Zibuck is very clear. You must go to the lectures, because she tells you exactly what you need to do for the exam. A student might not need to use the book, but I found it useful as a reference as it has a lot of tables she doesn't include in her lectures. If you can, take the Honors section, as you get extra extra credit opportunities.

Zibuck is definitely amazing, but you DO need to put effort to pass her class. If you're taking her, go to her lectures and pay attention. She's very clear and explains concepts well. I always used to be horrible in Chem, and I passed her class with an A!

She is a great professor. She makes it really easy if you just show up to lecture. I hardly showed up to the quiz class and I still got an A. She outlines everything, takes great notes, and even records them for you on blackboard. Does a great job preparing you for higher level chem.

She's a good teacher and makes it easy, but she babies everyone. I feel like I'm watching an episode of Dora the explorer. "Do you know the formula of water?..(10 sec pause) H20? (10 sec pause)... That's rite!!!" -.- gets kinda irritating but at least you learn a lot and get an A.

This is a very easy class taught by a great teacher. She teaches higher forms of chemistry so she does a good job of preparing you for future years. I'd recommend Dr. Zibuck to anyone interested in Chemisty

Zibuck is good for giving you exam material the lecture before your exam. Take that into heavy consideration when studying. Don't wait last minute to do the homework, it will take you a couple days to complete. Quiz class was pointless.

The web class was very easy however you must do the quizes DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINTUE. if you take advantage of tutoring you will pass the class. sh eis a very sweeet lady. p.s you must listen to the lectures they arent that bad if you tell yourself you want to pass the class-hw

GO TO CLASS!! An A is definitely doable if you attend lecture. She is VERY clear. Also assignments on Wiley are simple.. just keep clicking until the answer appears :) lol

Can be moody at time but a great professor! Notes are clear and is willing to help her students. This class is not hard if you put in the time! Go to office hours aswell. Wish she taught all my chemistry classes!

She is one of the assets Wayne State has! She is amazing professor, she gives you all you need and asks all back. Expectations are clear & no drama. DO YOU WANT TO LEARN SOMETHING FROM THIS CLASS? IF YES, TAKE HER! If you fool around and chase grades, don't, she is not that kind of teacher. Her exams makes you to stand on your head. She Rocks!

She's absolutely wonderful. Her office hours were incredibly helpful, and if you go to class and pay attention you will do well. The tests can be tricky, but, again, if you go to class you will do well. I gotta admit, she's also got it going on ;)

Zibuck actually makes the class enjoyable. Her lectures are crystal clear and she is always willing to help at office hours. It is NOT a class you can slack off and not do the homework though. You have to EARN your grade. If you work hard you can definitely get an A. TAKE HER!!

OMG! You will fail in love with Orgo. She is an amazing professor. Warring!! This class is not easy, get your sht together, work hard and Enjoy her lecture!

A very good professor for organic chemistry, but you need to spend a lot of time for her class and study a lot. and everything that's hard and tricky you will see it on her exams. STUDY VERY HARD

She is an amazing professor. She explains the material in a clear and easy to understand way. Her tests are not overly difficult, she wants everyone to understand the material so she is more than willing to talk to anyone who needs help.

Great professor! Wayy better than any orgo professor! Take her!

Dr. Zibuck explains the material very well! She tests based off her notes. The suggested practice problems helps you study for exams, DO THEM! Sometimes she will pull questions from them for the exam so I highly recommend getting the answer book too. She is so enthusiastic, and brings models to class to help explain and get the class involved.

She tends to be disorganized in her lectures. She does explain in great detail, will mention the things NEEDED to know on exam, but she wasn't exactly clear about the mechanisms/reaction folder, until the day before the final. She's very hard, so you must study extra extra extra, do all practice problems, and make yourself known to her.

She is very good at explaining the material and she tests on the major concepts covered in the class. However, the exams are tricky and she is very rude. The class requires a lot of studying and even then an A is very hard to achieve, but the good news is that you will really know your orgo!

I aced the DAT, scoring perfect in O Chem thanks to Zibuck. You will work hard, but you will learn!

