Very nice man. Tests are pretty difficult, but he grades on a curve, which most Chem. professors don't do. Lectures are fairly organized. Not nearly as bad as everyone said he was.

Yeah, his class is hard. But in the beginning of the course, he gives you this whole talk about how to pass his class. If you don't follow that exactly, of course you're gonna do bad. Don't take his class if you don't like studying your butt off.

Okay... his class is easy. More people fail Worley than Squillacote -- his curve is NUTS... you can make in the 40s and 50s and still get a B easily. don't get discouraged by your 75's... the average is in the 30s or 40s, so you will make an A. Study, and his class is a breeze.

Woa, his tests are evil! I put 40 hours of work into both tests and got a C each time. Only 11% get As on his bell curve. However, he is INCREDIBLY helpful during office hours. Don't take him for Organic II if you had Whorly first though, because you will be majorly screwed.

He is a hard teacher! His tests are hard but is curve is crazy. You can make a 62 and still have a A on the test. I don't really study at all and have made C's on both tests so if you study you should do ok.

This course is extremely difficult. The curve sucks, I got punked out of an A, so I'm not a big fan. You will know more crap than Worley's class, but be ready to put some serious time in or fail some tests. Avoid him if possible, if not just be ready to work a a ton.

It's a tough class, but if you put in the time, you can make a good grade. Tests are hard, but doable. Beat others and you'll do well because he grades on the curve. I made an A...

This is the way O-Chem should be taught. Learn it, don't memorize it.

The class is extremely difficult but if you need organic for MCAT this is the guy to take. You will definately know your stuff. Reaction sheets are the way to go. Definately NOT a class you can sleep through and pass. Your grade depends on size of class and how well everyone else does.

in my opinion, easier than worley. tests are a little harder, but the bottom line is it is easier to make an 'A' or 'B' in squillacote than in Worley... and you will learn the material so much better! Highly recommended.

This class is definitely not easy, but it shouldn't be and he makes everything as clear as possible with his notes, illustrations, and analogies. His exams are challenging but this motivates you to study on a regular basis and to understand, not memorize, the concepts. I highly recommend him - he is one of the best teachers that I've ever had.

Hardest class I've taken thank Gogd he curves the test. I don't recommend him

Okay, all of these other people are just not trying. Sure chemistry is not going to be easy, but Squillacote gives very clear lectures and examples and he really is helpful when you go to his office hours. The reason the exam averages are low is because many people are just intimidated by the workload and the fact that you actually have to think

He is not that great of a professor I will admit, but when he curves the grades it makes up for it. None of the Chem professors are good but I know that he is the best to take just because he curves his grades. I havent made above a 70 on his tests but I still have a B in the class.

He isn't the best artist and he doesn't have great handwriting so sometimes it's hard to interpret his notes but he puts forth more effort than most professors I've seen. You can tell that he knows the material backwards and forwards and his sense of humor adds a lot to the class and makes the subject more than bearable.

You will learn a lot in his class, but don't expect your grade to reflect that. He teaches the material very well, but the tests are very hard. He is pretty helpful though if you go to his office. Be prepared to study 24/7 if you take his class.

Very smart man, knows and explains chemistry very well. His tests are hard, but he curves them and even if you dont know how to do a problem its possible to BS it well enough to get some credit. I managed to pull off an A in this class without studying for the final and missing about half of the classes...not really sure how I did it though.

challenging, fair, and better than Donnely

great curve, horrible tests. His tests are from homework and they cover everything but long as you average about a 50 you can pull off a c. He loves chemistry and is ready to help. I would take him again.

Had him last semester, really not that hard as people make him out to be. Being a EE major though, ive had some really hard classes so compared to them, this class was a breeze. He teaches the material well and is helpful in his office. You do have to study if you want to do well on his tests, i pulled off a relatively easy A. take him.

