Dr Quirke is very attentive and treats students with respect. His review sessions are extremely helpful, as well as his detailed notes available in the copy center. Know your notes well, and work out all solution sets available, and you'll do fine. :)

Prof. Quirk is excellent. Very few are like him. He is the traditional caring professors of the old days. If you just study his handouts, and past exam you can A's the class.Literally goes beond the call of his duty.

Quirke is by far the best organic professor at FIU. He is very fair;the test cover direct material from the lecture and he gives partial credit generously. If you take it with him you'll have a great understanding of the material.

This professor is really good and is very kind. This class is not easy because of the material, but he help you a lot and the way that he grade is really fair. Take the class with him

A generally nice guy. Uses his own lecture notes which are a staple to have. His practice exams are all old tests and are a pretty good indication of what to expect. He also provides many HW problems with solutions, which I found to be harder than the actual tests. Extremely fair test giver and grader, but the material is hard and requires study.

QUIRKE IS A GOOD TEACHER. HE TEACHES FOR THE WHOLE CLASS PERIOD AND HE MAKE UP FOR LOST CLASSES. HIS NOTES ARE VERY HELPFUL, AND A BOOK IS NOT REQUIRED. IF YOU GO TO CLASS, AND STUDY HIS NOTES, GO TO REVIEW SESSIONS THAT ARE EXTREMELY HELPFUL THERES NO NOT PASSING THE CLASS.

He is very caring and helpful. However, his brain works at twice the speed as everyone else's so at times it is hard to keep up or even understand. The class is extremely difficult but he will do his best to help you through each step. Does not cover a lot of MCAT material though.

He is a great teacher. Organic is not the easiest class to get, but if you apply yourself he will do absolutely anything to help you! He develops a relationship with the class, which make the class much more enjoyable. He is a great preofessor, although not always clear in his lectures, he is a fair grader and test gicer by far!

I am an individual who has done very well in his Orgo 1&2 class so you should take my advice. He is an excellent professor who is extremely helpful beyond traditional measures. Orgo has difficult and tedious info, however, read HIS book, do ALL the hmwrk, go to class and review, ask questions when confused (VERY IMP), and will get atleast B+

AMAZING professor. If you want to LEARN the material and go into the exams with a true understanding of what you have covered, Quirke is the man for you! I would take him for every single class if he taught them! I wish all professors were as effective as he is. Truly a gem.

GREAT TEACHER, IF YOU EVER WANT TI FIND A PROFESSOR THAT CARES FOR HIS STUDENTS QUIRKE IS YOUR GUY. GREAT TEACHER

He is a good professor,For test he asks u stuff from previous test and sample tests.MEMORIZE MECHANISMS LIKE YOUR NAME,LOT OF POINTS IN TEST.NO HW.GO TO EVERY SINGLE CLASS,HE ASKS STUFF FROM IT.read material every day dont fall behind.Fair class just memorization. Focus on details(I forgot some so I could not get A). NO CURVE AT ALL!Fair grading.

I took both Organic 1 and Organic 2 with him and I thought he was a great professor. Get your hands on ALL of the old exams (they are your bread and butter). From the exams, you'll know what to focus on in the chapters. Memorize mechanisms until you're completely comfortable with them. He's demanding and doesn't curve but he's def. fair.

He is a great professor. You do not need to buy a textbook because he has his own notes. Overall, he really knows his stuff and you actually LEARN! Tests are not curved but if you study it's not hard to pass with a really good grade.

i took advance organic, the class was just too easy, i got above 90 in all my test and the final was even easier. however i do like organic chemistry and i got a in both organic 1 and 2.if you are a good student and you like to study this class will be a pice of cake for u

I took advance organic, and the class is not easy as the previous guy said. You will get a straight A easy if you LIKE chemistry, this class off course is usually taken by Chemistry majors. I also got an A, but you need to actually work all the problems, and know reactions forward AND backwards. Also REVIEW Orgo 1 and 2, TRY ALL SYNTHESIS BY HAND!

