Serrano works through a lot of examples in class, offers extra credit quizzes, posts her notes online, and posts practice exams before each test. If you go to lecture, do your OWLS homework, and actually study the week of the test, you can definitely succeed in her class. Don't let the bad reviews fool you.

I honestly don't know why people are trashing Dr. Serrano on here. She gives you all of the resources you need to succeed (plenty of practice problems, test reviews, extra credit quizzes, etc.). Her tests are straight forward and exactly how she explains them in class. Tip: take/go over notes before you go to class. 10/10 would recommend.

Really good professor, managed to make an A in the course. Would not give points back on tests but overall I liked her method of teaching

Honestly there's too many people on here giving her a lot of crap and it's because they didn't try. This is a HARD class and requires a LOT of outside work, regardless of your professor. She is newer, so her lectures were sort of unorganized but if you email her and go see her in her office hours she will help you. A plus tutoring is a lifesaver!

She is very fair and her practice tests are all free response so she'll give you partial credit. Just show up to class and make sure to do the homework and you'll be fine. The SI is also helpful to show up to those.

Terrible at teaching but tests are literally so easy. Gives up to 6 extra credit points per test. A+ is a lifesaver, only missed a few sessions all year and finished w a 100 in the class. Never paid attention to her lectures besides what wouldnt be on the test. If you study literally at all you will pass this class.

Great professor! She goes through many examples in class and drives these points in with the homework she gives. Her tests are very fair, nothing will be on them you haven't learned. I think students need to be prepared to study and do all of the extra practice in the textbook. This is not an easy class, you won't pass by doing the bare minimum.

I enjoyed my time in this class this semester and got a grade I was extremely happy with. 600/670 points are based on exams (4 100 pt exams and a 200 pt final) and the other 70 pts are OWL hw. She gives extra credit passwords in class that can add around 6 pts to a test. I will be taking her again for 228 because her style worked for me.

Dr. Serrano was a great professor for Chem 227/8. The concepts of Chem 228 are a bit harder to grasp than 227, but her tests and homework were very reasonable and easy. She gives extra credit on every test, which is amazing. I definitely recommend her for both the courses!

She was great for 227/228! Her extra credit had passwords, so you had to attend class/watch her videos to get them but they helped a lot. Her quizzes in class were either open note or you could work with a partner. I highly recommend her. I felt her tests were pretty fair and she gave practice exams for in person ones. Great ochem Professor.

Dr. Serrano really cares about her students. She handled the online transition very well. She does in-class quizzes and really keeps you on your toes. Her tests are also a lot easier than other professors from what I have heard.

LOVED CATHY! She genuinely wanted her students to learn & did literally everything she could to make them understand. She even did extra reviews on Friday evening with questions very similar to those shed ask on an exam. Shes very good about offering extra credit for each exam, but you HAVE TO GO TO CLASS to know about it & pop quizzes!

Expectations are clear you get what you put in. She is willing to help you out as long as you are willing to do your part. I made a 100 in her class due to the amount of extra credit she gives. Her mock exams and study guides are similar to her exams. I would watch her lecture and do practice problems from her lectures which helped a lot. Take her!

Teaches everything you need to know, but at the most basic level. It's your job to get up to exam speed. SI reviews, HW, and her old exams help a lot. She gives extra cred for every exam & easy class quizzes that you can work with others on. When class moved online she didn't proctor exams & allowed us to use notes, but made the exams a lot harder.

Go to A plus for this class and you will have no problem! She's probably the easiest 227 professor and she emails back quickly. Her tests are straightforward and she moves slower than most professors. She gives a lot extra credit and usually curves the class a few points at the end. Go to class for the pop quizzes

Dr. Serrano made me LOVE o chem. Do NOT be scared of this class. She is always available and willing to help. One of those professors you can tell cares about you. Listen to lectures, do your homework & extra credit, and make sure you understand the mock exams to be successful. This class took little effort and was honestly my favorite class!

Dr. Serrano was my favorite professor at TAMU. She was so caring and hilarious and did so much to help her students strive towards success. She was fair with her exams and held manny exam reviews to prepare us. I've never had a professor who put in so much effort into their students. She was accessible outside of class and was always so caring.

