Professor Hooley, is a alright teacher, he's new, yeah he does hate the book, but the guy is there to help you always, he is helpful...there is like 3 office hours per week and every two weeks review, exams are based from his practice problems...if you study you should be fine...and yeah, the curve is pretty huge...

For all of those people bashing Hooley, really now... HE GAVE OPEN BOOK TESTS. Sure they were pretty challenging, but it's embarrassing to have ppl get 4/100 on their tests even WITH their books. He's actually one of the more helpful professors in terms of study sessions and office hours. Needs to tune up his teaching, but overall is good.

Hooley is a great prof!People who complain about him are probably the same people who ditch lecture and decide to cram/depend on the book the night before.HE gives YOU ALL the notes you need IN CLASS!Why's the average so low you ask?Drop in test scores is proportional to the attendance rate.LEARN how to DO the problem sets, don't memorize them!!!

Honestly all these bad ratings from Hooley come from people who didn't pay attention in class. His notes are clear and concise, there is nothing important that he doesn't state. His tests are predictable to certain extent, as long as you do the practice he gives you and UNDERSTAND it then you have no excuse for at least getting a B in the class

Professor Hooley is very helpful and probably the best professor I have had thus far at UCR. All the students who say he's a bad professor are students that don't study! Yes, he hates the book, but for YOUR benefit! Overall, the class was tough, but if you go to class and take notes you will be fine! I highly recommend you take his class!

hooley is SO nice!he posts up class notes,holds weekly review sessions,(3)office hours,and even has problem sets.he goes out of his way to make things clear.those who fail are lazy students who don't come to class,don't study,and rely too much on book.no offense but don't be a sci major if you can't handle hooley.work hard, he curves alot!

He was good. Pay attention in lecture to every little thing he does cause it is guaranteed to show up on the exam. Do all the problem sets and mock midterms also. Remember concepts he taught and mechanisms he taught well. You will get an A if you do all of this.

Best professor at UCR. He teaches every well and wants you to learn!!! He is every knowledge and knows a lot about organic chemistry! The curve is huge. Do the mock midterms, again and again. Attend lecture regularly and read the notes that he posts up on ilearn. He is the best! Absolutely smart!! You should get an A if you do things right.

learn to love ochem, the hooley way?! TAKE him. :)

Marsella is overrated. If you want to learn organic chemistry (besides naming), take hooley. He seems tough but he curves decently. Open book exams; 3 midterms and drops the lowest one.

Wow. Dr. Hooley is without a doubt the smartest, most well-spoken teacher I've had at UCR. He's also really funny! He gives so many resources to help us out: multiple mock exams, office hrs 3 hrs/week, review sessions, everything! This is how a professor should be. Bravo Dr. Hooley, Bravo!

Professor Hooley is very helpful. He has a ton of resources that help you prepare for the exams. The exams are easy but they are doable. His curve is very nice because if you hit avg its a b-. Its very hard to obtain an A but if you study hard and learn his mechanism you may pull it off

What can I say! he is AMAZING!! now I know why I LOVE ochem. if you hate chemistry, he will change your mind 180 dg. his test are hard, you just need to UNDERSTAND what is going on. it's open book tests (3mt, 1fin) and he drop the lowest mt. his curves are super great! you need to go get help understanding, don't depend on the book, time matter.

One of the greatest professors at UCR, ochem is now my favorite class. Take him if you ever have the opportunity

Best ochem professor I've had at UCR. I had Marsella for 112A and he was good but Hooley was so much better. His exams focus on knowing how reactions and mechanisms work. His exams are hard but they are the same format as the previous years so no tricks there. Curves well in the end. Just work hard and you'll be fine

Class was fairly simple, learn your mechanisms. There are general rules you will need to remember and once you have those down the rest is easy. He is a very fair professor and his exams are a very fair. Essentially, the more you study the better the grade you get, and if that doesn't happen it's your own fault not the professor's. excellent prof

