4.3

Ken O'Connor

Chemistry - Marshall University

4.3
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O'Connor was a good teacher

CHEM111 - 3.0 rating

OConner should not be your choice if you are just starting out

CHM111 - 1.0 rating
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Reviews (182)
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CHM355
Feb 25, 2003

Ahh...the dreaded Organic! I got a D in his class, but he's still an awesome professor! Went out of his way to help us!

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CHM355
Feb 25, 2003

Best teacher I've had at Marshall. Is only a Part-timer, but will go out of his way for anyone. Helped make Organic very clear. I would emphatically recommend him to anyone.

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CHM355
Feb 26, 2003

Very helpful in Organic! Will go out of his way to help you understand the concept, mech etc. BE VERY PREPARED FOR THE TEST, BE WILLING TO STUDY! Much more easy to understand than other prof (except for Morgan, he's pretty good too!).

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CHM355
Feb 27, 2003

One of the best Organic Professors to take and is very helpful to get students to understand the concepts of organic chemistry. Needs to be placed to full time professor not part-time. We really need him here in the Chemistry dept.

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CHM
Feb 28, 2003

About the easiest of the Organic professors. He is nice to you if you do well, but if you start doing worse then he doesn't act as nice.

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CHM2034
Mar 4, 2003

No Comments

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CHM204
Mar 29, 2003

The easiest class I've ever taken. Yeah even if its only nursing organic, lots of people have struggles, but probably because they don't bother to open their book until 5 minutes before the test. I highly recommend him.

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CHEM203
Apr 1, 2003

Very, Very helpful!!!! Lots of fun!! Will bend over backwards to help you!!! Would highly recommend!!!

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CHEMISTRY
Apr 2, 2003

Excellent teacher. Injects humor into the class and will go over an example until you understand. He needs to be a full-time teacher. He really cares about his students. Not many teachers give you their home number and offer their time on the weekend.

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CHM356
Apr 23, 2003

No Comments

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CHM204
May 1, 2003

This guy is great. He is very helpful and willing to help you any way he can.He will even meet you outside of class if you need extra help.

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ORGANICI
Jul 13, 2003

Dr. Oconnor is a great teacher and a great person. He is always available for help and really helps to get you prepared for the tests. He even provides two study guides that he publishes just for his class. Take him if you have the chance!

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CHM217
Sep 29, 2003

He is very tough when it comes to grading and on quizzes but he is willing to help you to understand what you are doing wrong.

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CHM217
Oct 29, 2003

Freakin hard. couldnt understand what he was talking about and this is my major so Im not a dumbass. the man has an attitude problem and not too helpful. very difficult to approach.

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CHM217
Nov 5, 2003

He is very smart and very helpful! The class is hard at first but gets to be easy if you study any at all. Take this class!

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CHM203
Nov 19, 2003

This professor was very good. He was a little hard to understand at times, but he didn't care to take time on the subject. He was also pretty funny at times, and gives you study guides for all of the tests..including the final.

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CHM217
Nov 20, 2003

Dr.O'Connor is a great teacher. He really will work with you to help you understand the labs. You only have to do LAb reports and a few quizzes which he gives study guides to. Let him grade your labs! The TAs grade very hard. I will miss O'Connor for 218.

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CHM217
Nov 25, 2003

Dr. O'Connor is extremely helpful and wants more than anything for you to understand. Answers any questions and has a great sense of humor. You do have quizzes and several lab reports, which he gives guides for.

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CHM217
Dec 2, 2003

He starts out being a real anus, but he gets alot better. He imporves alot. His tests and quizzes aren't the easiest but they are completely fair. I would recommend O'Connor.

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CHM203
Dec 4, 2003

Explains concepts thoroughly and gets the point across. A great professor. I found the class easy though to be honest.

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CHEMLAB217
Dec 4, 2003

This guy is so funny, and he is so helpful, if you have a question, you just gotta find him in his office and he will help you out ALOT, he is a great teacher and very laid back, I would recommend him to anyone having to take a lab or higher chem class.

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CHM217
Dec 10, 2003

Dr. O'Connor comes across as really arrogant, but he really knows his chemistry. If you go to his office, he's always more than willing to help out with anything.

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CHEM361
Feb 18, 2004

He is a great professor! He is so willing to help you and he just really wants his students to learn. He isn't extremely easy, but he is very clear about what he expects.

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CHM217
Apr 12, 2004

Very smart professor. Knows his material very well and extremely willing to help his students. He WANTS his students to do well in his class....unforutnately his tests are very hard.

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CHM217
Apr 15, 2004

He is a wonderful teacher and would do anything humanely possible to make sure you did well in class. He even offered to substitute midterm grade (if it was good) for our crappy quizes. I did well in there b/c of that. He loves spongebob, btw.

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CHM217
Apr 16, 2004

Good teacher, and willing to help the students!

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CHM217
Apr 16, 2004

he is a very helpful teacher, he really cares about teaching and about his students. And call me silly but he is sexy in a dorky kind of way!!he is great, highly recommended!!