I was afraid to take her at first given the bad reviews she got but I found that to be untrue and she is getting a lot of undeserved hate. She really cares about how students do and makes sure that every student understands what is happening. Her lectures are extremely helpful as it is not just a slideshow and read but uses worksheets.

Organic chemistry is a hard class, but Dr. Serrano does her best to make sure her students learn the material and are prepared fro her exams. Lectures are posted online and you watch them on your own time. In class, she reviews practice problems and answers questions. She cares about her students' education and does her best to help them succeed.

The reviews here are inaccurate. I took her class in the Spring, and I received over 100% by the end of the semester. Granted, I may be a top performer; but from my perspective, as long as you study the lecture notes well and attend the SI sessions regularly, nothing on the exam should be difficult or unexpected. She puts so much effort into class.

Serrano is one of FAV proff! She made OCHEM 2 so fun and easy! she cares about your learning and she is accessible for officer hrs if you have any question. She provides a lot of extra credit opportunities. No reason to fail if you attend class, do your homework and study for your the exams! She gives mock exams that are really similar to exams

Dr. Serrano really cares about her students, even with this class being online. She offers 5 extra credit points per exam (lifesaver!) and besides tests her class is based on group worksheets (super easy & interactive, just be present in class to do them!), quizzes, OWL, and iclickers. Her tests are fair and she offers a practice exam. TAKE HER!!

DR Serrano made ochem 2 so much fun and easy! she makes mock exams that are so similar to the exams! expect quizzes almost every class but all are open notes! keep up with the lecture, particpate in class and you will pass the class!

Dr. Serrano is really effective at teaching OCHEM 2 and was so much better than my OCHEM 1 professor. My grade is currently 10 points above what I had in Pennington because she is better at explaining, getting you to participate, AND her tests are open note on ecampus (while course was online). She gives bonus points almost every class! TAKE HER!

IMO the best you can getOChem isn't meant to be an easy course, but Dr. Serrano makes it a fair challenge. Class is flipped classroom, so you must put in work outside of class. Office hours were hosted every day. Tests aren't the most difficult, minimal synthesis, and questions are similar to in-class worksheets. EC available. Little/no curve.

Dr. Serrano is the best chemistry professor I have ever had. I have always struggled in chemistry but she made this class easy to understand and gave lots of extra credit opportunities. I highly recommend taking her for ochem. She made the class bearable!

Dr Serrano is AMAZING!!! Took OCHEM 1 with Waas and 2 with Pennington originally. Dr Serrano blew them out of the water! Amazing prof, great lectures and TONS of practice available. She provides you all of the resources you need to get an A! Best prof for ochem!!

Dr. Serrano is truly the best professor you can take for ochem. She employs a flipped classroom setting, so if you really do what is asked of you, you are set up to succeed. There's a ton of extra credit, her tests were really fair, and she STILL curved at the end. Do yourself a favor and lighten the headache that is ochem 2 and take her.

THE BEST OCHEM PROFESSOR YOU WILL EVER TAKE. Seriously don't know why her ratings aren't higher, she does the absolute most for her students and cares so much. Lecture days are MW and F is group worksheet days that are worth 10 points each and she has TAs come around and help you learn all the material more hands on. Tests are very straightforward.

LOVED Dr. Serrano. O chem is hard but she really helps her students to understand and emphasizes practicing things rather than just straight memorization. Gives lots of opportunities for points of extra credit throughout the semester. You have to put in the work, but she makes it understandable!!

Cerrano is the best professor for Ochem. Period. She does a flipped classroom which suits this class very nicely as you get to see a lot of practice problems unlike other professor's classes. The reason for her low rating is because people don't know how to handle an OChem class. Its very hard and you have to be willing to study accordingly.

Dr. Serrano is the best choice for OChem! Remember this is an extremely challenging class but Serrano really helps you get where you need to be to do well. Her extra credits for each exam and final are great and she provides mock and plenty of practice problems to help. I found consistent practice is the best way to learn the material.

Any ochem class is hard and you will have to work for it. Dr. Serrano is one of the best professors you can get for ochem and I can't recommend her enough. She is so sweet and so knowledgable. Take her and you won't regret it at all! She explains the material so well and provides so much practice/resources. She also gives so much extra credit too!

Dr. Serrano is the best thing that has happened to TAMU's chemistry department. Her flipped classroom style has helped me so much, I felt prepared to come into class to do the daily worksheets with her guidance. She has learning assistants that help with group worksheets and they are great, you even have the chance to become one if you make an A!

