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Avoid taking chem with him if you can. Hours of homework, mandatory attendance, and boring lectures. Don't let the quizzes and homework ruin your grade. His class is doable but a pain in the you know where.
Professor Daoudi is a good professor. I like his smirk. He can be difficult to understand, so sit in the front and don't fall asleep. Ask him to show you an example if you don't understand. He gave everyone 10 points on one test when many people complained that 2 questions were unfair. Not impossible. I got an A.
Amazing teacher. He gives alot of HW (which rlly helps on the test)credit for attendence and weekly quizes (drops3) so theres alot of padding for your grade if your like me and chem really isnt your best subject. Most teachers just have 4 tests and the final. He's hard to understand at first but you get used to it, sit close.
one semester i took daoudi & received a b without even trying, i took another chem with another teacher and was miserable, then the teacher left and daoudi came to substitute and my grade went back up. i guess you can say hes the lesser of the two evils, i prefer him over any other chem teacher
this professor was NOT helpful in the least, added to his thick accent, he did not explain the chemistry process well at all!!! i was better off learning from the SARC lessons i went to...also too much hw on masterchemistry as well.... i advise not to take him and choose another teacher
The online HW is way too much and a waste of time as his tests are absolutely NOTHING like the HW. Also counts whether or not u answer in class questions correctly-suppose I don't get the concept until later on? Is it fair to dock pts because I don't get it at that time in class? Oh, the final is a standardized test-do yourself a favor take another
This man is the bane of my existance. Most chem proffs give the ACS, so does he...and yet hes the only one that doesnt curve....at all.
Seriously I don't know why you wouldn't take Daoudi. He reuses the same questions over and over (and over) again from past tests. Be resourceful and find old tests from someone else. Do the HW, it does help you in simple test problems. Just bring a paper to class to do Sudoku and you'll breeze through.
Daoudi is a horrible professor; he just reads off his powerpoint and attendance is mandatory because he uses clickers. He's rarely in his office during "office hours" and it seems like his TA's don't even like him. I got an A but only by studying from the textbook myself and doing the mastering chemistry. Don't take Daoudi if you don't need to.
Professor Doudi's class was not easy. I had to read the book and go to SARC a lot. But that being said, I pulled off a B. Make sure you go to class bc of the clicker/attendance points. At first his accent is a little bit overwhelming, but you get used to it after awhile. We had 4 tests and a final. Homework was hard sometimes. Good luck!
Chemistry I is a fairly easy class, but not the way Daoudi teaches it. Find some alternate way of understanding it if you've never taken chemistry before because he and his TAs are typically useless and only end up confusing you more. He is incredibly rude during office hours and will not help you if you come to him. Attendence is graded.
HORRRIIIBBLLLE. I sat up front and attended class but I was better off teaching myself. He teaches word-for-word powerpoints and uses Mastering Chem for homework. Hadn't taken Chem in many years so maybe I needed a refresher course, but he was worthless during office hours too. Lame excuse for a TEACHER. I ended up getting a NC actually trying.
I personally think he is a very good and fair professor. He gives you practice exams that are very similar to the actual exam questions. The homework is easy if you don't procrastinate (and very helpful). Just pay attention in class (and to the clicker questions) and you won't even need the book. People make this class harder than it needs to be.
You must come to class bc he uses CPS-clicker for attendance. I took AP Chemistry in high school and got a 4 on it so this class was like a review for me. I just studied the powerpoints and the quizzes and so far I have gotten A's on the exams. He is kinda hard to understand but it's bearable. U need to really study hard if you haven't taken AP b4
He was not a very good professor. I have gotten on B's on all the exams, because it is really hard to understand him. I used to like chemistry until i took his class.
Very difficult to understand in class and to communicate with in office hours. Shows little interest in his students or their grades. I was told one thing in SARC and another from him. My group of friends and I studied all of the time, I was always prepared for class and attended SARC weekly. Near impossible to get an A.
This class was pretty horrible. I was looking forward to learning chemistry but he made it so hard to understand/follow. He used clickers for attendance and points, but half the time you didn't know if you were getting credit or not. Attended SI but didn't help, and he seemed very uninterested in the class' progress and learning overall
Use 2 luv Chem, until I took him. He's rude & can care less about students. Gives a lot of HW lowers grade. Started 30 students, now 14. Y will a college hire him? Made female students cry. Throws and yell. Labs are very hard. Pay a tutor 90 wk 2 do what he should do. It's hard 2 get an A. U never know your grade. Only take his class, no x 4 other.
He's OK. His explanations could improve. HW & attendance pts help(they are a given if u do ur part). The quizzes & CPS Qs are annoying (he often has trouble using the CPS system). Exam questions are fair. W/ Elsheimer, test Qs are harder w/ no partial credit & ur grade is based soley on exams (Daoudi is better if u are not a good test taker)
Sure, he has an accent but its not THAT bad. Yes, you HAVE to attend class b/c of CPS clicker. Def do hw as it counts for extra credit. His tests were much easier than some of the other profressors exams that I've seen. He's friendly and cares about his students. ADVICE: Take Daoudi for orgo not chm 1 or 2, for those take Kuebler, he's the man!
He's so much better! No matter what, this class is hard! What do you expect? But I thought he was very fair & his tests are easier than Elsheimer's b/c the Q's are open-ended so you can get partial credit. The homework is a freebee! I feel like I learned so much b/c of his style, he made us come to class & do HW. His accent is fine, not hard to get
His accent is a little hard to understand but he really wants you to do well and cares about whether or not u are learning. he can be a little rude in class but when u go to his office hes a sweetheart, and his exams are 10 times easier than the other professors, he gives you attendance points, hw points and online quizzes to improve your grade
Uses CPS for attendance and participation. Used online homework/quizzes which can be hard to get use to but if you do it it will help your grade. Tests are easy if you do the questions in the back of the book and use solutions manual. Helps out alot if you go to office hours and is a nice guy when you talk to him. Class is super boring though.
Don't take this professor if you do not know any chemistry prior to taking CHM 2045. If you are stuck with him, I suggest studying really hard from your book, lectures are pointless except for the participation points.
HES SO FREAKIN AWESOME. Everyone who complains about his accent is using it as an excuse because they fail at studying. He is completely understandable during lectures and knows his stuff. Tests are easy as long as you check out the practice tests first. He gives plenty of time to complete homework and it even has extra credit. Taking him again!
He is: very nice, try's to be funny, is positive, and helpful. He doesn't like any noise and must be addressed respectfully.CPS clickers and online homework is used. Overall you can pass the class with some hard work.
This class was very disorganized. I lost a lot of points from quizzes due to technical problems and he didn't really put a lot of effort into fixing the problem. Tests are manageable if you do problems from the textbook.
The online quizzes were on some information that we didn't cover, but dr. Daoudi isn't a bad teacher. He'll help you in the office and the homework, quizzes, attendance and clicker questions really help supplemEnt your grade. He can be a bit grumpy and boring in class But he is fair. Not THAT bad of a teacher. Solutions manual is HIGHLY recommended
I recommend taking him. His accent is not a problem. You have weekly online homework and quizzes which are a pain, he curves the HW and quiz grades. His tests are easier than other professors, many people made A's. 4 tests and a final, the lowest test grade is replaced by the final. If you study you can make an A. He is nice, take him!
Good teacher however not willing to give a lot of out of class help. Tests are easy and the Final is a repeat of all the questions so go and pick up your tests. By far one of the easiest organic chem teachers while making you still learn a lot
This is an honest review. No chemistry teacher is "easy" at UCF. Daoudi's style of teaching was extremely boring. Terrible lectures. Thick accent. Ended up with a B in the class thanks to Adderall. Take someone else if you want to learn. Takes mandatory "clicker" points.
He hates women and tries to degrade them when ever he can. He talks down to anyone who goes to his office (unless you are middle eastern) ans tries to make you feel like you have just asked the dumbest questions stay away ladies
Okay Daoudi really isn't that bad. Yes the homework is long, but it really helps with memorizing things for the test and you get extra credit. I opened the book maybe twice. Yes clickers suck, but he started asking easier questions when 80% of the class would get them wrong. And yes his accent is heavy, but you get used to it. I got a high A.
His accent is not very difficult to understand. His tests are not too difficult and definitely not tricky. My one complaint would be that online quizzes and homework sometimes questioned on things not covered in class, which is frustrating when being timed. Also, he can get grumpy sometimes, but he isn't awful. Solutions manual highly recommended
I personally felt that the professor lacked the passion to adequately teach this difficult subject. His lectures were uninteresting and, in my opinion, lacked substance compared to the lectures of other UCF professors (judging from the tests). His attitude was extremely unappealing. Difficulty-wise he was not too difficult. His accent is THICK.
