His class is extremely difficult but I have to honestly say I've learned more from him than in any chemistry class I've ever been in. I STRONGLY recommend going to office hours, he's there usually longer than most professors and is extremely helpful. He's really nice and will get you to actually learn the material.

I do not wish anyone the misery you have to go through during this class. Yes I learned a lot of chemistry, but the class is way hard. The only reason I got the grade I did was having a knack for chemistry (being a science person) and by doing 16 pages of problems for each test, and that's not exaggerating, Take another professor.

Yes, he is a hard professor, but if you go to his office hours, you WILL get a good grade! If you get to know him, he will curve. For example, my final grade was an 85%, but he gave me an A-!

I took Dr. Kearley for Chem 1 and will be taking him for Chem 2. The class is not easy, and doing ALL the problems from the book is required to do well. If you go to office hours and show you are trying, he will curve you a whole letter grade. He loves the subject, so spend some time getting to know him and you will do great.Take honors if you can.

Although his tests are extremely hard, Dr.Kearley is a great guy who is really interested in what he teaches. In the honors class he showed immense respect for all of his students and knew everyone by name.

Dr. Kearley really is a great professor. His tests are very difficult, but not impossible. If you actually understand the problems in the book, not just do them a few times, you will be able to understand and do the problems on his exams. They are just compilations of 4 questions in 1.

really nice guy, but can be a little harsh on the grading. he covers the topics in class but expect to do a good bit of out of class studying to totally understand the concepts. overall a good prof, just don't expect to get a stellar grade if you don't work for it

I made a huge mistake taking Kearley. Me and 3 friends took him and all of us failed miserably. Expect to do hours upon hours WEEKLY of online homework that is unrelated and unnecessarily hard. Easy to understand and lectures can be interesting but the quizzes and tests are often 10x harder than examples used in class. Dont take if u want an A

Dr. Kearley is a great teacher. Everyone who complains about him clearly does not put in the effort. I received an A- in his Chem II class and it is very possible. His quizzes are easy and a great grade booster. He also does Mastering Chem which also helps bump up your grade.In order to do well do ALL the book problems and go to any office hours!

I had him for chm 1 and 2 and his tests are EXTREMELY difficult. Chm 1 was simple because it was familiar but I struggled in chem 2. I did every prob but still came out of his tests feeling terrible. Lectures are amazing though. Understanding however, as he bumped me from a B to A- for acing the final. No other grades besides tests and quizzes tho

Dr. Kearley is a very hard teacher. However, if you go his office may 2-3 hrs a week and do EVERY problem from the book it is easy to get an A. The test questions pretty much come exactly from the book. He's a great teacher and lecturer and you will learn a lot!

Had him for orgo 1. Best professor I've had at FSU. He makes class fun. His exams are meant to challenge you and stretch the way you think, so DO THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS HE SUGGESTS. I put a lot of time into the class and did well. I recommend him over any orgo teacher.

NOT a class for the faint of heart. You don't really learn that much in class itself. Instead you have to go to office hours frequently. If you want to pass you MUST do ALL of the book problems he assigns and study them before the test. He is pretty much available 24/7 to help people but the way he teaches challenges even the best students.

He's a fantastic teacher. You need to do the practice problems in the book and you need to understand what you're doing and not just memorize. He has office hours all the time, so you have no excuse to not do well. People who have been failing give up exceptionally easily and don't always show up to class.

Amazing professor that is very knowledgable and consistent with his teachings. Very known in his department. Has office hours throughout the semester (unlike other professors that only have them once or twice a week). Recommended if you want a challenge. Very humorous and class is enjoyable. Knows what he is teaching and loves his job. Take him!

He is very nice and approachable and genuinely cares for his students, however he expects A LOT from them. Tests are much harder than the notes would lead you to believe. He looks down on those who don't earn A's it seems. He is very willing to help though and always has plentiful office hours. Get your tests regraded and do EVERY practice problem.

I got an A in Dr Kearley's class but I'll be completely honest: he is extremely difficult. He's a very good professor but he really challenges everyone. His tests require you to do EVERY "optional" homework problem multiple times. I personally did each one about three times before the exams. Take him if you really want to learn the material. Gl

AMAZING professor who really cares about his students. It is important to do ALL of the practice problems if you want to do well. He is always available for help and office hours are a guaranteed way to do well. I recieved an A in the class and only went to his office about twice a week (not everyday!) Not an easy class, but really enjoyable!!

Good lecturer, makes class interesting and seems very nice. Never went to office hours or anything but still ended up making an A in the class. Apparently his tests are harder than some other professors. Make sure you do the masteringchemistry.