Oho! I'm FINALLY learning organic chemistry! Had Marsella for 112A... definitely did NOT enjoy his unorganized and vague teaching style. Avoided Marsella for 112B and took Hooley instead. SO WORTH IT. YOU LEARN! YOU REALLY REALLY LEARN!!! Hooley has my utmost respect. -kneels on floor and bows-

Hooley is amazing! He really got me interested into O Chem. I took Marsella for 112B and he was good, but after taking 112B with Hooley I feel so motivated to learn. He puts out a lot of problem sets and mock exams, and if you do those you are pretty much good to go. This is organic chemistry though, so don't expect an easy A. Effort required

Hard class, great professor, if u want to learn take Hooley, but dont be pissed if he gives u the grade u deserve.

This is the hardest class I have ever worked at to get a B.His test are tricky and you have to know all mechanisms well.However, he allows cheat sheets.I studied everyday and went to all review sessions but only earned a solid B.He is a good professor but difficult to get a high grade in even with the curve.Know the problem sets by heart.

Amazing professor, not once did I open the book I studied his notes and worksheets and i got an A- in the class. Go to his office hours he might seem intimidating but he not he's an amazing professor who seeks to help students understand the concepts

his exams are very fair! Make sure you read the textbook before class it will help alot since he goes fast. Super organized, nice notes, nice worksheets. Made me very prepared and learned alot from him. He makes you try hard. take him!

Professor Hooley is the best OChem professor you will have. He explains everything and the explanations are very clear. He is not easy I will tell you,but worth it. The midterms are really fair and the final is the same. Barely used the book and mostly did the problem sets, they really helped.

after going through the ochem class at riverside, he is the best ochem teacher. he has aswesome practice worksheets! book problems r stupid. he is the most organized, helpful, logical teacer. take him!

Go to office hours!! He's super helpful!

Best OChem professor at UCR! His notes lectures are VERY organized and better than the book! His tests are impossible to get 100% on in the short time, but he lets you have a study sheet and his grading is fair and based on a B- average. Class average was 47%, I got 55% and got a B. My mistake was studying the book instead of his problem sets.

I've only been through 112A so maybe I'm quick to judge but Hooley is a VERY hard grader. Forget about partial credit really, even though the tests are not multiple choice. He's a good professor and offers a lot of resources for you to do well in his class (but try to take Marsella if possible). Overall, not bad and I would recommend him.

Class was fairly difficult requiring effort for a decent to good grade. Lectures are nonstop note taking. Has a British accent, can be hard to follow. Attending SI REALLY helps & clarifies the subject. He is willing to help you in his office hours. His problem sets are very similar to his midterms/ final. Midterms/Finals are typically 50%Average.

Dr. Hooley is an amazing chemistry professor. Extremely easy class, but the only thing that makes it any difficult is the fact that he has a 15% cutoff for the amount of A's in the class, + or - included. Organic Chemistry isn't hard. You're just incompetent. Averages were a pathetic 50%. I pretty much got an A in my sleep.

Class does live to its reputation, only if u don't put in effort. I paid attention during lecture, took detailed notes, studied notes weekly, did every problem set, went to office hrs for help on what I got wrong, and did practice MTs the night before exams. He allows you 2 cheat sheets (super generous), so make use of it. Don't memorize. Fave prof

Dr. Hooley provides all the resources necessary for you to do well in organic chemistry. The subject is tough so dedicate time to the problem sets, practice exams, and other forms of studying. What also helped me study for this class was to re-write lecture notes posted by Lauren, the head TA. Rewriting her notes helped me understand the topics.

Professor Hooley is one of the best professors Ive ever had to deal with he provides you with all the material you need to succeed so theres no excuse to not pass. He does love to throw exception type of problems in his exams so if you like memorizing you will not pass. Know the concepts and you will be fine. But remember dont memorize !!!!

Dr. Hooley is, by far, THE best professor i've had. Even though I didn't get the grade I wanted, I feel like I know the material better than my peers who took other professors/ He is amazing and I would definietly take him again! My advice is always go to the Learning Module Days, do the Problem Sets, and record his lectures to review at home!