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CHM217
Apr 18, 2004

Great teacher, tells you everything you need to know in class as long as you pay attention. Gives great study guides and works hard to let students know everything that is going on through email. I just wish he were my CHM 211 professor, damn Norton.

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CHM217
Apr 26, 2004

Prof. O'Connor is great as a teacher. The labs are pretty easy, but the tests are kind of hard, but that goes with the material. He is very fair with his tests and grading methods, and really cares that you do well. I definitely recommend him! :)

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CHM203
May 4, 2004

Once i learned to follow his talking i found the class fairly easy- studied some and pulled a B

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CHM355
May 5, 2004

Organic 1.. hard class but he made it as painless as he could.. I would take him again...Great teacher

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CHM361
May 28, 2004

Great teacher! All about the students. You know what to expect from him. He's always willing to help outside of class.

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ORGANICCH
May 28, 2004

ko, is the bomb. he is the only professor i passed at marshall. he is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that you pass the class and understand whats going on. although he may go a little fast at times. just ask him to slow down and he will.

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CHM361
May 28, 2004

Everything is good except the blackboard writing is difficult to read.

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ORG355
May 30, 2004

He takes a difficult class that other professors seem to make extra hard, and instead makes it understanable. He gives you every oppurtunity to better your grade and pass the class the first time! Tells some good jokes too...Great teacher!

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CHEM355
May 31, 2004

Dr. O'Connor is a very friendly and fair teacher. Always ready to help those student with the drive to succeed. He also tries very hard to get all student motivated and prepared to do their very best.

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ORGANIC
May 31, 2004

I highly recommend Dr. O'Connor to anyone taking Organic. He is a true teacher and cares about his students' success. He is always willing to help, whether it be in or out of class. The subject takes alot of work, but he makes it as painless as he can.

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CHM355
Jun 4, 2004

Dr. O'Connor is the best professor I have ever had. He is entirely devoted to his students. He has alot of office hours and spends alot of time with each student. If you have the opportunity to take him, I would strongly suggest to do so.

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CHM355
Jun 4, 2004

dr o'connor is by far the best teacher i have had. He went WAY out of his way to help me! If you get the opportunity to take a class with him i highly suggest you do!!

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355
Jun 6, 2004

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CHM361
Jun 8, 2004

Dr. O'Connor is an awesome teacher who is always willing to answer questions and truly wants to see his students succeed!

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CHM361
Jun 15, 2004

He is quite possible the best teacher in the chemistry department. You will not find a teacher who is more willing to do whatever it takes to help you succeed

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CHM355
Jun 16, 2004

He is a great professor!!! He is very helpful and is willing to go the extra mile for his students!!! Definately one of my favorite professors.

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CHEM355
Jun 25, 2004

He rocks, he would do anything for his students. Very funny, keeps your attention during a very very dry subject! I learned so much, he was always there for help for all his students. If you did not do well then that was your fault! bc he did his job!

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CHEM355
Jul 9, 2004

Dr. O'Connor is a fabulous professor. He genuinely cares about his students. Honestly, how is a student supposed to care about the course if the one who's teaching the material doesn't? Other MU teachers should definitely take some tips from him!

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CHM355
Jul 27, 2004

Dr O'Connor is a wonderful professor. I have NEVER had a professor who devotes as much time out of class as he did. He is always there to answer any questions. He genuinely cares about his students and their success in whatever class it may be!!!

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CHM355
Aug 6, 2004

Dr. O'Connor is probably the best to take for organic I. I learned so much from him. He is clear in his expectations, and there were no surprises when it came to his tests. Easy to contact, makes time for his students. It's a shame he's only part-time.

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CHM361
Aug 13, 2004

Excellent prof. Even willing to help with other classes. He knows organic chemistry well, but better yet, he can convey his knowledge and enthusiasm to his students!

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CHM355
Aug 20, 2004

Dr. O'Connor is an excellent professor. He is very clear and concise with his lectures. He is almost always willing to go out of his way to help his students. In my opinion, he is the best professor in the Marshall University chemistry department.

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Jan 12, 2005

Awesome pro. Will do anything for his students. would recommend to anyone.

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CHM204
Feb 13, 2005

Amazing professor and devotes all the time he can out of class to his students he is a SWEETHEART i would definitely recommend him to anyone he IS the best chemistry professor out there to take

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CHM204
Mar 29, 2005

Dr. O'conner is by far the best college professor I have ever had in class. He does what ever it takes to help you pass the class. He will meet with you outside of class as many times as you need to study for a test. He goes above any teacher I have ever taken. I recommend him for anyone.

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CHM204
Apr 12, 2005

He's a great teacher! He goes a little bit fast, but just follow his practice tests and study guides and you will do great! Go further in depth w/ the SG and PTs and you will do wonderful! He really goes above and beyond what a normal professor usually does... VERY helpful and CARES so much!

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CHM355
Jul 12, 2005

GREATEST TEACHER THERE IS TO TAKE FOR CHEMISTRY!! So helpful and encouraging and entertaining in class as much as possible. Take him if at all possible!!!