Teacher is AWFUL avoid at all costs! he acts like he hates his job and is anything but helpful if you go to his office hours. He actually lost my final exam so i am having to retake the class/exam it has not yet been determined
unless you want to teach your self everything, do take his class
The online homework is ridiculous. it asks questions that we are not even exposed to in class. Also, due dates for these and the quizzes seem to be erratic. I have seen the due date/time, or the homework itself, change with no mention in class. Other than that, the lectures do cover the material in the book, which I never opened and did fairly well
Ugh, his online homework is impossible and those clicker questions he takes for attendance are HARD. Easy points lost are killing my grade, I have to struggle just to get a C. He comes off as rude and treats us like high schoolers. Please avoid him if you want to keep your sanity and GPA
The people's ratings below are way too dramatic. I'm a freshman and I have an A in this class. Go to class and actually listen. That's all. Yeah the online homework isn't the greatest but that's all you have to do besides take the tests. You get what you put in to this class. Definitely possible and he really isnt that bad.. Dont be discouraged.
Worst teacher by far that I've ever had. I did really well in my other chemistry classes and did horrible in his class. He is rude and acts like he could care less. Don't take him, avoid the headache. I've spent more time studying for this class than any other and I'm struggling to pass.
I don't understand why people are complaining. He helps you a great deal when you go to office hours. As long as you pay attention in lecture then that's all you need. Don't need to buy the book. It could help if Chemistry is not your thing. I hated chem at first now I'm majoring in it thanks to his class.
I think Daoudi is a good professor and he knows what he is talking about. Although a little scattered at times, he corrects himself and i really learned a lot in his class. Just study the information he talks about for his tests and you'll be fine. The MasteringChemistry is very ridiculously hard and he doesn't teach that stuff in class, but try it
While what he does teach he teaches well and his tests are very fair, there's just too many extra things that will destroy your grade. The online homework covers mostly things he didn't teach in class and aren't in the book, and the quizzes are insanely hard. And while the attendance points help, the clicker points will kill you.
cant understand anything he says. mean spirited person. very frustrating class.
The class is difficult and to pull an A, you will have to study. But it is very easy to get a B. His tests are directly from his ppts with an emphasis on the clicker questions he uses. There is usually a curve on the overall semester grade.
he honestly does care. i even hear he does extra credit, that didnt happen when i had him. STUDY, go to SI, and sarc. and you will be fine. grow up and study and take advantage of UCF sarc
Homework is ridiculously hard on stuff thats not on the book or lectures, clicker will kill your grade, the test and quizes are pretty fair though. I studied more for this class than all my others combined and ended up with a C :/
If he didn't use the iclicker on information right when taught, and if I could do problems from the book instead of that terrible Mastering Chemistry program, I wouldn't have a problem with this class, and probably have an A.
My favorite professor. He's super fair with grading at the end of the semester. His tests are very straight-forward. I've taken him twice and got As both times. Like any class - study! p.s.- He does NOT hate women. I am a woman and he is one of the most helpful professors in office hours(P.S.- I'm about as white as it gets)
His accent is not that bad. He loves organic chemistry and really wants to help. He does not hate women! He expects to be respected during class so he gets grumpy when people talk over him. Tests are very fair and straight forward, not tricky at all. Organic is hard no matter who you take it with but in my opinion Daoudi is the best option.
Not an easy teacher. His tests are fair, and he gives a quiz every Friday. To get a decent grade, study on your own and use other resources. He does want to help you out and has good intentions, but most of the people don't tolerate his class. I know many that had to withdraw or failed, so just be prepared to dedicate time to this class.
Read the book and do the problems! It'll help you more than anything. 4 exams and a final, with online hw and quizzes. Replaces lowest exam with final. You can pick up old tests to study from, and the final has some of the same questions from past exams. Daoudi is definitely one of the easier Orgo 1 professors.
Daoudi is the only chemistry professor that actually smiles when you come to his office hours to get help, and he doesn't ignore you. Clicker questions are very helpful and the online work helps your grade a ton, so do well on the quizzes. The tests are very fair and in a mixed format. I miss Daoudi's class! I got an A. You can too.
Daodi is a very hard teacher. He reads his lectures straight off the powerpoints. His quiz questions are badly worded and when you talk to him he doesn't listen with an open mind and feels his answer is always right even though he is corrected in class all the time. He makes this class harder than it should be.
Not a good professor. Quizzes have four hours between each attempt which on some quizzes are intentionally set to almost two days between each attempt! Quiz questions have errors. Can be difficult to understand in class. Practice exams don't really help that much. Exams are doable. Homework is a waste of time but free points essentially.
Awful teacher, the only reason to go to class is for the attendance grade. Wastes time in class teaching a small part of the chapter for 45 minutes, leaving you to go home and do the rest. Doesn't teach well, hard to understand. I'd recommend any other chemistry teacher.
Taking this class will kill brain cells along with your GPA. Probably the worst chm1020 teacher at ucf. Quizzes are spread 4 hours apart and are often broken with the pictures. Extremely hard to understand. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
This was one of the worst classes I have taken so far. You can't really understand him when he speaks and there is a lot of hw and assignments along with quizzes. Don't take this class.
I honestly did not like this class. He is helpful in office hours and works with you if you need help which is nice. If you go over PP and do the practice tests the exams are fairly easy. As far as lectures there are mandatory cliker questions, he is extremely confusing at times so generally taught myself.
I found this class to be extremely difficult if you aren't good at chemistry already. I couldnt understand much in class and the pace was extremely fast. Lost of assignments and quizzes to keep up with and it was overwhelming
He is an awful teacher. He shines a lazer pointer in your face if you're talking, which I'm pretty sure is illegal or something. I only passed b/c I taught myself from the book. He is very hard to understand and gets frustrated when people don't understand something. Avoid him.
DO NOT TAKE!!! what ever you do try to avoid him. it is a very difficult course. you basically have to teach yourself. it is very hard to understand him and he can be very rude. when you ask questions, his answers don't help. attendance is mandatory. if not, you will be deducted points from attendance and clicker questions. also exams are very hard
I'm really bad at Chemistry and this class is not easy at all. However, the professor is not that bad as most people claim. Attendance is mandatory and he's not rude at all. His accent is not hard to understand at all if you actualy listen and he'll help you out if you go to his office hours. He follows the syllabus strictly and class is passable.
I would avoid taking him. The class was not that hard but I believe its because I had chem in highschool. If you havn't it sucks. You cant understand him and he can be very rude.
This is a difficult class. However, the professor is very good about meeting with students who are requesting help. The text is excellent with very good online resources. Supplemental Instruction and tutoring are available. This is college, people, it's SUPPOSED to be a challenge! If you are a decent student, you will pass if you work hard.
Prof must have given up on students years ago. Doesn't even write own quizzes so ends up teaching material necessary for the quiz the day after it's due. Assigns work during Spring Break and then a quiz due the day before classes resume. Avoid like the plague.
Very, very easy class if you do all the homework/quizzes, but you'll be teaching yourself because he puts the "U" in useless!!! His iclicker questions make attendance a must. Very hard to know what to study, but I so far, have a very high A.
Hardest class I have ever taken at UCF. You can't understand him. Completely useless. You have to teach yourself. Iclicker questions make you go to class. If you get him, good luck. Tough class for what should be an easy class. He is awful. Plain and simple
He is a great professor. He does have an accent; HOWEVER, you understand everything as long as you read the book. You need to read the book and study to do well in this class. It IS a difficult subject and you can't expect to just get an easy A or B. He is very smart and knows the subject well and is also very fair. I got an A - its possible.
This class is not as bad as everyone makes it seem. You have to study in order to get good grades, but it is nearly impossible to do poorly if you study. He does have an accent, but you get used to it. I received an A without stressing to much.
It is possible to make an A in this course, however it is a challenge. Daoudi does not have very good teacher/student relations, but can be willing to work with you if you have technical problems doing quizzes. Make sure you check for new assignments everyday, because he has a habit of not uploading assignments until a few days before they are due.
I thought it was an ok class. It is a teach yourself class and you have to read the book.Constantly look at mastering chemistry and webcourses because he likes to randomnly post assignments. Overall work for it class. Got an A.
Worst professor I've had! Rude and condescending to students. Very inconsistent. Assignments aren't clear. When he can't explain something from his own slides, he just skips it and moves on. You have to teach yourself from the book. He includes questions not covered in the book or lectures. Excessive homework that takes >3 hrs/day to accomplish.
This class is plenty of work but that's college. Here's how I got an A. I went to all classes except 1 (to get iClicker points), did all the hw which helps you understand the material well, and read the chapters thoroughly and took notes on them before the tests. Also did practice problems from the book. The professor is kind of snippy in class.
He really is not that bad. His lectures are not really sychronized with his hw so start so read the book and start the hw .. He will basically reinforce what you read and teach you a few more things . The tests are pretty starightforward the quizzes are not and you have very little time to do them.
I recommend taking him if you want to pass and get a good grade in Orgo. You will not learn much though. Dr. Daoudi is a sweet guy in office hours. He's very understanding.
Very difficult. His lecture notes are mainly pictures so you have to take your own. He is difficult to understand but his tests are mainly based off of i<clicker questions and the text book. Doesn't tell you when assignments are due, you are expected to know that yourself. Not useful when you need help, he tends to talk down to you for not knowing.
I'm AWFUL at science, and this course didn't make me understand or like it at all. Attending class is a must for iClicker points, homework is tedious and unhelpful, and tests require considerable study time. If you need this class for a GEP credit, take it with classes you won't need to devote as much time to. You can pass, but you'll need to work.