She is hands down the best Orgo professor. Unfortunately, I took it in the summer which wasn't a good idea but she is unreal and the best at orgo. I feel I learned a whole lot. Her exams are super fair because they're based off lecture, worth more than a 100 pts so you can get more than a 100 pts, and really straight forward. I would take her again

Best orgo teacher ever! Orgo is challenging but once you know how to study for it, you're good, and she tells you exactly what you need to do. GO to lectures, compile your reactions and Mechanism in one place, and you'll be fine. I would also strongly recommend SI, you really don't wanna miss David White! A lot work, but it'll be worth it :)

Honestly, Dr, Zibuck is an amazing professor. She is very clear about what is going to be on the exam. She will give you the review guide, if you follow that you will definitely get an A. And other thing is that this is just a lab class so you can get an get at least B without studying. even if you study an hour before the exam, you will be fine.

I dont know how people on here complain this much about her. Her exams are tough but they are completely fair. The final exam was a killer though, but her exams are sooo doable. I didnt like how rude she was sometimes, but if you studied how she told you to her exams were not too bad. Orgo is a hard subject so dont blame her!

Great teacher, fair exams

Extremely fair exams if you take the time to study. Most exams have built in extra credit where you can get more points. Very approachable and helpful if you need her. Highly recommend taking her.

You will definitely know your orgo 2 with Dr. Zibuck. She wants you to perform well. She gives you practice problems during class, posts reaction grids on blackboard and organizes additional exam-prep lectures. Orgo is not an easy subject & will require a lot of time, but Dr. Zibuck will make it easier. If you want to learn, take her for orgo .

There is no reason to complain about Dr. Zibuck. She makes clear what is expected from students on exams. If you understand the material, you will do fine. I also have taken advantage of office hours. She is extremely helpful. She is a wonderful teacher and an asset to the Wayne State Chemistry Department.

Dr. Zibuck is an outstanding professor and truly knows the material in and out. The material is moderately heavy but you must know EVERYTHING when facing the exam. The exams are extremely manageable and you will do well if you put the effort and time into the course. Do ALL of the practice problems she provides and from the book.

She is extremely intelligent &knows the material inside & out. Be mature when taking this class. Put in the effort every single day, and you will grow to learn the subject as much as her. Her tests are extremely doable, and it will surprise you how much you know. Definitely recommend her if you are serious about studying and learning the material.

Dr. Z is the best. Don't let people scare you, you will learn a lot in her class. I got 2 C's in the first two exams and I went to her and asked what to do. She simply said "study your notes very well over and over". Guess what?! it worked and I end up getting A- in her class. I did really well by studying the notes and Do ALL ALL practice problems

Dr. Zibuck is a fantastic teacher. Her exams are 100% fair. Anyone who thinks otherwise 1) Is not studying right, 2) Wants to be handed the A or 3) Is just lazy. Honestly, go to lecture, do all practice problems you can, and youll be on your way to an A. She will gladly explain any questions you have in her office hours, I would take her again!

I aced my DAT in orgo thanks to Zibuck!!

She is amazing. Her tests are 10001% fair. Study what she tells you to, esp. her notes. She offers help in her office hours and she is very helpful & easy to talk to. She's very intelligent & a great lecturer. The only homework you get is smartwork and attending quiz class is required for points. I strongly recommend her, shes the best instructor.

She explained the materials very well. Her lecture is very organized. I always attended the lecture and study the notes from class, and my total score after final is above 100% so if you are a hard working student, there's nothing to be scared of. I never saw her being rude to anybody at all throughout the semester. She is nice and professional.

Tough professor, but I would take her again. If you try, you will do great. One of the best explaining professors at Wayne State.

WSU is extremely fortunate to have Dr. Zibuck. She is the best professor I have ever had in my life. Her enthusiasm and helpfulness towards the course and her students is astonishing and inspirational. You definitely have to work hard for a good grade in this class, but that is expected if you are a good student, especially considering this is ORGO

Clear with explanations. Knows her stuff. Ask her any obscure question and she will know the answer. Exams are fair with a few extra points built in. Discussion classes are structured well (more like SI, less group work). Did better in orgo 2 than 1 due to her. Uses the peer mentors. Best chemistry instructor at Wayne.