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CHEMISTY
Jul 19, 2005

Dr. O'Connor is by the greatest teacher at MU. He will do everything in his power to help the student. Take him for any class that he is availbe. Execellent for Organic

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CHM203
Grade: Pass
Jul 22, 2005

Dr. O'Connor is an excellent professor. He will go out of his way to help you. Makes class fun, but how fun can chemistry really be! Take this teacher and you'll earn at least a B if you study. I had no prior chemistry classes and I hate math. I got a B.

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CHM203
Jul 27, 2005

he is hysterical.. and funny.. and easy..

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CHM355
Jul 29, 2005

Dr. Oconnor is a wonderful man. He is an excellent professor and will go WAY out of his way you help you. His class is difficult but he really explains things very well. I would recommend taking him for any chemistry classes. He really puts the time in to make sure that each person is understanding the material and is able to use it.

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CHM355
Aug 8, 2005

Dr. O' Connor is the man. By far the best organic teacher. He is very helpful and will go way out of his way to help. He is very highly recommended in my book. The best.

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CHM204
Aug 12, 2005

He is a wonderful professor. He will go out of his way to help you. If you have to take a chemistry class he is the one to take.

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CHM217
Sep 27, 2005

O'Connor is the best lab teacher you could ever want. He simplifies things, has a great sense of humor and sounds exactly like Christopher Walken when he talks. He makes getting up at 8:00 a.m. less odious.

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CHM211
Grade: C+
Oct 13, 2005

Ditto on the Christopher Walken talk-he's pretty funny. Just about the most helpful prof you'll ever meet too.

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ORGANIC352
Oct 22, 2005

Great guy...Helped me out a lot. always avaliable to help if you had a problem. One of the best profs. I have had.

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CHM212
Nov 1, 2005

GREAT PROFESSOR! Take if at all possible!So helpful and quite funny. Anyone know why we use toilet paper? (haha)Seriously tho- very nice and entertaining... makes Chem fun!

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CHEM
Feb 20, 2006

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CHEMINHOME
Mar 8, 2006

Dr O'Connor is an awesome prof. He really knows his stuff plus he's one of the most willing teachers I've ever met. His hilarious little stories make lectures worth it...and just because of one of those stories I give him a HOT rating!

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CHM211
Mar 30, 2006

Dr. O'Connor is a great professor! He is pretty fast paced, but it's just part of his personality. He is thorough and completely explains things. He encourages questions. (He also goes on random tangents that make the class funny and interesting.)Take him if at all possible!

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ISC209
Apr 11, 2006

He is a nice man and can be out there sometimes. But he tries to make the class fun so you cant hate him. H is very helpful and always welling to give you a hand. It you need and ISC class take him or if you want a good grade booster, try to get him.

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CHEM204
May 11, 2006

He is a nice guy and will help you out.. this is a A or B class if you study hard

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ISC209
May 19, 2006

He's very different to say the least. But his class is simple, do your work, take the online quizzes, and show up to lab, you'll pass.

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CHM217
Aug 20, 2006

He's very easy to follow in lab. Whereas most teachers have their TA's check for problems in the lab, he does them himself. He has a very dry sense of humor. Great guy! He tells you EXACTLY what to study for the lab midterm and final! Definitely take him for lab. I only wish I could have taken him for 211. Would have saved some heartache!

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CHM203
Nov 1, 2006

O'Connor is a wonderful professor. I had never taken a chemistry class before and I came to college and did very well in his class. He goes out of his way to help you any way he can. He wants his students to do well. Take his class!

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CHM203
Nov 1, 2006

He is willing to help you with anything. If you work hard you can get an A. I wouldn't have wanted to take anyone else for this class. DEFINITELY take him for Chem.

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CHM211
Nov 1, 2006

Dr. O'Connor is an excellent professor. He explains everything as throughly as he can (often employing Cheerios) and does everything in his power to help you should you need it. His tests aren't very difficult if you study the notes and understand everything. Very friendly and a great person all around.

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CHM203
Nov 8, 2006

Dr. O'Connor is an awesome professor! Very exciting and helpful. Makes chemistry interesting and fun to learn! Take him!!

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CHM203
Dec 8, 2006

If you study, you'll do well in class. He's hilarious and a great teacher. I will gladly take him again next semester. If at all possible, take him for chemistry. He knows his stuff and he makes it interesting.

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CHM211
Dec 12, 2006

Really good teacher! Gave us the opportunity to retake tests and was very helpful when you were stuck on something! I would recommend him to anyone!

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CHM355
Jan 9, 2007

He is amazing! If you have the opportunity to take him for Organic DO IT! His class is by no means easy (it is Organic) but he goes out of his way to help you understand the material. He gives you all kinds of review material so you know exactly what to expect from his tests. It was still a lot of hard work but I did end up getting an A. Take him!

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CHEM203
Feb 1, 2007

Dr. OConnor is a great professor! I loved him! He makes study guides and practice tests for every test! He lets you know exactly what will be on the tests and there is NO cummulative final at all which is great! He has a weird sense of humor but he's funny! HIGHLY recommend taking him!!!! I had to study of coarse but ended up with an A in the class

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CHM204
Apr 5, 2007

LOVE this professor. He has a quirky sense of humor and he only teaches you what you need to know for the tests. Gives study guides/practice exams that are pretty similar to the exams, and lets you retake one exam over the semester. DEFINITELY take him if you need CHM 204!!!