Dr. Kearley makes class interesting, his handwriting is legible, and he speaks clearly. His class is extremely difficult. The practice problems he gives you - DO THEM! He pulls most of his test questions from the practice problems he assigns. If you go to his office hours, he will tell you which ones are his favorites. They will be on the test!

He is a great teacher, and nice person. However, he is extremely difficult. I had to drop his class. Be ready to work your butt off. Be ready for chemistry to be your world if you take him.

The man has very entertaining lectures. He will teach you things that you will need later but his exams are hard afff. The quizzes are okay just do the ALL prac hw. Especially the ones at the end. The test will be ALL the hard hw ? with different #. If you havent took chm since 9th grade good luck.

He is a great professor, I loved him. I had to work really hard in his class and do ALL the homework problems (more than once), but I felt like I learned a lot. I'm glad I took him because I already know a lot of the CHM1046 material. His tests are very hard. Quizzes are easy as long as you do the homework problems in the book.

Best Chemistry professor you could ask for. Yes, he is hard, but if you go to his office hours regularly he will help you get a good grade.

I had Doc Kearley for Honors Gen Chem I and II. I love this man. He's extremely knowledgeable and he'll impart you with some of his wisdom, but you're going to have to work for your grade. I did well in the course when I actually went to class and did the homework. If you're willing to work, you couldn't ask for a better teacher.

Such a nice guy. CHM 1020 with him is pretty easy. The material is hard but you get lots of opportunities to make up points. Plus he curves everything a ton, including the final grade.

Took organic 1 and 2 with Dr. Kearly. He is very enthusiastic about what he does and tries to help the students who care in every way he can. He is very clear about what he wants you to know but you better know it thoroughly. There is no way to make organic chemistry easy; all he can do is try to explain it as well as he can.

Dr. Kearley is the BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE HAD AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY. I took him for organic 1 and organic 2 and he is very clear and helpful, if you attend his office hours and show him that you care about your grade and your performance in the class, HE WILL HELP YOU! He is a challenging professor, just attend lecture and DO HW PROBLEMS!

I had NO interest in science but he's a great teacher and it turned out to be my favorite class this semester. I barely used my textbook because the tests are all based on what he does in class and he emails you practice problems/answers before tests. He's really cool and actually learns everyones name. Made me consider changing my major from RMPD

Kearley is the BEST teacher I've ever had. I would recommend no one else for anything regarding chemistry. I took him for 3 semesters straight. Gen Chem 1,2, and Orgo 2. He is always available for help. He's actually personable. His tests are fine if you study and are right from what he teaches in class. You'd be dumb not to take him.

Orgo 2 is a difficult class but Kearley is very clear and always willing to help. Tests are challenging but not impossible. He expects a lot from his students. Not an easy class over all but an EXCELLENT prof.

Course is difficult and Kearley likes to keep his exams "interesting", but he is a really great instructor and is willing to help so much that he stays in his office past his hours just to help students. He teaches very well in his lectures and grades every exam himself after his TAs, which he tends to give a lot of extra points.

One of the BEST. Hated Orgo before but now it's my favorite. Did a complete 180. I enjoy going to his class. He's super helpful. Actually teaches. You don't need to read the textbook and barely memorize. His exams were pretty easy if you went to class and understood the material. He grades fairly. Great guy to get to know. Friendly! TAKE HIM!!

I took him for CHM1020 and was expecting to learn the basic in chem but he taught us organic. At first I was mad because it was stuff I had never seen before but I ended up with an A in the class because he really is there to help you and he goes the extra mile to make sure everyone understands. To do well you def need to go to class & do the hw

Kearley is the best professor I've ever had a FSU. I am a Chemistry major so I could be bias but even still he makes the classes fun and interesting. He's willing to sacrifice his time so you understand, and if you put in time he notices. If you're on the line about what professor to take, TAKE KEARLEY!!!

Great guy, Organic chem is going to be hard regardless so it's not an easy class with whoever you take. He really puts effort into making sure you know and understand the material instead of having you just memorize terms. Highly recommend him.

Dr. Kearley is a great teacher. His lectures were interesting, and his goofy demeanor was very entertaining. He gave you everything you needed to get a good grade, however, it was a still a lot of work on your own. If you go to class, do the homework, do the extra book work, and take good notes, you can expect to do well in this class.

He is an amazing teacher. I loved taking Organic with him. He gives you all the tools you need to succeed and is always available for extra help. His class is hard so it is a lot of time on your own. But do every book problem 3x like he says and you will do well. I wish I could take him for Organic 2.

Seriously this man is amazing! He MAKES you understand organic chemistry and is always available in his office to help out. There is no extra credit or dropped exams but if you work hard and go to his office hours then you will do great! Highly recommend him!!