Dr. Serrano was a perfect OCHEM 1 professor. She had a complicated subject as simple as possible without watering it down. There were participation questions, worksheets, and weekly group worksheets. Dr. Serrano also had extra credit questions during lectures that would contribute to your final score on all the exams. Not very much homework.

Dr. Serrano was awesome. I think her flipped learning style was great for me.We would get a lot of in class practice, which honestly is the essence of a flipped classroom structure. M/W we would do in class worksheets, then Friday we would do group worksheets with TA assistance and they were great. Was sad I couldn't get her for 228 this semester.

Took a dif prof for 227 and dropped. But Dr. Serrano was a breath of fresh air. I wish more professors were like her. Can't study on your own? Don't take her, she won't hold your hand through material. Expect to apply yourself in Fri group worksheets, the TAs see how much you understand and I think they report back. If you're smart take her.

Dr. Serrano is definitely the best option if you want to survive OChem. I took her for 227 and 237 and am so relieved after hearing all the horror stories from my friends in other sections. You have to stay on top of the flipped pre-lecture videos, and do LOTS of practice, but Serrano is definitely your best option.

Serrano is by far the best ochem professor. I wish I had her for 228 as well. Her lectures are very informative and easy to understand (as far as ochem goes). Weekly homework and participation in class, but it all helps for the tests (which aren't awful). For a difficult class, she really makes it as easy as possible.

Dr. Serrano is amazing! She is very nice and caring, and most of the 1 reviews were when she was new. I would highly recommend her, as she really wants you to succeed, makes a lot of fun jokes in class, and overall isn't too bad. Warning, make sure you watch the lecture videos and ask questions asap when you don't understand. This class moves fast!

Flipped classroom so u will be doing ochem pretty much everyday. She walks the class through examples and gives extra practice questions before exams so that you are well prepared. Pretty solid professor. 4 exams+finals+3 EC points/exam+ group worksheets+polls in class. Make sure to do alot of the practice that seranno offers and DONT procrastinate

Honestly the best ochem professor at A&M. Yes, you will have to work hard and study for an A, but if you go to class and participate in the polls and earn the extra credit given in class, you can get an A. She is very caring towards her students, and wants you to be successful. It is ochem, so study!!

Best prof you can pick for ochem2! It was hard, but extra credit/participation/homework was part of our grade. She rarely gave partial credit on exams, but you can do fine if you study. Her worksheets, homework, and lectures all prepare you for the exams. If you watch the lecture videos prior to class and study after, you'll be golden

Practice exams v reflective of real exams, CHEM101 was a godsend compared to OWL and HW was much easier to draw structures. Personally I like flipped classroom more than traditional bc she gives so many practice problems so its easy to know where you stand for material. She gives 1/2 test grade worth of extra credit in class so make sure you go.

Love Dr. Serrano, her class style helped me so much, I took other professors for 228 and did not do as well as I could because their teaching style was just not great.

Dr. Serrano was by far the best chem prof I've had at A&M. The class is lecture heavy, but she tried really hard to make the topics as clear and logical as possible. She really cares about her students and wants them to do well. She gives fair tests and grades fairly. Take advantage of all the little extra points she makes available.

The best ochem prof at A&M! Utilizes flipped classroom. The class moves fast, so make sure you are on top of everything. Tests are similar to practice tests. Plenty of opportunities to practice concepts and do well on tests, including extra credit. Dr. Serrano is a great professor and a fair grader, but you still have to put in the work to do well.

she's a very good professor. most of her students earn As and Bs but you gotta put in the work. best ochem prof you can get tbh.

take her

hardest class ive taken but that's just ochem. serrano is an amazing professor that genuinely cares for her students. her exams are fair and she provides ample practice.

There is a lot of work in this class, but the structure forces you to study and allows for grades other than tests. She is very caring and is super helpful in office hours. Her tests are reasonable, put in the work and you can easily get a A.

Best Ochem professor for 227. Flipped classroom makes understanding concepts not too difficult. The in class work helps solidify the material learned in the lecture videos. A is not difficult to get if you put in the work. There is a lot of practice and supplemental material in the software used for homework to solidify concepts.

