Prof konas is a nice guy who obviously really cares a lot about his students and how they do. He DOES make you study and practice a lot though (class is not an easy A just for showing up), but he's very approachable and always went above and beyond the norm on his own time to help out. If you can work hard, he's total quality.

Explained chem in a way that made sense. Def one of the better profs-- very helpful outside class

I learned a lot-- challenging but very fair class. He takes a real interest in helping us. Do the practice problems because thats how he shows u what's the most important concepts to know.

This professor is fantastic. Students who gave him bad reviews and think he is hard clearly didn't even try. He is so unbelievably helpful. He goes out of his way to give you many practice problems. His tests mirror these problems exactly. He is extremely approachable. Don't be discouraged by people who expect to never open a book and pass.

Very nice man helpfull and hot give alot work to do but it is worth. Each student have their own preferance toward their professor personality. Please do not judge book by its cover.

great teacher, always available for help. tests mirror class and homework problems.

Dr.David Konas is one of the best!!!

Great prof who goes the extra mile and u will understand chem if u show up and study.

I never saw anyone get so fired up about chem... this guy is high energy but also so totally down to earth. Tough class so u work hard but he makes it really clear.

Great professor who really cares about his sudents succeeding. Great for help at anytime and easy to talk to. He helped me actually enjoy chemistry.

Konas makes Chemistry fun because he's so into his subject. He progresses at just the right pace for understanding concepts. He is very helpful and will go over problems in class if you have questions.

Dr. Konas is awesome! He's always enthusiastic about the lectures, which is a good thing because you may not grasp the concepts since some are difficult. Always replied emails promptly, and was available for office hours. Don't go to lectures and think you'll get it without doing any homework. It isn't graded, but extremely useful. Hard, but fun!

I actually looked forward to chem class..... scary.

Konas is the best avg on first test was a 53 but test was based on HW he sits after class and helps students, u will thank him for his strictness in chem when u get to upper level chem classes. highly recomended if u want to learn and not spend the semester memorizing material:)

he is a tough professor, and strict grader but he is a nice guy. He really knows his stuff, and you will leave his class having learned something, and classes only get harder from here. Here is the best part about this class you don't have to teach yourself. Like i said he is a nice guy and no matter how hard it is the class is worth it.

He's a great professor..you just have to study all throughout the semester..if you slack off and not do the work until right before the exam which i did very much of, it's very difficult to catch up...this class is all about time management and doing the homework..he's very helpful by the way and will help you if you seek him...honestly he's amazin

Prof Konas is great. I had no interested in chemistry before I took the course. He makes the class interesting. The book is horrible so go to class, take good notes & pay attention. As long as you do that & keep on top of the material you'll be fine. Take advantage of his office hours for extra help! I would take him again in a minute!

He definitely knows what he is talking about when it comes to chemistry. I just wish I would have gone to his office hours, and did more of the homework. Just study and do the work, and you should do fine. He even curves the final grade which was a good thing, especially since I did not do so great on the exams. Would take him again.

Amazing professor. Extremely helpful. Take advantage of his office hours. It will help you. TEaches great. You do need a book. DO the homework because that will help you out in your tests. Test is based on the Hw, so don't be lazy and do ittt.. He even curves the grade.HE is better than Desilva or Isidor. if youn't chem major and you hav him, dnt n

He is a GREAT teacher. Whoever thought Organic Chem could be funny?? Go to class, use the book as a supplement and do the homework. He is the best. Make you schedule fit to have him. I would take him again and again

Awesome!!! Be sure to go to his office hours. I've never had a professor who is so willing to help. Orgo isn't fun, but he makes it possible to pass. Awesome!

A nice guy but veryyyyyyyyyyy hard. he is not an easy grader at all and the curve isnt fare enough... If u want a good grade DON'T take HIM.

im not sure how he teaches orgo 1, but he was HORRIBLE for orgo 2..the class average at the end was about 60..and thats only cuz of the project he gives, the test avg throughout the semester was 47 and 30 for first 2 tests, he really doesnt help the grade on the ACS either..i got an F overall, retook it with isidor and got a B..avoid konas trust me

Great teacher! had him for orgo 1 and he made the class easy to understand. The work itself is hard because orgo is hard but he made the concepts easy to understand and was very willing to help in office hours. Would definately recommend him. Plus he makes learning about orgo more interesting.