My absolute favorite teacher of all time. I have never experienced a teacher who is so caring and understanding. He is really hard but he will make you love (and sometimes hate) chemistry. Try to get him for any chem class you take. There isn't a better teacher out there.

His office hours are very helpful. This course will not be easy if yo don't do what he recommends.Book problems are helpful for tests and quizzes. In class he does very simple examples but don't expect that on tests. He's a great, friendly, and kind person.

This class was pretty difficult. I barely received an A. Attendance isn't mandatory but highly recommended. Paying attention does wonders for retention of the material. HW is worth 90 pts and is a sig boost; complete it on time and get a 100% on it. Do the book probs thoroughly. Quizzes are easier than the tests, so maximizes your chances on them

Kearley is an amazing professor! He is extremely nice and helpful. You really need to study on a daily/weekly basis to do well in this class because everything builds upon itself. His exams are pretty hard but overall I would most certainly recommend taking this class with Kearley.

TAKE HIM! His lectures are fantastic! Sometimes a little scattered but he knows his stuff. You could tell that he was passionate about what he does. But just DO NOT TEXT in his class, that is the sure fire way to make him upset! Do the practice problems multiple times (at least 3x) and you'll be set to pass his class.

Best teacher of all time. Had him for CHM1045 and 1046. He is very difficult and you will most likely find yourself struggling to do well on the tests, but that is only because he pushes his students to do their best. He is the most caring professor I have ever experienced at FSU and I would love to have him for the rest of my chem classes here.

The most amazing professor I have ever had. Going into orgo I was nervous about it but now I am considering it as a career. He is always in his office, I mean literally if he is not teaching or at lunch he is there from 8-3 every day. Great professor and clearly loves what he does!

Great guy

Dr. Kearley is one of the greatest professors I have ever had and his class was interesting. Before I took his class, I did not know if chemistry was for me but after taking his class, I realized that I wanted to change my major. He is helpful if you go to his office hours and his tests are not too difficult. I am glad I have him for CHM 1046 now!

Dr. Kearley is amazing! The course is definitely difficult, as any organic chem class will be, but he is always available to help you understand. He is very clear and easy to understand and really cares about his students. If you study hard and go to his office hours you'll be fine. Definitely recommend, but be prepared to work!

Great teacher, really makes you understand the material. Tough class though so be prepared to work a lot.

Dr. Kearley is so passionate about what he teaches, so when you go to his office hours he will always help you. They get crazy the week of a test, but if you go before they are empty and he is super helpful. His tests are hard, so you really need to study a lot and stay on top of everything. Really nice guy and very willing to help.

Kearley has been my favorite teacher at FSU so far!! If you are looking for easy chemistry college classes, good luck! This teacher will be worth your time! He truly cares about his students and will make the effort to help you as long as you meet him half way!

such a good teacher! not an easy A but actually teaches you something, just make sure to do the homework and well enough on the weakly quizzes. Says he doesn't curve but my friend failed the class and he gave her a C because she showed "interest and improvement"

Definitely my favorite professor at FSU. He's tough and you will have to study a lot, but all of the questions on the test are basically copied from the homework assignments he gives you, just with different numbers. He is always in his office and is willing to help. The ones that failed are the ones who didn't do the homework he assigned.

His tests are definitely hard. You have to do the book problems and understand them and you'll do ok on the tests. Do yourself a favor and use StudyEdge. They're videos and study guides are very helpful and it's what helped me pass :)

He is the most amazing professor Ive had at FSU. I had him for Orgo 1 and 2. I lived in his office to do well on the exams. You really need to go to office hours and you'll do fine. He says to do the practice problems three times, and that is what works. 98 on first exam. The kids who don't pass are the ones who don't put in the work. Amazing guy!

The key to passing his class is to do and understand the book problems he assigns. I suggest to do them no less than 3 times each. He posts the answers to the hw problems so you can see if you're doing it right. There are 8 quizzes and he drops the lowest; 3 exams and a final; connect hw problems. First test was the hardest. He offers a lot of help

Dr. Kearley is an amazing professor and person. His exam are very difficult but I would take him again without question. Understand terminologyconcepts, go to office hours (at the beginning of the semester), and practice the homework problems if you want an A. His exams are hard but he's extremely sweet and helpful (and much better than Collins!).

I wouldn't recommend taking Dr. Kearley for Chem2 if you didn't have him for Chem1. He seemed to prefer the students that he taught for both courses. His quizzes in recitation were super easy (I got 70%-100%) but the tests are much harder. Definitely do the recommended practice problems and go to office hours. Always read before class.

Great teacher. Great guy. Exams are easy IF you do the assigned homework problems. Dr. Kearley will love you if you go to office hours. There is an older edition of the book online so dont waste your money. Also if you go to office hours Dr. Kearley has no problem letting you take pictures of the HW problems. Cool guy but do hw probs.

