too dramatic about this class being "awful" and "impossible". The truth is: the people who say that do not put in effort consistently. This class is manageable. Quizzes are not unfair, they keep you accountable for your work. Every exam is curved 20-30 points. This class is hard because OChem is just hard, Straumanis isn't the issue.

Straumanis is one of the best professors I've had at UT. He provides adequate course material to learn the content, the pacing of the course is good, and there are many extra credit opportunities. I wish I had taken him for Ochem 1. If you can, take Straumanis!

Boy oh boy where do I even begin. Dr. Straumanis. honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way you drive into the paint and strike fear into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth touch around the rim, and that gorgeous jumpshot. I would do anything for you. I wish it were possible to freeze time

He is so kind and makes many adjustments to the course for the success of students. If students struggle in this class, they probably have a hard time with the flipped classroom model.

Great professor. Flipped classroom is the best way to learn things like this.

I love Straumanis! He genuinely cares about his students. Concepts may be challenging at first, but he provides lots of resources (past quizzes/exams, extra practice problems) to ensure we learn them. If you are self-motivated and keep up with the CAs and quizzes, you will gain a strong understanding of ochem and get an A (or 100+) in the course.

THE STRAUMANIS SLANDER MUST BE STOPPED! The flipped classroom and daily quizzes suck, but this "sink or swim" approach means you actually have to learn the material instead of just sitting in lectures watching a professor draw curved arrows. OChem is painful, but no pain no gain right? also the amount of extra credit he gives out is actually nuts.

Straumommy clutches up at the end of the semester fr. Slayful queen of resonance structures. Bro is not traumanis, he's sigmanis. LAs have w rizz.

LORD of the Alkoxides! Dr. Straumommy really cares about his children! Gigachad LA's. W people fr! You will fall in love with all of them ;)

great taste in LAs

Lots of hate for him in the past but honestly hes solid. Lots of extra credit, if you try even a little you will likely end up with A and a solid understnding of ochem2. Flipped classroom annoying but honestly his workbook and LAs are quite effective in teaching and understanding the content. Recommend wholeheartedly.

helped me 🍇 my midterms and ace them!

The honest truth about Dr. Straumanis is that he is a very caring professor, after the first midterm the class started to get a lot easier. Overall, most of the negative comments are mostly likely from bratty pre-meds who don't want to ruin their 4.0. Jokes aside, I heard from diff sources that Iverson goons to CaseOh, so take him at your own risk.

Notice how all the hate comes from the chuzz (chopped huzz) and not the fyne shytz (me n gng).

I could write an essay on having Straumanis for orgo1 and 2. Genuinely the best professor I've ever had and have never gained so much knowledge on a subject than I have in this class. You have to put in time and effort while staying consistent, but that applies to any orgo class. Don't listen to the bad reviews; take him and you wont regret it!!!!

he cares about everyone. incredible professor and group of TAs always there to help you. so much extra credit. if you apply yourself, you will make an A. he responds to emails despite having upwards of 700 students. do not listen to the bad reviews. made me love organic

he cares so deeply about all of his students and totally changed my way of thinking. forever grateful i was in his class for 2 semesters and have nothing but great things to say about him. his style of teaching made me not afraid to ask questions and i feel so much more prepared for my future tough classes.

He is the only professor that I've seen go to such great lengths for every students. You can't fail with him as your professor because he makes so many accommodations and wants everyone to succeed. It breaks my heart hearing people speak poorly of him because he's the one professor I would go to bat for, and I know he would do the same for anyone.

The only people who dislike him are lazy pre-meds who have no business even trying to go to med school. He gives every student opportunity after opportunity to not only pass but to get an A. Don't be a sheep and listen to the lowlifes who don't have enough discipline to put in any work. If you put in some effort, Straumanis will not let you fail.

I LOVE THIS PROFESSOR. OF COURSE IT'S HARD IT'S OCHEM. STOP BEING A LAZY AND LOCK TF IN. HE DOES EVERYTHING FOR HIS STUDENTS AND TREATS EVERYONE WITH RESPECT AND KINDNESS HE GIVES CHANCE AFTER CHANCE FOR EVERYONE TO GET AN A. THE PEOPLE WHO LEFT BAD REVIEW ARE UNGRATEFUL low lives who don't deserve his kindness.