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CHM203
Apr 10, 2007

Great teacher! He has a dry sense of humor sometimes. But is always helpful when you need it. He lets you retake one test so if you on't do so well can get a better grade. I have him for 204 as well and would recommend him to anyone!!!

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CHM204
Apr 13, 2007

He is an awesome professor. He's easily been my favorite professor at Marshall. He is extremely helpful and willing to do all that he can so that you get the grade that you need. He gives you study guides and practice tests for every test. I would recommend him to anyone.

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CHEM111
Apr 20, 2007

He was a very nice fun and goffy teacher who seemed to be excited about what he taught and put forth as much effort as he could to make the class fair and passable for everyone... he is very helpful and is willing to take time out of his scheduel to help you understand things better. He is a great teacher and i highly recommend him!!

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CHM211
Apr 24, 2007

he said he would trick us on the tests and he definately tricked me

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CHM204
Jun 1, 2007

I really enjoyed having Dr. Oconnor. He explained things well and is a pretty cool guy. Make sure you pay attention when he gives the common name for a substance. He only gives it once or twice and it will probably be on the test.

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CHM355
Jul 9, 2007

His tests can be tricky toward the end of class. The material gets a lot harder but he tries to teach well. He cares, but it gets really annoying when he walks around the classroom to see if you are doing what he asked.

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CHEM356
Jul 26, 2007

Great class- if You have to take Organic 1 and 2, take OConnor. Make sure to study the things he tells you will be one the test and you will do fine. Easy to get along with.

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CHM204
Jul 30, 2007

The tests he gives can be tricky, but you will do fine as long as you study and do the practice tests. His class was very enjoyable due to his jokes and stories. Class time goes by pretty quickly. Great teacher!

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ISC209
Aug 10, 2007

He is totally awesome.Must attend labs, but you do learn from him. He is a great professor.

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CHM356
Aug 22, 2007

Dr. O'Connor is a wonderful professor. He teaches difficult classes, but makes sure that his students understand the material. He throws in some jokes, stories, and experiments at times to keep the class interesting. Take him if you have the choice!

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CHM212
Oct 12, 2007

Amazing!

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CHM211
Oct 22, 2007

Dr. o'conner is the man

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CHM211
Oct 30, 2007

Dr. O'Connor is the BEST! Don't expect an easy class, but he is more than willing to meet with you and make sure you know what is going on. If you use the study guides and the practice tests, there won't be surprises on the tests. He makes lectures interesting- tells jokes, lots of experiments and demonstrations. I LOVE this man, by far the best!

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CHM211
Oct 31, 2007

LOVE Dr. O'Conner! Take him every chance you get.

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CHEM212
Nov 7, 2007

Dr. O'Conor is definitely one of the best professors i have ever had. His tests are hard but fair just do the homework in the back of the chapter and it will be ok. his class is a blast he is always telling jokes and stories. If you have to take chemistry take him.

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CHMALL
Nov 10, 2007

This guy is awesome. I have had him for 211, 355, and 356 and if he teaches something else I need I will take him again!! Very helpful!! I have even used him as a counselor in my first 2 years. He is the man! Take him!

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CHM211
Nov 14, 2007

Keeps everyone interested with funny models. He is very willing to help and trys his best to get concepts across. Tests aren't bad if you look over what he tells you to. He makes labs interesting. Also sends a lot of email. Funny guy, great professor.

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CHM211
Nov 14, 2007

I love Dr. O'Connor! The class is really hard, but he will do anything to help you out. Definately take him!

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CHM211
Dec 10, 2007

Awesome teacher!! He is hillarious and does extensive demonstrations. He is always willing to help and will do almost anything to get a point across (in a funny way). Do the homework he assigns (he doesn't make it manditory) and do the practice tests, and you will do fine!

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CHM211
Dec 16, 2007

He is a man amung men. He send personal emails to help motivate you to work hard. He gave his 211 class tee shirts and doughnuts. It doesn't get any better than him. He does funny demonstrations and he gets to know almost everyone in his lecture classes. I plan on taking him again in the future just as you should.

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CHM355
Feb 7, 2008

Dr.O'Connor is the most helpful person. I've taken Chm 211 and Organic 1 and 2 with him. He will go out of his way to meet you outside of class to help you with the work. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. Extremely wonderful person. Very funny in class. He really knows his stuff.

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CHM211
Mar 5, 2008

Tough class but great teacher. If you're having trouble he'll have no problem helping you out. Also talks JUST like Ray Romano

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CHM361
Mar 6, 2008

Tough but very good prof. Very clear and helpful. Also, pretty funny. In my opinion the best organic prof at MU, take him if you can. Haven't taken him for lower levels. Not an easy class but he makes it clear. Ask for help if you need it!

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CHM211
Mar 31, 2008

Dr. O'Connor is the best professor I have ever had. His subject is tough but he does an awesome job explaining and making class interesting. Do all the extra work he gives you for practice and his test are much easier.