The class is extremely hard so prepare for a hard semester. He is friendly and willing to help.

Chemistry is not my forte, so I did all of the homework problems at least twice and went to his office hours multiple times a week, but no matter how hard I studied I could never pass any of his 4 exams. He makes every test and makes them extremely hard with tons of curveballs. Go to class for notes, don't read the chapters, do ALL online hw!

Dr. Kearley is a fantastic professor and person. He is in his office every day and pours his time into his students. To study for his tests you MUST do ALL of the homework and thoroughly reviewrework every lecture problem. His tests come straight from his quizzes, hw, and lectures. Overall, he is your best chance at an A if you do the work.

Kearley smart guy +knows his material+willing to help. WORK WORK WORK It's an unwritten law in his class that if you do not show up to his office hrs, your chances of passing the class at all decrease by at least 50%. I LIVED in his office, and there are a lot of students there that fight for his attention with help with book problems. A LOT !

Need to work for your grade. DO THE HOMEWORK. Don't be a suck up but make sure you're prepared if you ask him for help. Get to know him and it will help if you need it at the end of the semester. If you know someone from last semester, the tests are very similar. Study and know the homework assignments and you will get an A.

The tests are strait forward if you do the practice problems (which he gives a lot). He is hands down the nicest instructor I have every taken. Go to his office hours! I recommend taking him not only because his lectures are very good but more importantly because he is a great person.

Dr. Kearley is a great professor. His tests are pretty tough, but if you do the homework and the OPTIONAL practice problems for the book, you'll do fine on all of his tests. I never went to his office hours, but I knew a lot of people who did and they all said wonderful things about how helpful he was. Great guy.

I have had Kearley for two semesters now and I wish that I could take him for the rest of my classes. He wants all of his students to pass and is always in his office. You can stop in any time and he will help you. He grades pretty leniently on test and gives lots of partial credit. Take if you can!!

I wish I would've taken Kearley for Orgo 1 bc I was so lost the first day of Orgo 2! I definitely improved but Kearley makes you work hard for it by doing as many problems as you can. Tests are SO much harder than the problems you do. He is in his office a lot to help you if you have a question or just want to do HW there. DONT USE PHONE IN CLASS!

If you go to office hours at least once a week, do all of the homework problems, and reread your lecture notes before each exam, you CAN do well in this class. Dr. Kearley is hands-down the most caring teacher I have ever had. I took him for orgo I and II and he curved me up both times for improvement. Taking him is the best decision I've made @FSU

Took him for Orgo I and II. This was his first time teaching biochem at FSU and he did pretty well. He puts more of an organic spin on the class than other professors, which I liked. He poured his heart and soul into that class. 6-week summer B crash course. 1% curve at the end. The homework and lectures prepare you sufficiently for the tests.

Chemistry was never my forte but Dr. Kearley made it the best class I have ever taken. I took him for orgo 1, 2 and biochemistry as well. He changed my life. Go to his office hour and he will teach you about subject matter as well as life. His office is always crowded because THAT many people love him! Take him if you can! It's life changing

He goes through material really quickly, but he explains things really well, so go to class! The tests are a lot harder than the homework and quizzes, but he's really helpful if you go to his office hours. Oh, and DON'T USE YOUR CELL PHONE.

Dr. Kearley is a GREAT guy and a good teacher as well. If you: 1) go to class 2) do the assigned HW problems 3) check out his office hours, you'll do fine in the class. Yes, his tests are tough, but if you apply yourself and actually do the textbook problems and learn the concepts, you'll do fine.

Great guy, really knows his stuff. He is also without a doubt the teacher with the hardest tests and quizzes I have ever encountered in my life. Textbook is a must-have. Lecture material generally doesn't even show up on tests, do make sure to study the book for hours upon hours.

Took him because my sister advised me to. Regretted it at first because I heard his tests were hard. Its true. The tests are long and difficult, but if you know the homework questions like the back of your hand the tests aren't horrible. Go into office hours as much as you can and you should be fine. He is very willing to help you out.

Kearley is one of the only organic chem teachers at fsu who actually teaches the material and isn't a jerk. He's an extremely nice dude and offers plenty of help to his students. The material is tough but its organic chem so what else do you expect. Go to class, do the homework problems he assigns, get a tutor if you need and you will do well

Dr Kearley is one of the best professors at FSU. Most of the time he's available to help you if you're having issues with any chemistry concept. He tells the class what they need to do to pass the class and as long one does it, the class is much easier. His exams are hard IF you don't do the practice problems in the textbook and skip lectures.

His tests are pretty hard and he can get sidetracked during lectures, but overall Kearley is a very good teacher. The optional homework problems are a must if you want to get good grades on his exams and quizzes.