He doesn't curve at all, there's no textbook (just his notes), and his test are short answer. But i read and memorized his notes really well, and did some of his old test. He has three test, and two finals, each worth 100 points and he drops your lowest midterm. If you know the mechanisms and can do the old tests than you will do well.

The only thing you should worry about is wether or not you want to drive to biscayne. He is a GREAT professor, he teaches well and will stay after class EVERY TIME for review. GET HIS OLD EXAMS, that's the key to doing well. No textbook! Have to buy his notes, comes out to be much cheaper. Got a B, could have easily been an A!

He is a pretty good professor. O love his notes, but it can be a bit expensive at times. His test are fair and really teys to help his students. It's not hard to get an A.

I took him for both Orgo I and II.. for those taking Organic, I would say that if you want to have a good foundation in this science, take him for Orgo I. Then for orgo II possibly take another professor because there is a lot of material covered and there is no curve. But he is a good teacher and there is no doubting that.

Okay yeah He doesn't really teach on class and talks about random stuff but he stays after class and explains EVERYTHING in details..if people do not take advantage of that , then thats their problem..plus the exams are exactly like old exams and the finals are hard if you don't know your stuff...

i dont know what people are complaning about i have taken two classes with this proffesor and i think it was a joke, it was super easy and i dont think he is hard at all. the proble with fiu is that people expect to get an a in every class without even spending time studying. organic is not easy.

Dr. Quirke is a very helpful professor. He has study sessions before and after class so if you did not get something, you actually have a chance to ask him about it. He gives weekly quizzes which were kind of annoying but help you stay on top of the material. Read his notes carefully and know your reactions well. To get an A, study hard enough!

IHe's a great professor with interest in teaching the course. If you listen to him and actually do the problems (a lot of them actually) you'll pass. I graduated from UF and took all my premed classes there and compared to the professors Quirke doesnt want to fail you. His tests are super straight forward, just study and stop whining.

This class is straight forward. If you study on a weekly basis and keep up with the material you will find it easy. You need to make study groups. His notes are excellent if you read them and work out the problems as you go. This class is gonna be a wake up call for any pre-med students - if you can't handle his class med school isn't for you.

Organic Chemistry is a difficult subject which requires hard work and dedication. I was extremely intimidated by the subject prior to taking the course, but Dr. Quirke made the material easy to comprehend - by far one of the best professors I've ever had. He loves teaching and his notes are the best. I studied hard and got an A. You can, too!

Dr Quirke is a brilliant Professor. He is dedicated beyond belief. He grades all his exams and is very fair with partial credit. However, you need to work hard and study all the mechanisms and reactions well. He stresses importance on understanding so you can get credit by explaining the answer in your way. Work hard and you will be fine!

Orgo is not an easy class but he makes it as easy as it can be while still making you learn. I actually feel prepared for the orgo portion of the MCAT because of this guy. He stays after class as long as you need him for reviewing. He provides old tests in the library that that are very similar to the exam. He gives partial credit. Take him!

Orgo chem 1: if you buy his notes and his practice exams and study those you'll get an A. He's the most helpful person he stays for reviews every class after class for like 3 hours if you need it. the class itself is introductory really; its orgo two that looks really hard..

3 Exams (1 dropped) and a 2 part Final. Buy his notes, answers to exercises and the old exam packet. Do not fall behind in his class or wait for the last min to study. A lot of mechanisms, synthesis and some retrosyn. Review a bit of Orgo 1 and 2 (there's a review exam [not graded] 1st day). He's willing to stay after class. I'm getting an A. =)

Quirke's class is easy, provided you study well in advance and keep up with the material. There are 6 tests, all of which are straightforward, but he drops two of them. His notes are an absolute godsend. His final exam was fair, though part two of his final was much more rigorous than any other exam given in orgo I or 2. TAKE HIM!!

easy professor, easy class, idk what all these people are saying, he has 6 tests, drop 2. the tests are exactly word for word from the previous tests. you'll be fine especially if you're bad at chem.

Hes great! Super helpful, his notes are very clear and easy to understand (no text book, just his notes which you buy). He answers all questions and has review after almost every class. He provides previous exams but you still need to know material very well &study a lot. All tests are free response.2nd part of final is the mack daddy of all tests.