Having to endure Illies this semester has made me realize what a fantastic teacher Mr. Squillacote really is. He is very good at explaining any concept, has a great sense of humor, and is always willing to help.

Squillacote is the man. Probably a little harder than some other teachers but definately worth it in quality points. Real easy and laid back guy.

He is Really tough be prepared to spend a lot of time studying, but he is a great teacher and will try to help at all cost if he can. He is also funny which takes some of the stress out of a hard class.

Hes a very good professor. If you actually want to learn, he is great. If you just want to make an A or B and get out, hes not the guy to take. People complain about the difficulty, but if you cant handle this you probably shouldnt be in the major youre in that requires organic II. He grades on a bell curve, so its very fair.I worked hard& got an A

Great teacher, but you WILL work you butt off. He begs people to come by his office and talk to him about the tests. Also he grades completely on a curve and aims for a 50 average. All the reviewers who said they failed by making 40s or 30s need to remember that on his scale 30s and 40s are C's.

Sat what you will about the man, but as a professor, you couldn't really ask for a better educational challenge. He does grade on a monster curve and aim for 50, but the tests aren't impossible. I never went to office hours and studied on my own and pulled a B. You must study religiously, not jsut before tests.

He's a pretty tough teacher, but his class is far from impossible. For those who say he's the worst teacher at Auburn, he's not even the worst organic II teacher. You could wait around for an easier teacher but you could get a harder one as well, like Livant.

Get ready to sell your soul to chemistry. Study everyday. He begs you to go to his office hours and talk to him. Hes a really nice guy.

Teaches material well, but the test contains tons of "What the F?" questions. Seems like half the test (usually 8 questions or so) are "challenge problems," stuff going into depth that only Chemistry majors should know. Gives you practice test in email before test, but... good luck doing and checking it. Nice guy, just a hard class made harder.

Overall a pretty good professor. his tests are ridiculously hard but he has a good reason. he grades on a massive curve so its fairly easy to make a B. only thing i hated was when he'd do examples but he'd mess up the calculations all the time, double check his math! I'd take him again.

Super hard but you'll actually learn chem and he's more than willing to help.

Class was difficult but Squillacote is a good teacher. Not only does he want the students to learn the material, he will help you if you take the time to go to office hours. Also, the test are hard but he makes up for that with a tremendous curve on almost every test and a curve on your final grade as well. If you put in the effort you will make a

He is nice guy and truly wants to help the students. His tests a ridiculously hard but he does have a nice curve. if you have a 60 in the class you'll end up with a c or b depending. oh and DO THE MASTERING CHEMISTRY! it can help your grade.

I'll start with this. If you just want to git in, pass chemistry with a decent grade, and get out. Squillacote is NOT for you! However, if you are truly interested in learning your stuff he's the best! His class is hard as all get out but you'll know what you're talking about.

Squillacote is a nice guy and really knows chemistry but this class is HARD. His tests are the most stressful things i have ever experienced. I could study for a week and still not feel prepared. BUT he DOES scale. definitely do the masteringchem even though it will take hours because theres about 2332235 problems per chapter.

I'm a procrastinator, a crammer, & good-grade earner. I graduated HS in the top 2% of my class. I failed Squillacote's 1030. Obviously, I was only my fault. Just don't take this class if you want an easy A or B. You'll have to work your butt off for a C. Read the book, go to class, go to office hrs, and do MasteringChemistry. Do the OPPOSITE of me.

The top 11% of the class get an A. The final was super hard, but it didn't affect my grade b/c so many ppl failed it. Do the homework b/c a lot of test questions come from the HW. His tests aren't too difficult,but the final is really hard. Be sure to manage your time and work the HW early. You can't wait the night b4 to study 4 his tests.

Tough professor, go to his office hours, ask questions,do the HMWK and you will pass.