In the classroom: excellent. One-on-one: unpleasant. Would have taken with a different professor if given the opportunity. Textbook is horrible -- hardly a bond line structure to be found. Recommend "Organic Chemistry, 2nd Ed." by Klein for practice problems. "Second Language" book is good too, but not as good as above. Buckle up.

Dr. Zibuck is THE BEST ORGANIC CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE UNIVERSE don't get me wrong she does teach you as if you're children infront of her but it's organic chemistry you need someone to dumb it down. Took her for lecture and for lab all I have to say is she's the best tons of extra credit plus her strategy of teaching is perfect

I'm a non-traditional student completing pre-med classes. Organic chemistry is a weeder class, but Zibuck is an excellent lecturer who helped me understand the material. Lost my 4.0 (I received a disappointing A-), but I would take Zibuck again -- she is clear, and helped me understand proton NMR. Don't skip lecture -- you'll miss extra credit.

She is a good professor, but u definitely have to review review review, but thats for orgo in general. if u don't practice u won't get a good grade. Zibuck gives a lot of opportunities for review & she will never surprise u on the exam. She's very fair & offers some extra credit. If you're at wayne she definitely is the best org prof.

Take notes, study your notes, get an A.

Dr. Zibuck is a great professor who knows what she's talking about. She does what she can to help her students but she wants you to work for it. She is a bit intimidating (asking questions in class may be difficult because sometimes you feel dumb by her response). But she's straight forward and as long as you put in the work you'll do ok.

Dr. Zibuck is at the top of the charts in regards to the Chemistry Department at Wayne State. Org 2 is difficult material to comprehend but she makes it as easy as possible. If you take notes on what she says then go over your notes there will be no surprises on the exams. Overall a great professor that I strongly recommend.

Orgo was my worst fear but zibuck made me LOVE orgo 2. She is one of the best professors I've ever had. TAKE notes and listen to lectures , make sure you understand everything then you will be good for the exam. its not an easy A class but if you put your time in and understand the materials, you should be fine.

Professor Zibuck is phenomenal. I took organic chem II with Zibuck & I have to say she is truly amazing! To get a good grade in the class you have to attend and re-watch the lectures. Practice, practice! I did not use the book to study, just class notes. Definitely take advantage of peer mentors and your TA, they are the path to get an A. Take it!

Class is definitely lecture based but should be on echocenter so attendance isn't really mandatory. Sometimes (like at the final exam) will ask you to solve unfamiliar questions. Make sure you fully understand the material and don't just study past tests.

her lectures are confusing at first, but if you rewatch them and do practice problems everyday you shouldn't have a problem. book was rarely used. lecture attendance isn't mandatory but it's very helpful. i don't think she's as hard as everyone makes her out to be.. she is very cold hearted though

Had a great experience with Dr. Zibuck. This was my second time taking the course. She provides all of her last semester exams and practice problems. It will be the same formatting as the exams. GO TO CLASS, book is not even used even though she says it is. All lecture based, take good notes and review them. Final exam was ten times harder tho.

Legit the only science teacher I ever learned from. She is a phenomenal teacher and really nice person. She's really approachable during office hours. ONE THING YOU MUST DO IS PRACTICE!!! PRACTICE AND PRACTICE!!!! SHE GRADES PRETTY FAIR TOO. JUST LISTEN IN LECTURE AND GO HOME AND PRACTICE. I got a B in orgo1 and A IN ORGO 2, Zibuck is the reason.

Love zibuck took orgo 1 in the summer it seemed really rushed. In the fall with orgo 2 see is very clear with what you need to know goes through many examples really helps make it click. Don't need the book but it is helpful for she gives you suggested book problems and smartwork for ec. Study old exams and you'll do well just go2 quiz class

One of my favorite professors for a science course. Everything you need to know for her course, she will tell you, do a mechanism and reaction folder because there is a lot of them, atrium, go to quiz (go to multiple), and you will do great. The ACS was not that bad, it really depends oh what you learned and how you learned. I felt I knew majority.

