Hietbrink does a pretty good job preparing for what is on the exams. Lots of people do poorly but that's more because of the course than the professor. Do the practice exams he posts online! Class notes are helpful, but sometimes he goes too fast on his slides during lecture. Curve's pretty big so managing a passing grade isn't tough.

All of the comments so far don't do Brucey justice. Sure he is disorganized and always hyped up on a couple diet soda pops, but he's a family man at heart and a nice dude. Isn't nearly as boring as other chem teachers. The class is hard.Do his practice tests! Print pp for class! DEFINITELY buy and use an OCHEM studybook to learn material.

Hietbrink honestly isn't a bad professor. He's very helpful during office hours and his powerpoints are very helpful. The key to exams is practicing the problems and practice exams, not just reading the notes. He makes the material easy to understand and I enjoyed having him as a professor.

So awesome. Take him. He's the best chemistry professor I've ever had, and has only made me want to pursue a minor and more courses in chem. Get to know him- he's a little quirky, but I promise you'll love him once he warms up to you.

I started out hating him, but after 322 (which I took in winter session--MUCH easier than 321 in fall!) I grew to really like him as a professor. Lectures can be a little scattered, but he knows what he's talking about and is good at relaying concepts and making orgo understandable. USE YOUR MODEL KIT and read the text. He curves a lot too.

Go to class, take good notes, do the practice problems and you will get an A

Although most students fail to understand the basic mechanisms that are "derived" "in-class" by the professor, they are difficult to self learn. That's what office hours are for. During office hours, Dr. H didn't replicate his in class lecture, as a means of repetition, instead he wholeheartedly explained the mechanisms. Grand Professors.

I LOVE THIS MAN. I would take organic chemistry ten times over if it meant that I could be taught by him. It's a real shame that he doesn't teach any other classes at the university. Love, love, love. Go to office hours. He transformed my extreme fear of organic chemistry into pure passion for reactions and puzzles. Wonderful.

Hietbrink is a great professor. Lectures were very clear and he was great at explaining concepts. I had him for organic chemistry, which is not an easy class. I had to start studying about a week in advance for the exams. If you studied and practiced, you were fine. Many people hate the class, yet don't put in enough effort.

Dr. Hietbrink is a good professor right? He has powerpoints that are partly filled in, have to do the rest. But his exams often have the "exception to the rule" as tested material. Keeping thurough notes and working an hour a day EVERY day will help you. He is good and will try his best to explain in his own.... Bruce Hietbrink way.

After a year with Bruce I can honestly say he's a very good professor. If you have the luxury, print out the lectures in advance. Exams were very fair in my opinion, he gives you old exams to study from which are very similar to the ones he gives. He's clear about whats on exams and when things will be covered.

Bruce is probably the best orgo professor you can find. Don't complain about orgo being the hardest class ever, you just need to do the practice problems and study ahead of time. Plus, he's always in his office in case you need help. Recitations are similar to the question formatting in his exams so always go to them! Overall, not bad,

As far as orgo professors go, Hietbrink is the best you're gonna get. He explains things clearly in lecture, gives you a TON of resources, and formats exams so that they're like those from previous semesters. The key is to practice A LOT and get help when you need it. It takes a lot of work, but I got 70's on the exams and still came out with a B.

One of the most knowledgable and competent teachers I've had here. His lectures are extremely helpful as are his course capture lectures. You will have to put in time to get the grade but as you may have realized it is organic chemistry.

He is by far the best professor to take for orgo. The class itself takes serious dedication especially if it's not your strong suit, but his tests are clear and to the point. THE ONLINE PRACTICE EXAMS ARE A LIFE SAVER! use them for every test and you will do fine!! only 3 tests and 1 final (which replaces your lowest test grade) so make them count

Bruce is probably one of the best teachers you will get for organic chemistry, BUT it is hard! Study the online practice exams, and listen to the UDcapture so you can pause the video when he goes too fast through some slides. Take the TuTh class so you are never rushed for exams, and dont buy the book.