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CHM211
Apr 8, 2008

OConner is an awesome professor. Does experiments in class, gets the class involved. And will do anything to help you out. Test are difficult, but if you do the homework, you'll be fine.

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CHM217
Apr 8, 2008

Lab was fun, very good at explaining what needed to be done. If you have the chance take both his lab and lecture. It really helps!

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ISCCHEM
Jul 7, 2008

Chemisty in the home. So worth the drive! Way easy, only met for class about once a month. Do have to write a few papers, but if you do them you pretty much get full credit. Aweseome class. Take him!

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CHM361
Aug 11, 2008

He's a very understanding, helpful guy. He will go out of his way to help anyone. He teaches you everything you need to know. One of the best science professors at Marshall.

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CHM355
Sep 11, 2008

I have had 7 different chem profs in 2 different colleges; Dr. O'Connor is the BEST chemistry professor! He is very enthusiastic &actually makes chemistry fun. He also has genuine concern for the success of his students, helping anytime and even helping with things not directly related to his course. He does this without sacrificing grade integrity

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CHM212
Jan 7, 2009

He is a really great teacher, although the tests are hard, you have to do the homework to do well on the tests. This was his 1st time teaching 212 and he did a really good job. I also had him for 211 and 217 he was EXCELLENT in those!!

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CHM361
May 5, 2009

I'm just not good at organic chemistry so this lab was a little hard when it came to tests, but this man will do all necessary to help you out! I am pals with this man, and I love him to death! organic lab is a fun class too!! just not the tests so much, but his will be the easiest around. take o'connor!!!!

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CHM204
Aug 23, 2009

O'Connor is a really cool guy and definitley tries to lighten up the class by throwing out sometimes funny/ sometimes corny jokes. He's good at explaining what hes lecturing on and the tests are pretty much exactly what he gave us in the practice tests and study guides. Overall, great teacher and great guy, worth having. Recommend highly.

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CHM355
Sep 13, 2009

I don't think I could have made it through organic without him. His test were hard but he was fair and gave us a nice scale each time. He also recognized students who worked hard and were serious about his class, and was always willing to help them. You could stop by his office or call him at any time. He is one of the best professors I've had.

4.0
4.0
CHM355
Nov 11, 2009

he did not answers my quetionas and did not help me because he did not liked me and he said that to my friends. for every body else he was a good proffesor and he help them alot so hopefully if he likes you you will be alright by taking his class.

5.0
2.0
CHM355
Jan 11, 2010

He is an amazing professor. He can and will do everything humanly possible, other than study for you and give you the exam, to make sure you pass. As long as you put forth the effort, you will pass him. Great teacher and above all a better person!

5.0
3.0
CHM355
Aug 16, 2010

Great Professor! The easiest organic chemistry teacher because he explains every part of the process in detail. No surprises in this class. If you take notes in class and study you can get an A. I would only recommend Professor O'Conner for organic chemistry I and II.

5.0
2.0
CHM355
Oct 27, 2011

I really like Dr. O'Connor. He's super helpful and willing to do whatever it takes to help his students. Organic requires a lot of time to be put in to understand the material but O'Connor does his best to make sure or to help you understand. I would definitely recommend him.

2.0
3.0
CHM355
Oct 31, 2011

Hey is an okay teacher. He goes way to fast during lecture and he makes tooo many mistakes and doesnt correct himslef. He doesnt go over what is on the test so it makes it a little hard studyign for the test. Overall an okay tacher but lectures are not that great. I tought everything I know from organic I to myself so far.

5.0
3.0
CHM361
Nov 3, 2011

He's a lil sloppy, but a great teacher! Willing to help. Labs are pretty easy. He usually gives a study guide for tests. Know it in and out and you'll do fine.

4.0
4.0
CHM111
Nov 28, 2011

Dr. O'Connor is an extremely knowledgeable professor who makes classtime very fun & interesting by using demosrtations and quip-like similies of relation to ral world. more imprtantly he is flexible and very inderstanding about situations that pop up in life and works with his students ot make sure they leave with knowledge. An great choice.

5.0
2.0
CHM355
Mar 28, 2012

Organic Chemistry is a difficult subject, but O'Connor tries his hardest to accommodate anyone whose willing to put in the time. He's friendly, and is almost constantly in his office. He occasionally moves too fast in lecture, but this should be too much of a problem as long as you keep consistent study habits outside of class.

5.0
5.0
CHM355
May 23, 2012

O'Connor is my favorite teacher I've had at Marshall so far. He's one of the coolest guys ever.. he's hilarious. You would never expect organic chem class to be hilarious.. but somehow it always was! His class is really hard though.. lots of trick ?s on tests...but he warns that there will be and even tells you what to look out for. Great teacher

4.0
4.0
CHM355
Dec 12, 2012

Organic chem is a hard subject, but he really tries his best to help you learn. You also have to be willing to go talk to him in order to really learn.

5.0
1.0
CHM111
Jan 7, 2013

Great professor. Really helps get you ready for CHM 211.

5.0
3.0
CHM365
Feb 8, 2013

Great teacher! the class itself was very difficult but he really helped you to understand the material and make it manageable. He is always around for help, definitely take for O. chem! he goes on rants but is a really fun professor.