I had zibuck for orgo 1 & 2 and she is by far the best professor i have ever had. she did throw the ACS final at us last minute but if you've been working hard all semester the final should not hurt b/c she gave over 50 pts of extra credit. the book isn't useful & rewrite your notes & GO TO QUIZ CLASS! she's the best! work hard, its not an easy a

Use lecture notes only and practice practice practice!! Got 90s in all her exams

Zibuck in general was a good professor. After barely learning anything in orgo I, having her as my orgo II teacher made me able to learn the subject and learn how to study for a chem class. The class was tough, but all the hard work pays off in the end. I wish we didn't have the ACS final but if you work hard from the beginning, you should be fine.

If you want to do well in this class, make sure you don't slack off or put off studying. She gives plenty of extra credit and practice for the exams and in my opinion the exams were more than fair. Do well on the exams because the ACS final is difficult but shouldn't hit you too hard if you keep up your exam average throughout.

Dr. Zibuck explains orgo very well. She is accessible almost anytime of the day M-F. She is always willing to answer questions, but can be condescending. She will tell you everything you will need to know--ACS was horrible. Exams are tough and its like Russian roulette on which topics will be multiple choice. It is a lot of work so practice daily!

Very good orgo professor. I learned a lot in her class and had a solid understanding of things that I was tested on. take her if you're planning on taking a standardized test like the MCAT. She is pretty condescending and rude, so don't expect to be able to ask her questions unless you have a thick skin. Per mentoring and TAs can help there.

When she explains the material, it is a good explanation. I just feel like her notes are unorganized, she'll talk about one topic, discontinue it, then pick back up on that same topic after talking about something else. Other than that, I think her exams are fair and that you will learn from her.

This class was solid. The old exams are the key to learning her testing method. Orgo 2 is much more memorization based and zibuck did a great job explaining what we needed to know. ACS exam was also fine; Be sure to get the guide! 15% curve was pretty helpful as well.

Dr. Zibuck will give you "hints" to what's on your exams and on the final. But only if you go to lecture! She will walk away from the echo center recorder to give the hints. GO TO CLASS! She is the best lecturer I have had at WSU- because if she says it, it's probably on your exam. Extra credit was available on our exams. She is very good 1 on 1.

She knows her chemistry very well and does provide examples when she lectures. the only issue with her is she barely gives any partial credit on exams, so it is very easy to lose easy points. tests are fair and she never puts anything you haven't learned before. organic chemistry as a second language is recommended it will summarize very well

Best chemistry professor I've ever had! This was my second time taking the course. She explains things really well and gives examples. Her exams were fair and pretty similar to the practice exams she posted. Also make sure you get organic chemistry as a second language; This book is life heaven sent.

I loved this teacher. She is very helpful. Amazing. Easy A.

She was very helpful and responded quickly to emails.

Dr Zibuck is absolutely amazing! She releases all of her past exams and gives a lot of extra credit. She is very to the point with her lectures and doesn't give any surprises or curveballs. This class isn't easy considering its orgo 2, but she definitely prepares for the ACS exam and beyond.

This class is hard by nature, it organic chemistry its not going to be easy with any professor. However, Dr. Zibuck could teach chemistry to a wall, she goes at a very doable pace and is always willing to slow down when asked. She always warned when chapter would be hard so we knew to really buckle down. Taking her for orgo 2 without a doubt!

I love Dr. Zibuck. She is a great lecturer and she explains everything in depth. The only down side i experienced was her grading. She is so tough and does not like to give partial credit. But if you want to learn orgo, take her.

Amazing lecturer, she made me love chemistry. Her exams are very fair ( a little easy if you ask me), but she is a tough grader.

Favorite prof at Wayne. She is the easiest prof for orgo and a really great teacher if you want to actually learn orgo. This is a hard class and if you dont put the effort in you will not do well. Exams are fair but there is no partial credit so it is easy to do poorly. There are a lot of extra points on exams and sometimes when you go to class.

I loved her class. She gives so much problems to prepare you for exam, she has a lot of resources to ensure success. Listen to her echos again at home, and you will pass.

Zibuck is intense but she cares. She is the best prof I have had at Wayne by far. Orgo is hard in nature but if you practice every day for 30 minutes it will go a long way. She is very fair but you must earn your grade. She teaches to the ACS exam which is awesome. She only teaches orgo 2 in the summer and I would not have taken it with anyone else

This is a very organized and relevant lab that actually lines up with orgo 2 lecture. The labs are also on topics that have already been discussed in lecture which is usually not the case in other science classes. The lab exams are fair and Zibuck did a great job organizing this course.