Solid choice for 227. Flipped classroom makes learning up to you. Tests are very straightforward. Decent amount of work to do, but most of it is relatively easy.

ochem with her becomes extreme memorization after you learn the basics n concepts. Even then, doing the practice and studying consistently will prepare you really well for the exams.

Serrano is 100% the best ochem professor! She provides extra credit for the exams and even the final. She also gives out practice exams and has practice problems that help get practice for the exams. An A is definitely possible! Just make sure you complete the homework assignments and attend class!!

Serrano is the professor you want. Gives plenty of extra credit opportunities and is fair with grading. Practice exams are similar but slightly easier than actual exams. Office hours are very helpful and she is very willing to help you outside of class. Only downside is she can go way too fast during lecture. Also lots of free point opportunities.

Lots of extra credit compared to other professors. Tries her best to give partial credit. Very responsive outside class. If you're ready to put in efforts, it's not a hard class. To whomsoever it concerns, the lowest exam score is NOT dropped.

Dr. Serrano is an amazing professor! She is organized, funny, and very passionate about ochem. This is definitely a difficult course but if you study hard and go to class, you should do great! She offers a lot of extra credit opportunities and gives plenty of practice material. I highly recommend her for organic chemistry! She is awesome!

The course is difficult but she does her best to make it as simple as possible. She cares about her students and changes her teaching to fit what students respond well to. Don't get cocky after the first exam. It gets much harder. The best thing to study is the in class worksheets and the homework. There is a lot to memorize so don't get behind.

I had Dr. Serrano for chem 227 in the fall; she was awesome. Orgo itself is a hard subject, but if you follow her directions and use all the study guide materials and worksheets to prepare for quizzes and exams you will do well in her class. She is also very hilarious too and has the cutest kid ever!

Serrano is the best O chem professor at A&M. It's a hard class but not impossible. If you have to take O Chem it doesn't get any better than her so take her if you can get into the class. It fills up fast but keep trying!

OCHEM is hard but with Dr. Serrano, it is SOOOO DOABLE! she will give you many practice questions and walk you through how to do them in class. She also gives you a bunch of extra practice to try on your own. If you understand it and can do it well, you are golden for the exams! TAKE HERRRRR! Really you will not regret it I promise.

Dr. Serrano is by far the best choice for orgo! She makes a hard class completely doable as long as you're willing to do the work and take her suggestions for how to prepare. In the end homework and participation boosted my grade a ton! I had two bad exam grades in this class and still made a B. In her office hours she's helpful and easy to talk to

Take Serrano! An A is possible! This class is very difficult honestly didn't know if I could pull off an A, but she offers lots of extra credit and tries to give you as many points as possible. Study more after exam 1! Do everything to practice, study more than you think. Don't underestimate this class bc of high ratings. ALSO GO TO A+ TUTORING!!

Awesome prof with "flipped" classroom. Super nice and genuinely wants to help you out. Exams were always fair and over something she mentioned either in lecture or in her videos. Nice buffer so one exam won't absolutely drop you. Gives as much partial as possible. Ochem is time-consuming so put in the effort!

In comparison to other o chem profs, you want her. It will have its challenges still but it is managable with her. There are a lot of methods of practice for her like old quizzes, HW, online practice problems, in class WS, and group WS. You have to go to class. She can be a bit snappy at times but overall she means well

Ochem 2 is hard no matter who you take. You can't really blame Serrano on the amount of material for the exam because she does not decide that. Anyways, Serrano is your best bet but be aware you should watch the prefecture videos and get a decent understanding of the material before going to class or you will get lost. Her exams are very fair.

This class is a lot of work but 100% worth it if you want to really learn the material. There is around a 45 minutes-1hr long video to watch before each lecture (for the flipped classroom), Aktiv homework due once in 2 weeks, post and pre-lecture videos, and 4 exams + final. She is accessible outside of class but can be a little rude when teaching

LOVE SERRANO-Cannot say enough good things, made ochem2 fun and so clear! Worksheets/practice exams/flow charts are critical for exams. Very clear about what is imp and will be tested-fair exams but majority of your grade. helpful in OH Extra credit for exams, even final! Ask questions & stay ahead of it before exam comes, you've got it! take her!!

This class is very time consuming in regards to lecture videos and studying, however, the exams are pretty fair game and only have minimal curveballs. Her test averages are actually quite decent for ochem. She goes very fast in lecture but it's necessary to explain all the concepts which will be on the exam.