I thought he was a great professor. I was a little worried I would have trouble understanding him, but he was clear speaking. It was a tough class with a lot of work. I took it over the summer and had an A all the way through until the final, ended with a B+. He does not put up with BS, that is why he has some bad reviews, but that's good right?
Do his practice quizzes and study the iclciker questions for tests! That is what I did to do well in his class. Did not open the book.
This professor is awful. You can't understand him in class and attendance is an absolute must. He constantly gives random assignments and quizzes online and doesn't tell you what section they're on beforehand.
This professor is hard to understand at times, but as long as you can read the slides, you'll be fine. The online homework isn't too difficult and his tests are straightforward. Like any hard class, just study...
Aside from his accent, which isn't an obstacle like most people say, he isn't a terrible professor. His power points are really straight-forward (study them for the tests), homework (MasteringChemistry) is annoying and doesn't help for the tests, quizzes aren't too bad, and you MUST attend lecture because he does iclicker points. Just study hard!
He is very hard to understand and is not very interested in answering question you don't understand. Do not take it if you are looking to satisfy your general education science credit. He makes it much harder than this level of chemistry needs to be. Avoid him if you can.
He is so confusing. He rants endlessly about things that don't matter or that are easy and passes right over the hard stuff so that it looks like even he doesn't understand it. Then, when you get one of his infinite amount of iClicker questions wrong, he blames the students. I would not recommend him, and he has traumatized me forever.
Half of this class is online, which is great but he constantly switches up the days there is class with no warning. A ridiculous amount of online homework which is too tedious. I would not recommend this at all, if you need it for your gen eds, take something else, avoid this class if you possibly can.
This class is not that hard you just need to study the powerpoints and need to know how to do the examples on it. The quizzes are not that hard but mastering chemistry is like the devil himself. The tests are not that hard if you know your material. Attendance is mandatory since he uses iClicker
Spring 2010.Class was very straight forward, if you read the book and went to class you could easily get an A on the Tests. There was an attached "lab" which was equivalent to mandatory SI sessions with quizzes. Also had clicker questions in class. Got a B+ overall.
I think it would have been very hard to pass this class if I hadn't known chemistry already. He doesn't explain things very well, especially when you have questions. I had trouble with his accent on the first day but I got used to it. I recommend buying the learnsmart + online book bundle because it makes LS a lot easier.
Professor Daoudi is something else lol! He is very confusing, his accent is thick, but he just doesn't know how to explain things well. READ THE TEXTBOOK! Go to SI Sessions, especially the exam review ones!! His tests are easy, but be prepared for Mastering Chemistry online homework, it's pretty rough. It's not that hard to get an A!
This class is unnecessarily hard. He gives a lot of assignments but the exams are extremely hard, especially the final. His accent is very think and he gets frustrated when students don't understand him. Avoid taking his class if possible.
This professor was not too difficult to understand but he posted his recorded lectures online. I took this class mixed mode: 4 exams, 10 discussions, 10 homeworks, 10 quizzes, and mandatory final. Do well on the homework and quizzes, and study for the tests. He gave a lot of extra credit and I ended up with a high A.
I thought professor daoudi was a great teacher. For all the people complaining about his accent are exaggerating because it isn't even that bad. He is really helpful during office hours. & his test are not hard AT all. So all the people that say this class is hard should maybe re-evaluate their major because if you try you should at least get a B.
If I would have tried harder, I would have gotten a better grade. Prof was kind of snappy. Material was not hard, but he sparked absolutely no interest. Average quality
He can be very snappy but he is extremely helpful. Study the lecture notes and know how to do the examples and you will pass all of the exams with a high grade. Mastering chem is a pain but you can google most of the answers. THE FINAL IS RIDICULOUSLY HARD. I had an A in the class until i took it so study for it a LOT
Not a good teacher at all. You can pass this class for sure if you read the book and go through the practice problems. Daoudi isn't a good teacher, but you can teach yourself and use his slides to pass this class. Make sure you do the homework and quizzes because they are a huge part of your grade.
Professor Daoudi is kind of a jerk. He is helpful one on one but he waste a lot of class time calling out people who aren't really being disruptive. The homework is ridiculous, but his tests are completely fair. He's not very clear and hard to understand, but if you read the book and do the problems in the back of the chapter you'll do just fine.
This is a difficult class. The teacher used the presentation that the book editorial gave him. He went over all the slides. However, he could have focus on the material that was coming on the test. The tests were not scantron, but he would not give out points for work shown.
The homework and quizzes can really help your grade and they push you to understand the material better. It is a hard class no matter what. He was very helpful during office hours and gave partial credit on the exams. My only complaint is that there were problems with the online system so I lost some points from that or i would have had an A.
If you have another option, don't take this class. The modules take hours to complete, and the tests aren't on what is covered in the book. The book applies chemistry to real life, but he only tests on the actual chemistry. So the book would cover nuclear bombs and their impact on the world, but the test would be on how to make a nuclear bomb.
Do not. I repeat, DO NOT take this class online. Be ready for hours of online work and tests that are in person.
SCHEDULED IN PERSON EXAMS tests were scheduled tuesdays and thursdays at 12pm I had to skip class to take them. He will only speak to you during office hours no matter what. The final was even scheduled during one of my other finals... Obnoxiously long online assignments every week and odd submissions for no credit. Exams were okay.
I took the online version and he was pretty strict about not missing a single assignment. The weekly online quizzes were pretty easy (answers could be googled so no reason not to get higher than a 70%). The exams were not super easy but if you memorized the study quizzes you're guaranteed a 75% or higher on all of them!
This class was a joke, and that is putting it kindly. I read the book cover to cover to ensure understanding, but when the test came due it was all a foreign language, none of the content from the test was covered in the book. I survived this class because of his teaching assistant. DO NOT take this class!!!!!!!!!
TERRIBLE TEACHER. Don't take him under any circumstances! He is never in his office during office hours! He also online office hours, but is never available. Grades can only be discussed in person, but because this was an online class, I only saw during tests days. BECAUSE HE DOESN'T FOLLOW OFFICE HOURS. TAs were very rude as well, and not helpful.
hardest class ever !! Lots of homeworks more than 100 questions every week plus discussions and replys. Also, a quiz that he wont let you see your wrong answers!!!! The worst part is the quizzes contain 15 questions that you have to do it in 20 minutes !! Totally insane since some require a lot of time if you want to convert moles, grams,etc.
Do not take this online. This class is not an "intro" course. Subject experience required. Tons of busy work. There is a real disconnect between the lectures, homework and quizzes. If you can't solve complex math problems in less then 1.5 minutes don't even bother with this class. 1st class I ever dropped! You basically are teaching yourself.
Overall a terrible experience. Tons and tons of busy work, stupid assignments, and ridiculous tests and quizzes. Each test and quiz is timed and allows for little to no time for complex chemical equation solving. He does not respond to any email even when he emails you first, and is not helpful whatsoever. Do not take this class unless you have to.
This is the absolute worse course I've taken at UCF. Tons of homework, lengthy weekly discussion posts (essays), and painful exams featuring concepts that are barely touched upon in the booklectures. The professor requires the utmost effort from his students and gives nothing of value in return. Avoid this course like the plague!
SO MUCH WORK. It's a stupid Gen Ed and he assigns more work than the Upper Level courses. If you do the work, it's really easy, but there's so much of it every single week that you want to throw your laptop at a wall. Super time consuming class. Hated every second.
Be ready for at least 6-7 assignments a week. He does not give enough time on his quizzes or tests. You have to read the book and teach yourself everything. Be ready to be very busy if you take this class.
Terrible. He really does not care about students. He is petty to an extreme and stubborn to a fault. He gives no makeups for any assignments under any conditions, and assigns so much work that it feels impossible to finish. Online assignments are due before he lectures on the material, so you basically have to use the book and teach yourself AVOID
he is the best, i am currenty taking him and have a B+, if you complain about him then good luck to pass with other professors
His exams are very straightforward and probably much easier than the ones other orgo professors give. If you do all your work and study a lot you'll be fine. My only complaint is that the online homework is difficult and sometimes unclear. He is very fair and always willing to help during office hours.
Very rude, very stern and is not helpful. Exams are easy, expect a lot of homework, and the quizzes were timed.
Professor Daoudi not a bad professor. Students who dont pass doesnt do the book work. Homework is terrible. Another con is that he doesnt have time to sit down and speak with his students during office hours. Tests are easy if you go through the book questions and attend lecture. The clickers are easy and may be test Q. Attend SI, Cathy is great!
The homework and assignments are ridiculous and the busy work for a level 1000 class is unthinkable. This is one of my last courses to complete my B.A.S. in legal studies and it has to be the worse class I have taken out of 120 hours of credit hours and three universities. Do yourself a favor and take another class....
Last of two classes to get my BA and the hardest and worst class I've taken . To top it all off it has nothing to do with my degree of study in psychology. Homework /side work is ridiculous and very time consuming for no reason and he does't communicate well. I could keep going on but just don't take him!!!
I took this class online and he gave so much homework that was falling behind in my other classes. I would be doing homework from sunday to sunday. He does not seem like he wants to help and he does not respond to emails. Most of his links are inactive and no longer work. If I could rate 0s I would. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR.