Dr. Quirke is a really good professor and probably one of the best I've ever seen. He is interested in his students learning so he tries different teaching tactics, which do work. He does more test (6 total & drops 2) but test are shorter in length. He stays after class for 2 hours every class to answer questions. No textbook needed, buy his notes

His textbook is very clear, and is a baller at explaining synthesis. His notes plus Khan academy equals A.

I love him. You need to take him. Super easy class.

Class is so much fun. Awesome professor. No textbook required.

He's most likely the most comprehensive orgo professor at fiu, and his textbook is very clear. I definitely recommend him.

There are 6 midterm exams, 2 he drops. Make sure you get A on the first 3 exams because they are much easier then the rest. 2 final exams: first one is based on the first 4 easy exams the second is the hard one study synthesis and you will get an A like I did =)

Good lecturer, but not the teacher for me. Have to buy his notes, or have a good friend that will copy them for you. Attendance not mandatory. He's willing to stay after class for help. Tests are not hard if you study and know what you're doing. I recommend him for those who have a strong background in chemistry.

his notes do an amazing job of making the topic clear but you have to be able to teach yourself. If your the kind of student that needs to hear a lecture from the professor then quirke may not be for you. By reading his notes and doing the assigned problems & old exams you should be more than fine. just requires dedication!! I LOVE QUIRKE

Love this guy. He gives 6 tests, but drops 2. Don't take any other professor that gives 3 tests. Unless you can memorize tons of reactions and information for those 3 tests. This why Quirke gives 6 tests are very doable and even if you answer the question wrong, he gives partial credit because the exams are not multiply choice. 87 is A.

Great teacher and person. You won't find too many teachers like Quirke. He's thorough and cares about the class. Holds three hours of review after class (not mandatory). I highly suggest going to class AND review.

I love him. He is the best. 6 test drops 2 and gives partial credit, what more can you ask for. If you cant get an A+ with Quirke then you should reconsider your career. Also, stays after class for personal one -one review.

Test every 2 weeks (good cause theres no time to fall behind), drops 2. No mult choice so u get partial credit. Emphasis on mechanisms arrow pushing. No book just notes ($15 each &helpful). Two-part final worth 50 % of grade ; if u suck under pressure reconsider. Encourages questions & is helpful. Optional review after each class.

6 tests and one cumulative final, given in 2 parts, worth 50% of grade. Out of the 6 exams, he drops the 2 lowest. There is no extra credit. He stays after every single class to hold a review. He is very sweet. He gives good & helpful advice and addresses you by your name. Notes are written by him & they're extremely clear. Never went to class!

I had a good foundation of organic 1 and 2 so perhaps the course was just easy for me. However, his reading packets are very concise and clear. Get your hands on the old exams (which he provides) and do as many as you can because they are very similar to the actual exams. Great professor, very interesting to talk to. Generally and easy A.

He cares about students. He will spend hours in addition to his lectures reviewing with his students. He wants you to learn the material. He loves feedback and is interactive with his students. He goes more in-depth than the other professors but you don't notice it. He is a phenomenal professor. I hated chemistry until I took him. He's really funny

Professor Quirke's class is not easy, but it is passable if you put in the effort. He gives you all of the tools necessary to pass. If you work hard and study his notes and past exams, you'll do well.

Quirke is amazing! He will stay hours after class to help each student individually. Material is complex, his "notes" and old exams are essential to get an A! Dedication is key, you can not slack off in this class. If you do not study every single day, you probably won't pass.

Dr. Quirke is by far one of the best professors I've had at Fiu. He makes organic very interesting. Do not listen to those who say the course is hard. It's not. It's just a matter of the amount of work you're willing to put in. I only studied around 3 days before the tests and my test AVG was a 97. Organic is very doable. Just do the work.

Consider yourself lucky if one of his O. Chem classes is open for you to enroll in. If every professor was like him, the hype about orgo being difficult would cease. Find his old exams, do at least half of his chapter problems, go to the reviews so you can secure an A (and learn). Thanks you, Dr. Quirke! see you in the Fall for O. Chem 2.