Squillacote is HARD. He asks ALOT out of students and also grades on a bellcurve (meaning you are being graded on how well you did compared to the rest of the class not how well you know the material). This means 12% of the class fails. No more no less. He is very smart though and his lectures are very interesting. I liked him, but i am a nerd

Great teacher!!!! Excellent lectures, you will learn alot from his class, has an interactive teaching style, very knowledgeable and really wants to share his knowledge with you. He does ask alot when it comes to HW and his tests are very difficult, but as long as u pay attention do the HW you should do fine.

People think he's hard because he strives for a 50 average. Well his tests are only six questions and if you don't know one reaction out of like 50, you lose. But he's so helpful and nice if you go to office hours. He gets you prepared for graduate school entrance tests. And if you want a good grade, hope that you have a dumb, unmotivated class.

Did everything possible to pass his tests: hired a tutor, went to SI sessions/review sessions, end of chapter questions; unfortunately, my investment came up short and all i have to show for the class is an F. A class labeled general chemistry should be considered that exactly; however, the amount of material he requires to pass is absurd.

Squillacote is honestly probably one of the best professors at the university. He can be demanding but if that is your definition of impossible... professional school isn't going to be much fun. The hardest part is competing with lifeless pre-med study machines. Passing is far from impossible, but he'll make you work for an A.

Does he scale final grades?

Your grade is bell curved; basically, you compete with your classmates for your grade. Don't believe the hype - this guy just separates the boys from the men. Serious about PMED/DENT/etc? take this class for a good orgo foundation & parrish/striegler for 2080. But be ready to study like u just wanna party. 51 was an A for our 3rd test wtf right

Very difficult to do well in his class. Other than that, he is a good professor and very passionate about what he does. Grades on a curve, so your grade is based on the rest of your class with about 30% receiving an A or B. Helpful in office hours. Much of what he teaches isn't explained in the book (or on google) so MUST come to class to succeed.

I worked very hard for this class and -it appears as if- I will get an A. If you want to do well, go to class EVERY day. Read EVERY chapter. It's not a waste of time. Squillacote is also very helpful if you go to his office hours. Basically, you've got alot of people who think they're going to be the world's next doctor... Step over them, get A.

Everyone seems to dislike the guy, but I thought he was a good teacher, and at least cared about his students learning (which is hard in huge lecture hall classes). Get ready to work, but he is helpful if you need it. As far as Chem teachers go, I'd take him

I enjoyed this class and pulled a B (though it was very stressful). It was by far one of the hardest classes I have taken, but if you are willing to throw away your pride and ask questions you will do alright. QUESTION EVERYTHING. STUDY HIS NOTES and KNOW reactions...oh...and remember which days are test days...

Honestly he isn't as bad as everyone says. I just took the MCAT and did better than I ever would had i taken someone else for organic 2...TAKE HIM. You'll be fine

He really isn't as bad as everyone says. He is a genuine guy that truly wants people to pass. His tests are hard, but he teaches the concepts extremely well and keeps the interest of the students better than most teachers. Be prepared to study and you will receive a good grade. He curves extremely well, getting a 60 on an exam gave me a high B.

He's a good teacher, but get ready to work hard outside of class if you want to make an A or B. Tests contain conceptual questions, so it's important to fully understand the material. Also, go to office hours if you can't figure something out on your own- he can be pretty helpful.

This guy's class is extremely hard. I've never worked so hard in my life to get my first C, BUT...he is a great lecturer and really helpful outside of class. Now studying for the MCAT, I have all of the knowledge I need for Organic b/c of his class. I guess decide if knowing the information is more important to you than getting a good grade.

Let me start by saying he's not as bad as everyone says. However, being an Auburn professor, he believes in work. Hard work. Entertaining lectures and very helpful in office hours.

Prior developed study habits a must. Don't take his class with other hard sciences. You will have to focus all effort on this class. Go to office hours and SI. Find someone in the class who understands. He is a great lecturer and wants to help you provided that you have worked on it. Read the book before class. It drastically helps and is great.