Great prof for orgo!! Very clear and always helpful. Does expect a lot though and its not like he tells you exactly what's on the exam so you can just memorize only that- but still totally fair. Keep up and know all HW and you'll do fine.

It's true, he is a little condescending & full of himself. However, Dr Konas is also very accessible during office hours and will always help you (though he might make you feel a little dumb that you didn't understand something). You MUST do the homework to pass the tests, which are very hard. He is fairly clear. Hard class, but possible to do well

Dr. Konas is an excellent professor. His lectures are very clear and he has 3 hours a week of office hours.. which i highly recommend to attend at least 2. You have to work hard and spend a lot of time studying in order to do well because organic chemistry is hard.

The most clear and organized prof I ever had. Totally helpful and down to earth. Will go out of his way to help if you need.

I LOVE dr. Konas! He is by far the best professor I have ever had, and he's pretty funny too. You really have to attend all the lectures, although he doesn't take attendance. He makes his tests simple and doesn't try to trick you like all other science professors do. I highly reccommend taking him, it was very easy to get an A, and I learned alot.

tough tough TOUGH. he's extremely knowledgeable in his subject area but he assumes everyone is as intelligent. The class is passable but it is HARD. Hours of studying and attending lectures is 100% mandatory if you want to pass. I didn't find him to be helpful during office hours and he's rude at times when you truly need help. take someone else

Amazing professor, always willing to help. Crystal clear explanations. always neat and organized. Friendly and down to earth. the class is a bit tough but u will learn.

His lectures are really clear and organized and he makes everything seem so easy... and you feel confident... until you get the test. I did every homework problem assigned and never saw ONE on the test. READ THE BOOK. I won't be taking him again... He was helpful but seemed annoyed if you asked many questions. If you do get him, just read and study

must attend all lectures, reading the book is mandatory to pass the course, no study guide or review for test, assigns tons of homework which are 10x harder then the examples on the test. Just understand the basic concepts and you should be good.

I thought he taught very well, and if you read the text it helps a lot, so I highly recommend you do so. Make sure to set a side time to study each week, and you should be fine. He was fair with his tests, and the final was only 25 questions, and it was reasonable. USE THE TEXTBOOK, ITS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN, and you have to read it anyway to pass

Really great, organized lectures. He knows what he's teaching before he comes to class and always seems to accomplish his goal. His exams are straightforward and clear. He's very clear and understanding, and he's always in his office and willing to help. He'll expect you to try hard and lets you do the work because he wants you to learn.

Dr. Konas is such an amazing teacher. Super clear and organized and he pushes you to really work and think. He's always upbeat and motivating--- I actually looked forward to chem class... Lol

Had Konas for Orgo 1 + 2. Tests were actually fairly straightforward, not as bad as gen chem. Just write down what he puts on the board and review that and you should pass. Assigns a ton of problems from the end of chapter, I skipped around with those as their not reviewed. Overall I found my notes led me to an A.

Organic Chemistry is a tough subject but Dr. Konas simplifies it. His lectures are good you must attend all his lectures to pass because the test are exactly from his lectures. Test can be somewhat tricky but if you do the homework problems he assigns you'll be fine. Did horrible the first exam but managed to get a B.

Dr. Konas was a great experience. He teaches pretty well, but gives off this vibe that keeps you away. He is incredibly smart, and says that his exams are fair. However, his exams are very difficult if you do not study efficiently. If you haven't been pushed hard before, you will have to try harder than you ever have just to pass.

the material is often difficult, but it's organic chemistry, so you know that. attend lecture and do the homework; you can slack on reading. lectures are well organized + generally pleasant -- it comes across that he enjoys teaching. homework is hard (+optional), but go to office hours + he'll work through your (specific) questions.