Professor Quirke gives you all the resources you need to pass, it's just up to you to put in the work. There's 6 exams and your 2 lowest grades are dropped, your highest 4 exam grades count as 50% of your final grade and the 2 part final is the other 50%. An 88 is a A and a 73 is a B. Don't bother with class, read the book and do the old tests.

Dr. Quirke holds free reviews after every class, writes his own book and lets you drop 2 exams (there are 8 including two finals). I love his syllabus set up, loved his flexibility and would take him again 1000 times over. THANK YOU, QUIRKE!

Dr. Quirke is the best professor I've ever had. He is an amazing person and he is always available to help students after class. 6 exams, he drops lowest 2. Two-part final. The class is not easy because Organic chemistry is not. However, he teaches super good and his book (packets) are AMAZING.

Orgo is a tough subject, but Dr. Quirke's class is very do-able. He changed his class style this Fall semester. 9 quizzes, 3 exams, and a two-part final now. Drops two worst quizzes and one out of the three exams. 87% and up is an A in the class. All tests are free response, he's very generous with the partial credit as well. His notes are great.

He gives 3 exams and about 7-8 quizzes (you can drop one of each). The final exam worth 50% of the grade. His test questions are very fair and cover problems from his notes. He is the most helpful and pro-student professor I have ever had! He is willing to stay everyday after class for a review outside of office hours until you get the material.

Since organic chemistry is not an easy subject this class isn't easy. But it is very do-able. He is very fair in his grading and even offers reviews after class. He is willing to stay until all the students are done for the day. Very caring and nice professor. Drops the lowest test. Final is worth 50% of the grade.

Quirke is a great inspiration if you want to learn more than the actual Chemistry course, sometimes he goes off topics with facts about chemistry, however, it is really interesting. His tests aren't very hard if you practice the preview years

Great professor that really cares about his students. There are reviews after class if you need more help. Past exams are very helpful. His notes are amazing! Very considerate with grading.

he's willing to help you, lots of self studying. don't bother going to lecture just go to his after lecture studies where you'll actually learn a thing or two. make sure you read all the material before the study session thats after class so you can actually follow along and learn. review all his old exams and quizes he repeats many of them.

Took for Orgo 1 & 2, here's how you can easily get an A in both: 1) Read the text book, BUT focus on the bold lines and the "What do I really need to know." These are the ideas he tests on 2) Do the practice questions he tells you to in his emails, the rest are irrelevant. 3) 2 days before the exam, review the questions you got wrong/right

If you are serious about doing well in Organic Chemistry, take Prof. Quirke. He puts a lot of effort into his notes and cares a ton about his student's learning. He has sessions after class where he gives practice problems and helps his students work through them. Do all the homework and try to understand the "why" for each answer. No extra credit.

He's very respectful, he will let you interrupt him if you ever have any questions. He doesn't grade homework, so everything relies on the exams. He was very understanding when I had a problem submitting my exam, I was so grateful. I've never had a more caring chemistry professor.

Prof. Quirke was amazing for the fall semester of 2020. There is no homework, but reviewing the notes constantly and going over anything you don't understand is a must. Had three exams and a final, however the final is optional if you want to replace a bad test grade on the previous exams. I am taking him again for Orgo 2 right now!

This man is a gem and the best chemistry professor you ll ever have. Take him for every class you can and you won't regret it. Amazing lectures, extra time for reviews, practice tests and more. He will give you everything you need to get an A

Dr. Quirke is underrated and excellent. You'd be hard pressed to find a professor who cares more about his students and their learning. His exams can be tough but he offers practice tests and review sessions where he will sit with you until you get it. Very approachable and will answer any question you have.

Super caring and actually cares whether you understand the material

Look, advanced organic chemistry and bio organic are hard classes. its crazy people complaining about how hard the exams are and how much reading there is, no duh. what were you expecting? all upper class divisions are like this. this proffessor actually cares, has excellent notes, will answer all your questions, and gives partial credit on exams

Advanced chem is no joke, but Prof. Quirke is dedicated. His lectures can meander, but office hours and practice exams are super helpful. Definitely use the textbook and check out Unstuck AI - it really boosted my study game.