5.0
2.0
CHM111
Oct 30, 2013

Great teacher! He makes it easy for you to understand difficult concepts. He assigns homework online, so you don't need to buy a paper book, just the access code. Im definitely taking him for organic!

4.0
2.0
CHM111
Nov 26, 2013

Dr. O'Connor is an amazing professor. He sometimes has difficulty getting his concepts across, but his class is certainly enjoyable. He also gives you the test banks before you take his tests. Just study what he gives you and you will be fine.

4.0
4.0
CHM355
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2013

Good Professor, however goes fast, must be willing to go to him for help, just review powerpoints plus practice tests can easily get you a B, maybe even an A if your good at organic.

4.0
3.0
CHM355
Dec 22, 2013

He was nice, but overrated, in my opinion. It is a hard class. The fast pace at which he teaches does not make it any easier. I would highly recommend going through the powerpoints before class or you may be completely lost.

5.0
1.0
CHM111
Jun 9, 2014

He is an EXCELLENT teacher! Super easy class!!!! Take him if you want to be prepared for Chm 211.

5.0
1.0
111
Sep 22, 2014

He' so funny. It makes class a lot more enjoyable. You really need to do the work in his class. His intentions are for you to pass though, he tries to work with you to make you succeed. One of the better profs for sure.

4.0
3.0
CHM365
Apr 28, 2015

Organic chemistry is a difficult subject to learn and an even harder one to teach. O'Connor's lectures can be a little jumpy and his handwriting is atrocious, but he stands above the rest in a willingness to help students pass. If you communicate with him and study, you will get through. Great professor overall who goes out of his way to help.

5.0
4.0
CHM365
Grade: A
May 5, 2015

Isn't totally fair that "easiness" is a criteria for a professor's score when discussing a class like organic chemistry. If the class was "easy", the professor would probably be doing something wrong. O'Connor's classes are not easy, but there's no other professor in the chemistry department who will put in this effort to see his students succeed.

5.0
3.0
CHM361
Grade: A
May 10, 2015

Great teacher. Honestly one of my favorite science professors I've had at Marshall. He sometimes jumps ahead in thought which is why he isn't 100% clear sometimes but will communicate back with you easily and makes himself very available for questions. Would defiantly take him again.

1.0
4.0
CHM111
Dec 2, 2015

My time in this class was absolutely terrible. He never explained the material and went way too fast when teaching. Also, you can not read anything he writes on the board .okay I'm getting mad just talking about it. DO NOT TAKE.

4.0
4.0
CHM111
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2015

In college, it is important to study harder no matter what professor you take. You are not going to find any easier chemistry professors to have classes with in the chemistry department here at Marshall but hoping that there will be better professors like Dr. O Connor to take in the future. Best Professor in the department.

4.0
1.0
CHEM111
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2016
Would take again

Dr. O'Connor cares about your grades. If you're falling behind, he'll help you get back up. You have a 5 question quiz at the end of every day, definitely nothing to stress up. They're so easy. 3 exams. He explains everything well and makes jokes to keep your attention! I recommend!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
CHEM356
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Organic chemistry is difficult. You get what you put in. Nonetheless, some ppl need more help than others. I've never had a professor who is more willing to help you succeed than Dr. O'Connor. He's always accessible (text, email, office). An irreplaceable asset in Marshall's Chem Dept. Thank you Dr. O'Connor.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHM356
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Best professor in the chem department! He genuinely cares about your grades and future. He goes above and beyond to help you succeed. He gives quizzes basically every lecture, which can help or hurt you depending on if you study. It's organic chemistry 2 so an easy A doesn't exist. O'Connor is your best bet.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
CHM356
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

Dr. O'Connor is amazing. Honestly cares about how you do and whether or not you learn. Organic 2 is obviously SUPER HARD, but your best bet is to go with him because he is always willing to explain something and is available to help you with problems basically all day, every day.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
2.0
3.0
CHEM111
Dec 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He loses focus very easily when trying to teach. He doesn't do a good job covering the material in class and when he gives the quiz (almost everyday) it is on the material he just covered. So, if you didn't get it during class, your're screwed. If you don't do well overall on the quizzes, it screws your end of semester grade!

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
CHM356
Grade: A+
Mar 7, 2017
Would take again

He's the GOAT!!!!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Caring
5.0
1.0
CHEM111
Apr 9, 2017
Would take again

You can tell he really cares about teaching. He keeps things fun and intereting

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
2.0
3.0
CHEM111
Nov 9, 2017
Would take again

He is all over the place. sometimes I feel like he isn't even talking about chemistry. Uses power points occasionally but tends to steer away from them and ramble on his own. Tests are super confusing. He loves to "trick" you.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
CHM111
Nov 23, 2017
Would take again

O'Conner is a great professor and is very helpful. I did not use the book but used the lecture slides instead. Study hard for exams.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
3.0
CHM111
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. O'Connor is very scatter-brained. It's obvious he knows about chemistry, but he is TERRIBLE at explaining it. When I asked questions, he gave me attitude. Told me to buy the book, but didn't use. I would not take him again. His tests are easy, but often times he will trick you. Always has typos on the tests, so your grade might not be right.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
2.0
3.0
CHEM111
Dec 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. OConnor is a funny guy, but thats his only good quality. He talks in circles and is not clear. Youre better off teaching material to yourself. Youll have quizzes on material that you just went over, so if youre not yet clear on it yet, the quizzes will tear down your grade. He also never clearly explains answers to questions you ask.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
3.0
CHEM111
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. O'Connor was a good teacher. However, you can't read what he writes on the board because he writes all across it, in various places to discuss one topic. In this class you have to follow along, but he will answer your questions without making you feel dumb. Be prepared to check your tests for answers marked wrong that were actually right, too..