Do the work from the beginning! If you go to his office hours you will really enjoy the class, even if you hate chemistry. Dr. Kearley is a true teacher. He cares about his students and really wants you to learn. He will work as hard as you do to make sure you learn the material. Go to class, go to office hours, do homework and you will pass.

Going to class is a must or you won't understand what's going on. GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS FROM DAY ONE! Just go in there and work on practice problems and Kearley will help you understand how to solve any issue you encounter. Kearley is an amazing professor that devotes his time to his students. Work hard and you will earn the grade you desire.

I was failing this class all semester long because I just did not understand the concepts. I went to office hours and suddenly my grade was slowly increasing. He is very understanding and really wants his students to do well in his class. Go to office hours, have him know you on a first name basis, and he will really help you out in the end!

Do all the book problems he assigns and quizzes will be a breeze and tests will be similar to the problems in the quizzes. He's a hard teacher and will make you work for your grade but he is more than willing to help in office hours. GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS HE IS SO HELPFUL.

He is an awesome professor. Teaches with great details and has office house basically all day every day. His test are extremely hard and this is because he is an awesome teacher so he makes you work.

He was an amazing teacher--probably my favorite! I find chemistry to be a hard subject and stayed at a C+ for a while until I started going to his office hours. The homework isn't graded or collected, but will definitely help you. He helps out students' grades at the end, especially if you went to office hours. He is so helpful if you try!

if you fight for your grade and show you care about improving by going to his office hours he will generously curve you up. sweet and funny professor, who really takes the time to get to know his students. his tests are tough but DO. THE. BOOK. PROBLEMS. I promise you they will be in a conceptual form on his tests.

Kearley is the man; easily one of the greatest guys you'll ever meet, both in the field of chemistry and off. Really passionate about chemistry and teaching which makes a boring and frustrating subject actually enjoyable. Make sure you go to office hours, do every book problem twice, and of course show up to class.

Dr. Kearley is a very nice person and a great chemistry teacher. To do well on the tests, you need to make sure you can do all the homework problems.

Take this class seriously, do the homework problems, study for the tests, and you'll get an A. The dude is awesome and loves teaching.

Dr. Kearney is absolutely amazing! He genuinely cares about helping his students succeed, and makes himself completely available to anyone who seeks out help. Go to office hours, do the homework problems and go to class and you should do well. Favorite professor I've had in college :)

Dr. Kearley is a great professor! He cares about his students and if you go to his office hours he will help your grade. DO THE BOOK PROBLEMS! If you do that you will pass his class and he will help you as much as he can.

complete and understand the book problems and go to lecture and you will pass with ease, if you still need help he always is available for assistance.

Kearley goes out of his way for his students do well. However, my study techniques were far off from the way he teaches his organic students. I work by using examples and practice repetitively until I know how to work step-by-step. If that's you, I wouldn't recommend taking Kearley for his organic classes. You'll have a tough time in his class.

Kearley is one of the best professors I've had at FSU! He made me really enjoy orgo and he's such a nice guy. Orgo is hard no matter what, but if you put in effort, study well, and pay attention in lecture, you'll be fine. Homework problems are way harder than his tests, so don't waste too much time on those. Definitely would take again!

Tough, tough class but Kearley is a great teacher and genuinely wants everybody to do well. He is very clear about expectations for class and I cannot stress the importance of doing the assigned practice problems. They are the difference between doing well and failing. Tests are hard but fair. I wish i was able to take Orgo 1 with him.

Dr. Kearley is a good professor. Orgo 2 is hard but he tells you what you need to know for tests and assigns plenty of homework problems to help you study. I got outside help just to clarify some of the material. Quiz each week in recitation, 4 unit exams and cumulative final. No need to read the book. Study hard and do your homework!

Summer B crash course. Very fast-paced and really required keeping up with material. Three exams and final, which were fair if you pay attention to lectures and do homework. Very helpful in office hours. Class consists of three things: memorization, math, and mechanisms. Could not imagine a much better professor. No textbook required. C+ average

Dr. Kearley is definitely one of the most caring professors I have ever come across. He's a great help in his office hours. However, when I took him he made it optional to buy the online hw course and I feel like that hurt my grade a lot since I just went off the book. I also feel that most ppl who pass have a strong background in chem.

One of the best professors I've ever had. If you have to take chem take it with him. It's a tough subject and he doesn't dumb it down for you, but he is really good about having office hours and giving partial credit where he can. Genuinely cares about all of his students and is just a cool guy in general.

Dr. Kearley was hands down the best teacher I've ever had. He was so enthusiastic about what he was teaching and never hesitated to answer any questions. His office hours are also very accessible and helpful. Dr. Kearley takes the time to get to know each student beyond his or her chemistry capability. He is reasonable and a fair grader.