My biggest complaint is the amount of homework that he gives, it has been nearly impossible to keep up! The worst part is that sometimes you'll have assignments on things that we have yet to go over in class! If you have to take his class you will have to read the book before you even get to class. His exams are very straightforward though. STUDY!
Ochem was mind blowingly easy with this professor. There were a lot of homework assignments but those just made the tests easier and your grade was then buffered with homework. He gives up to 50 pts extra credit. His tests are purely regurgitation of info (not application). Read the textbook, and do the basic/intermediate problems. You'll get an A.
I WOULD RATHER DIE. Offers no help with assignments, just tells you to check the syllabus. Assignments are so easy but tests and quizzes will make you want to rip your face off. Cant watch his online lectures because he's monotone and mumbles.
Do NOT take this professor. Gives way too many homework assignments that end up screwing up your grade. If you get more than two wrong you get no credit at all. Has no structure, the quizzes are hard, the lecture is dreadful. extremely time consuming and unnecessary. Requires you to come to class but reads of the power point. Enough said.
Good professor but flies through the material. Shows an example or two of each reaction and then moves on. For this class it is important to practice in your own time. Final is cumulative and some of the questions in it are from previous exams. PLEASE NOTE that you depend more on your studying skills than Daoudi's teaching to pass.
Orgo II with him was dreadful. The homework is so time consuming that you wont have time to study for the test. Detail orientated tests- you'll spend forever studying! Wiley plus, the medium used to assign homework is also glitchy and if you come to him to address it he will not hear you out. Its not worth it!
Worst professor I've ever had. I do all the required and suggested work and still can't pass his exams. The book doesn't even have some of the formulas. Homework is tedious. Expectations are not clear, work load is insane, and he is not willing to help you at all if you're confused. Mumbles and is too monotone to understand recorded material, too.
I am taking him for CHM 1020 because I need one more science for my degree and this is quite literally the hardest class I've taken in my entire college career, AND I'M A SENIOR! The work load is ridiculous. I am never able to get a grasp on a concept because the next day another 3 assignments are due. No exaggeration 10 assignments a week OR MORE
Makes coming to class dreadful. Treats student like we are still in middle school. Doesn't know how to comprehend questions from student and effective giving feedback or clarify. Quizzes are impossible with time given. Homeworks aren't a helping tool for grade or learning. WOULD NOT TAKE AGAIN!
Read the book, do homework, go to class, and you'll pass. He gets frustrated when people ask questions in class. But one on one he's not that mean. My test scores buffered my homework and quiz grades (they were hard). I've seen better chem professors, but you can learn and pass Daoudi's class if you put in the effort for sure.
Online class, with a lot of work. He barely speaks English and his recorded lectures don't really help you. You will only learn through the book, using learn smart and connect (I despise both programs), and that is where he receives most of his questions from. Not really there for you. Uses proctorhub on tests, so you are being watched.
The work load is ridiculous! Don't take him if u are taking other demanding science courses. His online quizzes and homework are worse than the exams.
This is the worse Professor I have ever had, and I have taken a lot of courses. He acts like we are all going on to be Biochemists: NOT! On-line we are teaching ourselves and he does not give us time to even learn a concept. Exams: IMPOSSIBLE! No notes, no books, and 1 minute per question with calculations, etc. Would not advise to take him!!!!
I took CHM 1020 online. No help in extenuating circumstances for missed assignments (even surgery with medical paperwork.) Must read chapters, hear lectures, post in discussions, HW, take practice quizzes, take actual quizzes, 4 Exams & a cumulative Final. Uses ProctorHub so you are being watched for exams. need book & online code for HW.
Super nice guy but his class is really hard. Chapters are rushed through and tests are difficult. Being in class is essential, he does clicker questions and says its class participation but it isn't, he grades on correctness, I missed 4 classes and got a 62% in "class participation" and doesn't give partial credit for tests.
DON'T TAKE IT. The work-load is ridiculous and the assignments are too specific for a level 1000 course. He's not that bad honestly. The course is the culprit. Working Sunday to Sunday, always worried about assignments and tests. As someone previously stated; the amount of work involved will make you want to rip your face off.
Daoudi is a nice guy for the most part but he seems to have zero regard for the students. He gives you 20 minutes to take his 15-question quizzes, which is barely enough. His homework took forever and did not help. I would've rather spent that time studying rather than trying to get the right answers. Honestly, take another professor if you can.
BE READY TO WORK! There is module work every week and the test can be tough. This is not a easy class so good luck if you take him. I ended up with a B I think? Just glad its over.
Professor Daoudi is a very nice guy, but this class involves A LOT of work. There is homework, modules, quizzes, an in depth discussion post, as well as exams piled on top of that. For a 1000 level class, the amount of work the students have put in is ridiculous.
I tried to email him with questions and he either ignored me or answered with a copy and past response that wasn't helpful at all. The topics in the book are very easy but with the tests the topics are way harder and we were tested on things that we didn't know. The exams are monitored. Don't take this class if you aren't good with chemistry.
No respect for students and terrible communication skills.
Get a chegg account and save yourself time on the hw. His tests are very fair, but your homework and in class iclicker questions hold a lot of weight on your grade. Do well on those and his orgo class is much easier to get a good grade than other teachers. He seems rude and strict in class but go to his office hours and he's willing to help.
Nightmare of a class. SOOO much Hw. Quizzes were literally unfair, 20 mintues to do 15 questions (each problem takes like 5 mins at most). His test were alright but i feel like he sets you up to fail cause you have so much work to do you cant sit and actually study. Prepare for not doing good on HW and Clickers... EVERYTHINGS A GRADE. WHERE THE EC?
SUMMER 2016. Does not like phones at all in class or talking. Tests are NOT curved other than the ACS. Go to class for the iclicker questions (which have shown up in tests). Every other student seating on test days (unless you're 1st/2nd row). Starts class right on time. Tests are fair & multiple choice (scantron) & questions can be found online.
I took this class during the summer with a big workload and I studied and studied but when the book and professor teach one way and the tests are set up a different way it make it very difficult. I would not recommend him because he is rude and dismissive of students.
I got an A in this class but when i say i worked hard, i am not joking. Some days I didn't think I could do it but that A was so rewarding. Make sure to do all extra credit because he will not curve at all. His test are fair, quizzes are ridiculously hard, hw helped my grade, and clicker questions hurt my grade. Strict but cares about his students.
DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!! There is so much work, you have to do literally 1-3 hours of work a day to get everything he wants finished by the end of the week. Tests are impossible, expect things that aren't in the book to be on the tests. Uses Proctorhub for tests. For a level 1000 class, this class is super difficult.
He has a thick accent, is extremely strict (literally has TA's patrol during clicker questions), is disrespectful, and doesn't answer questions very well. His tests are not normal multiple choice, and he grades them strictly. He is the worst professor I have had and makes a terrible class worse. On the bright side, there is extra credit.
Dropped his class mid-semester. He is tells you to ask questions and if you do, he is quite dismissive. Quizzes are very hard, 20min for 15 questions. Not enough time. The homework is very important and a big part of your grade. Overall, would never recommend him to anyone. Run like your grades depend on it!!!
This professor is likely one of the worst I have ever had. He explains things okay but he goes through everything so quickly there is no time to process what you just heard. The only recommendation I have is not to take him for organic chemistry or to read the entire textbook and do all the practice problems and attend SI and tutoring. Good Luck.
I am in professor Daoudi's class now. He is a good professor that is very passionate about what he is teaching. He can sometimes come off as rude or careless but i think it is just a small language/culture barrier. Offers a TON of extra credit. Go to class and study, you will get an A.
I got my first C in his class maybe cause I took it with Microbio and Bio 2. It was a lot, he weights his homework and quizzes at 30%, exams at 40%, attendance 10%, and final is 20%. You would think that the quizzes and homework will boost your grade. NOPE, they actually drop it! You need to do super well on his exams to do good in this class.
Professor Daoudi is great! I had him this fall and I must say I really enjoyed his class. I read the textbook before class, did his homework, participated in clicker questions in class, and attempted all EC opportunities. Do all of this, and his class should make great sense. He explains well and is ready to help you if you're struggling.
This professor bombards you with weekly assignments, quizzes, and discussion posts. If you need a science credit for your major do not take this professor, this will be the hardest and most demanding class you'll take. I went out of my way to write this review. So do not take this professor, especially if you have a job.
I took this class online. The content is pretty hard, but there are so many assignments that as long as you do well on the homework & quizzes your test scores don't matter as much. But there is so much homework that you will literally have time for nothing. i want to die this semester. You can do the homework until you get a 100% so it's prettyeasy
Daoudi will probably be the best bet in getting a good grade in orgo. With that being said u would really need to work hard for your A. Recommend getting chegg for hmwk. Makes it an easy a for that part. EC opportunity given but one is easy the other is pretty hard. Tests are fair but are difficult if u don't know ur stuff. quizzes can be googled.
I would not take this class again. Organic is not super difficult but his inability to communicate with students makes this class much harder than it needs to be. He can come off as dismissive and rude but occasionally he says something polite. He's not the worst teacher but the way he treats his students does affect the class. I wouldn't do it...
