He teaches very well with uses of metaphors(sometimes). Also if you do his homework you'll do very well in his class. Like all science / math classes some work is needed to achieve a good grade. But very generous curve is given HIGHLY recommended

its a 5unit class so it's fast paced. try not to sleep and copy the notes just so you dont have to read the book as much.good teacher at trying to explain the material and his office hours help alot.

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He is an great teacher this is a hard class but he has a way of explaning things in a way that makes them easily understood.

great prof.; uncommonly organized and prepared

Great prof.

This prof. is AWESOME. He's always willing to help anyone and everyone out. No problems asking him a question.

Very helpful and explains everything perfectly. Very easy chem course plus easy tests.

Very helpful. Takes time to explain the details.

He teaches a good lecture, and his tests are very fair. I would definitely reccomend taking his lab section though, because at times there was conflict as to what we really needed to know (I took w/ another lab teacher).

He's an awesome teacher. He lectures very well and is always available for help. I would reccomend taking his lab section though. I took lab with another teacher and from what I hear, his lab is much better!

One of the best teacher's that I have ever taken. His lectures are very easy to understand and his test are very very fair. If you study what he tells you to study, it is very easy to get an A on the test. Take this class!

He's always willing to help you, as long as you seek for help during his office hours (or through e-mails).. and he easily gives an A for his lab.. As long as you don't fall behind, his class if fun and easy..

Hard teacher with lots of homework. Teacher is nice and very helpful, but too early in the morning!!! its hard to learn and pay attention in class when you wake up like boot camp. If his class was a little later then it would be easier for sure.

He is an amazing teacher. He explains everything really well in the lecture class and you can easily get an a in the Lab class. There is a lot of homework to keep up with, but you will always have at least a week to complete it. The tests are very straight forward and fair.

Really good teacher. I learned a lot.

A very good teacher. He really teaches you and if you don't get the concept you can go to his office ours and he'll help you out. He's chill too.

Professor Congleton is an awesome teacher! He's always willing to help students. In addition, he makes chemistry much more interesting. His demonstrations are great too! Tests are only easy if you study hard!!!

Mr. C is AWESOME!! There is a great deal of homework and it requires a LOT of attention, but he is very clear, makes chemistry easy to understand and isn't too harsh on the eyes either. Study hard, ask questions and your grade will pay off. He's always available for you!! He NEEDS to teach Chem 1

I couldn't have asked for a better chemistry teacher.

makes a hard subject very learnable. he loves to teach and it shows through his dedication to helping his students learn the material. great teacher!

He is one of the nicest teachers I have ever met. he grades very eazy, easy going, his class is very organized, prepares you really well, and best of all he really relates to students and provides a friendly envirnment in class.

Outstanding Person! Outstanding Teacher! Other teachers should learn from him. Makes Chemistry enjoyable. Keep up with the homework and worksheets. If you do everything he tells you to do, then you'll do well. Otherwise you'll find the class hard.

Demonstrations are cool. Lots of HW. If you do the HW and worksheets, the exam will be easy. He is a good teacher and will help you anytime.

He goes over the lecture very well...if you don't understand it, just look over the book. He did such a great job i rarely had to go over the book. I just looked at the notes because they were so thorough

Great teacher, I did fail the first test, but the 2nd I improved 30% I got the help I needed from him, all I had to do was ask. I recommend him, if you don't ask for help when you need it,then it's your own fault, I will be passing this class, everything else I am getting A's in(hmwk,Lab,Web Quiz)

This teacher has the best lectures, he writes down everything you need to take notes on clearly and explains everything really well. He does assign a lot of homework, but it's only to help you. But his tests are pretty hard. Overall, he's a great teacher and isn't bad to look at either!

Great teacher. Very clear at explaining the lessons. But, a lot of work to do in the class: HW, online quizzes, and lab. If you do all the work, you'll definatley pass.

Good prof. Take jim if you get a chance.