She is very intelligent and gives great lectures. She gives a lot of resources for you to succeed in her class. She has a condescending tone, however, but if you can get past that she's fine. The ACS will suck no matter which professor you have, but at least she gives you a study guide.

She was really great this semester! Took it in the summer and was great the ACS final sucks with who you have as a teacher but she gives practice problems. There test include multiple choice and all the questions are in a publisher testbank which you could buy for $30. ACS study guide you can find online for free.

Once you've had Zibuck, any other chemistry professor will be a disappointment. She is an amazing professor.

Easy A class. The answers are in the book.... not sure how anyone would not get an A

Take this from someone who got a C- in Orgo 2... Her exams are so straightforward from what is taught in the lecture. The exam difficulty is 3/5. I highly recommend to take her. She's a very good professor! TAKE HER!

Mid-semester Rating - The most straightforward class I've taken at Wayne. Watch her lectures, know the variations, and you're all set. Haven't scored less than a 100 by studying just a few days before exams (EC HEAVY). Talks slow so u can speed up her lectures. Don't need to read book, just what she teaches. Provides good practice. !!DONT cheat!!!

Wayne State is very fortunate to have the best organic chemistry professors and Dr. Zibuck is one of them. To prepare for her exams I would re-listen to her lectures, do as many old exams as you can (she usually has them uploaded on Canvas) and attend lecture. Know how to do the problem forwards, backwards, upside down and standing on your head.

I do agree with everyone saying she is one of the best chemistry professor and Wayne state is very fortunate to have her. I can't emphasis how intelligent she is and how hard working she is. you will not regret it! Thank you, Dr. Regina!

The best orgo professor at Wayne. Explains everything very well so you can easily understand it. Exams are straightforward. She does give pop quizzes so make sure you attend class.

Dr. Regina is a true gem As what everyone keeps saying she is a true expert in her trade. Now looking back I kinda miss attending lectures, it was a true honor to learn from some one who cares!

She gives many chances for extra credit. Allows 2 chances for every quiz with correct/incorrect answers shown and no camera or lockdown browser. I recommend watching her video lectures and take notes they were very helpful. I spent a solid full day a week on her course and got an A. I thought she was clear and easy to understand. I recommend!

Dr. Zibuck is the best chem professor at Wayne. The negative comments on here are from people that did not put in the effort- any chem class will take a lot of effort so be prepared to schedule this class alone without any other hard sciences. She posts old exams for you to study off of which are almost identical to the exam you will get. Trust me.

Do not listen to all of the bad reviews, Dr. Zibuck is a great professor and Orgo 2 has many tutoring opportunities to take advantage of. You need to put in the time and the work to get an A. She provides great resources that help with exams, those who wrote bad reviews on Dr. Zibuck were just too lazy to put in work. Amazing professor!

Not sure why everyone is complaining - she is clear on what is expected. And super helpful. You just need to study and practice.

Dr. Zibuck is a solid professor who will make sure you come out of Orgo 2 knowing your stuff. Being in a pandemic, she did everything to help us succeed. She not only provided recorded lectures but also did live lectures every class time. The class is challenging, but Dr. Zibuck gives you all the tools you need if you're willing to put in the work

I'm so thankful to Dr. Zibuck for everything I've learned in this class. I'm studying for the MCAT and am finding she covered all of the topics I need to know. Any bad reviews are likely from students who weren't willing to actually learn the material inside and out. Being lazy won't fly in Orgo 2 and you have no one to blame but yourselves

Dr. Zibuck has very organized notes and lectures with helpful problems. She also offers a lot of worksheets, practice exams and book problems that prepare you well for the exam. She is available out of class for questions, and works to help you understand the material if you want to learn. I learned a lot from her in this class! Amazing professor!

To do well on exams, I recommend doing ALL of the practice problems, worksheets, & old exams then studying them. Know reactions & mechanisms - this takes some memorization. This class was time-consuming & challenging, but with consistent effort it can be manageable.

I thought the prof was really good, clear, you knew what to expect. Learned tons and tons that I know will help on MCAT. You just gotta work!

put in the work and you will learn lots!!!!!