DO THE EXTRA CREDIT. Get a chegg for the homework, and be able to do the end of chapter problems and you'll be able to do well on exams. His exams are extremely fair and he provides extra credit on all of them that could bump you up a letter grade. If you don't want to spend a lot of time in this course, you won't do well. But an A is very doable.
Grades clicker points on correctness. Lectures were actually beneficial, but you must read the textbook to do well. Do practice problems in book and buy solutions manual. At times was very rude to students who asked questions in class. Does not care if you do not know the material, will not curve. Gives all extra credit for class on first day.
First, you buy the online homework access code, then you buy access to chegg (although many of his questions don't have answers), then you spend a lot of time on literally hundreds of homework problems, and if you're lucky, you might learn a thing or two. I thought the homework would lift my grade up, but the homework is 10X as hard as his tests.
I took the class online and the homework assignments were ridiculously extensive. You have a guided reading with the online textbook that is due every Sunday and is 75+ questions and for every question you get wrong, you don't advance in the assignment! There are easy quizzes that are found online but if you don't do the guided readings you're done
Great professor for Orgo 2! I struggled in Orgo 1 with a different professor, but I actually enjoyed this class. Tests were multiple choice and extremely straight forward-no trick questions. The homework is tedious, but homework, quizzes, and extra credit can boost your grade a whole letter. The only down side is that he doesn't curve the ACS.
Orgo 1 is a really hard class in general, but I think Daoudi helps to make the course passable. He gives a total of 50 points total extra credit, and then some extra credit questions on each exam. Do not underestimate the homework/quizzes, as they can make or break your grade. I think he's the lesser of evils of Orgo professors.
This professor gives an extensive amount of homework and online quizzes, if you do not do well on them you won't pass. He does provide extra credit through extremely long and difficult LearnSmart online modules. His tests are extremely difficult, each question is worth multiple points and most are drawing structures/etc.
Dr. Daoudi can be very stern but he cares about his students. He gives a lot of homework (use chegg), assigns online quizzes for every chapter, and gives a lot of extra credit (exams & learn smart), which all help your grade a lot. I'd say he's your best choice for orgo 2. He's also a very good lecturer, I learned a lot from him.
He is the best orgo 1 teacher at UCF, but he is impossible to talk to. He will make you feel stupid and if you seek help outside of him, he wants nothing to do with you. He does have homework, quizzes, clicker questions, extra credit and tests. So, multiple grades not just test based. Difficult sometimes to understand and print slides before!!!
Accent difficult to understand. Hurries through in-depth material. Curt with students. Expect to spend a lot of time teaching yourself. iClickers for attendance. Read textbook, do LearnSmart, and watch Youtube tutorials before attempting homework or it will HURT you. Tests contain a lot of quiz questions and questions from past semesters.
Professor is rude, rude, rude. I don't recommend him.
Hardest class i've taken... as far as the homework goes the workload is immense.. especially if you try to do the extra credit.. Waste of time as it didn't help much for test preparation for me. Wouldn't recommend.. rude professor.
Do NOT listen to the people telling you he is the best orgo professors. He is by far one of the worst. He is extremely rude, expects you to know 2 chapters before you come to class and lectures for all of 5 minutes before splitting you into groups to work with TAs. Homework load will take up your entire day. EC not worth time for the points given.
A lot of people hate Daoudi, but he's the best professor I've ever had. You know how teachers say "read the book before class" but no one does? He forces you to because there are clicker questions on the material in class. Rather than lecturing, problems are worked in class and I have never learned more. Tests are hard but so is the class so....
He seems like a nice guy, but went to speak with him because was preforming well on homework, quizzes, and clicker questions. However, would get test results back and FAILED. When I went to speak with him, he said nothing he could do. Hundreds in his class failing but because 1 got a 100 he thinks all is fine. Seems easy and nice, but BEWARE.!!!
He doesnt really teach and just gives tons work that isnt really helpful.
He knows the material well, and his tests are, although tough, very straightforward with what you need to know for the class. Don't be stupid and try to memorize everything. I know that is all many Biomed majors know how to do, but if you wanna pass you have to spend time teaching yourself the trends and concepts, and it makes your life much easier
Hundreds of hw problems due each week (about 50 on Monday, 75 on Tuesday, 75 on Thursday, 50 on Sunday, etc) and he doesn't teach in class. You have to go anyways though since iclickers are graded for accuracy based on material you were "supposed to have had time" to teach yourself before class. It was a rat race and I neglected my other classes.
This class was like a part-time job. Spent about 20 hours/wk doing a huge volume of HW, online quizzes, and guided online reading. Do ALEKS to 100% before the deadline!!! No partial credit and it's 2.5% of your grade. Tests can be difficult but fair, with Exam 3 being the hardest for most. Get Chegg and Clutchprep, they'll save your life in here.
Terrible professor and an overall terrible experience in this class. There was an IMMENSE amount of homework assignments every week, he hardly lectured, and most of the class consists of answering iClicker questions and working in groups (with assigned seating areas). Barely passed and I flat out do not recommend this professor.
Orgo 1 is one of the hardest classes you will ever take, but Daoudi makes it more work than it needs to be. He assigns a MASSIVE AMOUNT of homework with no rhyme or reason on due dates, which took away from my other classes. Clicker questions are graded on accuracy not participation and he does not lecture, just does random questions in class.
This professor assigns so much homework and he quizzes you on things he has never taught you. He has a pretty thick accent and stutters so much that it's difficult to understand lecture. Assigned seating sucks. He's also SUCH a jerk. He never draws out problems step by step. If you have an A, & don't pass the ACS, you'll barely pass the class
I have never had a problem with a biomed professor until Dr. Daoudi. This is the first class that I have ever withdrawn from because of him. His FRQ are graded 0/10 if you miss a single point and he flat out yelled at me when I went for exam review. He is by far the worst professor I have ever had and his class did not help me learn at all. Beware!
I spent 8 hours a week on just homework for his class, and I'm not even exaggerating. HW doesn't help with exam prep, and worth 15% of overall grade. Exams are impossibly hard. I think they're meant to be failed. But stick through it, he offers 50pts EC (prob bcuz his exams are impossible). ACS is very hard, but he does curve if everyone does bad.
I had to solely use the book to get through his class because his lectures/homework problems did not help prepare his students for the exams. At office hours, he was not very helpful in explaining what was done wrong and how to help better prepare for the next exam. I could never get used to his teaching/exam styles. Unfair/tough grader.
Worst teacher ive had at UCF. Intimidates students from asking for help & doesn't understand that most students taking orgo are taking other difficult classes requiring the same effort. Expects students to start studying for this class 2 wks before the semester even starts. He counts clicker Qs as a grade on material you just learned 2 slides ago.
Worst professor ever. He literally yells at students when they ask questions in class. Be prepared to spend at least 10 hours a week on homework and quizzes that arent helpful in preparing for the exams. Gives graded clicker questions in lecture on topics before he explains them.
Don't take this class if you have a lot going on (my first mistake). Lectures for 30 minutes (clicker questions) then gives a worksheet for the last 20 but doesn't go over it. There is SO MUCH homework, I couldn't catch up. If you have to take this class with him, make sure that you don't have a difficult schedule already
Orgo is hard. He gives a lot of hw. The assignments take forever. However, if you do them legit it helps. Exams based on 3 chapters at a time. Final is cumulative, but he recycles past test questions. Extra credit will boost your grade A LOT. Boosted mine 4% at the end. He's a little short tempered... Might yell if you ask a 'dumb' question
Not as bad as these reviews make it seem. Read the textbook and finish the homework before class, and its really quite simple. Quizzes are kinda useless IMO, but prep and connect HW really help. Tests are a mix of multiple choice and drawing (mechanisms and such). He can be a little hard to understand, but that's like half the professors at UCF.
Self-study is the only way you learn something in his orgo class, as he keeps lecture to minimum. Homework has little to no correlation to lecture material, is very hard and there's A LOT of it. Exams are doable. Huge amount of extra credit makes it a parody of a college science course. Overall great for folks who are mentally stuck at high school
AWFUL
You have to read the chapters and do the homework before going to class or you will be lost. Daoudi isn't great at explaining things clearly but going to lectures is still helpful and necessary because it offers good practice questions for his exams and he does have extra credit opportunities available. Put in the work and you can get an A.
The class itself is hard but professor Daoudi doesn't make it any easier. He isn't absolutely terrible but he does give a lot of homework that takes time from studying. Also, he does iclicker questions in class everyday that count towards 10% of your grade. I must say, however, that his tests aren't difficult and he gives out extra credit.
10% of my grade came from ALEKS and it is an all or nothing grade, extremely time consuming and was due about one month after the class started. I feel like it would be more reasonable to be due closer to the end considering how much it will impact a students grade. He will replace a students lowest test score with their final exam score.
DO NOT TAKE HIM!!! Awful teacher. You might as well teach yourself. His tests are confusing and make no sense. He grades ridiculously tough. All of your grade come from tests and a super time consuming ALEKS program. Acts as though his class is the only one you're taking .