AMAZING teacher! The best i've ever had in any subject! He really knows what hes doing and exactly how to get students to understand it. Very helpful, nice, and tests arent that hard if you do hw, quizzes and labs. He gives you chances for extra credit and to get an A altogether. Pretty easy class just have to keep up and ask for help if needed! :)

I had his for Chem 130 and I just can't wait to get to O-Chem. He made me truly understand, apply and remember the more than any other teacher in any other subject that I've taken. I HIGHLY suggest his class if you want to do well in 180. Plus, he's very easy to talk to and easy on the eyes! =)

unbelievably too much homework. He grades only for work but still way too much homework...my hand is hurting from it....

Subject is difficult. Lots of HW, worksheets, etc.. but it does help on exams. Good teacher. Be prepared to study lots!!

Awesome teacher! Highly recommended!

He's nice, he's cute, and he tries really really hard to help his students. For O-chem lab, he looks for key words in his intro and conclusion and don't forget to include everything (mass, unknown #, the melting point apparatus, everything!) For his lab quiz, go over his notes, the lab book, and your lab notebook and it'll be easy.

He self-proclaimed Super Nerd. Be prepared to work your arse out. Dont take too many classes while taking this class. Dont fall behind in lecture or u will pay. Read the text before u come to class or u will be confused. He is not a great lecturer but he is good in lab. Just be prepared to spend lots and lots of time in this class if u take him

This class is comparable to taking 3! So much homework its impossible to keep on top of everything. If you miss one class you are in trouble he moves fast. Only take this course if you want tons of homework and hard exams.

It's true: Congleton gives way too much work. However, if you actually do those works, you are already prepare for his exam! That's right; no need for supplement or finding extra work when studying for exam. Most students who didn't do so well in general chem got As in this class. Good luck! You already passed the harder class (General Chem =)

Mr. Congleton was the best chemistry professor I've ever had. He is very encouraging and helpful, and I felt that going to his review sessions was beneficial. Like the others have mentioned, he does assign a lot of homework, but everyone has to realize that chemistry is a "learn by doing" subject. Do the worksheets seriously and you'll be ready!

Mr C is a wonderful teacher, and he really cares about his students. He gives alot of work, but it will realllly help learn the material and do well on exams! He does lots of cool demonstrations that fit the topic well. I strongly recommend taking Mr C!

Lot's of HW, worksheets- but if you do them, you will really be ready for the exams!

SOOOO LAID BACK. Cares for all his students and tries his best to give everyone an A. Plus he's a really nice guy.

Great prof. Cares about student success. Go to clss, do hw and ws and class is managable. highly rec. mr c!

great professor! he's sooo nice and very very helpful. He wants all his students to pass. i love his class :] probably the best chem lab professor ever =]

funny, nice, helpful teacher for lab. He checks over your lab write up so you can fix your mistakes. easy A if you listen to his examples in the beginning of lab.

He is such a nice professor and very helpful to. He will look at your lab write up and let you fix your mistakes before handing it in. He cares about his students and I would recommend him to anyone.

Best chemistry teacher ever! His lectures are crystal clear and fairly interesting. LOTS of HW and worksheets, but i think that is the only way to master OCHEM. Exams are a little bit challenging, but A's are obtainable. His lab is very laid back. Mr C is highly recommended.

Great teacher. Highly recommend him. I took him for Chem 130 Lab, he was very helpful and kind. I can not say enough nice things about him.

No matter how nice your professor is, ochem always kicks you in the butt. He does a great job of preparing you for the exams. That also means you have to do the work (its a LOT of work). Great guy

Great professor. If you are willing to put in the time, you can get an A. His tests are fair and cover what he teaches in class.

He is PHENOMENAL in his ability to explain concepts and to break down complex reactions. By far, the best chem teacher I have taken. He assigns a ton of homework, but they are free points and prepare you really well for the exams and Final. I felt I was better prepared for the MCAT's than students who had taken Ochem elsewhere. Can't wait for 225!