Dr. Hooley is a great professor. His exams are really difficult and the average is usually around 50%. However, he does curve the exams pretty well. Definitely do the problem sets and mock exams as those will help you practice. Not an easy A but it is possible.

Yes, this is a difficult class, but you can succeed if you put in time and energy to study. A b+ is easliy attainable, but only 15 percent of students get any types of A grades. The best way to study for his exam is to look at his problem sets and do his practice final. No homework is due and the est averages are usually 50 percent.

Gives cheat sheets, 2 Pages front and back for M1 and M2 and 4 pages front and back for final. Average is normally low so curve is based on the average. Gives lots of study material for practice and keys for them, including old exams and their keys. Try hard on the first two midterms to get an A, then you could just pass the final and keep your A.

Hooley is a great professor, you will learn a lot from him. His exams are very difficult, but luckily he does give you cheat sheets. That being said, if you keep up with the material you should do fine. Pretty much everything he writes on the board is fair game for the exams.

Hooley is an amazing lecturer. He is harder than most professors, but gives you the resources to be ablee to get an A in his class.

Overall, he made it feel like the class was easy when it's not. Provides problem sets and mock exams for you to practice the material and is a good representation of questions that are on the exams. Allows cheat sheets for the exams, 2 pages for midterms and 4 for the final. As long as you do the problem sets and study the material, you will pass.

Hooley is one of the best professors I have ever had! took him for A and B, wish he taught C. Class is very straightforward, he is extremely clear about exactly what you need to do to succeed. Curve is very generous. He always responds to emails very quickly, and is accessible outside of class. Do the problem sets and mock exams, you will get an A.

BEST PROF AT UCR. Absolutely amazing teacher, so speedy at email replies, and genuinely enthusiastic about teaching. Being a good prof doesn't mean the class is easy though, you def have to study but an A is very attainable

Professor Hooley is a great professor! He has no mandatory homework bu the problem sets he gives will DEFINITELY help with the quizzes and exams. As long as you go to lecture and review the topics he goes over, you'll do good. He also likes using the same type of exam questions from past midterms and finals.

If you do poorly in this class it is bc you are lazy. He is very clear on exactly what you need to know. immediately replies to emails, lots of office hours, good tas. DO THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS! if you can do those you will easily ace the exam. He is very nice and really wants his students to succeed. Very generous curve. Overall easy A

I had Hooley during the pandemic so keep in mind that this review is for his online format. Honestly he's a pretty good prof. I thought his midterm was fair and there were no curve balls thrown at us. The final was definitely a lot harder and it adds pressure because it's worth 50% of your grade, but there is a pretty big curve.

Extremely respectful and nice when you approach him during office hours, not condescending at all (unlike Casselman). He has hard material, but the tests are very straightforward and he tests us on what he TAUGHT specifically in class, nothing more. Lectures are recorded so make sure you take detailed notes. You put in the work, you'll get an A.

Pretty good professor. Tough class, good lecturer, material isn't that hard but not easy. Review lecture notes and do practice midterms/final to get an A, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THE PROBLEM SETS! They are difficult for no reason and never show up on exams. Everything on exams he has taught. Midterms each 100 pts, final 200, modules 25.

Midterms were hard but fair. Good TAs. Graded exams the day of. His practice exams are nearly identical to his actual exams so u know what to expect. If u need extra practice theres the problem sets which are hard but if u can do them youll do good on the exams. 95% of ur grade is from exams. Gave a generous curve. If u actually try, youll get an A

The entire grade is made up of 2 midterms and a final exam, but he generously curves and gives you everything needed to do well. Study practice exams, self-study outside of lecture a bit and you should be golden. The TAs I had graded harsh so don't be surprised if you have to dispute a test score. Pay attention, study for tests, all there is to it.

People like to downplay Hooley but he's a great professor. I wasn't one of the sweats who went to all his office hours etc., just an average student who appreciates his class. The concepts in the class are difficult, but the manner in which he allows us to learn through his resources and his generous test curves make it feel much easier than it is.