Tons of homework, but exams are pretty doable. READ THE BOOK before lecture to succeed. Best way to study is examples in class, worksheets, reading the book and practice problems. Got B's on all his exams and didn't pay attention in the homework. Go to tutoring (SARC or TA) it helps. Go to class, it honestly helps to take notes and write down exmp.
Bruhhh. Assigns so much work, you better begin working a month before semester starts- no joke. Hes an awesome human & is super caring, but as a professor, just stay away. Thats all I have to say folks.
I am usually an A student. I've never worked so hard for such bad grades. I do the homework, go to SARC, study 10+ hours a week, and still the highest exam grade I've gotten is a 66. It says something when the university asks him to expand the scale for a C just so some kids will get by. I'm about to get my first C. AVOID IF YOU VALUE YOUR GPA!!
Love his teaching style. Lots of HW but it helps you practice more which is needed in Orgo. Tests are not bad, they can be much worse. You just need to put in the effort and you will be fine. If you want an easy A with no effort dont take this class. Go to TA office hours, SI sessions, and his office hours.
Dr. Daoudi is a professor that you can tell really loves teaching chemistry. Orgo I is heavily front loaded but after that it's not horrible. Take the class seriously, go to lecture because you get extra credit, get Chegg (no joke), and do all the homework. Overall the exams aren't bad. Questions are mostly conceptual/ranking and vocab.
I didn't find his lectures helpful at all, he just read off the slides which came straight from the book and I left his lectures feeling more confused. He was very disorganized and would also randomly add in assignments without notifying students. He is not easy to reach outside of class at all and he does not communicate well with his students.
The beginning is rough. His lecture is more for review and he wants to you to actually learn the material before you enter class. Lots of HW. Tests are not tricky and are straightforward. Definitely recommend spending time just to learn and practice the material or you'll have a rough time. He gave extra credit which helps a lot. Also, get chegg
Daoudi expects you to know what he will be lecturing before class. There is a lot of HW assignments from learnsmart and connect - use chegg! You need to put in a lot of time and effort into studying. Tests are hard if you don't study - make sure to know vocab, he adds this to his tests! Make sure to do ALEKS ahead of time! Do NOT slack, good luck!
A good professor. Genuinely nice guy with good intentions as a professor. Tests are a mix of multiple choice, word bank, and name the compound or write out the mechanism. Not bad if you closely study his powerpoint lectures. He will only feature things on the test that were on the powerpoint in my experience.
Although it may seem difficult in the beginning with the large workload, this class really prepares you for upper level coursework. If you read the textbook and do the learnsmart thoroughly before coming to class his lectures will help reinforce the concepts. There is a lot of active learning and extra credit opportunities too!
Daoudi may seem rough at first, but as you continue in the class it isn't too bad. This class wasn't too difficult overall and I think the exams were very fair. Make sure to study well and you should be fine.-
Professor Daoudi is a great and probably the easiest Orgo professor at UCF. He offers a lot of extra credit. The beginning is rough but once you get use to the work the class is fine. Class is not necessarily difficult, just requires a lot of time. Focus on powerpoints and homeworks. He's also very approachable and friendly. TAKE HIM
I had taken Daoudi for orgo 1, and for orgo 2 he is ultimately the same structure wise. Reading the textbook and utilizing practice problems along with extra resources (he provides on his webcourse page) then you should do fine. There is a clear grading criteria and he doesn't curve but he does offer extra credit assignments. Highly recommend.
Took him during the pandemic and he didn't try to make it more difficult for us in terms of exams.
He cares about teaching students and wants them to pass at the time. I had to study hard from the textbook and do problems to do well but I feel like I learned something. Also he was made things smooth through the pandemic. Probably best option for Orgo.
Difficult to understand his lectures but test questions are fairly simple and similar to examples he goes over in class. Offers extra credit assignments in class and DO THE ALEKS. Not great but seems like hes the lesser of 2 evils from the other orgo professors.
Dr. Daoudi is a good professor. His lectures are interactive (gives in-class worksheets) and he posts videos online as a study tool. The professor is respectful, but approachable. I took Orgo 1 with another professor who didn't compare to this one. Tests are fair (usually a mix of multiple choice and fill in the blank/draw product).
This was my second time taking Daoudi, the first time was my fault I did not study outside of class or attend every class. If you read the textbook and practice a lot of problems you should be fine, he is also more than willing to help you if you have any questions. His tests are pretty fair and the class is passable if you do the work.
Plain and simple - the main is a well respected professor but is a terror. I had the flu running a 103 fever in his office and he still made me take the exam that day. Do the HW for real (dont cheat), go to class, and do the EC youll be fine. If youre looking for a teacher that will be nice and help - avoid him like you would COVID-19.
Obviously Organic Chemistry is a daunting class but Dr. Daoudi makes it very doable. His class is test heavy with lots of homework but he acknowledges hard work and gave extra credit when I took the class.
I had Daoudi for Orgo 1 and got an A and it was an immediate decision to take him for Orgo 2. Many people take his class and say hes hard but lets be honest, this is a difficult course. He has a lot of homework (learnsmart and regular questions) as well as 4-6 exams. He is always reachable outside of class and does test reviews for every exam.
The fact that test scores are so daunting to the final grade in this class doesnt help GPAs, but at least its a good method to prepare for harder classes that compile this stuff. His TAs are good resources, and the generous extra credit along with 65% a C grade really helps with passing the class. This professor IMO is a good-case scenario.
Dr. Dauodi's exams are fair and doable if you study hard for them. Go to the TA reviews as they write some of the test questions. You will have to teach yourself everything bcs he's a bad lecturer. The homework is hard beyond belief and is on a much higher level than the exam questions. Read the book, do EC and the text problems and you'll be fine.
I had to be online this semester, and hopefully this isn't professor isn't as bad in person as online, because his lectures were terrible and had little to do with the exams. Don't just use the textbook and class notes for prep material, and beware of the homework, it isn't a grade booster because it's graded on correctness and only two attempts.
I've never had a more useless professor. I had to teach myself everything from the textbook (which makes the tests doable) but any success in this class was completely independent of him. His lectures were unintelligible and he never responded to any of my emails. You also can't go back to questions on his online exams once you've answered them
His lectures average to be about 4 min of nothing. Cant understand a word he says. hes rude, and the homework doesnt help besides boost your grade up a few points. tests are formatted in the hardest way. all in all, he doesnt teach i almost passed by teaching my self how great of a professor. i was happy before i took his class.
I found Dr. Daoudi's class to be very fair and manageable. His online lectures provided us with a basic understanding of the material that make the chapter readings easy . I had the same study method for every test. Watch his videos, read the textbook, do the hw, read the chapters again, and do practice tests and you will be fine. Tests are fair.
Had him online due to COVID. 6 exams and the final (the final replaces lowest test grade), 13 homework assignments (3 lowest drops), no extra credit. Didn't allow us to go back on questions during exams. Basically, a self-taught class. Go to SI and SARC! Recommend go to lecture bc sometimes he would teach stuff that's not in his recorded lecture.
He is not a good lecturer. His lectures were short (20 mins) and weren't understandable unless you had already learned the material completely. The last 30 mins of class, we were put into break out rooms to work on a worksheet that doesn't help you learn. However, the textbook is very clear and his tests are heavily text-book based. I taught myself
Awful lecturer, Terrible online test format and arrogant. Choose anyone else if youre not up for self-teaching.
Here's the main complaint. My grandfather died the week before the first test. The funeral was a day before the first test. I wrote the professor an email requesting possibly allowing me an additional day to study. He replied that he was sorry my FATHER died and to refer to the syllabus. This guy doesn't care about his students, plain and simple.
Get ready to teach yourself. im currently taking this class and when i tell you its horrible. lots of homework, literally test every 3 weeks and he post lecuture vid that are like 5-10 mins long while there are 10 sections to a chapter. orgo is a tough subject but he doesn't make it easier. HONESTLY ALL OF UCF ORGO PROF SUCK!!!! wish me good luck.
WORST professor I've ever had. He is incredibly rude to his students during zoom lectures, doesn't let you ask content-related questions without yelling at you, and doesn't teach anything. Be prepared to be teaching yourself everything in this class because you won't get any help from him. You also can't go back and check your answers on exams.
Terrible lecturer, you cant understand a word he says. He yells at anyone who tries to ask questions in zoom meetings and is super rude through his emails as well. If you take this prof you will be teaching yourself everything and dont expect him to be of any help to you either - its not gonna happen. Worst prof Ive ever had at UCF.
Dr. Daoudi is a terrible lecturer and is unwilling to help students outside of class. If you have a question about the content, DO NOT ask him, ask someone else because he will yell at you and humiliate you in front of the whole class over zoom. I know this is a tough course, but he makes it WAY harder than it needs to be. Do NOT recommend
Honestly, the actual content of this class hasnt been like the horror stories Ive heard before. The reason this class is so difficult is because of the prof. Dr. Daoudi is the worst part about the class. You have to teach yourself everything and if you try to ask him a question, good luck because he will humiliate you in front of the whole class.