Take him if you get a chance. Lots of homework and ws's. Good lectures and nice easy going prof. Lots of work, but A is possable.

Gives lots of hw and worksheets, totally preps you up for the test when it comes. Just make sure you do em ALL and don't PROCRASTINATE. Just make sure you go over his notes. I didn't and thats why I didn't get a 100% on all his tests haha

The best prof I have ever had. Extremely helpful, really cares about students and their success. Keep up and do not procrastinate. Provides amazing notes, excellent worksheets & homework to really prepare you. As long as you are willing to work hard, the tests are easy. Always there to explain/email/teach at any time. Really extraordinary person.

WONDERFUL PROFESSOR. RECOMMENDED. He is very helpful!!

His class is not hard to get an A. Make sure you do all of his worksheets, you'll be fine. No need to do carefully his HW cause it's too long. His lecture is pretty clear and understandable.

He's very well organized and clear about what's he's teaching. I have hard time with professor who jumps around and talk a lot and lose focus (like Mickey Laux). Tests are not too hard. Home work is long and time consuming but it helps a lot.

He is a very nice person and great professor but this class is very hard to get an A. the good thing is he considers 76 as a B and 65 as C.

Mr. C is a fantastic teacher. He explains reactions in ways that are easy to understand and always answers questions thoughtfully no matter how dumb they may be. He expects a lot of dedication to earn an A but gives you slack when grading so overall the work load is reasonable. His labs are fun and stress free too. I give him an A+ for teaching.

Took him for Chem 220 and 225. One of the best professors at OCC. The lecture notes and office hours really helped. He cares about his student's success. Extremely nice teacher, too. Take him.

One of the bestttttttttt Organic Chemistry

He is such a sweet person and great teacher. He is so passionate in Ochem and wishes all his students to do well. His notes are so organized and clear. You must do the homework though in order to ace his class. Practice is the key. I got a C on the first exam and Ace all my other exams and got an A. Do not underestimate his class.

Best teacher I've ever had, helps you through ochem and is there for help with future chemistry classes! His lectures are easy to understand and he's super nice. Do the homework, his tests resemble the worksheets more than the bookwork but still do the bookwork.

he is making every thing easy and the exam and the hw are extremely hard

I would recommend not taking labs the same day as lecture. I've had to finish lecture homework, do a prelab, and write a lab report that were all due on the same day, and it's torturous. Also, imagine coming out of a lecture midterm just to spend another 4 hours in lab. Our lectures were MW, TTH labs def had the advantage.

Congleton is a very nice guy and decent lecturer. His tests are mildly difficult, they are fairly representative of what he teaches in class. Only problem with him is that during lecture, he will give ridiculously easy examples. However, once you get to the homework, the problems are WAY harder than what he prepares you for. Very frustrating.

Mr.C is an amazing professor for many reasons. Take him if you plan to going into science or a medical field. You will work for an A, but reasonable work. B and C are easy. He is patient, caring, and no questions are dumb with him. He is able to take hard concepts and make them easier to understand. Attend lecture + do homework A

He has a gift of making light of a heavy subject. He cares. He has to see you really work for it (and in my case fall apart) to give high grade

He makes Ochem easier. Make sure you prepare and ATTEND lectures. He covers everything on exams during lectures so make sure you don't miss any. Focus on his worksheets as it's similar to exam questions. Thanks to him, I find my biochemistry class much accessible.

Mr. C is an outstanding professor. He truly cares about his students and does everything he can to help you learn the material. If you want an A, you will work harder than any you have in any other class though. His tests cover everything from lecture, so BE PREPARED. Do the homework and practice practice practice. I highly recommend him.

I had him for Organic Chemistry Lab & Lecture both semesters. Organic chemistry is supposed to be a hard class, and it is. He helps and he wants the (approximately 97%) of his students who are pre-medical to do well on the MCAT. He is friendly and the type students come back to visit months after class is over. Would gladly choose his class again.

a lot of HW, fair tests, does not have any extra credit on tests, require effort to give an A

Super helpful. For every lab, he made sure you knew what you were doing and took his time to go over all the mistakes you have done & made sure your calculations were somewhat good. There were 2 lab tests & its basically a repeat from a previous lab you have done. Lots of calculation for this lab but he will help you with all of it!

