Very helpful instructor. The class is not easy, but he helps you as much as you need it.

He knows all his stuff and will help you if you ask. His tests are hard as hell, but you are given the materials to prepare for them. (If you want a social life, this is a problem) Tough class, but totally doable if you have any ambition. No required homework, just labs and tests. Nice guy, you really can only hurt yourself in this class.FAIR!

Gives lots of extra help which some of us needed. Tests very hard for the best of us/challenges students. Should teach the chem class before this/get involved in what's taught so we have a better base to start from. Book = poor. Would've helped if he told us where we were going before we got there in lectures/formulas. It would make it easier!

Nice guy willing to help you. Tests make you think. Sometimes this is a pain in the ***. I would take this instructor again and recommend him to my friends

Hard test picky lab grading but good recovery plan on final.

He did his best to teach us & applied it to real life, made me appreciate chem & chmists, only thank God I'm not one of them! He's a great teacher & always willing to help, he really cares. Yes, his tests are really tough & I worked super hard but isn't that the point of the class? Expect to work hard & expect to learn something. Thanks Roger! :)

House is a great professor, he delivers lectures effectively, and provides optional homework and handouts. Our class scored above average for a nationally standardized final. He cares about your learning, and answered any questions you had and gave extra office hours by apt. The subject is challenging, but he helps a lot and kept the class fun.

Prof. House is really good. He has an entertaining personality and will keep you engaged in his lectures. The class is challenging and the lab work contributes to your understanding of the subject.

Mr. House he make chemistry so fun I need to take it more often.

When you sign up for this class, remember this is one of the harder classes in all of undergrad work. Having said that, Prof. House does a nice job simplifying the concepts and making it managable. He's also very prompt with his emails and is very patient. Organic and House goes together like peanut butter and jelly.

Don't listen to any negative comments by students who probably barely studied and did crappy. Don't forget this is one of the hardest class in undergrad. Prof. House explains each concept clearly...it's up to the students to STUDY! A lot of memorization and understanding of the basics is critical for success in this class....look in the mirror.

Don't pay attention to all the negativity down there-the class is as hard as you make it.If you follow instructions and listen to him when he asks you to WORK PROBLEMS,you'll do just fine.He tries to TEACH you instead of just letting you get an easy A.One of the hardest classes in my undergrad,& one of my favourite!Prof. House rocks!:)

He's AWESOME!SO incredibly patient and helpful!He makes a kickass subject like Organic Chemistry really fun.

He is very nice and helpful. You will work a lot, but you will learn a lot and can earn a good grade if you work hard. Take him if you need organic chemistry.

This professor is the way to go! He is passionate about teaching and it shows! Obviously you have to attend class and study if you want to do well, but you will definately be rewarded if you care about the class! He is entertaining, well studied, and a wonderful professor. I only hope that more professors like him will start teaching! Thanks!

Professor House is awesome! The class is tough no matter where you take it so make sure you do the work! House was always helpful and knew his stuff. Very passionate and very clear in his teaching.

Great teacher but a very difficult class you need to put in ALOT of effort. This class is nothing compared to any other classes so if you dont need to take it dont. He is an amazing teacher and explains very well. I miss his class. High recommendation great teacher. Does alot of class participation.

Can be vague during lecture and explains things better if you seek out one-on-one time. Labs aren't hard and help raise your grade. Has a good make-up point policy at the end with the final. He isn't a jerk and wants you to do well, but you will have to work hard no matter what! I would recommend him.

Hes an awesome teacher. Great guy and knows the subject really well. It's a tough class and isn't going to hold your hand to help you pass. You get the grade you deserve with him. Put in the time and you will do well. Highly recommend him. Hes one of my favorite teachers of all time

HOUSE RULES!!Class was fun and he made learning easy. He really knows his stuff and you will learn a great deal if you like chemistry. Chemistry is my major and this class has only made me love chem even more. Study, study study and you will do great! I got an A!!! Thanks House :)

Not a bad teacher at all. He give out alot of practice problems this semester, and alot of inclass problem. It seems that doing problems from black board help alot this time. Exam 3 focused alot on chapter 8. House is a bit eccentric, but a good teacher. If you don't mind his Mischievous tendency, then take him for org 1!

House is a great professor, and willing to help you when you need it. Make sure you read the assigned chapters and do the every problem set you can. Attend all of the classes and take notes, because the way he explains it will help you on the exams. Make sure you keep up with you lab notebook and, I can't stress this enough, ask if you need help!