"Glock to your head name me ONE o chem professor better than straumanis" Just slime me out already gng

He genuinely cares so much for his students and wants them to succeed. The only way to learn ochem is by practicing and the class is structured around that! It's better than wasting time hearing lecture then spending even more time on your own practicing. Stay on top of CAs and exercises and you are guaranteed to get an A with how much he curves

Dr. Straumanis is one of the best professors I have had since being at UT. He genuinely cares for his students and gives them SOOOOO MANY opportunities to get an A in this course. As long as you study and keep up with your assignments, you should get an A. He and his LA's are amazing and make learning ochem so much better and less stressful.

Straumanis the goat I don't care. He genuinely wants to help you succeed by challenging you, and the flipped class actually forces you to stay on top of your work. And he gives a massive curve on his midterms! Ochem 2 is a breeze to me because of him.

Dropped Iverson for this man. Best decision ever.

If you want to actually learn ochem, take Straumanis. The class is extremely difficult, but you WILL know ochem better than most of your peers in the end. 2 exams and a final that are heavily weighted, but curved (extremely). If you do CAs, exercises, and ask LAs questions, you will get an A in the course. Took him for org I and II w/ an A in both.

This is the first class in college where you actually have to learn how to problem solve and not just memorize random things to get an A. It radically changed the way I view learning for the better and for that, I am grateful. I understand why some people dislike this teaching style but i wouldn't be so harsh on him. He's doing the hard owrk

I was very scared coming into this class because of the horror stories I heard, but this class ended up being one of my favorite classes here at UT. I have learned so much, and it made me like science again bc before this I felt like I was just memorizing things. If you want to learn, TAKE THIS CLASS. Work hard, study hard, and you will be fine!

Straummy gets a bad rep (b/c ochem is HARD) but genuinely cares. Although I'm not pre-med, it was nice that he emphasized MCAT-related topics. Exam- and daily quiz-heavy, but with lots of EC (he replaced both midterm grades w/ the final if helpful). Do the workbook problems and study for quizzes (will really help your avg)—you'll be totally fine.

Nothing new to say here, but Dr. Straumanis is really good. Class is highkey grade inflated and I think being hot is a selection criterion for being an LA.

SUCH a rewarding class. Ochem is tough, and the flipped classroom takes some getting used to, but Dr. S is definitely onto something with his learning approach. If you make an effort to keep up with the material and take the time to do all CAs/exercises, you'll do fine. Would 1000% take this class again!!!

I just love this man 🥹

I love Straumanis! He's genuine, fun to talk to, and treats students like humans. Yes, his class is hard: its organic chemistry lol. His tests are fair, and if you work at it and try to understand, you will 100% pass. TAKE HIM!

One of the most polarizing profs at UT, but if you buy into his method, you'll learn Ochem better than with anyone else and be ready for the MCAT! It's most effective for Ochem 1, but still your best bet for 2. It's a shame he has to pander with grade inflation for approval just because his method so dividing, but most appreciate the boost.

Dr. Straumanis will do a lot to help you get an A, all you need to do is put in the work.

Lowkey my fav, but hardest class at UT

Dr. Straumanis does a lot to help you get an A. As long as you put in the work and don't get behind you will succeed in his class

there's a ton of resources and extra credit to succeed in his class. but it's also flipped classroom which means if you don't want to teach yourself ochem, plz don't take him. textbook answer keys, OH, and ed discussion will be your best friend in this class. also there's daily quizzes. ngl tho straummy was pretty iconic, in a traumatizing way.

O-Chem II was much easier after having him for O-Chem I. While he's very nice and engaging, he's really nothing more than a warm body in the class. However, he cares enough to ensure every student excels and can get an A. Insane curves make up for teaching yourself everything. So many LAs and OH/WS to get help from! Good guy? Yes. Professor? Iffy.

His class is more work, but you will have a deeper understanding of ochem. Treat his daily quizzes as diagnostics. His massive exam curves (30+ points) ensure A's to students who know even just some of the content. The biggest challenge in this course is finding a competent LA. Learned a lot of chemistry without once stressing about this course.

The hate is so forced for Dr. Straumanis!!! O-chem is so difficult for any professor, but Straumy tries his very best to make the content digestible. I think inquiry-based learning is a great way to get a grasp on the subject, you just really need to set aside the time for it and never (EVER) brain-dump.

