smith makes o-chem a lot easier to understand. he uses lecture slides/notes that you just have to follow along and fill in some blanks, which are very helpful. tests are hard if you don't study and keep up. tests are all cumulative! homework is extra credit, which helps! i would definately recommend smith if you have to take organic.

I have never met a teacher who cares so much and tries so hard to give his students opportunities to succeed. If you're tired of teachers who are out to get you....TAKE RHETT SMITH. He is a true educator, the kind that all teachers should try to resemble. And he is HILLARIOUS!

This is a great teacher! He gives lecture handouts that are easy to follow and very helpful when reveiwing. His tests are cumalative, which are good for remembering and getting it right. He provides a ton of help if you need it. He is also always open to suggestions and gives good opportunities for extra credit. Great teacher to take for OChem!

I can't say enough good things about this guy. He's brilliant, he's funny, and he's a great teacher. VERY willing to help you as long as you're willing to put in a little effort, too. He's also got several black belts and is skilled in knife fighting. (Make sure to ask him about that.) He is easily in my top 5 of Clemson professors.

I can't say anything, all the below haven't. Excellent teacher, funny, cares about you as a student. Tests are cumulative and all have extra credit as well as other opportunities for extra credit during the semester. Don't worry too much with the book, all the tests material comes straight from lecture. Take him if you can!

Nice guy, go to class, pay attention, ask for help and you will get a good grade.

Good teacher, wants to help you out. Give lots of extra credit, made hw extra credit. Go see him outside of class and he will gladly help

Awesome professor, easy, funny, helpful, EVERYTHING on the test comes straight from the fill-in-the-blank lecture notes, tests are cumulative but very few unexpected questions asked, hands out extra credit right and left...go to class and you won't even have to buy a text book.

Rhett Smith represents everything that a helpful and devoted college professor should be like. The review sessions are effective, he genuinely wants his students to understand the material so he always wants to help, and his tests are cumulative so you really learn the information. You won't be disappointed.

truly wants his students to do well but also wants them to learn material. gives several quizzes throughout the semester and 4 exams plus the final.does give extra for homework. Good teacher but his tests are more in depth and cover more than some other teachers. will def be willing to help you outside of class. it is possible to get an A or B.

Good teacher. Prints out lecture notes for you...as well as writes on the board as he lectures. Explains purpose and applications to the material. He also tries to give you pnemonic devices to remember things. Gives a lot of extra credit opportunities. His tests are no joke, but he repeats questions so always get your papers back.

He is a good guy. He spent over an hour helping me outside of class! He really wants students to do well, but it's a difficult class. He makes goofy and entertaining jokes that help you remember things. Overall, good teacher hard class and hard test. If you put in the effort, you'll do well.

I couldn't have asked for a better O CHEM prof. He's straight forward, wants you to learn the material, and is available for questions. This class is hard, so prepare to study. But if you go to class, you're starting in the right direction. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT, it's amazing! Also, learn early concepts well because they build. Let me exempt!

best teacher in the buisness. THis is a hard class but mr. smith know's how to teach. If you can take him, then you should do it for sure!

First off, he's adorable. He gets all smiley and nerdy when talking about chemistry- he really loves what he teaches! He makes amazing lecture guides & gives extra credit. The first exam I didn't start studying until his review session the night before the test and he helped me until I knew what was going on. I got an A on that test & in the class!

I love his quiz style format because it helped me study along the way. I learned way more in Chem 224 with Smith then I did in Chem 223 with a different professor. He is extremely helpful and responds to all questions asked. He keeps grades updated so you know your standing and wants you to do well as much as you want to do well!

He gave a ton of extra credit which really boosted my grade!

I took Dr. Smith this past summer for 224. He was awesome! Take Dr. Smith if you can. He makes organic chemistry understandable, which was unheard of until this class. Go to class everyday (because there are LOTS of quizzes), and DO the Extra Credit! Like I said, he's an awesome professor so take him if you get the chance and Good Luck!

Prof. Smith is very good at explaining the information necessary for the class. If I have any gripes at all, he speaks a bit too fast. He uses handouts more than the textbook, but many questions are from the textbook. Very excited to help, and a genuinely nice guy. Overall, his class is not too difficult to make an A in.