He is a pretty good teacher. He is clear with lectures and explains stuff very well. Very funny and likes to joke around. The class is VERY HARD; it doesn't matter which teacher you have, it is just a difficult subject to begin with. BE WARNED: if you don't like sarcastic humor, you probably won't enjoy the class.

Willing to give as much time as necessary to his students. Extremely humorous unless your the sensitive type. I got an A because I devoted a lot of time to this class and spent hours in his office. Anyone who says he doesn't care for his students did not make an effort.

Anyone taking organic chemistry should know that no matter who your teacher is THE MATERIAL WILL BE HARD! House does a good job of explaining the material. It is a weed out class, and a lot of studying is needed, but House's grading makes it easier to pass. If you plan on going on to 205 try to take Stanford for both parts.

Dont get me wrong!!! Class is Hard but House gives you all the tools you need and more. So helpfull and passionate I would fail the class just to take him again because his jokes are so funny!!!!

He is an excellent teacher. Having serious apprehension for organic chemistry, he manages to make a 3 hour lecture interesting. His humor adds to lecture. He really considers the students concerns and will spend the time clarify questions.

Very helpfull, funny, clear. If you gonna take orgo, make sure you take him.

This class is hard, no doubt. I had to study A TON just to pass. House explains the concepts very clearly and will help if you ask. His humor is what got me through the class. Just do well on the labs and do the best you can on the final because you will get "bonus" points. I got Ds on all of my tests and still managed to pass. Good luck!

Very hard tests, but its all about the lab and final (which is easy). Another thing, NO BUSY WORK/HW/QUIZES!!!!!!! its common to see people get 20-30% test scores. If you study, really study, you are fine. only chem class that i havent napped in cause he is too funny.

House is a very good teacher. He really stressed the foundations of organic. He does a fantastic job of developing the students intuition for chemistry. I loved his course. He really cares about his students, provided they show equal interest. I feel as if I'm very prepared for 205 now. His tests are fair, you just gotta study.

O-chem is hard, regardless of the teacher. House is mosdef the professor you want to take. He has a good sense of humor, stays after class (even at 10PM) to spend time with you regarding coursework or personal things, and just flat out knows how to teach o-chem. Recommended!

Prof House is the epitome of Chemistry: Conveyed material remarkably well, prepared me for many standardize exams and most importantly-instilled the passion for chemistry through his charismatic teachings. Orgo chem is very challenging. You must be prepared to work and stay abreast with your studies in order to succeed. Enjoyed the class immensely.

House is a fun teacher to be around. The materials given out in class and assigned homework are really close to the exams given and the ACS final.

Had him for both semesters of orgo and I can tell you that the negative comments are completely false. This isn't high school. You have to dedicate time and effort to this class and he will give you the basics but you'll only succeed if you study hard by using the book and doing many example problems. He also keeps you entertained with his humor

I had House for 2 semesters. The negative comments are shocking, he is a caring/humourous teacher. Organic chemistry is not a class for the light hearted and certainly not for those who are unprepared to give everything they can to succeed. If you give it your all, you will do fine. HE CARES IF YOU DO! If you want help, you need to ask for it!

Any negative reviews were probably made against House were probably because a student did not put the time needed in order to succeed in orgo. This class takes time and lots of practice and House is always there to help. He is also hilarious. 100% recommend him but make sure you are in an adult mindset ready to succeed and work for your A.

Long story short, if you put in the effort you will pass. His class is not at all easy, you definitely have to do your extra reading a self teaching on certain things. My 3 exam grades were C,D,D. Which killed me on the inside being a 4.0 student but you will learn that recovery points GOLD! Do the practice exams and ask him questions! Grade: A

This guy is great. Debating between the 2 full time orgo professors at Harper, House is a easy going sarcastic as-shole, But he CARES. Stanford, more straight forward but strict. YOU NEED THE BOOK. practice problems within the book and Practice exams. go office hours 1 on 1. Labs, not so bad too. my test: C,D,D recovery points and I got a A

House is a grt prof. You will have to dedicate few hours every week in this course to do exceptionally well. People who work while taking this course have a rough time coping up with it. The book helps a ton. A little reading on weekend over the topics covered will help you in the long run. He is the coolest, very informal and a great mind at chem.