I can't believe I actually PAID to take this class. I literally had to teach myself EVERYTHING and then to only be disrespected anytime I tried to communicate with this professor. Incredibly frustrating that UCF would hire this kind of person to be a "lecturer" - extremely disappointed
I've never complained about a professor before, but for Daoudi I'll make an exception. He is a terrible professor - you have to learn everything on your own, you can't ask questions, and is terrible at communicating with students. I couldn't believe it when I saw that he is considered a "lecturer" for UCF because he doesn't lecture at all
Never thought that the toughest part about taking o-chem would be the professor. For such an intense class, I thought the very least I would get is a helpful, respectful, fair professor. Let me be the one to say that none of this is true. I honestly feel like I am dealing with a child most of the time. Very disrespectful - not worth the stress
Be prepared to teach yourself EVERYTHING. Don't ask questions - Daoudi doesn't answer them and will only make you feel stupid for asking in the first place. If you think just learning orgo will be tough, be prepared - Daoudi makes the class way harder than it should be. do NOT recommend
The man himself, Mohammed Daoudi. He has sort of an infamy around ucf, so its surprising if you've never heard horror stories about him. Just about the worst professor you could land. If you end up in his class... good luck.
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Hw is pointless and requires a lot of drawing but won't help u on the exam and cuts into actual studying. He doesn't really lecture, class is self-taught. Exams are not horrible but some of the questions are complete curveballs. Put more time into practicing rxns instead of writing notes. Has 2 ec for each exam, but most are impossible to answer.
Ive never met someone as insensitive as this man. Its not even worth trying to ask questions about anything - content related or not - he WILL NOT help. Ive never been talked down to before like Daoudi has done to me this semester. Absolutely ridiculous that we have to put up with this AND pay a bunch of money for it
I'm not saying this to brag, but I have had all A's my whole college career thus far. This class, I am barely passing as of right now. Take that info how you will, but I have never worked so hard for a class all because the prof doesn't teach. I didn't pay a tuition fee to just end up teaching myself. Terrible prof
Orgo is a hard subject but the way he teaches and interacts with his students makes it way harder. He is rude, inflexible, and a bad lecturer. I relied heavily on the textbook and outside material. HW doesnt really help for exams and cuts into studying time (one time the HW was due the day before the exam). I advise to stay away if you can.
This class honestly would not be that bad IF you understand it well with minimal resources. However, if you do not be ready to be in mental anguish your entire semester. 6 exams and a cumulative mandatory final less than a week later. I have never felt so hopeless in a class and less cared for by a university. Also Wiley is a horrible service.
Couldn't have a more useless professor. Can't teach and can barely understand him over zoom. "Lectures" are 10 minutes tops. Rude and obviously doesn't care about the students. Really disappointed in UCF and myself for wasting money on this "class". Also Wiley sucks
Class was hard and I had to teach MYSELF the entire semester. Material is difficult. The course is test-heavy with A LOT of info. Daoudi doesn't teach you + thick accent hard to understand. makes the course harder than needed. sometime it seems like Daoudi had no knowledge of content. Sometimes would put info NEVER DISCUSSED + NOT IN BOOK ON tests.
Never have I ever had a less caring professor, a less helpful professor, and a less clear professor. Dr. Daoudi. Exams reflect neither the lectures or the book, so you better REALLY know the concepts, but Dr. Daoudi won't actually teach you the concepts so have fun. Dr. Daoudi is rude to students and doesn't answer questions or emails.
Homework for every chapter. Very fast paced. Test every 2-3 weeks. 6 exams plus cumulative final. Final less than 2 week from last exam. Wileyplus is not the best system for homework but it was okay. Lectures are optional but he offers bonus points quiz at the end of each. 2 Extra credit questions for every exam. Final replaces lowest exam.
Most useless and rude professor Ive ever had. Daoudi makes the class so much harder than it should be. has absolutely no care or respect for any students whatsoever. Impossible to get in contact with him, and if you do get him to respond to an email, he doesnt read it and just tells you to read the syllabus even for non-syllabus related questions
I seriously cant believe I had to pay for this class. Ive never had such a disrespectful professor. Ive never had an adult treat me as poorly as Daoudi did. I taught myself literally EVERYTHING for this class. The Wiley homework program is terrible and Daoudi wont be considerate of ANY tech issues on the programs end. WORST class ever
Terrible attitude. Takes no time to explain anything and requires you to teach yourself everything. Extremely disrespectful and doesnt care about students. Daoudi refuses to answer my emails and I am never able to get in contact with him by any means. The class is way harder than it needs to be because of him. Not worth the stress and frustration
Hard to understand, not lenient or flexible, and unwilling to accept technical issues. His TAs do a better job. However, he's the best Orgo I prof out of all the options. 6 tests, 2-3 weeks in between, and 1 homework per chapter. Lowest 3 dropped. He does take time to explain thoroughly in lectures, but can be rude and condescending.
Personally would have taken the class with a different professor. Exams so that you can't go back on Qs, unlike if the class was in person. EC on exams I found difficult. I completely self taught. Unclear on EC amount that clicker questions were. 6 exams, cumulative final. Final replaces lowest exam. 2 Wiley homeworks dropped
Took online and self taught the entire course. Textbook called Wiley will be your best resource. It's a really great book with great practice! I learned everything from the TAs and book only. He was very rude during lecture and office hours, and was also very little help. His exams are very fair though! Have time to commit to this class.
My main comlpaint with Dr. Dauodi is the Wiley Software for completing homework assignments. Not only do these take several hours to complete, the instructions are so ridiculously unclear and you're not allowed to attempt many problems more than once. Completely stifled any and all excitement I had for learning this topic.
I don't do reviews often, but I wanted to enlighten you on how much pain and suffering this professor puts you through. Daoudi doesn't care enough to make things easier for students. Doesn't record lectures and uses Honorlock. Self study/learn class essentially. I'm taking this with phy 2054c and I'm struggling with a C in this class. Avoid.
Whatever you do, dont take this prof for orgo. He is incredibly rude to students and doesnt answer any of your questions - in fact he belittles you and makes fun of you for asking them in the first place. He chose a software for homework that is so difficult to use and is in no way helpful to learn the material. Worst prof ever
Daoudi runs a flipped classroom, so it's important to read the material before showing up for lecture. His lectures are a helpful summary and a good opportunity to ask questions about anything you may have been confused on in the readings. I liked being able to work on practice problems in class in small groups and getting feedback on that.
Honestly the worst science professor i've ever had. His lectures are absolutely useless, he just reads his powerpoint slides. The online homework is quiz format and if you get questions wrong it will not explain why you got it wrong. The entire course must be self taught because he's rude and gets upset when you ask him questions. Did not take him.
Absolutely dreadful. Very difficult to understand him, he has an accent, mumbles and always seems like he has something in his throat. Pretty much a self-taught class. His powerpoints are useless and so are his zooms.I shouldn't have to go to SI and SARC just to LEARN the material. I wasted my time on a class that I tried so hard in only to fail.
Bad professor, but no professor can make the class easier; it's orgo. Make sure to read the textbook, do all the questions in the textbook and after the chapter, go to SI and do the practice tests, and make sure you stay on pace with your reading. Exams are 25 questions with 2 extra credit, exams are reasonable and inline with the textbook.
The textbook was what got me an A in the class. Rarely attended his lectures, they were mainly just a review of what you are supposed to read before attending class. DO ALL PRACTICE QUESTIONS FROM TEXTBOOK. You will only pass exams if you practice using everything available to you. Attend SI sessions, TA tutorings, etc.
Took online over summer (highly recommend). Stopped attending lecture a couple weeks in(pretty useless). Took notes out of textbook (amazing textbook), took time to do homework, and practice problems at end of chapter. SI sessions are a blessing. reading/taking notes from TEXTBOOK and PRACTICE PROBLEMS (and time) is key to pass this class.
My First C, The most difficult class I've taken, lectures are pointless, you must teach yourself with the textbook and practice problems which is the only way you will pass the exams. The professor would answer questions by making us feel belittled for not knowing the answer, so might as well stay quiet unless your absolutely sure or a class fav.
Professor Daoudi is not as bad as the reviews said he is. But you do need to self-study for the most part. His exams are manageable and you can still pass them by cramming few days before the exam. However, if you want an A, study 2 weeks before the exam and you might end up with a near perfect score. Tests are worth 80% of your grade. No curves.
Perhaps the worst professor I've ever had. This is the first class I have ever failed. Don't even bother going to class, you'll do better staying at home and teaching yourself. Daoudi "teaches" like you already know the material and then will call you stupid if you don't know a concept. Unbelievably hard to understand and difficult to work with.
Considering how hard Orgo is at UCF, Daoudi is one of the more solid choices. He gives in class examples that are very helpful and lots of hw to boost your understanding and grade. Also many great TAs to help. I failed Orgo 1 the first time w Elsenheimer who had no hw, a lackluster TA and never taught and trust me, this is Def the more solid choice
Personally, I like Dr. Daoudi, but he's definitely not the best professor I've had. There are 4 exams and 1 cumulative final. Final exam grade replaces your lowest exam score. There are 2 bonus questions on each exam. No extra credit other than that. There are 13 homework assignments, but he drops the lowest 3.