He is an amazing teacher. His lecture sets are extremely helpful and he comes up with funny tricks to remember different concepts. He offers extra credit and he is extremely down to earth and easy to talk to.

extra credit saved my ass! If you do all of it it can bring your final grade up by a letter grade!

Awesome teacher, the class is hard bc he teaches you everything you need to know, but if you work hard at it, the extra credit pays off in the end and gives you a good grade. very helpful and funny. makes learning fun.

Dr. Smith is AWESOME!! I didn't understand a lot of things in organic chemistry when I first started but he helped me a lot outside of class and that really saved me. It was a lot of work, but I got an A. He also gives up to 100 pts. possible extra credit. Take him if you can.

One of the best, most educational professors I've had yet in college

Dr. Smith is an amazing teacher! He is SO fair. I can't think of anything I would change about the class. Organic is NOT easy, but if you go to class, study hard, see him in his office hours, and the do the extra credit you will do well!! TAKE HIM! Plus he is kinda cute :)

Dr. Smith is just awesome. He knows the subject very well and has an excellent layout for the class. He also holds review sessions for each test outside of class. He is always happy to help you. Definitely take him!

Dr. Smith is great! He gives fill-in-the-blank lecture handouts, practice tests and quizzes, and so many extra credit opportunities. He's always willing to give further explanation, and he holds review sessions before the tests. If you go to class, do practice problems, and take advantage of all the extra credit, it's an easy A.

Rhett Smith is the absolute best teacher I have ever had in my life. I got an A in his class because he gives extra credit and makes his material understandable. It is hard because it is Organic. But he is so willing to help you do well. I had Grove second organic and now I might get a B because he sucks so bad. Take Rhett Smith over anyone

One of the best professors I've had at Clemson. Makes Organic Chemistry very easy to understand. Gives out ton of extra credit and is very helpful outside of class. His teaching style is very simple and while the tests were difficult, the notes were a very good study tool. Very good chance of making an A if you put in some effort.

Dr. Smith is quite possibly Clemson's best educator. I had him for both 223 and 224. He is so helpful! His tests are not extremely hard but you do need to put in the time working some practice problems and learning conditions of reactions, etc. He does not curve, but he gives extra credit opportunities. Overall, great professor!

Wonderful professor! I hate chemistry, but he made it interesting. Very willing to help too.

His class is hard and the tests are pretty ridiculous but they do a good job of preparing you for the even more ridiculous ACS final.

take him.... he is sooo fine!

Good instructor. You will learn the material, but your grades on tests will not reflect it. Makes you buy HIS lecture guide and notes for extra credit. Put material on the final that we had never gone over in class. If you're like most people, you'll learn the material, but your grade won't reflect it. Not taking him for Organic 2.

VERY hard tests but you learn alot. Hard to get an A in.

Dr.Smith is great. He is nice and approachable. His lecture is very clear. he makes the material easy to understand, but exam grades do not always reflect it. not much partial credit. Overall it is a tough class, but Dr.Smith makes it bearable.

I had Dr. Smith for 223 and 224. Great Professor. He uses his lecture guide during class which is really helpful for following along and taking notes. Tests can be challenging, but he gives a few extra credit opportunities. Really fast paced so don't miss any classes if you can help it. Overall awesome class and professor.

Great teacher, really nice man. Very willing to help if you're willing to go to him for help. Tests are very difficult and he moves really quickly, but he tries to make sure you receive a fair grade by adding extra credit. Gives lots of quizzes.

Dr. Smith is not the easiest organic professor at Clemson, but he definitely prepares you more than the others. People complain because it is hard to make good grades and he gives little partial credit. However, if you keep up with everything and work hard, it will definitely pay off in the end. I recommend Dr. Smith for sure. Very nice and helpful

Dr. Smith is a very tough instructor, and at times he can seem a little full of himself. However, you will learn more in his class than in any other Organic Chemistry class at Clemson. He adapts between semesters using the teacher evals. and is extremely approachable and helpful.

Guy is sexy and brilliant. Ladies, sign up! He gives you both the best knowledge of organic at Clemson and is the best lecturer and best at one on one help in office hours. Super clear and organized!