Dr. Kearley is hands down the best professor I've ever had. Show you care and work hard and he will give you tons of help in office hours. Go to class, and do the homework problems over and over again. Fair grader and used partial credit. He made me love Organic Chemistry, something I never thought was possible.

Dr. Kearley is a great professor, he just covers incredibly difficult test material and expects the students to remember to most minute details for exams. I took CHM3217 in the fall semester (the first time it was ever taught) and it was difficult, he made you work for the grade, but he was also very open to offering help. CHM3218 is no different.

Best chemistry professor I've had at FSU hands down.

Was one of the best professors that I ever had at FSU. I had him for general chemistry 2 and organic 1 and 2. Go to his office hours and you WILL pass any class you take of his. Also the more he sees you try and put effort in he will take into account for your final grade.

Highly recommend taking if you are continuing past chem 1. He is an AMAZING teacher and is so helpful and accessible outside of class in office hours. He truly cares about his students and will more than prepare you for future chem classes. However, his tests are notoriously very difficult so if you only need chem 1, take a different professor.

Kearley was very helpful to me in learning Organic Chemistry. Going to office hours was very easy and he was available everyday to help out. I got Cs in all of my Chem classes before this and he was still able to teach me, so he could teach you too.

Dr. Kearley loves to work with students, and being in a small honors course with him was awesome. He skips the basics in lectures, so if you're unfamiliar with chemistry it can be difficult. All test/quiz questions are variations of the given homework problems. He is amazing in office hours and he will round your grade if he knows you worked hard.

Dr. Kearley really cares about his students and is willing to help outside of class. GO TO OFFICE HOURS. My biggest regret was not spending more time getting help from him. If you do not do the homework problems, you will not pass the exams.

Dr. Kearley is very down to earth, passionate in his field, and he demonstrates a lot of knowledge in chemistry. YOU HAVE to work for your grade. I recommend going to office hours THE FIRST DAY AND EVERY DAY AFTER the entire semester and make sure he knows who you are and show effort at all times. DO THE HOMEWORK PROBLEMS MORE THAN THREE TIMES.

took for one semester orgo, go to office hours! Best professor at FSU hands down

Dr. Kearley changed organic chemistry for me. After failing Hilinski's class miserably I never thought I would be able to understand it but it is now my favorite subject. Organic chemistry requires work and if you meet Dr. Kearley in the middle you will succeed because he's a huge help in and out of class.

Dr. Kearley is the best professor I've ever had. He cares about his students and is willing to help. Go to his office hours early on in the semester, otherwise you might struggle more like I did! My expected grade does not reflect how amazing this class is, because I didn't start seeing him until after a failed exam. HE WILL HELP! Take this class!

Dr. Kearley truly cares about his students and wants them to succeed. If you do the homework like he says to, and see him during office hours, you will do well. Organic chemistry is challenging, and he knows that, but he helps his students as much as he can.

Dr. Kearley is an amazing professor! Orgo is difficult, but he is clear with his expectations, gives straight forward tests, and is incredibly generous with partial credit. To do well in the course, you have to go to class and repeat the homework multiple times like he suggests, but he clearly cares about his students and it shows. Take him!

I loved Dr. Kearley so much that I am currently writing my first ever review on here. I had him for Orgo 2 and even though the class is very difficult, he takes the time to make sure his students understand it. You have to put in the work though, this includes asking questions in class, doing homework, and going to office hours.

His lectures are amazing. He is very help in office hours and will make sure you answer your own questions. There are a lot of homework problem, and you have to do them more than twice if you want an A in this class. Tests are very similar to HW, but tricky. This class is very time consuming, but going to lecture will help a ton.

Dont get me wrong. Class is hard. Be ready to sit in office hours. But do the homework 3x and put in the effort and youll get an A.

Class is hard! But if you go to office hours and do the homework you can pass. Great guy and amazing prof.

Last semester I took Orgo 2 and failed the class. This semester with Dr. Kearly I was able to exceed my expectations. He is the only professor I've had in organic chemistry that I would leave lecture feeling like I have learned something. Go to the office hours and do the homework multiple times he wants you to succeed you just have to do the work

THE ONLY PROFESSOR YOU SHOULD EVER THINK ABOUT TAKING!!! wouldn't recommend any other chemistry professor

Dr. Kearley is the most dedicated and caring professor I have ever had at FSU. He makes an effort to get to know his students and truly wants them to succeed. He holds office hours daily and helps his students all day. If you really want to learn organic chemistry, take Kearley!

Dr Kearley is nice and clearly cares about his students. He knew quite a few by name and has an absurd number of office hours. His lecture notes show what he wants you to know and he brings in real world examples of concepts to aid in your understanding. Im glad I took him over some other BioChem professors, but be ready to pull from Orgo.