His lectures are very interesting and mandatory. I mean it when I say that you have to attend lecture to do well. He does not just ramble about organic material- he brings some real world application, biochemistry, and even stories that make the lecture that much better. Great outside of class- he will literally answer any question. Overall great

Attending lectures are ESSENTIAL to pass. Although he NEVER actually takes attendance for a grade, if you miss one lecture, you will feel light years behind on material. MUST keep up on reading the textbook, and this class requires A LOT of out-of-class studying and practice. I went to his office hours on a weekly basis and he is SO helpful for u.

do the homework assignments and go to the office hours!! dont wait till the last minute to do the work or study! Easy class but you have to do the work, keep up and so the homework you will pass!

The best professor I have had with a science class at Montclair so far. You HAVE to attend lectures or you will not pass. But he is pretty funny and the lectures go by fast for the most part. The tests are not terrible but you have to study A LOT to do well on them. The homework he assigns isn't graded but actually do them! It really helps!

Here's the thing, Dr. Konas is great. Orgo? Not so great. But he is a good professor, he has office hours to attend for help. He loves to talk and will teach to the last minute. His grades are solely based on exams. HW doesn't count, but it definitely helps to do it. You need to study and understand the material. His 85 is an A- so he does curve.

Im taking him rn for orgo one! This man is hilarious, first exam is cake just pay attention so you wont make stupid mistakes. Exam dos! Isnt hard but understanding how to apply the concept is hard. So stud spec. I havent gotten through the rest! Taking him for orgo two! pop quizzes only count highest four.

1. DO THE HOMEWORK. 2. Go to his office hours. 3. 85 and up on all exams is an A-. 4. Gives partial credit on exams. 5. WATCH the conferences. 6. Your welcome.

Good Professor but he grades very very very tough. Orgo is a hard in and of itself, but if you get something slightly wrong on a test he will take a lot of points off. Get ready to read your textbook because he doesn't cover every little thing in class. He provides awesome extra videos you can watch in your spare time. He gives a huge curve.

So, Ive taken Orgo I & II with him. Got an A and A-. Hes great exams are straight forward. He was more productive in O 1 but slacked later in O2. Not good. Very vague on certain topics, therefore, you need to figure it out online. Youtube is best resource so make use of it. Pop quizzes... theyre whatever. Hence my A- but overall great love him

Professor Konas is awesome! I have him now for ochem 1, and will be taking him for ochem 2. The secret to getting an A in this class is LOTS of practice. Every single day! No lie- this class has taken SO much of my time this semester. It requires a ton of work. Also, get the book "Organic Chemistry as a Second Language". This book will SAVE you!

Great Prof for organic and definitely the one to take if you REALLY want to learn the subject! This is a hybrid mix class and he posted a ton of lecture videos plus held live and in person problem sessions. Super helpful and recommended!

This class was such a positive experience! He pushes you to work hard so you have to earn the grade but really cares and gives everything you need to learn. He answered questions for me on email even on weekends. Class was hybrid and he recorded extra videos that explained things clearly. My friends recommended him and I'm so glad I listened

Amazing professor! I would recommend anyone to take him if you actually want to learn and succeed in Orgo Chem. He teaches the material clearly; what you learn in class and do for homework shows up on the exams so nothing is a mystery. Final grades of 85 and up are guaranteed A- or A. Not an easy A, so you have to study the material thoroughly.

Konas is Amazing. To succeed in this class go over the topics in the textbook beforehand and visit his office. He is extremely helpful, I scored extremely well in this course and you can too if you work hard and do all the homework problems (2-3x), exams are easier than most homework problems. He is good at keeping his students engaged and funny.

I am terrible at organic chem, but Konas is actually a super enjoyable professor. I'm barely passing this class, yet his lectures are fun and clear. Your grade HEAVILY relies on your ability to study so keep that in mind if you struggle with that. But his exams are very similar to his quizzes and hw. Great chem prof!

Dr Konas is very clear and organized. While his class is tough, if you do the work he suggests and put in the effort you will be set up for success.

Professor Konas care about his students success. He goes out of his way to help during office hours Sure, his exams are tough, but if you tackle his homework problems, you'll be well-prepared.