Had Straumanis for both ochem 1& 2. Hes amazing! His class has a bad rep because ochem is tough. the way he structures his class really emphasizes LEARNING and applying over memorizing. If you put in the work, you WILL leave with an A as his exams are curved TWO LETTER GRADES!!! Ochem 2 w straumanis was my favorite class at UT. hes phenomonal :)

You'll learn if you put in the hours

i love you straumanis but this class was really hard :(

Honestly I think taking Straumanis is alright if the "flipped classroom" learning style works for you. The class itself is mostly self study and lectures are basically just dedicated textbook work hours. The daily quizzes are definitely annoying but as a method of benchmarking yourself theyre ok.

Challenging but even in such a large class clear that Straumanis cares deeply about helping his students learn and do well The flipped classroom does work if you stay on top of the things he suggests (recc: finish CAs before class) Don't talk while he is talking because it is super disrespectful Genuinely very nice guy (only spoke to him once)

Dr. Straumanis is awesome and is a genius. I am honestly not sure why he receives poor reviews. He is very motivating, and his workbook that he made is amazing. The class is different to your normal college course since it is flipped but I honestly enjoy it. He rewards hard work and has a great grade distribution due to his exam curves.

Ochem is obviously hard but his curves are so fire because it takes the stress of learning away. I bombed so many quizzes and have an A because the quizzes are designed to help you learn what you don't know, not punish you. Top 2 professor I've ever taken. The OH lecture style isn't for everyone, but it forces you to learn how to study (w help).

All of the negative reviews r from lazy bums bro, yea his exams are hard but his curves are SO generous & he truly wants his students to get an A which u guys take for granted. I wasn't stressed at all throughout this class and even tho it's flipped classroom, I was able to learn pretty well w the resources he provided

The curves are so generous there is little stress for what is supposed to be a traditional "weed-out" class. There's a lot of content, but you get to learn without constantly worrying about holding onto your grade. Loved this class, since it's clear Straumanis cares about reducing your stress.

All of the negative reviews truly baffle me. Straumanis is a great teacher who deeply cares about his students well-being. If you put in effort, you are likely to get an A (he designs the class so many people can earn A's). I am not naturally gifted in chemistry but his class made me feel like I can succeed by learning from my mistakes.

He spends so much time training his LA's so they all explain the content so well. Definitely recommend asking so many questions in class and staying caught up. Yes he doesn't lecture but the one on one LA instruction is so helpful. Ochem is my favorite class because of him, the extra credit is amazing !!!

Should be a psychologist not an ochem professor but gives so much extra credit if u don't get an A you're actually dumb. Only lecturing he does is about mental health but if you have a good LA you're totally fine

If you are someone that prefers learning from peers and problem-solving on your own, take Straumanis. He offers lots of wiggle room to get an A in the class including bonuses and curves as he clearly cares about his students. Use your resources and get help from the LAs!!

i wanna eat him 😍😍😍

Straumanis is so sweet! He cares about us in and out of class and doesn't want a letter grade to define your experience in the course. His curves are a lot and ochem is a hard class so the only ppl giving him a bad rating are the ppl doing bad.

cute doggy and pup. if you hate on him it's because you're failing

He should get rid of the curve. We need to bring back traditional weed out classes. The fall of the premed nation must happen.

Bring back weed out classes. End massive curves and start limiting A's. End pre-med gradeflation!!!

Loves his salad a little too much. He aight tho.

This class uses workbooks, which some don't enjoy but personally it forced me to pay attention in class, unlike a boring lecture. His tests are very hard but the curves are so crazy that it doesn't matter if you do really bad (50% bonus on our second midterm). I wish he'd stop eating that stupid SpongeBob salad in front of my face everyday tho.

I think everyone over reacts when it comes to this class. ITS NOT THAT HARD. As long as you put in the work to understand. There are plenty of amazing resources such as the old tests and quizzes that's almost exactly like the ones he gives in class. He cares and gives so many opportunities for extra credit. I would take him again if I could.

I think people who complain about him don't know what a bad day is. He offers so much extra credit and tries his best to teach you a knowingly hard class. Tbh if you're not willing to lock in, ochem and med school might not be your path. Unfortunately this is college, its time to grow up and learn that you need to study and you need to work hard.

Hands down my favourite pre-med prerequisite. He made ochem far less scary than I thought it would be. The fact that he changed the grading scheme shows how much he cares for his students. That being said, don't take him unless you work best in a flipped-classroom setup. straumy slays the house boots down houston i'm deceased. very pookie-coded.

Accept the fact that Ochem is hard regardless of the professor. Dr. Straumanis will not stand up and lecture to you. Instead, his lectures are through his self guided textbook. I found that this was both the best and worst idea in the world. It was SUPER helpful to me and I loved it, but I also knew plenty of people who hated it. IMO can be easy A.