Pretty solid teacher, orgo 1 itself is designed to weed out people who aren't willing to step up and actually study the content. Going to lectures will help you, he gives worksheets at the end and you can ask the TAs for help here. some of the questions (or the extra credit Qs) were right from the slides or the sheets. STUDY. PRAC. heavy accent.
Dr. Daoudi is not an amazing professor, but you will survive if you did well in Chem 1 & 2. I highly recommend reading the textbook, doing the homework early, and practicing using the problems in the book. I could have received at least a B if I had done these things. Also, he adds a lot of good stuff to his lectures, so try to go.
Would spend 15+ hours a week outside of class studying with group and individually. Lectures are ok but only one example question is given at the end before the activity which is hard to do without a TA's help. Only passed with a B due to great TA's and study groups.
Lectures? Don't cover much at all. Homework? Graded on accuracy, Wiley software is terrible, 2 attempts per question and drawing tools are a pain. 50+ questions each. If you can't self teach or aren't a chem prodigy you're screwed. The only thing I like is the free worksheets he gives out in class.
So, OChem is hard enough. He has a very thick accent and is not very clear about anything and expects you to know the concepts (you have never seen before) already while he's lecturing. His pop quizzes are VERY difficult so get ready to read the textbook to learn. I took Ochem 2 at Valencia... MUCH better. 10/10 would recommend.
JOIN A GROUP! My experience has been very different than most students taking this course because of it. Most of the concepts in this class aren't insanely difficult, its just hard to write and understand text about them. Watch videos (organic chemistry tutor) and go to SI sessions. Teach each other the material and push each other to do the HW.
I would take a different professor unless you are a perfect student. He's strict about miniscule things such as entering through the front door instead of the side entrance. I lost my wallet and id and he made me go buy a new card instead of accepting the picture I had on my phone. He's very quiet and hard to understand. His tests always have typos
Orgo 1 is undoubtedly a challenging class, but I found Daoudi an ok professor. The lectures are full of a lot of info you'll need to study. There are four exams, with online homework almost every week. You NEED to practice to do well. It's a challenging class, but passing is attainable. The final is cumulative.
I find Professor Daoudis tests to be impossible, even though i studied 30+ hours for each one I couldn't even got a C on 1 of the 4 we took. I felt that his rules were fair and he does drop a test and replace it with the final if it helps your grade. However the homework was ridiculously hard and very time consuming.
Classes are worthless, incomplete explanation of topics deeply immersed on hw. Rude in class and in office hours, ask a question, will talk and talk asking why you thought like that. Almost no relevant announcements, TAs seem dead inside excluding 1 or 2. Relied solely through the book, overall bad vibes from the course, tests were (kinda) straight
Dr. Daoudi wasn't as bad as I thought he would be, but understanding his lectures and thick accent was very difficult. I learned most of the material through the textbook and other resources and would recommend the same to others. Compared to some of the other orgo professors, his tests aren't super bad (not easy, just not terrible).
if you want to teach yourself orgo... this is the perf course for you. His lectures don't help but still come for the activity sheets that are given in the end. He also had done attendance for my class in the last month of the semester... if you want to pass I recommend going to SARC and SI, and carefully read the book and take notes on it.
The class is already so fast paced and he assigns 50 question homework assignments where I am seeing the material for the first time. Two tries and the best score is recorded. Many problems for one problem, there is a lack of foundation for a class like this. Professors just need to be better at their job.
This is a difficult class as it is and having 50 question homework with different problems is very time consuming. If you are not given the chance to learn the material before doing the homework how do you expect to do any better on the homework, and that he gives two tries on the problem or you won't get any credit. Summer with Daoudi is not it.
A NIGHTMARE 80% of your grade are exams with no curve. Orgo is what he does for life, but it's not my only class. I would understand he would act that harsh if he does his job and actually teach but even that he doesn't do. Expect us to pass, but he is failing to teach. Wish I could say more, but do not waste your money and mental health on him.
I really enjoyed this class. Exams are a breeze compared to the hw, and they are more based on lecture than the reading. The hw was enough practice for me to get 100+ on each exam. There are 10 bonus points at the end of each exam usually a bit more difficult than the other qs. Attend class for the worksheets.. they are indicative of the exam qs.
I was nervous coming into the class because of all the negative reviews but honestly even after taking it during summer, where everything is more rushed, it's not as bad as people here make it seem. Do not only go to lectures and expect to get a high grade in the class. Read the textbook and grind practice problems. Ask him questions, he does care.
Daoudi is not as bad as his reviews make him out to be. Even in a summer semester which is a faster pace, getting an A in the course is very doable. Participating in lecture is important and he gives worksheets at the end of class for us to work in groups which I found made it way more engaging. Read before class and do practice problems!
People love to complain, and it's a hard class, but the bottom line is Orgo is tough, time consuming, and fast paced anywhere. He is fair, his tests are hard but reasonable, class structured well (textbook important), and he is always receptive to questions. He's a nice guy if you are respectful. Cons are minimal partial credit on frqs, tons of hw
4 exams, & 1 final & ur lowest grade will be changed if u do better on the final. Class is not easy, u gotta dedicate hours of study but an A is not impossible. Do ALL the problems from the book reviews (even ACS ones) and read before class. SI was great help but try to study with a group of people if possible. It's intimidating but you got this!!!
Do not take this class. Impossible to understand because of accent. PP have pictures with no explanations. No practice tests or anything before tests. Orgo is already hard as it is but he makes it worse. Go to SARC and turtoring because that is how you will actually learn
WORST "professor" i've ever had in my entire life. he's an incredibly rude person, the homework assignments take literal HOURS and by the time you finish you're unmotivated to even try or study the content. practically only graded on tests (80%), and his lectures are so unhelpful because he spends half the class being passive aggressive to kids.
You are better off doing the book problems and later double-checking your solutions manual. Homework is taken directly from the book, so if you're pressed for time, just input the answer from there and get your 50 points. Hard to understand, and will get absolutely livid if sees you talking, loud or not. Use Chad's Prep on Youtube, it will save you
doable class but he is ridiculously disrespectful and rude. will yell at everyone for no reason. lectures are useless so you will have to teach yourself everything. would not recommend
Lectures are useless as he spends most of the time yelling and rambling on. Read every chapter and do every problem in the book, you'll be fine. YouTube is your bff. Most important aspect is his exams in general are very fair, which is rare for orgo. Go to exam reviews, questions will pop up on final & you get to keep your test! 1 dropped exam
Rely heavily on youtube, he isn't really useful as a teacher of information. He no longer has any online component for lectures, and going to class is very important. Poor class structure & bad textbook. Practice sheets in class are the best option for practice. SO MUCH HW, and it is not useful for practice. Exams are challenging, but mostly fair.
Dr. Daoudi definitely knows his stuff, but he isn't exactly great at explaining/teaching the subject. Some homework WILL take hours, but his exams were relatively fair. Can be rude when answering questions during lecture, though he says he encourages them. GO TO EXAM REVIEWS! He wasn't completely terrible, but I don't think I would recommend him.
His lectures are not helpful at all he doesn't speak clearly and mumbles. He is really mean. You basically learn from a textbook not a professor. Don't take him!
Lectures are completely useless. Doesn't convey material very well, and gives a very vague explanation of concepts during class, but gives very in depth homework. Rude. Orgo is time-consuming, but Professor Daoudi doesn't make it any easier.
Do not take orgo with Daoudi if you can help it. He is extremely unhelpful and is passive agressive towards his students. This class is literally all about how well you can teach yourself. I put in near 15 hours a week for this class and I am barely scraping by. Unless you are naturally good at chemistry, it will be hard to succeed in this class.
Class had been unbearable. Homework that was assigned in a way where it gets in the way of actually studying the material. Felt like I was sitting in a lecture from the early 2000s. Made the class harder than it already was. Teaching methods consisted that the students should already be familiarized with the material, when they are not.
Organic chemistry is a tough subject, obviously. This professor is rude, inconsiderate, and not very helpful whatsoever. But, you can manage to get an A or B in this class if you put in the time. Organic chemistry is a class of time, not intelligence. His tests are fair if you study enough. Don't try to ask him for help though, he won't help much.
The subject of organic chemistry is tough. This professor only makes it tougher. Exams are much harder than they need to be with half of it being free response. Homework takes a long time to do and you only get 2 attempts per question. The professor has a short fuse and gets mad easily. The textbook will be your best bet for passing.
Though he can be a bit intense, he's not bad. He knows the subject very well and genuinely wants students to succeed. He provides extra credit on every exam except the final and values in-class participation. This subject requires lots of studying outside of class & homework, so be prepared to work hard.
I used to be a tutor for ochem 1 after getting an A in the course. My tips to those starting this course: you MUST read your book prior to coming to class (also do the practice problems while reading, it helps u understand the concepts!!), go to SI + peer tutoring & watch online videos for assistance if need be. It's a hard course but u got this!!
He is very particular about what he mentions in class and WILL test you on it. Especially for free response questions. Always go to exam reviews. Never studied the homework or found it helpful. Use the textbook and SI or TA reviews. DON'T TRY TO CRAM! The only way I succeeded was studying for a few hours every day and practicing problems.
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