Approachable, FAIR, & understanding. Curve this quarter:~25% C-, 75 A. Exams are IDENTICAL to the practice exams. Gives plenty of optional practice problem sets. Uploads weekly notes. If you understand the notes youre set. Grades & releases exams in a FEW HOURS, along with curve & averages info. Lower averages = higher curve.

Allows 2 sheets of paper for cheatsheet each midterm, and 4 total sheets for the final. Has grade redemption if your final exam score is higher than your grade by 2 steps (eg. You have C and you get B- (C -> C+ -> B-). Low averages but has a generous curve. Uploads weekly notes and holds review sessions. If you put in the effort, you will get an A.

Dr. Hooley's class is rigorous but fair. He posts resources on Canvas, such as mock exams, problem sets and topic summaries that are very helpful in understanding and doing well in class. His TA also posts notes on Canvas. His exams were fair and similar to his mock exams. I would recommend going to SI sessions to help understand the content.

He's overall a really great guy. Make sure to do the problem sets and the practice exams that he gives out because they are very similar to the test. Even if you feel like you know the material, always review. His tests are hard but the mechanisms are very repetitive. Go to office hourse and SI!

I came here to change my rating because after taking an even tougher professor for OChem, I realize how easy Hooley actually made it for us to pass. He allows cheatsheets and has such a low curve. There are 5 or 6 modules that don't really do much to help your grade. Most of the grade is based on the exams.

I forgot to rate Hooley for 8B a quarter ago but I had him for 2 quarters and can say without a doubt, based on what I've heard, he is the best 8A and 8B professor. His curve is massive (25% is passing), his exams cover exactly what is in lecture and his mock exams are the same format as the real deal. He allow cheat sheets and he's approachable

This class is passable with a good grade, however it requires a lot of effort outside of class studying. The hw he gives us prepares us for the exam and is curve is huge. So if you fail its your fault. Also make sure to go to Natalies Si session as I found it wayy more helpful for topics i didn't learn in class.

Hooley lectures fast, and lectures are dense. He posts few notes so attend class. Has optional HW assignments but definitely do them, they are very helpful. Gives practice exams exactly like the real exams. Two midterms one final: quite difficult, but curve is huge. SI leaders are amazing, and an A is very doable if work is put in

Honestly Hooley is my favorite chemistry professor in UCR so far. He lays out his material without beating around the bush, and his problem sets and mock exams prepare you well for the exams. In my opinion, he never really came off cocky to me, just very passionate about what he does. Very approachable and very enjoyable professor.

Hooley gives everything you need to do well in his class. 9 long problems sets and mock exams that are very similar to the actual exams. Lectures are a bit confusing. Go to si to get extra help. Memorization gets you a C, thinking gets you the A. It's all about practice and pattern recognition.

Hooley is a good lecturer, but I found his problem sets and 5 mock exams to be extremely valuable to prepare for his tests. I genuinely believe getting a raw 90+ on his tests is very doable, just keep practicing his problem sets, and review Natalie's (his SI) notes she uploads for extra help. Not easy, but very fair.

Best ochem prof for 8A right now. I read the old reviews too but casselman filled up so i bit the bullet. Turns out he is an amazing prof. Lectures are heavy, but he gives lots of notes, problem sets and prac exams that are exactly the same as the MT. SI leaders help hugely. Very passionate and caring prof-not a free A but very doable with effort

Ochem is hard but Hooley made it do-able and his exams are definitely fair! He allows cheat sheets and his practice exams and problems basically preface the exams. The material is hard, he may be fast and sassy at times but taking time to study and utilizing SI materials is very helpful. His grade distribution is also relatively fair.

If you're a note taker, his class is gonna be hard bc he writes ALOT on the board and it's disorganized. It's better to just focus on what he's saying and listening to it. He's the only professor who gives cheat sheets for the exams and he gives LOTS of practice with the problem sets and mock exams. Overall not bad for ochem.