The class was hard but Straumanis makes it easy for students to get an A. Quizzes every class did take a toll on me, but I really learned from them.

gives tons of extra credit and curves are insanely huge, doesn't lecture tho - you have to teach yourself basically everything but there are tons of office hours, straum himself is a pretty nice dude and genuinely wants everyone to understand content / get an A

Easy to get an A as long as you do all the work he tells you to do.

Dr. Straumanis is very understanding and a nice professor. His tests/quizzes are hard but he gives an ample amount of extra credit. Ochem is notoriously hard so it should be expected, but he makes it very possible to get above a 90% if you put in the work. Only thing I don't love is that his mini-lectures in class don't help very much.

I WILL NOT STAND STRAUMANIS SLANDER! If you actually put in effort like you should with any class you WILL get an A+. He gives insane curves on all the tests (sometimes 30+ pts) so if you failed this class what are you even doing. The daily quizzes can be annoying but do the CA and past quizzes and you're set.

I liked this class! Dr. Straumanis is a really nice person and cares about you doing good. Just go to work sessions, and ask questions. You'll be fine. Lots of work but alsoooo big curves.

i am going to eat bodhi and no one can stop me

It's a class you have to work for your grade, which is a big awakening compared to other classes "pre-med" or pre-healthcare students are used to. Tests are curved HARD, but problems aren't too bad (especially when provided with past exams), and the quizzes are very basic. If you put time into the class and ask questions, it's a breeze.

whether or not u succeed rlly depends on ur learning style! his flipped classroom is great for some ppl/horrible 4 others. he does give insane curves to help u get an A BUT imo the stress of studying/taking an exam that he himself describes as rlly challenging can be frustrating even knowing a huge curve will be given.

Sad to see bum student reviews just hating ... yall realize youre affecting this mans career right. class is doable and fair n he clearly outlines how to succeed

straumommy makes it so hard for you to fail. Flipped class + pre-readings (~30min/week) force a regular practice rhythm and the mandatory groupwork + army of TAs make it so easy to get help. Mountains of EC opportunities too. If you put in the bare minimum you will do well. Never even spoke to the man but his book is that good. cute doggo too.

Never skip class, always do the work (past quizzes/tests + textbook), and you will do well. If you skip a day, it is very hard to come back from that. I def gained a deep understanding of the material... more so than people in other ochem classes. He also curves a LOT on the tests...like getting ~70% of the questions = score above 100

I had a 68% projected average and I reached out to him via email and he was very kind and helpful and I was able to finish the class off very strong. Yes he doesnt lecture the entire class but he does introduce the ideas at the start of class and gives you everything you need to be successful. If you don't do well, you're prob lazy asf (like I was)

Pretty easy to get an A in the class considering how heavy he curves. The material isn't bad, you learn a little bit new every lecture and do a lot of problems on it (and you don't even have to it's voluntary). The daily quizzes are fine, too. That said, his final was literally the hardest exam I took in my life.

Great prof. You will learn a lot if you try + will be rewarded with heavy curves on exams.

Good job strawdude, and good job to me

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studying for this class was like studying for a standardized test with the added help of work sessions and LA's. He doesn't really teach, but you won't get penalized for making mistakes.

Class is dependent on learning style. If u can teach urself and have the discipline to study outside of class, take this class. There is so much EC and curves to get ur A while still understanding the concepts. Straum did lecture on occasion, and I can tell he wants us to do well. Still cant believe im paying tuition to teach myself ochem :\

Exams are really hard, but the curves are HUGE. Getting an A in this class is very manageable, and you will learn more than people in Iverson. Also, the classroom is flipped, which some people aren't a fan of. Personally, I think the format was excellent. Ochem is so dense that you'd need to go home and relearn the material after lectures anyway

quiz every day. sometimes he talks about "how to be successful in the course" (not helpful), while other days he talks about organic chemistry (helpful). The course uses a flipped classroom format, which took some adjustment, but he provides good materials outside of class to be successful. Exams have the hardest possible questions.

Very doable to get an A if you prepare/practice how he recommends and not cheating on the daily quizzes will help you study for the midterms. He genuinely wants everyone to get an A without students sitting in a boring lecture.

he's the goat for the amount of extra credit he gives! the textbook is the cheat code, so spend time on it everyday for @ least two hours, in addition to taking the past quizzes and you're guaranteed to do well!