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
Tests are tough
1.0
4.0
CHM111
Grade: D-
Apr 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is BY FAR the worst teacher I've ever had in the history of my education. I recommend never taking this man, if you can help it. He legitimately has something wrong with him to where he can't talk right. He never explained anything clearly and there was no use going to class because he just confused me more. Love the chicken scratch on the board

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
CHEM111
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

It seriously blows my mind how this professor has a 4.6 rating, because he surely doesn't deserve it. He is very disorganized, does not stay on track at all during lectures, messes up on almost every single test, and is not clear on what he wants you to learn for such tests. I found that teaching myself the material, I did better. DO NOT RECOMMEND!

2.0
3.0
CHEM111
Apr 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I felt that Dr. O'Connor is very unorganized in his lectures, and I also found them confusing. Also, get ready to use the power points to teach your self. The only exam I got an A on in this class is the one I taught myself entirely. The only grades you get in this class are from exams. Attendance is not mandatory, so that was a plus.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
4.0
CHM356
Grade: C
Apr 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

We took 3 tests the whole semester and that was what entire grade was based on. Also, his tests were extremely long and asked questions we did not explicitly learn how to answer in class. Even if you read the whole book, the questions were nearly impossible.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
CHEM111
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Super easy class and super easygoing professor.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
1.0
5.0
CHEM356
Apr 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

10/10 DO NOT RECCOMMEND. Extremely rude and not helpful at all. Wants to screw you over.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
CHM111
Grade: C
Apr 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He tries but fails every time. He really cares about you as a student but he's so unorganized he confuses more than helps. You will not learn from him so get ready to teach yourself everything. He grades harsh and messes questions in class up and on exams frequently, so don't trust what he writes to be correct. Don't take if you want an A.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
CHM111
Grade: C+
May 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. OConner should not be your choice if you are just starting out. With a foundation of chemistry already I felt as if he made the material much more difficult then what it should have been. He only takes grades for tests so if you fail one out of them and receive good grades on the others youre still stuck with a C

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHEM356
Grade: A
May 5, 2018
Would take again

Dr. O'Connor is enthusiastic about chemistry and is always willing to help. Your grade is based off of exams only. He was a little disorganized in lecture, but was accessible during office hours to help you understand. He really cares about students.

2.0
5.0
CHEM356
May 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is a nice guy. However, this class is downright brutal. Yes, organic chemistry is hard, but the class was highly disorganized and disproportionately more difficult than other sections. His exams covered material that we did not cover during lecture and material that was not in the textbook. Friendly guy but avoid at all costs.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
CHEM356
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2018
Would take again

Organic is tough but Dr. O'Conner does everything he can to help you out. Couldn't ask for a more friendly and knowledge teacher. Be prepared to study and work your butt off but it's worth it and prepares you for higher classes and MCAT.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM111
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 21, 2018
Would take again

O'Conner is a great man. So kind to all of his students. Not the best teacher when explaining things. A lot of exams but they aren't hard if you study a good amount. If you need help message him and set up an appointment

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHM111
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2018
Would take again

He is brilliant and sometimes all over the place. He knows his stuff and is willing to work with you outside of class. If you have questions go see him, he will help. He gives quizzes. the quizzes are small and he tells your in the previous class what will be on it. Do the study guides he uploads most questions/similar ones are pulled from them.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
4.0
4.0
CHEM355
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

O'connor actual cares about his students and his grades and will do everything he can to make life easier. Organic is hard but he explains it well and will curve tests depending on how the class did. He will definitely help you if you have questions.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
CHM355
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Your only grades are the exams. He sends you TONS of suggested practice problems. These arent mandatory, but definitely do them since he will often use the same questions on the exams. Really encouraging, accessible, and geniunely wants to help you do well. Lots of bonus opportunities, also.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
CHM217
Grade: A
May 16, 2019
Would take again

Dr. OConnor is a super nice guy. Pre-lab lectures were not at all boring because he is so funny and entertaining! Gives solid grading criteria and expectations for both lab reports and exams. Very prompt on grading as well. Would highly recommend, especially if this is your first chemistry lab!!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
CHEM355
Grade: C
Sep 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He puts you down as a student if you are planning on being Pre-Anything in the medical field. He does not encourage, but discourage. He is the most discouraging person I've ever had for a teacher. Instead of helping you aim for high aspirations he always seems to just dumb them down to make you feel like you aren't smart enough to do it. Horrible!!