Orgo sucks regardless, but take it with Bruce. He's very straight forward and posts everything on UD Capture. Do the practice exams, go to recitation, and office hours.

Personally, I didn't go to lecture by the end and did fine. You need to know what to study for these exams and how to study for them. He gives you past exams and it is the best practice tool that he gives you. He's a good professor and can teach a lot in lecture. Just know that students must work overtime when they study.

He's a bit of a weird guy, but really knows orgo. Orgo will always be terrible but does a decent job simplifying things.

Orgo is hard, but he really knows his stuff and teaches it really well. The only people I know that don't like him were bad at orgo and blamed him, but he really is a great teacher. You will have to put in a lot of study time outside of class if you want to do well, but he puts old exams online and they're super helpful to study from.

Being that I took orgo with Bruce, the class was difficult but i dont think he went out of his way to make it harder than it needed to be. Taking notes and going to class is important, he has capture but it is little more than no help at all. He's very accessible, even outside of his office hours, and he's always more than willing to help.

If you look over the material for each exam for about a week before the exam you will do fine. Don't try to start studying only a few days before. There's no homewhere in 321 and very little in 322 so the outside commitment is not a huge deal, so put it the time a week before each exam and start studying. Mostly just memorization. Very doable class

Organic chemistry is not an easy subject. Bruce is an excellent teacher for how hard the subject is. He can go through material kind of fast but as long as you print out the notes and follow along in lecture, it is okay. He offers a lot of resources and study tools.

The best chemistry professor I have had so far. Organic chemistry is definitely challenging, but his lectures are very clear. I highly recommend taking this class over winter session. I was able to devote the necessary time to this class without any other distractions. Organic chemistry is 100% all about focus.

Orgo is definitely one of the hardest classes I'll ever take, but Hietbrink definitely did a good job at teaching it. Exams are challenging but he posts exams from the previous years so you know what to expect. Dont need to go to lecture because they are oftentimes hard to follow, but his UDcaptures are very helfpul.

Organic chem is a hard subject, but Hietbrink brings it down to an understandable level and he really gives you all the tools you need to be successful. Practice exams are really helpful for studying, as well as flashcards to memorize reactions. Theres no need to buy the book- the lectures explain everything.

Dr. Hietbrink is one of the best professors that I have had at UD so far. He's great at explaining difficult concepts and is very accessible outside of class if you need help. You have to put in a lot of outside work if you want to do well, but he gives you more resources than you could ever need. Do the practice tests if you want to do well!

Prof Hietbrink is great. He explains really confusing material clearly and starts with the basics. He's willing to do anything outside of class to help you pass and never gets frustrated with people. The only reason I didn't pass is because I literally didn't try at all; not even the professors fault.

Great professor, anyone who says otherwise just doesn't know how to take notes. Print his notes outlines, he makes them for a reason. I've never watched his course captures but did very well on all the exams by paying attention in class. Go to recitation and use the practice exams to study. Take advantage of the model set.

Bruce is a great teacher. As long as you take notes, watch the course captures (because he goes very fast in lecture) and do the practice tests you can do well in this class. The practice tests are almost exactly like the real test, s. He is also very helpful in office hours so go to those if you can.

Bruce tends to fly through the power-points so at times there is no use going to class. I ended up teaching most topics to myself. There is not much of a choice in professor either way, so review every practice exam, rewatch the lectures, and go to his office hours as he is really helpful during them.

Orgo is hard no matter where you take it and Bruce doesn't go out of his way to make it any harder or easier. I found it helpful to watch all of his capture videos the week leading up to an exam. Also, make sure you keep refreshing old material- it will come back to haunt you, especially with multistep synthesis. Got a C in 321 and B- in 322

For such a hard subject Bruce teaches it well. He has printable notes that follow the lectures he gives. All his lectures are on UD capture so you don't need to go to class, but it's super helpful. Your grade is based on 3 exams, 6 problem sets, and the final. The first 2 tests are ok but the 3rd is super difficult.