His lectures are very clear and easy to follow along with if you get his lecture guide (highly recommended). The class and the tests are tough, but he prepares you really well for the standardized final

Obviously Organic Chem is a difficult class, but Smith has his own written notes guide and really helps students to pass through extra credit, etc. Lays out what every question on exams will be on. Final grade can turn into your class average if you make a letter grade above what you have when you take it.

Smith knows ochrm is tough and he really tries hard to make sure you get all the stuff that they try to trick you with on standardized exams. I love that he points out mistakes made by students in past years to help us not make the same. He also posts tons of helpful videos, reading and practice tests. He looks out for you and really cares.

Dr Smith is a spectacular professor who has a respected name in the chemistry world. He writes his own curriculum which is challenging but you will master organic chemistry, important if you plan on taking the MCATs. He can seem intimidating but really wants his students to succeed, balances the challenge with extra credit, and listens to feedback!

Great lectures and provides a lot of resources to help you study regardless of your learning style

If you don't want to just memorize a list of reactions, take Smith. He explains WHY things happen instead of saying "they just do." Clear expectations of what you should know on exams, and curves to a reasonable average. He genuinely cares about student feedback and does a lot to help. He also has massive biceps (seriously).

Dr. Smith is by far one of my favorite professors at Clemson University. He really cares about his students and wants each of them to do well. He has plenty of office hours before quizzes and tests. He'll even provide more if all of the time slots fill up. Don't listen to any of the bad reviews, Dr. Smith is the best option for organic chemistry.

Great teacher. Had him for both Orgo 1&2 and would absolutely recommend. Very tough but you will know your stuff when you leave his class. Tough quizzes and test but fair grader. I would NOT take someone else for organic 1 and him for organic 2. He is a great teacher but more intensive than the others.

Organic chemistry was by far my hardest class at Clemson university, had to take it for vet school, it was challenging and I was worried I would not pass. I did the extra practice, went to class, went to the review sessions, and dr smith is more than willing to help students if you just let him know you are struggling. Hard class, best teacher.

He was so organized and such a nice guy. I was nervous about organic but he made it actually make sense. Still really complex, don't get me wrong, but you can tell he really cares and he knows it's hard and tries to help you so much. He's the best. My favorite teacher ever.

Builds character

Dr. Smith made organic manageable. He gives a lecture guide so instead of frantically scribbling notes, you just fill in the blanks which helps you listen better. He also has tons of office hours and will work through problems with you to find what you're not understanding. He gives lots of practice problems and does review days before exams.

Dr. Smith is a great, yet tough teacher. Don't take his class if you're looking for an easy A. However, he is by far the best organic teacher for MCAT preparation and overall knowledge of the subject matter.

Hands down the best option for organic chemistry! It's an extremely difficult class, but Dr. Smith prepares you so well for the MCAT. If you want to truly master the subject, take him. His tests are tough, but he's very helpful in office hours. Truly cares about his students especially if he can see that you're really making an effort.

Dr. Smith is a very good organic chemistry teacher. He cares about whether you understand or not and is available outside of class whenever you need him. He curves the exams which really helps and goes over tests to make sure we understood our mistakes, and will retest on those subjects to make sure we get it. Hes also very very hot!!!!!

Builds character.

I would 100% take Dr. Smith again for Orgo 1! He's very organized, grades fairly, and is very willing to work with you so you can come see him during office hours. He really wants you to succeed, and writes his own textbook and posts videos to help you understand the material.

Dr. Smith is a great teacher. You learn so much and really understand organic chemistry. But he makes his tests way harder than they need to be so you're tricked into picking the wrong answer. Not great for the GPA, but if you really want to know your stuff, take him. Go to office hours and study literally every day if you want an A.

Amazing organized professor. Always lets you know what you missed and at least 4-5 questions that will repeat on the next test. like 10 questions on the final were repeats. Keep up on the 4-6 p reading before class, watch his helpful videos, and go to office hours to clear up stuff you still dont get, and you will learn tons & get a good grade

Dr. Smith's class for organic chemistry 1 is extremely difficult. He expects you to understand the material on a very deep level, but he will definitely prepare you if you plan to take take the MCAT, etc. You'll want to make it a habit to visit him in office hours! He is very helpful one on one and genuinely cares about how you're doing in class.