THIS is who a chemistry professor should be. He's personable, goes over every little detail, and has very helpful assignments. No wasted time. Your grade reflects your effort, but this is not an impossible course. I implore you to take this class (OCHEM) with this professor.

Professor C is definitely a professor I will never forget. He is super approachable if you have any questions. The hard work a student puts into his class does not go unnoticed. To succeed in his class I suggest reading over his lecture notes, do all the homework and the worksheets. Worksheets are similar to his exams. Overall he is very good

People come to this class expecting to do minimum work to get maximum grades. Not gonna happen. Do the HW carefully and try to understand every single thing, it trains you for the exams and u dont even have to study for the exams. Planning to go to grad schools? It only gets harder from here. So, you gotta work your ass off to earn it. It's life.

I enjoyed learning from Dr. C throughout the semester. He was very approachable with questions outside of class, and his lectures were interesting. I am glad that I had this professor for my first organic chemistry course.

The class is easy if you attend class and do your homework. Professor Congleton is great and seems like he genuinely enjoys teaching his students.

He's a great person and accommodating. But, it's important to do the homework. Grading is tough, only determined by tests and no extra points. Handled the switch to online really well. Organized and manageable, but can't change answers during tests after submitting. Slacked off in beginning and didn't get the best grade, but he's a good professor.

Prof. Congleton is great, his lectures were interesting & his homework was really helpful with understanding the subject matter. While he does assign quite a bit of homework, it is understandable & really helped in the end. He makes his own notes so that is great too for clear understanding. Had him during COVID & he transitioned online so well!

Really great lab professor, always answers questions very well and checks that you understand. Is very friendly which made lab more comfortable and enjoyable. Labs are really interesting and exciting, you learn a lot. Not a harsh grader of labs. A lab test is usually given at the end of the semester but due to COVID it was cancelled.

Professor Congleton is a gem. He genuinely cares for your wellbeing and how you're doing in the class. He's one of few professors who is able to break down a daunting class like Ochem into digestible parts. His lectures are prerecorded on YouTube. Most assignments are done through Mastering Chemistry and OWL. There's a lot of HW, but it's doable.

Hard class but great professor. He is very caring and always asks if you ever need help, to reach out to him because he never wants anyone to feel lost or confused. There's a whole lot of homework.. it takes up a chunk of time but it really helps prepare for the weekly quizzes and tests.

OCHEM A: Best Prof I've had in chem department. Tests are split up well & exactly what is taught in lecture. Prof takes a lot of time figuring out what topics we need to spend more time on. Uses iClicker questions for participation points and to see where the class is performing. Very caring and open to all questions. Avg for tests= around 83%.

Prof C is the best chem professor at OCC. Truly a caring and friendly guy. He teaches well and makes organic chemistry less daunting and makes it relatively easy to understand. Most people do really well on exams and he drops the lowest exam score from your grade. He is also easy with lab. Highly recommend him.

Super organized, available, friendly, caring, great lectures, and the list goes on. Exams are very fair with no surprises (maybe a bit too easy but I'm not complaining) but don't look at the reviews and expect to slack off because there's a ton of work required (lots of homework and must watch videos outside of lecture time). Labs were great too!

Prof C is hands down best chem teacher Ive ever had. Passionate and cares about his students actually understanding the material and wants to help. He will answer any/every question you have and is an amazing professor overall! Gives you so many chances/ways to get points and succeed. Never thought I would enjoy chemistry- he changed my mind!

Best professor I ever had. I hated chemistry until I took Professor Congleton. Honestly, he is a blessing in OChem. If you want a great grade while learning a lot, I would highly recommend this professor. I'm actually kind of sad I can't take anymore courses with Prof C.