Orgo is super difficult but hietbrink has clearly been teaching it long enough to know how to explain it clearly in the best way. He helps as much as he can, gives lecture notes and posts lectures online for later. Beware of the third exam in his class, it is rough, but he replaces your lowest midterm with the final if its better.

He is very knowledgeable about chemistry. He's nice, but this class is very hard (which is to be expected). He puts a lot of old tests on canvas which was extremely helpful.

dont need to go to class because everything is on udcapture however really suggest watching all of them. dont be lazy and the class is fine. i actually loved his lectures and im not one to like lectures due to my short attention span. we have a lot of problem sets which bring your grade up. HIGHLY recommend going to recitations every week!!

Excellent professor! He made organic chemistry the best possible and had a large collection of practice exams that were extremely helpful (my favorite part)! He also had course capture and printable notes. Great teacher for organic chemistry.

Orgo is a hard class no matter who it's with. That said, he does a great job of breaking down concepts. You dont need to know everything he teaches but its still very helpful. Dont listen to these negative reviews. He is a great professor and a good person, and has enough experience to know how to explain things well. Tests are tough but fair.

Orgo is a difficult class no matter what. Dr. Hietbrink conveys each concept in a way that makes it much easier to understand. He posts all his lectures online and I felt like it was much more helpful to watch them outside of class so I can pause and rewind. Dr. Heitbrink is very kind and cares about his students, I'm glad I had him for orgo.

This man is a true gem. I thought I lost hope in chemistry after gen chem but Hietbrink proved me wrong. He cares about his students SO much and is so passionate about what he does. Don't hesitate to ask him questions in class or during office hours he'll explain it until you understand. Highly recommend I wish I had more professors like him.

Professor Hietbrink, while his voice is a tiny bit monotone, is a very kind professor. He does his best to give you everything you need to succeed. My low grade is my own fault, but even so he was kind to me and helped me through the course. I barely passed but I definitely would have failed if not for professor hietbrink

Really good professor it's just the material that makes it hard. Sometimes goes too fast in class & you can' t get all the notes down in time so definitely print out his notes and watch the canvas lectures to make sure you get everything. Go to recitation, don't cram, and look over all the previous exams and you'll be fine.

ok so I love Dr. Hietbrink. He makes organic chemistry understandable and while the class is rough because... well... its organic chemistry, he explains stuff in a way that you can understand it. like literally I hated chemistry so much before I had Hietbrink and now I actually love organic chem because he taught it in a way I can understand it.

Organic is a naturally hard course, but Bruce offers many sessions of office hours, extra credit through recitations, and lots of practice problems with old tests. All grading criteria and class schedules are adhered to exceptionally well.

Its self paced and the review sessions on Mondays are kinda pointless. It is all up to you how you do in this class and keep up with lectures. So many opportunities with the whole teaching team. My best advice is to find good tutors in the CRC for help and go to his office hours even if just to listen.

The class will be difficult regardless of who you take for it, but Professor Hietbrink is a great professor for Orgo and simplifies the information as much as possible. Just do as much practice as possible and you'll be fine

I wouldn't want any other professor than Dr. Hietbrink for Orgo. Sadly I'm switching out of the Chemistry major so I will not be taking the second course in his sequence. The number of lecture videos, office hours and extra exercises really gives you plenty of resources to master the material without being glued to a textbook. Would take again.

Dr. Heitbrink is an excellent professor. The way he presents his content is very accessible and easy to follow. Watch the lectures and do everything without chegg. I've yet to meet a single person who is good at orgo and also relies on chegg for answers. This class is very fair, the amount of effort you put in will be reflected in your grade.