Shes a great person and genuinely wants you to succeed. Tons of resources and a variety of learning tools. Always wants to make things better for students in any way she can. Its a tough class but if you put in the effort youll do fine.

learned a ton, great class resources, do the work and you'll be fine

great class, helped with MCAT, energetic prof

the Canvas resources are very helpful. study and you will do fine

learned everything I needed from the Class Notebook!

best orgo prof ever!!!!!!!!

Dr. Zibuck is one of the best! She prepares you well for the exams and everything is on Canvas. Her class notebook is what really helps too! Just study and put in the work and you will do great!

This class is very doable. Doctor Zibuck's tests are not unfair at all. Practice and you're golden. Do all of the canvas worksheet problems and suggested back of the textbook problems for each chapter twice before the exam. Don't bother studying Owl. Any exam questions that were from OWL were also on the suggested book Q's or canvas WSheets.

So clear - final exam was just like old exams!!!!!!!

Not sure what the last person is talking about, attend the zoom classes and you're golden. Great class, fun professor! Just do the work

As a student who absolutely despises the shift to online format, Dr. Zibuck helped make it a lot easier. She provided us with a surplus of resources that aided our learning in her course, such as old exams and practice problems. She was always very accessible and made Orgo 1 much less stressful than it should've been. Retaking her for Orgo 2! :)

She's amazing. I was so worried going into orgo 1 and she made everything so simple. Watch her pre recorded lectures, come to class, and do the old exams before the test and youre golden. Taking her right now for orgo 2 and she's even better than last time. Totally understands everything students go though and has a lot of empathy. TAKE HER. MY FAV

Dr zibuck is very passionate about organic chem and it shows. She gives so many resources and different ways to learn and practice the material. She clearly cares about students and our successes. She does expect us to do the work to get a good grade. Sometimes she has extra credit but over all of you work hard youll do well!

Zibuck is great. Practice the resources given, practice them often, and you will do well. Unlike other orgo profs, her exams are not made to trick you. Practice her worksheets, class notebook, and previous exams, and nothing should surprise you come exam time.

Amazing professor, can not wait to take her again. Truly cares about her students and answers all questions with respect and excitement. She is not flexible with deadlines or grading curves but the class is not rushed and you have time to learn all of the material. Do her extra practice if you're struggling. Tests are timed so be ready.

Best professor ever! So kind, supportive, and so good at her job!Ochem is difficult but she provides plentiful resources to succeed. If you put in the work you will do great! Do all canvas and OneNote problems twice before exams. Was always extremely caring towards all of her students. No curves but honestly not needed because she's just that good!

She was really not that bad. She wasnt my absolute fav prof but she wasnt bad either. Her exams were fair and she gave enough time for them. The final was pretty hard though. Not similar to the previous exams at all. She seemed very passionate about orgo and wanted to teach us.

I don't know why she has a low rating she's literally an awesome professor. Her exams were 100% fair and most of the questions came from her old exams which she also provides for everyone. Teaches very clearly and her office hours are a great resource. If you are willing to spend enough time studying then you will succeed.

Practice the old exams and you will do fine. There is extra credit on each exam. Possible to get an A if you do the work

Practice, practice, practice! Great resources on Canvas, do the work you'll be fine

the notes and lecture videos are all you need to do well, great prof!

I learned a ton, lectures are great!

Not only is Dr. Zibuck kind, she is a great lecturer, I learned a ton

it's a foundation course, lots of old exams for practice, use them and you'll be fine

every exam ha extra credit, use the old exams, it's pretty much the same

just come to class and practice, easy B

everything you need to know is covered in class. either go and pay attention or listen to the recording!

Practice the work sheets and old exams!

We practice problems in class. Exams are not bad

just practice the old exams

practice worksheets and old exams and you will do great!

All week she assigns one assignment and one quiz based off of the chapter. Includes lecture videos for extra help. Easy pass

Dr. Zibuck is the best Organic Chemistry teacher at Wayne State University. She is so nice and caring. Orgo is really hard, but that doesn't mean it is the teacher's fault. Dr. Zibuck gave a lot of extra credit to balance the grades and focused on learning the main content. Do practice worksheets and old exams and its easy A

Practice, practice, practice!!! The resources on Canvas are amazing. Use them!!