Amazing teacher, would absolutely recommend. Don't listen to the negative reviews, if you do the work and read the primer (easy read and short) you will do fine in the class. I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH, TAKE RHETT SMITH! I loved his class for both semesters, this is the only rate my professor I've ever taken the time to do.

I took Smith for Ochem 1 and 2 both semesters and loved him! I always felt he was super straightforward which helped when studying for exams. I was worried about this class, and don't get me wrong organic is really hard but Smith makes it more straightforward. He also is really easy to meet with at office hours and really cares about his students!

Dr. Smith has huge biceps. But besides that if you but 6-9 hours a week into Organic 2 youll be fine. Study the primer, practice as many questions as you can either from his videos, the primer, or lecture guide. Yes the class is hard but once it clicks it will be smooth sailing.

Dr. Smith is a very knowledgeable professor. He is always willing to help students outside of class, especially if he sees that you're trying your best. He expects a lot out of his students. He gives graded worksheets almost every class but drops your lowest to help your grade. Overall, he is a great professor, but certainly not an easy one.

Dr. Smith honestly is an ideal professor. He's super smart and organized; if he sees you trying, he'll help you. His class is hard, but not impossible. If you're biochemistry or pre med/vet, you need to just go ahead and take him. I'm in my first true bchm class this semester, and having him last semester for orgo I was a gamechanger. Work ahead!

You will learn the most with Dr. Smith. It may be more work, but any pre-med or pre-vet student will get the most out of class with him. 10/10 recommend.

Dr. Smith is hands down the best Chem professor at Clemson. He requires more work because you have to read and learn the lesson before you get to class and he teaches you. Only assignments are learning quizzes- they are hard but he drops so many that everyone ends up with good grades. He writes most of the exams, always has the highest averages. :)

Had Dr. Smith for orgo 1 and 2. Far and away my favorite professor. His class requires a lot of study/preparation for difficult lecture quizzes, but his students consistently have the highest exam averages. Gives comprehensive exam reviews. Roughly 12-15 quizzes, but only keeps highest grades, this boosted people's grade by half a letter grade.

Dr. Smith is one of the best professors at Clemson. He really knows how to explain the material and how to make you learn it. He requires you to do a ton of work, but trust me, you will be so thankful he did. Take him for orgo 1 and 2 and you won't be sorry.

Best orgo professor at Clemson. The small quizzes every class definitely got annoying, but he drops a lot of them so they end up being a grade booster. They definitely help you learn the material better too. His test and overall class averages were much higher than all of the other sections. An A or B is definitely possible in his class.

One of my favorite professors at Clemson. I've hated all of my other chem professors but Smith has a great, different way of explaining things that I was able to understand. He gives a quiz just about every class but at the end of the semester he only keeps your highest. Buy the primer and lecture guide too

My favorite professor at Clemson by far. I was very scared for organic chemistry but his class is laid out very well and he teaches you everything you need to know to succeed. Ended up making an A in orgo and a 100 in orgo 2. Couldnt do it with Rhett the

Dr. Smith is literally the best. He puts so much effort into giving you lots of practice material, help videos, etc. The quizzes can be stressful, but he drops over half of them because he really wants you to succeed. He explains everything so clearly. You should definitely take him if you want to do well and aren't afraid of a little work.

He's awesome for orgo 2. The class may seem daunting at first, but he gives you all the resources you need to succeed, including his own lecture guide. Gives a step-by-step guide for what to do each week (optional but super helpful). In-class quizzes almost every week, but having to study for them weekly really made the tests easier down the line.

Dr. Smith really cares about his students. He is the best professor I have ever had at Clemson. He helped me earn an A in both orgo 1 and 2. His organization and clear teaching style made it hard to fail.

Dr. Smith was hands down the best teacher I have had at Clemson. He offered to meet with me several times before the final as I was struggling. His quizzes are hard, not going to lie. But he prepares you for the hardest questions on the exam so it makes the rest of it look a lot easier. He's extremely structured and organized. Take him if you can.

I had Dr. Smith for both semesters of orgo & he was fantastic. Very organized and knowledgable professor. His quizzes are tough, but they prepare you well; he drops a lot of them too. I feel like he prepared us a little better for orgo 1 than orgo 2, but he was great for both classes. His dry sense of humor is great too. I would highly recommend!!!