Love professor Hietbrink! after a string of bad chem professors, he made me realize that I'm not as bad at chem than I thought and is the reason I like organic chem more than gen chem. highly recommend- wouldn't take with anyone else :) I didnt use the textbook and got all of my notes from the lectures

Orgo is a tough and new subject to many students, but Bruce makes learning and understanding the concepts easier. He succeeds at lecturing and explaining concepts in a way that will be reinforced by students and provides a ton of outside help, including many office hours and practice.

This man is an amazing professor and made a hard and somewhat scary subject so clear and simple. His lectures go by fast, so you must rewatch them to understand. Do all his practice tests and practice worksheets. Go to office hours and recitation. He provides so much practice material which I found so helpful. The class is very fair and reasonable.

Bruce is a great professor. His practice exams are an immense help. The homework was easy and quick once you knew the concepts. Rarely had to read the textbook.

Orgo is not an easy subject, but Prof Hietbrink teaches it well and gives you all the materials to succeed. Office hours, recitations, past tests, and problem sets all help. You must be constantly practicing orgo and make sure you don't fall behind cuz the class builds on itself.

He cares and is really nice. Sometimes gets caught off track with unnecessary information, but overall does a good job explaining topics. If you study the material and go to class you will do well.

Overall, Bruce is either really disliked or really loved. Personally, I got along with him really well once I adapted to his teaching style. You must adapt to the way HE teaches and kind of forget the way you learned material in the past. Part of it is how difficult OCHEM I and II is, so he does FLY through material at times so keep up.

Bruce is incredibly knowledgeable on the material, and that is very apparent in lectures. The exams are as fair as possible considering the subject and the availability of both himself and the TAs make the class more manageable. Show up to lecture and recitation and you will be fine

This semester is different now with Joe Fox subbing him for the last 1/3 of semester. of course orgo is hard, so obviously you have to closely pay attention in lecture, because he will zip through powerpoint. His teaching is very clear and since he repeats himself a lot, it helps since he goes very fast. Best way to study is practice exams.

Bruce was a good professor, he posts his lectures online, which is helpful because he moves very quickly. He's not very good at responding to emails but does a great job with his lectures.

This class can be very easy if you put in some work every day. I practiced every day and was able to do well in the class. The professor goes pretty fast through the material but if you do the practice problems, practice exams, and go to recitation you'll do fine.

Bruce is great but he lectures very fast and the content is difficult. If you want to do well you MUST take advantage of ALL the resources! Go to ALL the recitation sessions, even if you're lost (you get extra credit). Go to TA office hours! Complete as many practice exams as you can (Bruce posts them all on Canvas)!!

He is a really nice guy, but never responds to emails. His exams don't follow what he's doing in class. Normally his only grades are the exams, which are graded heavily. He is the only professor that teaches orgo, so no matter what you're stuck with him.

Dont even bother with the textbook. The exams are difficult, but everything is from the lectures so if you take good notes you should be fine. The lectures are a bit boring, but he also posts them so you can watch them again. He also posts a ton of past exams to study from that are very similar to the actual exams.

Overall great professor and teaches very well. He tends to go through the content pretty fast but if needed he is available to answer any questions during office hours. The TAs in the class are also really helpful. As long as you go through the posted practice exams before the exam you will do fine.

I actually really liked Bruce. I know some people had some trouble in the class but all my friends and I were very successful in his class. Very few grade opportunities so do your best on exams. He can go through lectures quickly so sometimes it's better to just listen and pay attention than to do all of the molecule drawings, TA's are very helpful

Exam grades make up almost the entire grade. There are 3 exams and a final that replaces the lowest of the 3. Although this was a tough class, the amount of resources posted on Canvas made it much easier. Every lecture was recorded and there were also countless walk-through videos posted on Canvas so attending lectures wasn't necessary.

The class is definitely hard but then again, its organic chemistry what did you expect. The best way to pass the class is practice, and he has so much practice. The Tas help a lot go to the recitations trust me they help a lot.