Zibuck is probably the best Orgo Professor to take at Wayne State Uni. Great job covering material, exams were sometimes challenging.

She did an amazing job summarizing orgo heavy material. Her class note book (oneNotes), work sheets, and practice exams are all what u need for an A.

Honestly, she is not a horrible person at all. But, orgo is not easy. She expects you to study BEFORE coming to lecture, so make sure to look over her notes. The Class Notebook is going to be your BEST FRIEND. And get ready for horrid exams, they are SO HARD, but if you go over all of her previous exams and practice every day, it'll be ok.

Zibucks class was hard but she made sure we had every resource possible. Mostly lecture heavy and lots of practice questions. She posts practice problem sheets and has a class notebook with a lot too. I felt like I actually learned a lot in her class

I had no problems with her. My class was completely online, so there were no meeting times. Her weekly lectures were helpful. There was an extra credit opportunity for almost every chapter. I thought this course was fairly easy

I really enjoyed taking this class with Dr. Zibuck. Her lectures are amazing and pretty well structured. There are 4 exams and a final which make up the majority of your grade, but use her practice exams (there's plenty) and the exams should be no problem. She also gives lots of extra cred. Definitely the best professor to take orgo with at Wayne

Love this professor. She gives one homework and one quiz a week. Everything in the quizzes is from her lecture slides. Exams are not difficult if you study. She replies fast and gives many extra credit opportunities. Very good professor.

She made orgo so easy and fun. I wish she taught orgo 2

Very passive in lecture. Didn't use lecture slides, takes own notes during lecture. She provides so many resources which made is so easy to do good. watch lecture, use her practice worksheets, and do all 8 practice exams and you will do great. I really. wish she was teaching orgo 2.

She wouldnt round my 79.9 to a B-. Im trying to get into Dental school, so this sucks but it is what it is. Funny enough, as of this post I am 3 exams into ochem 2 and I have a 101.5% in ochem 2, which speaks volumes I would say.

Dr. Zibuck made orgo 1 easy and a breath of fresh air from my other classes. She provides so many resources for you to use. Her exams are identical to her sample exams. Her notes are concise and helpful. I'm honestly sad that she doesn't teach orgo 2, I would love to have her as a professor again. Do yourself a favor and take her class.

She is the best teacher for orgo. Everyone who says otherwise just didn't try hard enough, plain as that. I had C's in both gen chems but when I entered orgo, lowest grade on an exam was a 90 because of how many resources she has. Look at all the handouts, videos, class notebook, past exams, and you'll be set. Go to peer mentoring and discussion!

My experience taking Orgo 1 with Zibuck was really just that you have to put in the time & effort in order to receive a good grade. I went through all of her sheets and went to peer mentoring. Anyone complaining truly didn't put in the time and effort and expect to be spoon fed when they're literally taking one of the hardest classes in undergrad.

She truly cares about her students and i really appreciated that from her!

you do have to out in the work by doing the worksheets and class notebook and practice exams, which aren't bad. You'll be fine if you put in the work!

I had her last fall and literally did not score below 100 on any of her exams. I remember calculating my grade for what I need on the final to still get an A and it was a 67. Which is still crazy to me. So relax and take her. And she's great and really nice if you approach her correctly.

Dr. Zibuck was very caring, approachable, and understanding of my situation. Out of all professors, she was the only one willing to step up because she really does care for her students. You really do need to put the effort though as orgo is not an easy subject and she explains things in the best way possible and she offers so many resources.

Organic chemistry is one of the hardest STEM classes and Dr. Zibuck made it so that it was one of the easiest and most fun to learn. She's passionate about this course and truly wants you to learn, most people complaining about her expect her to hold their hand and give them exams that test their memorization instead of their learning. TAKE HER.

The best organic chemistry professor. Be prepared to study hard this is not an easy course but with hard work and dedication, you'll be able to succeed in her class. She provides so many resources to help you throughout the semester. Overall, good professor but you''ll need to put in the work for your grade.

She's really good and fair but I hate that attendance had points attached and I feel like an idiot when asking her questions.

Use Orgo as a Second Language Textbook! This is 90% of what I used for studying and this class was mostly a breeze in terms of content. You still have to work hard and study every single day though. 4 of 5 exams had free extra points sprinkled in including final exam. Dr. Zibuck is great although she can come off passive-aggressive at times.