Smith is no doubt the best professor I've ever had. His material was very organized and helpful, and made me actually enjoy ochem. Although I heard mixed feelings about his quizzes, I found them to be not as bad as people described. He made sure everyone was prepared for each exam, and posted lots of helpful videos. Take him if you can.

Smith is a great professor. He does give about 2 quizzes per week, but theyre really not as bad as some people make them out to be. His super quizzes can be a bit tricky, but they really help you prepare for the exam. Lots of the quiz questions come from the practice quizzes on his course website. Put in an effort and an A is manageable.

Had to go to tutoring all the way through Gen Chem 2, so I was absolutely terrified of Orgo. Rearranged my entire schedule to get Smith and didn't regret it for a moment. He is an amazing professor and has great resources (get his primer). Gives lots of quizzes but many are dropped. Explains things in a way that's easy to understand.

Smith is probably the best Orgo prof. at Clemson, but he also gives tons of quizzes along with the test that are super stressful. While those can make the class difficult, they force you to study throughout each unit and make you prepared for the exams. He gives you plenty of resources to succeed!

The class itself was difficult but Dr. Smith was always very clear with us of what would be on exams and quizzes and made sure all of our questions were answered prior. He used his wife's lectures which were great and super clear. He was often available for office hours and was always straight up with us about what we needed to do and improve on.

Dr. Smith explains things in a way that are easily understood which I loved. He doesn't get upset when asking him to repeat something or explain it in a different way. He collaborates with his wife for lecture videos so you have two different explanations. Sometimes takes long to answer emails, but overall he is a good option for chem.

I had Smith for orgo 1 last semester, and I would have taken orgo 2 with him if I could've. He was very organized, he had great resources, and his lectures were very easy to understand. He gave quizzes pretty often, but they helped a lot in the end, and he drops multiple. He also cares a lot about students.

Mr. Smith is a top-quality lecturer, and makes the difficult content much lighter through his explanations. Attending class is an absolute must, and to get an A the majority of students will have to put in extra effort outside of the class. That being said, Mr. Smith makes sure that all of the necessary resources are provided and accessible.

Dr. Smith is an awesome, caring teacher! He always makes the content relevant and dumbs everything down so that you can understand the material on a basic level. He is funny during class and definitely cares that his students get the help they need. He posts tons of review material and has review sessions that address exact questions before tests.

I love Dr. Smith! He is such a good professor and really knows how to break difficult concepts down for students to understand. The class starts out rough grade-wise, but he curves and drops grades as you go along. Try to tough it out if you think you can bring your grade up to an A or B! Orgo is scary, but not as scary with him.

Dr.Smith was an amazing orgo professor. Orgo is a very tough course as it is but he made it easy for me to understand. He is extremely organized and he wrote the textbook that we use in class. He tends to reuse mini quiz questions on real quizzes and tests. He also drops and curves many grades towards the end of the semester.

Love Him! Get ready to work hard but he explain things well and does his best to help

He is the easisest orgo teacher by far. You get curved by a lot. I will say some people do struggle but its because they dont study. I would recommend him to anyone.

Dr. Smith is a great professor. He is very knowledgable about the material, and I feel like I learned a lot from him. However, because this was the pre-med section, I did find it a bit difficult to keep my grade up with only 4 exams, and 5 quizzes that I found pretty difficult. I think there is a lot to learn from him, but the course was difficult.

Take him! This is a very difficult class due to the nature of the content, so if you do not want to be challenged in every way imaginable, avoid this class. He will do everything in his power to help his students. He wrote the book, it has everything, read it, it is your best friend and key. Exams are difficult. Quizzes are weighted heavily.

This is a very rigorous class, but Dr. Smith is the best of the best. He is extremely organized and provides everything you need to succeed, but you have to work very very hard for it. Utilize all of his materials and practice problems and you will do well! He also drops a lot and curves grades sometimes which is the only reason I got an A.

Prof. Smith runs a challenging course, but provides helpful resources. Mastering concepts takes work, but the frequent quizzes and curved grades make it doable. unstuckstudy was a game-changer for study prep.