House is a great teacher, organic chemistry is tough in itself but he's there if you need help and takes time to explain each topic. Do homework problems in the book, pay attention in class, and study, otherwise you won't pass.

Professor House is one of the best organic teachers i have ever taken. He always makes the class so much more fun and entertaining. House really cares about his students and how they do in class. Yes his exams are hard like any other organic class. If expect just to wing this class then Organic is not for you.

Aside from the "random" checks before every exam, Dr. House is a great teacher.. His lectures are clear and he provides in-class practice sheets. If you do the problems in the book and the previous exams, you will be ready for the exams. Overall, the class was an interesting experience and I think Dr. House made organic chemistry as easy as possib

Makes lectures interactive and really gets students to practice the material on their own. Exams are tough, but fair to the material we learned. Make fun of him sometimes cuz he'll give you a better grade (jk but just do it)... He's a funny dude I would definitely take his class, HouseStanford

I've taken House for both 204 & 205, and he simply one of the best professors I've ever had. Organic Chemistry is NOT an easy class at all, and it needs a lot of practice in order to pass the class." Highly recommended"

Obviously Organic Chemistry is a tough class regardless of the professor but House explains the material well. He responds well to personality so if no one talks to him then class is gonna suck. Best way to pass: read the book along with his lectures. A week before the test, start going over his old tests and ask him questions in office hours.

Dr. House is the best chemistry professor I've ever had. He makes his lectures very interesting and you can learn a lot from him. I enjoyed his class very much and I highly recommend taking him. Organic chemistry is of course not an easy class so be ready to study and do lots of problems from the textbook.

I love Prof House!! I was scared to take him and was intimidated by him in the beginning but honestly he is one of the best prof's i have had in a longgg time. Just do your work and show that you care about the material and house will respect you and the ethic you have for such a hard class. Lectures are amazing and he make them bearable.

Lectures were amazing! Ask questions! he will respond in great detail & tries to help you understand. The nature of ochem is difficult & dependent on mastering previous chapters. Cant do reactions w/o stereochem, and u cant do stereochem w/o Lewis dot structures.. this class tests you as a student, so do all the problems 2 or 3x til you get it!

His lectures are well-rounded and clearly stated. He pushes his students to think for themselves successfully, in regard to, labs that may require some out-of-the-box thinking. He is a great professor if you are prepared to put in the effort and time required. He isn't unapproachable, just can make you feel dumb at times. Get used to it w/ school!

Don't confuse class difficulty with professor quality. Very knowledgeable & explains organic well. But to actually do well on tests/quizzes, he recommends book practice qs (LOTS, but some are even test qs). It's hard, but he stresses content that are foundational for each other, so put in hours for the long run. He really cares & is willing to help

He was amazing professor, you can through his lectures understand chemistry, also he was pushing us think . Anyone want to study and learn chemistry take his class , if you just want grades looking for another class

House is a really interesting guy. If you participate, he likes you. If you try, like actually really APPLY yourself you will hopefully pass with at least a 70. I did take this as a summer, 8 week course, so there's that to keep in mind as well. No more than 7 of our 18-person class passed, HOWEVER, I feel adequately prepared for Orgo 2.

Good professor! Not the easiest to approach but really makes you think about your questions and come to the answer yourself. Understanding for things that come up and will work with you to accommodate them. I never went to lecture and passed with a B, but do all the practice problems and read book. Tests are hard.

He was an interesting dude, he wanted the class to participate, and when people wouldn't he threw some passive-aggressive comments, but I thought they were kinda funny making the class a little more enjoyable. Overall, it seems like it would be a tough class with his teaching style and it is, but passing his class was satisfying.

The people who are scared to approach him b/c of his sarcasm or "passive-aggressiveness" need to grow a pair. He will tell you what you need to hear (sometimes the truth hurts). His lectures are enthusiastic and full of emotion which are great but require student engagement. His tests are the harder than other orgo profs but he is more reasonable.

Great professor, but you must do book problems. He will stay after class and always help you. Always has office hours to help students. When I took this class I thought it was really hard, but after I was extremely prepared for organic 2. I would definitely take a class with him again if I had the chance.

Professor House's lectures are enthusiastic, but require active student engagement. His tests are challenging, but he is reasonable. Unstuck ai was a helpful study tool alongside the textbook. Overall, the class is tough but worthwhile if you're willing to put in the effort.

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