Hooley is a good professor and is passionate about what he does. Fast-paced lec so it takes a bit to get used to. There's no reason to fail since he gives all the material necessary to practice for exams & mock midterms are nearly identical to the exams. Has some sassy man syndrome in his Q&A sessions sometimes but overall great professor for 8A.

Very doable. Lectures are confusing and you need to put in a lot of time aside to study but you get the grade you put in.

By far one of the best profs I've ever had. As someone who isn't as gifted or overtly intelligent, he made the class very doable. He incentivized hard workers above all else and made the class BEYOND fair. His curve was huge and really made it easy for many to get an A.

Ochem is a culture shock for sure. Hooley is a great prof but if you fall behind at any point, it will be near impossible to catch up. If your gen chem profs (esp 1A) were bad, do yourself a favor and study resonance before you start 8A. Hooley also lectures super quickly, 50 min straight, very dense info. Be prepared to dedicate time to his class.

ez class, just do problem sets and read the ta notes. dont fall behind

Do the problem sets and mock midterms until you feel like your eyes are going to pop out of your sockets. It is a very doable class if you are willing to put in the work. Goated professor IMO.

two midterms one final, my quarter's avg was ~45% and an A was 75%. very tough exams but do the problem sets and mock exams until you understand everything, they are great resources, very similar. lectures were useful for me but not necessary since self study is so efficient. hooley is british and funny, SI leaders were amazing.

This is a very doable class if you are ready to put in the work. The professor provides almost unlimited amounts of practice problems and even two practice midterms before each midterm. Reading through lecture notes and completing all practice material will almost guarantee a good grade as the class is also graded on a percentile basis.

gang is chill fr but bro be a lil cranky sumtimes. tests are free asl tho so u mad chillin. ez A+ gangy. he a dawg fr.

His lectures are very informative and offer all the information to succeed on his exams. Many people claim he is rude, but in my experience, he never came across that way; in fact, he was often quite funny. Although his class is challenging, it is fair, and all of his course materials and problem sets closely resemble the midterms and finals.

Hooley has high expectations for his students. His tests test your ability to apply what you've learned rather than restate info. He gives out problem sets, mock tests, and videos to review and prepare for his exams alongside great SI leaders and office hours to ask questions. He is a bit intimidating but passionate for O-Chem.

Prof Hooley is fast-paced but fair. Though lectures can be dense, his practice exams are super helpful. Dedicate time to study, use resources like Unstuck study, and you'll do well. Ochem is tough, but Hooley makes it manageable.

Professor Hooley gives in depth lectures that are confusing at first. But once you read them again, they become understandable. Exams are pretty difficult, but if you just study for a good amount of time, you should be able to get the average or higher. Final is very difficult, but he gives a very generous curve.

Hooley is an amazing professor, if you want to learn ochem comprehensively and retain it long term he is the best choice for you. His lectures are clear but very dense, his exams are extremely fair while challenging, if you study throughout the quarter you will do great. 100% recommend. Very helpful and provides a lot of study materials. Huge curve

You can't go wrong with Hooley. Grading is very fair and based on how much effort you put in. Lectures were often confusing and overcomplicated but this was made up for with the sheer abundance of resources. I treated it like a self-study course and had a lot of fun with it. My advice: learn everything and don't rely on the cheat sheets

Very good prof! He gave us lots of resources and review sessions. He also has a huge curve which is helpful in a class as difficult as ochem. We also get cheatsheets which are so helpful.

Very difficult but very fair. Curve saved me

Best professor you could take for ochem. HW and practice exams prepare you for the real exam. Allows cheat sheet on exams. The class is curved. Take him, he makes it really easy to pass.

Ochem in and of itself is a really tough class regardless of who you have. Make sure you attend all lectures and be ready to do a lot of work outside of class to pass. The lectures are informative but not enough. Good thing is, anything on the problem sets and practices will be what you see on the tests. And you also get cheat sheets.