Dr. Kearley cares about his students and does everything he can to help each student. He holds office hours almost 24/7. If you are willing to put in the work he will get you where you want to be in the class.

If you want to succeed in his class, recommend going to his office hrs at least 2 times a week. I'm usually an A student (3.9 GPA) but his class was very challenging. It is not impossible, but make you work for it. Homework is not mandatory but think of it as it is. If you don't do them at least 3 times, you will get 70 at most.

He is the best teacher. Biochem is not hard, but he made it tricky that it is harder than it needs to be. Everything on the exam is from the lecture and the hw, but he twist them so much that it is hard to tell what it is asking. Do the HW and GO to OFFICE hrs, Pay attention in LECTURE that is all you need. IF YOU DONT LIKE MATH, choose a BIO prof.

Dr. Kearley is the best professor I have had at FSU. He has office hours any time he is not in class and I highly recommend that you go. Do the homework multiple times before tests and quizzes and you will be fine. After you get your tests back take it to office hours to go over it with him because he may give you points back that TAs took off.

Definitely won't be easy, but Kearley provides you with all the resources necessary to do well. All his tests are based on his lectures so I'd recommend going to class. Several quizzes, but he tells you when they are and prepares you for them. Homework is optional, but helps A LOT on exams and quizzes!

Dr. Kearley is a true gem. Orgo was the one class I was truly dreading in my pre-med, but he made it manageable. I had him for CHM3217, and he had plenty of office hours, and other resources that made it easy to pass if you want to. You gotta work, and he can be quite sassy, but Kearley really does have your best interest in mind. He also curves!

Hes a really smart guy who really knows what hes doing. Trust him and do what he says and youll be ok. You will have to work your but so be ready.

Kearley was the best professor I've had at FSU because he actually teaches you during lecture and only tests you on that material so it makes studying easier. If you re-watch lectures before a quiz or exam and just pay attention to what he emphasizes you'll get a good grade. He's also available almost every day in office hours.

Kearley is one of the best organic chem professors at FSU. He is the gold standard if you want to learn. Ochem is tough, but as long as you do the homework, pay close attention to lecture and work hard you should be good. Really caring, if you go to his office hours and show effort to get better, he will ensure you pass.

The course is very difficult and makes you think critically, but Kearley really wants the best for his students and he is willing to help if you need it. Do everything he suggests to prepare for exams and you will be fine. He ensures that students are actually retaining the information so if you have to take Orgo 2 as well, I recommend taking him.

If you are taking orgo take it with kearley 100%! Exams are super straightforward and curves a lot. Got 100 on every exam this semester. Super nice and funny guy and homework mirrors the exams.

The tests were not easy, but as long as you do the optional homework youll be okay. Tests closely mimic the optional homework and the problems dont take that much time to complete. Everything covered on the tests will be covered in lecture, so make sure to go. Anyone with really awful experiences probably just didnt want to do the homework.

Hes not a bad professor but his curve def favored students. I got a higher grade than one student & the same grade as another student and they got curved a higher letter grade than me. Advice for class: DO THE HOMEWORK & UNDERSTAND IT. Theres various trick questions so make sure to ask lots of questions. Do not skip class.

Kearley's class was no joke. He is very knowledgable and genuinely enjoys teaching. However, to do well or pass in his class you NEED to devote your heart and soul into studying and doing homework. He welcomes students to his office all the time and really wants you to understand the material. His quizzes and exams are tough. Show that you care.

Dr. Kearley is an amazing professor. He is so passionate about organic chemistry as well as helping his students learn. He goes above and beyond to make sure his students succeed. The key to doing well in this course is simply listening to his advice- do all of the homework and do it on your own!

Kearley gets mixed reviews based on his teaching style and personality, but he genuinely wants you to do well. Go. To. Office. Hours. Walk into his office any day of the week and he will help you. He wants to see you put in the work. This class is hard and he knows that, so ask him questions if you are confused. Very important to do the homework!

You will not pass if you don't do the HW. His HW is hard. Exams are harder. However, I know orgo better than anyone else who hasn't taken him and taking his class has forever shifted my studying habits for the better. He does care about you but you have to give it your best effort. I think most people cry b/c this is their first real college class.

Hes a great professor and so is his teaching style. His exams are literally the optional homework rewritten. However, there are students who clearly want an LOR. Its obvious to undergrads and maybe not so obvious to him. These ass-kissers will make you wait an hour to see him for OH. Thats what is annoying; its not him.

Dr.Kearley's expectations for this course are simple: attend lecture, complete the homework and go to office hours. That is how you succeed in this class. However, if you are weaker on organic chemistry I highly recommend you brush up on your knowledge or take another instructor.