He was a really kind professor, lecture attendance will help you with exams but is not mandatory. The TAs were incredible and would highly recommend using their resources. The exams were extremely difficult and worth most of your grade but overall grade of the class is weighted. This will be difficult, but if you put in the effort you can pass.

This class is graded mostly by your performance on tests, but there are lots of practice tests on canvas which are pretty similar to the actual test. Also the TA's are very helpful and give out review sheets before the exams, which are the best preparation. His lectures are pretty entertaining but he does go fast sometimes, but they are also online

He is a good professor and the Tas are beyond helpful. If you actually try in this class, you will be fine. This class isn't like oh i can study the material in 2 days. He posts all past exams which is extremely helpful so do the practice. The exams are basically like the past exams of course he changes the problems but same concept.

After having him for an entire year of orgo, I have no complaints. Yes, it is hard and you have to put in the work but he is so understanding and wants everyone to succeed. Past exams, supplemental videos, worksheets posted, and the TA's are your best resource. Lectures can be overwhelming but practicing and going to recitation is key to do well.

Orgo is Orgo but at least Bruce makes it bearable. Orgo is hard. Bruce is fun and has good lectures. Allows for regrade requests. TAs are amazing. Lots of resources are available. lectures are recorded and available later, No textbook is needed. class is curved (sort of, the curve is confusing) Recitations for extra credit & Surveys for free points

Bruce is a great organic chemistry professor. His lectures are clear, and he provides 25+ practice exams, recorded videos, and extra problems. Recitations are helpful, and the TAs are supportive. Bruce keeps class engaging with humor and relevant stories. If you don't succeed, it's likely because you didn't use the resources.

This class is only hard because orgo is hard. Bruce has to be the most caring, well-prepared prof at this school. SO much practice material and amazing TAs. Tests are very straightforward. Best tips: go to TA office hours, watch review session recordings/supp vids, do every practice test. I never showed up to lecture but did well on the exams.

Challenging but rewarding class. Hietbrink provides ample resources like practice exams and supportive TAs. unstuck ai was a lifesaver for study prep. Attend lectures and use all available aids to succeed.

Surprisingly, Bruce's orgo class was not very difficult, even though generally orgo is hard. Bruce is one of the most kind and well-prepared professors at UD. There is so much extra practice and supplemental material along with previous year exams, so you know what will be on exams. The TAs and their review sessions are also very useful.

Gives many resources to succeed, like past exams, TA's are very helpful and Bruce is accessible outside of class. Orgo is a difficult class in general, but if you put in the work, he gives you the materials to succeed. You get out what you put in

Tough class but he wants his students to do well and his TAs are extremely helpful. Posts past exams on the canvas for studying and they are usually very similar to the exams.

I loved this class. For organic chemistry it honestly isn't a pull your hair out class. He gives you homework once a week and gives you so many resources to do good and for help outside class. He is willing to work with you if something comes up and lectures are recorded in case you miss them. He is a very nice, funny guy and makes the class better

Dr Hietbrink is the best!! The class is still hard because orgo material is just hard but he links all his exams from past years and the ones he gives are so similar, just practice those and you'll get an A! His class is set up for students to succeed. Everyone says he is the only way to get an A. Only 6 hw and 3 exams + final. TAKE THIS CLASS!!

My TAs are awesome! They saved my grade. The exams/content are difficult, but there is LOTS of practice material thats the same format as exams. The TAs check graded HW and do review sessions to re-teach it to you. Definitely need to put in the work to study, but not as difficult as everyone made it seem. 3 Exams and final can replace your lowest.

This class made me love chemistry. My biggest recommendation is to utilize the extra resources. I never went to lectures and got an A from only recitation and office hours. Shoutout the TAs! Also posts plenty of practice exams to study from.

Found lectures not important after a couple week for they were too in depth than what was needed to know for exams. To get an A, focus your time with the TAs and learning and getting ahead with them. The TAs teach you everything, but Bruce does give you a bunch of resources and old practice exams, and do them.