Professor Serrano was amazing! I did not have her for CHEM227 but I wish I had. She is very clear and organized. Serrano does a great job of simplifying a difficult topic such that it is so easy to understand. Her exams are fair. Some people struggled with the time constraints, but I thought there was more than enough time. If you can, take her!

Serrano gives you what you need to study and do well. It just takes time to study and practice the worksheets, and the exams are fair game. OCHEM is hard but she is the best professor to take both in learning and getting an A. She will lower the cutoff if the test averages are low.

Dr. Serrano is amazing! She gives you everything you need to succeed in her class. She offers extra credit on all exams and is always there to help if you need anything. Ochem in general can be very intimidating but Dr. Serrano is a great professor and you can do really well in her class if you work hard. I would highly recommend her!!

Dr. Serrano was a super caring professor. She has test averages in the low B's and still gives ample extra credit. Sometimes her lectures are hectic and confusing but her classroom is flipped so she expects you to know most of the topics before class. Study as you go to not fall behind and cram (its hard to do and overwhelming). Take her if you can

Probably the best prof you could get. So much extra credit and the highest percentage of As in the chem department. Attendance is sooo important to get all the points! A PLUS saved me when I started going for the last two exams, definitely recommend going for every chapter. Serrano's exams are fair and she does seem to actually want us to do well.

Dr. Serrano is very accessible outside of class. I recommend going to office hours every week. She does go very fast in lectures; however, she covers everything you need to know for exams. Make sure to not fall behind on material and study for exams as early as possible. She offers a lot of extra credit!

For what ochem is, serrano makes this a very fair class. Staying on top of the lecture videos, homework, and practice is extremely important, and studying in advance likewise. The exams are fair game as well, they will be mostly straight forward memorization and have conceptual things that were in the lecture vids.

Best ochem professor. Her exams are super fair and she genuinely wants her students to succeed. Lots of wiggle room with grades so it's ok if you mess up on one exam.

Highest amount of A's and great if you want to learn ochem if ur predent or premed tbh. Everything is organized and given to you and it just comes down to how much/well you study. Normal class days are not bad you get to work with your table group to do the poll questions

Don't look at all the bad reviews, they just didn't put in the work to do well in this class. I had Dr. Serrano for both 227 & 228 she is awesome. Despite having so many kids this past year, she did her best to show up for the students (aka HUGE extra credit) Ochem is hard, but as others have said, she does her very best to ensure you succeed.

She is really fun and understanding. Ochem is hard, but she does everything in her power to make it easy and understandable. Note it is a flipped classroom, so always come to class ready!

I actually think she was a good professor. The class is not meant to be easy and you have to put in the work to do good. A lot of the other professors give extra credit and things because their tests are harder. Serrano gives a very fair test and her GPA speaks to that. Do what you are supposed to and make sure you try on everything.

I disagree with the bad ratings for her. She is a pretty decent lecturer and it will definitely require effort outside of class. Ochem is not easy for any given person, but she writes the most fairest exams I have seen. In my opinion the exams could be a lot harder in comparison to others. Take the time to study one week before an exam.

Her exams were fair for the most part and had what you would expect from them. All I did was rewatch her lecture videos, take notes, and do her practice problems as my way of studying and I did well on her exams. OCHEM is hard so it requires you to put effort in outside of class. She's flip style, so if that's not your thing then don't pick her.

I disagree with the negative reviews. I thought she was a great prof and her exams were fair. However, she did go fast sometimes and the flip classroom was annoying during busy weeks. Otherwise, the class wasn't too bad. Just put in the work and you should be fine. Ochem is hard, so definitely study a ton outside class. A+ tutoring also helps!

I think she's a fair professor. Make sure to look at what you got wrong on your exams and assignments to see if there are any discrepancies in her grading before it's too late. Best advice is to attend the CLL to be exposed to the questions. The exams will feel like a breeze after working on the CLL packets. Flipped classroom wasn't as bad.

Don't let the hype get you, this is still a hard class! Do the CLL packets outside of class because they help a lot w exams. Lots of extra creds so take advantage of those. Flipped classroom is kinda annoying but learn to deal with it. She's kinda intimidating to approach but it's best to ask for help before you get too confuse and fall behind.