Most wholesome professor I've ever had! He cares about his students and is very approachable! Hw/Quizzes are done through Mastering Chem and exams are graded fairly (3,1 final). Check out his youtube channel and do the extra practice problems. Ochem is tough so don't slack off and expect an easy A. Also, bring a blanket to class bc it's cold

He is the best professor in the world. I love him so much, I used to think the organic chemistry supper difficult until I take his class. He is alway give you a change when you have some mistake. Try to come to the lecture every his lecture time and additional lecture on Friday ( if have ).

Prof C is honestly the best professor at OCC. He is very friendly and is always there when students need help. To be successful in his class (both semesters of ochem), you should review your notes, Mastering Chemistry homework, and complete his worksheets. If you work hard and try your best, you will get an A in the class.

If you want to truly learn organic chemistry and not shed tears along the way then take Professor C. He is incredibly caring and wants ALL of his students to succeed. He provides every opportunity to do well, and will literally go out of his way and spend hours with you going over practice problems. Look no further, you wont regret it.

I was scared of ochem, but omg it's not bad after taking it with him. He's so encouraging, understanding, and compassionate of our situation as students he always does as much as he can to help us succeed. I felt validated when asking questions and his tests are exact replicas of his practice worksheets. Amazing professor, I'm going to miss him!

I took Prof C for both 220 and 225 lab/lecture. It was a great experience, he is an amazing professor. I rode the struggle bus for all of gen chem, but Ochem was so different thanks to him. Lab was pretty easy, and he couldn't care less about sig figs. He's very caring and you can tell he wants everyone to do well.

Makes everything as easy as possible, goes above and beyond so that we have every possible opportunity to understand the concepts, super understanding, easy to go to for questions, explains everything perfectly, humble, caring--the epitome of a good professor. Wish more professors were like him; he's honestly my favorite OCC professor.

He is probably my favorite professor i've ever had. Took this class as a pre-req for grad school after completing my bachelors at UCI and he's better than any professor I had there. +Thoughtful: has extra practice, always answers your questions and takes time to explain concepts + Caring + Organized and explains concepts well + Energetic

easiest A of my life lol

Prof C is a gem! His Ochem class was tough, but he made it manageable. Attend every lecture, do the practice problems, and use unstuck ai - it's a game-changer for study prep. With his support, I aced the class.

I toon Professor C's class for both 220/225 and he's easily one of the most caring professors I've had. This class is difficult but he provides you with every opportunity to do well, do the homework and pay attention in lecture. Labs are super easy in my opinion. Lecture had 3 exams+1 final for both classes.

Professor Congleton is a shining example of what could be considered the "perfect" teacher. He's a kind, patient and truly caring professor that has helped me and many others come to enjoy Organic Chemistry. No question is a bad question, his HW, tests and quizzes are all extremely fair, and learning and engagement are his priority. 10/10 prof.

Love this Professor. He is my goat. When he lectures, everything actually makes sense and overall just an all around good professor. Helps with homework and clarifies any confusing topics. He made the stereotype of orgo chem being hard easy.

Prof. C. is the best teacher I've ever had. He turns orgo from a nightmare to something completely manageable. Lecture is great, lab is even better, hw is useful and helpful, and exams are fair. Made me and my gf genuinely interested in the subject and I'm looking forward to taking him for 225. Congleton the goat fr.

prof congie da goat

All of the tests were super fair & matched what we went over in lectures. Do all the homework and pay attention in lecture and you will be fine. There's also tons of extra problems if you need more help and he explains things so well when you have questions. Lab with him was also great! He made it so ochem wasn't dreadful!

John Congleton is one of the most fair and respectable teachers Ive ever had. He makes OCHEM enjoyable and relatively simple to learn. Great teacher and person overall. Homework all on Mastering Chemistry, weekly quizzes, 5 exams w/final being 25% of grade. Use flashcards and write out most rxns to remember them. Remember this is OCHEM!