4.0
3.0
CHM355
Grade: B
Nov 7, 2019
Would take again

O Connor is a nice guy. He really makes himself available to help you whenever you have questions and are struggling. He sends out a ton of practice problems and practice tests. Does lecture heavy and tests are your only grades so be prepared for them.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
CHM355
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

OMG I love Dr. O'Connor. He is available all of the time throughout the week. He really wants you to do well and chase your dreams. GAVE A LOT OF PRACTICE PROBLEMS. Study these as he uses some of them on his tests. He also gave us tons of bonus point opportunities throughout the semester which helps to boost your grade.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
CHM355
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

The fact that I got an A in Organic says more about O'Connor than it does about me. I am so grateful for him. He provided us with plenty of practice problems, some of which were on the tests. Vry passionate about chemistry, and he genuinely wanted us to do well. PLENTY of bonus opportunities were given. I am devastated that he isn't teaching Org II

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
CHM355
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2019
Would take again

O'Connor is the best. That's it. He gives you plenty of material to practice with. Use it. Class isn't terrible because he actually teaches and he is funny. He wants to help you and he is always available. There's no curve. You earn your curve through bonus points, but he is fair. No games here. Organic is hard, but again he's the best.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
5.0
CHM355
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

O'Connor loves his job and makes the class interesting, though his teaching style is so over the place and he handles grading so rough. He gives example problems for the exams and quiz's though they aren't always accurate to what will actually be on the exam. Expect to teach yourself everything, he is so confusing to listen to and skips material

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
CHEM355
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2019
Would take again

Love this man!! He always is more than willing to help you outside of class(He literally gives you his phone number on the first day of class). Organic can be difficult, but O' Connor defiantly does a great job explaining things in depth. He gives so much bonus and his tests aren't bad at all. Really wish I could take him again. Please take him!!!!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
CHEM355
Jan 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Tests are the only points for this class. He provides bonus and several examples for them. However, half the time he sent the answers, his emails would end with -I may be wrong, correct me if so.- Lectures were all over the place. He's enthusiastic about chemistry, sure. Not a good professor though.

5.0
4.0
CHM111
Grade: C+
Apr 6, 2020
Would take again

I absolutely love him! He makes learning about chemistry fun by showing visual interpretations and his jokes make you actually want to come to class. His test are ok. Study the chapter reviews located at the end of every chapter. I would advice to go to class bc this is math heavy & he shows easy ways to remember how to do the math on the test.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
CHM355
Apr 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Going into this class, I was excited to have a good professor for chem (knowing how others are). I saw many good comments abt him, but here I am. Dr. OConner constantly made me feel stupid for asking questions, did not provide lectures once we went online, and once even told me I would do better at a community college. i dont recommend

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
CHEM355
Grade: C
Apr 25, 2020
Would take again

Dr. O'Connor is a great professor and really cares about his students. Organic chem is a hard subject already, but he helps as much as he can to help you pass. There were 4 exams and a final ACS exam. No homework. The test material is covered by the powerpoints, so study the topics from those and you should do well on the exams.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
5.0
CHEM355
Grade: B+
May 18, 2020
Would take again

He means well when he teaches but his lectures are all over the place and I had a really hard time learning from him during class time. I almost never understood the ways he did things and he constantly has typos in his email assignments he sends us. He does give extra credit though which saved a lot of us.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
CHM355
Grade: B
Oct 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The guy is just not a good person once you get to know him outside of class. He chooses favourites and treats them far better than the average student. His tests are far harder than his quizes, though he does give extra credit. He becomes rude once you go to him for help and don't understand what he says the first time. sadly the best choice at MU.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
CHM355
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Dr. O'Connor is one of the best professors at Marshall. His lectures are great, he makes really funny jokes and he gives us a ton of resources. He does everything he can to help inspire us to learn and get the most out of the class. Overall, he is a wonderful human being. I would take him again in a heartbeat.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
CHEM355
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2021
Would take again

Dr. O'Connor is such a sweet professor with a good sense of humor. He is a bit scrambled, but he was readily available outside of class and always emailed back pretty quickly. I would take him again in a heartbeat. If you're willing to work hard and put in the time, you'll do well.

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHM111
Apr 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Honestly if you want to pass a chemistry class, dont take Professor OConnor. He is lecture and test heavy and isnt very through with his material. If you are someone that is a slow learner as well, find a different professor. Also dont bother asking him questions because it wont do you any good and youll still be left wondering. DO NOT TAKE.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
CHM355
Nov 8, 2021
Would take again

Dr. O'Connor is a solid choice if you're taking organic chemistry. He knows what he's talking about and takes the time to explain things if you ask questions in class. Provides ungraded homework problems for practice. He goes over a lot of examples in class and most of those are what you'll see on his tests. Organic is hard no matter who you take.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
CHM111
Nov 19, 2021
Would take again

Dr. O'Connor is the sweetest professor I have ever had. He is caring and a great guy. There are about 10 or 11 tests but they are chapter tests and he gives study guides for each one. 10/10 would recommend.

Inspirational
Test heavy
Caring
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