Dr. K is an excellent professor who cares about his students and is passionate about teaching. He talesthe time to get to know the people who come to his office and is so sweet. Keep in mind when he is stressed, he gets a little irritable but don't take it personally. To do well, you MUST come to class, pay attention, and stay on top of HW.

Dr. Kearley is a great professor and kind-hearted. Make sure to go to his office hours! He offers a great way to break down the material and help you think logically. He does come off as intimidating at points, but he truly wants students to come up to him and ask questions. He loves talking with his students and getting to know them.

Dr. Kearley made Orgo 1 enjoyable and easy to understand, which can be a hard feat. He offers SO many outside resources and homework problems that directly mirror test questions. If you put in the work and ask for help (LAs!!), then you will succeed! Showing personal improvement is also a factor determining your final grade (having an A- over a B!)

Dr. Kearley is a great professor and his TAs/LAs were tons of help this semester. If I could give any tips, make friends in the class just in case you miss a lecture & need notes, attend office hours, and DO THE HOMEWORK!! The hw mimics the exam format & everything that is covered in the hw is what you need to know for the exam.

Kearley is amazing at providing extra help outside the classroom. His highest priority is his students, and it shows how he wants us to succeed. He provides beneficial homework and it is great practice for exams. One must be ready to work hard in this class within a timely manner. Doing the homework provides success.

I legitimately love Kearley. His class is hard, it's Orgo II it's gonna be hard. You have to put a lot of time into this class. I would recommend taking Kearley's class but don't take it alongside hard STEM class because this class needs to be your #1 priority if you want to pass it. He is a wonderful professor, but the content is simply difficult.

I took Kearley for two semesters now, my best advice is to attend office hours as much as you can when you need help. It is a big commitment to go to him all the time, so make sure you have enough time in your schedule to do that. He is really pleasant when you talk to him outside of class though, and he loves learning the names of his students.

I LOVED taking kearley for combined organic chemistry. You have to be willing to put in the work and attend office hours, but it was so worth it and the best decision I could make. He cares for his students and wants everyone to succeed as long as they participate and show you are putting in the work.

Dr. Kearley is my favorite professor I have ever had. His class is not easy, but he gives you everything you need to succeed. If you put the work in, you will do fine. Going to his office hours helps a lot, he will help explain any questions you have. He truly cares about his students and wants them to succeed.

Dr. Kearley is an amazing professor! His teaching style is very clear and he teaches at a very good pace. He is always available to help and really wants you to understand the material. However, this class was the hardest class I have ever taken. Exams are absolutely brutal, no matter how much you study. Of the options, Kearly is your best bet.

Dr. Kearley was one of the best professors I've had at FSU thus far. Although the class is very challenging, it will prepare you for future chemistry classes. Do the homework, several times, and go to his office hours and make him know you, it will benefit you in the future. He has favorites, be one of them.

Dr. Kearley is a great professor. He accessible nearly every day in his office and is always prepared to answer questions. That being said, he is not going to be easy on you. He will guide you in the right direction, but he wants you to figure it out on your own. This was the hardest class I've ever taken, but with good habits it is very doable.

Dr. Kearley's lectures are essential for success in the class, as the concepts covered are frequently tested. His office hours provide an excellent opportunity to review homework problems and clarify difficult topics. Overall, Dr. Kearley is not as bad as everyone makes it seem just do the HW and go to class.

I took him for combined Orgo and this was a very difficult class. I had to frequent his office hours to be able to succeed. If you go to his office hours and make the effort he does care and try to help you the best he can. He's also a phenomenal lecturer and the material always made sense when he explained. He even gave me a fist bump once.

One of my favorite professors at FSU. He can be a little rude at times but he does a great job teaching the material. Only graded on quizzes/exams but the questions come straight from the optional homework so make sure you do all of it and actually understand it. He absolutely HATES cell phones during class and will call you out if he sees you.

I took this professor for Combined Orgo 1 and 2 and Biochemistry, these classes were both extremely difficult however I found his lectures inspiring and made me actually like chemistry. If you show up to office hours, he will see that you are dedicated and also studying with other students helped me for both courses. Spend a lot of time reviewing.

He simplified his lectures when taking general chem 1 and 2. I got a basic gist of the material during the lectures, and I did the homework in the book to get the full picture. He was the most difficult professor to take when I was at FSU, but it was worth it. Keeping in mind all of the classes I have taken, his lectures were the most outstanding.

Took him for both Orgo 1 & 2. You HAVE to put in extra effort to do well in this class. I would regularly go to his office hours, re-do the homework problems, and make extra study material to understand the material. He has amazing lectures and actually wants his students to learn and critically think on their own. I'm glad I took him!!