Attend every class since you are graded by participation. Tests are decent as long as you do the practice exams. Not very approachable (you'll see). I would recommend going to the Peer Mentor and get more practice problems. Her lectures are good although she always speeds through it like a NASCAR Driver since she wants to finish the chapters fast.

Graded on attendance. Do OneNote, worksheets, and past exams and you will easily get at least an A. Watch pre-lecture videos or re-watch lectures since she speeds through it. Keep one folder for reactions, another for synthesis, and another for mechanisms. Tough, intelligent, and independent woman. Respect her and she will do the same.

Be honest, she keeps it real and is a fantastic teacher for orgo. People don't like her because she challenges them and doesn't give enough free points (when she gives plenty). She gives you so many resources to the point there's no excuse to fail. You're in a higher-level chemistry course, time to put your big boy pants on and put in real effort.

Do all past exams, worksheets, and OneNote problems. Lectures are quick and packed with info, so WATCH PRE-LECTURE VIDEOS. Attend lecture for points; she gives exam hints. Loves theoretical questions so actually understand chemistry and NAMES (she'll say "use words") of reactions. Keep two folders for all mechanisms and then reaction types.

For the people giving negative reviews, she is very tough, doesn't curve, and doesn't give partial credit. Respect her and she will do the same. She is very accessible, caring, and has a big heart. But she does have that steely exterior. She is a professional woman, not your mom. WSU's Nancy Pelosi.

I really like professor Zibuck's teaching style, I had failed organic chemistry prior to taking her class but she really helped me understand the concepts and topics way better than my other professor. I definitely recommend taking her. Piece of advice, study and practice the material she gives, as well as the past exams! She also gives ec.

The course was not hard at all. Almost all of the exams' questions were formatted the same way as her old exams. I ended up missing (i.e., not taking) all the quizzes and I ended up with an A-. I don't regret taking her. 5/5!

She made Orgo 1 and 2 way easier! Just go to class, review the class notebook, and do all the practice exams (legit the only thing I studied was the exam's, they're like the real thing). Don't memorize but understand why something happens and figure out the pattern and then apply it. Practice every single day. She sometimes tells you exam format!

Professor Zibuck was very clear with instructions for assignments and outlines for grading. She is a tough grader, and doesn't deal with students who slack, but if you put in the work and cooperate with her rules, you will do well in her class.

She is amongst the best prof to take for orgo courses. Yes, she has some flaws and is very strict when it comes to certain things. She does challenge you on exams but this is an orgo class so what'd you expect. However she has A LOT of resources and practice. If you just practice consistently this is an easy A/A-. Stay on her good side lol.

I had 1.5 years gap with Orgo 1and I managed to get A in her orgo 2 class despite it. She is a good professor with a lot of resources to help you improve. She does seem condescending at times and strict in some cases. She made class harder than prev since we were performing too well and she wanted to drop averages - which seems unfair. Overall good

I took Zibuck but spoke with a lot of people who had James Bour for orgo 2. The overall consensus was Bour was better for this course as he is more straightforward, fair, and curves. However, Zibuck isn't so bad as you can do very good with her. She does have some flaws and will modify the course (usually to make it harder) which adds variability.

attend lectures, do practice worksheets, ask questions from TAs LAs. Exams are tough. Easy B. Work for that A and have good study techniques.

She is one of the most kind and caring professors i've ever had. If you email her about any issues you have with the class, she will more than likely be willing to help you out. All homework has 5 attempts, all quizzes have 2, midterm/final 1. Total of 50 extra credit points!!! Make sure to do your work on time if taking ONLINE.

this class was majority online just weekly quizzes and homework due at the end of the week. But i had lab once a week. The TA fernando was very helpful during lab. Not a hard class at all. But only an online readings and assignments. But had extra credit all the time and super easy class and not hard and not meant to fail anyone.

Super easy class! Mostly just reading a short chapter and doing the homework and quiz due at the end of the week. The attached lab was also really easy to participate in and she was a very accommodating professor if you are also working while being a student. She gives out so much extra credit so its a nice cushion for your grade. She's very nice!