I have taken Serrano for the past two semesters and have no complaints! If you take decent in class notes even without watching the pre lecture videos you can still pull off an A. I reccomend studying a week or a week and a half in advance for her test. Every test is very fair. It's organic chemistry so it will be hard. She is amazing regardless.

Serrano is the BEST for 227 & 228! She gave over 40 points of EC on top of our 25% buffer. Exams were heavy but doable! Study in advance- do not wait till the last minute! In class ws & aktiv practice were great sources for midterms and finals. You have to put in effort, but you will learn!

Had her for 227 & 228. Highly recommend if you actually want to learn & retain stuff for pre-health tests later on. Flipped classroom is still annoying, groupworks are more helpful. Exams are fair, lots of extra credits. STUDY at least A WEEK prior! People q-drop bc ochem 2 is much harder. DO WELL on exams so you don't have to struggle for finals!

Serrano's CHEM228 is a challenging but rewarding class. The flipped classroom takes adjusting, but study aids like unstuck study can help make the videos and worksheets more efficient. Exams are tough but fair - start reviewing at least a week in advance. Overall, a great professor if you're willing to put in the work.

Dr. Serrano is a good prof. Her flipped classroom consists of a few short videos before class most days and then she does practice problems in class to reinforce what was learned from the videos. Ochem is not an easy class, but Serrano gives access to all the resources to be successful. There is a consistent workload, but it's needed to succeed.

Amazing professor! Very knowledgeable and sweet, always open to answer questions. Flipped classroom, so there is a lot of work outside of class and some practice during lecture. Take advantage of all the resources and do not stay behind on the topics.

Dr.Serrano is probably the best ochem professor you can have! She does a flipped classroom so you watch the lecture vids outside of class, usually like 15-20minutes, and then do practice problems in class. She has office hours almost everyday and is always willing to help. I think that her exams are pretty fair. Take her if you can!!

Classroom is flipped, so if that's not your thing don't take her. But, I found that the lecture notes alone were sufficient in me understanding 90% of the course without having to go back and watch pre-lecture videos. Exams are about average difficulty, but there is a 10 point curve with each one, making an A very attainable. Great lecturer too.

Ochem is hard and there is no getting around that. However, Serrano seems very fair with her exams and gives plenty of outside resources to help you succeed. Would take again.

Dr. Serrano makes this class very easy. I never paid attention in class and only showed up for attendance and took a 0 on half the homework assignments and still got a 97 since her exams were graded 110/100 and are very easy.

i love serrano, she's so cute and sweet. ochem 2 is a hard class in general but she makes it as fair as she can. extra credit is built into the tests so it makes it easier to do better on them (95/110 will be a 95/100 in the gradebook). pay attention to group worksheets and in class problems bc she likes to use those on tests

Dr Serrano is a good professor, she gives ample extra credit and makes it clear what she will and won't expect you to know for exams. Her class is what you make it and if you work for an A you'll get it, but you have to really understand the material to do well on the exams because it's mostly free response drawing molecules and stuff

I had Dr. Serrano for orgo 1 and 2 and she was amazing. Her exams were fair and the mock exams helped to see the exam format. She has a flipped classroom, and although her videos are long, she explains material more in class. The extra materials she provides with the CLL and bootcamps help a lot as well. She wants you to succeed!

I had Dr.Serrano for orgo 1 and 2, she is a great prof and always willing to help. Go to office hours, but be prepared with what you what to ask her about. The CLL worksheets are also super helpful. The class is hard no matter who you have but as long as you stay on top of work and study it is manageable.

Dr. Serrano is a great orgo professor who wants her students to succeed. Her flipped classroom has long videos, but in-class explanations are clear. Exams are fair and focused on understanding, with helpful resources like CLL, mock exams, and bootcamps. Stay on top of work, go to office hours prepared, and you'll do well.

I had Serrano for Ochem 1 and she made it very clear what would be tested and how it would be tested. You watch videos outside of class and then are "retaught" them in class, VERY accessible outside of class. She wants you to succeed, this class is hard because it is Ochem and it will take time to learn, but she makes it doable!

Dr. Serrano uses guided notes and daily worksheets to teach topics, giving time during class to work on the new topics (with her and the TAs available to help). The homework and metacognition "checkups" can add over 10 extra credit points for each exam! Highly recommend office hours, though personal work and studying is still necessary to pass.