Squillacote is good professor. However, with the curve, it's difficult to gauge your performance in the class. With the curve, it's not too difficult to get a B or C, but seems nearly impossible to get an A.

He's HARD. By far the hardest I've had to work for a class, but it pays off. If you apply yourself (truly apply yourself), you'll know the material very well. I'd recommend taking him if you aren't afraid to work.

Squillacote teaches the material well though he sometimes rushes over things to keep up with where he wants to be. His tests are ridiculously hard but are graded on a curve. The problem with this is that you never really know exactly where you stand until your final grade is posted.

Great guy, kind of an ass, but know chemistry. TAKE HIM if you will take DAT/PAT/OAT/MCAT later!! You will thank me later.Will be so much more prepared. If you start the week before the test, do ALL (yes you have to do ALL) problems from book, have written down major concepts he did in class and understand everything... Boom! you get an A

Dr. Squillacote is a hard teacher and expects a lot of his students. However, he tells you upfront what you need to do to succeed in his class. If you do the end of the chapter problems he recommends and some extra ones as well you'll be fine. He also lectures really well and his scale is excellent! Tough class, but I know chemistry because of it.

I had Curtiss for 1031, but I actually liked Squillacote better as a teacher. He explained most concepts really well. He is kind of rude, but he grows on you and you actually like him by the end of the semester. His practice tests are exactly like the real tests. I never did end of the chapter problems bc of time but I did the in-chapter questions

He is a really good teacher! Doesn't give an equation sheet for the test, but If you memorize the equations, take extensive notes, do ALEKS, study your notes before the test, and take the practice tests he gives, you'll be perfectly fine. Tests are difficult, but the scale is amazing. GO TO CLASS! Would take again if I could. One of my favorites.

Bottom line, he's tough. However, he explains things really well and you know what he wants. His review sessions are a couple of nights before the test and are really helpful. He aims for a 50 average but scales the tests, so you are really competing against everyone else in the class.

You have 3 exams and then ALEKS plus the final, BUT he is GREAT at actually allowing you to learn the concepts instead of just memorizing for the tests. He aims for a 50 average on each test, but scales are usually over 20 points. You're basically competing with the rest of the class. Just do the in chapter problems and you'll do pretty well.

Class average on tests will be around a 50. Just beat the curve and you'll be good

its a really easy class if you've taken chemistry before. I went to class most days and took notes but I didn't have to study. he gives practice exams that are just like the test and he's really good to take if you have to take ochem in the future.

Dr. Squillacote's class is not as difficult as people make it seem. His tests are ridiculously hard, BUT his curve makes it just as fair as a typical grading scale. He forces you to learn Organic Chemistry or else you won't pass. Teaches concepts instead of facts so it's easier to remember come MCAT time.

Squillacote is not as bad as everyone makes him out to be. He is a very nice man who genuinely loves the subject he teaches. Yes his tests are very hard, but if you work hard to understand the concepts you will stay above the curve and can succeed. If you work all of the book problems and take good notes you will do fine.

If you plan on taking more than one chemistry course, take Dr. Squillacote. He is passionate about chemistry and will prepare you for your next course. You will have to work for your grade but it is doable, you have to do is beat the curve. My only major complaint did not have a Canvas page so I never really knew where I stood in the class.

Sqillacote is pretty good at explaining the majority of the material, but he likes to make his tests pretty difficult and tedious. definitely go to class and rewrite your notes. Work problems in book, attend test reviews, do ALEKS like a week before its due, and really focus on his exams. The final is like 40% easier. Has quirks, but don't sweat.

Probably both the best professor and hardest class I have ever taken. You really gotta put in the work for this class but you end up learning so much in-depth material. Highly recommend my man Squillacote.

Hes a great guy and is very clear with what he wants you to learn.. which is a lot. It seems like people dont understand that organic chemistry is a weed out course for a reason. I learned a lot in his class.