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awesome teacher if you had miles or any other teacher for oragnic 1 it might be difficult for 2.Try to take both with him.

He is a good teacher. Tests are challenging but fair if you study. Gives good notes and there are tons of old practice tests circulating around. Definitely take this class.

Great teacher. You are going to have to put in a lot of time studying but it's worth it. Very helpful if you go to office hours.

Awesome Teacher...If you don't get an A it's your own fault. Your probably wondering is this class easy come on is an Organic Chemistry what do you think. If you put the time and effort in you should do fine.

Challenging course but follow the suggestions of Dr E and you should do just fine!

Dr. Elsheimer is by far the best professor I have had at UCF. He is willing to help any student who actually cares about learning the material... his final was hard and the class required alot of work, but I can honestly say that I really enjoyed class.

He curves which can only help you in this course. He talks VERY fast but will be happy to stop and go over something you missed. This man is probably the best teacher I have EVER had. His tests closely mirror HIS book and the text somewhat.

Dr Elsheimer is THE best professor I have ever had. BUT he is a very hard teacher. You must know everything. Study and you will do good. Hes great. Guaranteed you will learn organic if you take him. AWESOME.

Incredible teacher who tests VERY hard. I studied maybe an hour a day and got a B. I've attempted Miles before him and frankly prefer Elsheimer any day.

He is a grading nazi, he definately takes off for little things but if you ask he justifies his grading. He is an amazing teacher, and you will definately learn a lot with him, just study and you'll do fine, but very hard...

I got an A in 2045, 2046 but I'm failing his class. He's really tough, it's his way or no way. Not to the point, boring lectures. Take Miles, especially if you are a girl, because at least you can flirt with him and get a better grade ;)

Best teacher ever, hands down. Extremely hard and anal but the best at what he preaches. He converted me from a chem hater to a chem lover. Study hard and very long to succeed. A fine details professor.To get top 5 or so,love and breathe Org I and II.

very fair professor. outlines everything you need to know for the tests, you will learn so much more in this class than Miles.

He passes out old test for a small glimpse to what's expected so you won't be shocked. He teaches very well and he wants you to have a strong understanding of the material. Doing a lot of Homework and reading his notes carefully should earn you an A-B.

passes out old tests in SI sessions, which help a lot. you really learn in lectures, unlike other science professors. he can be kind of cranky. and his tests are hard. the book has to be your bible in this class, thats the only way you'll do well.

VERY VERY VERY HARD.it is impossible to pass his class.he has notes you can download but for each test there are around 100 pages of notes which you have to know inside and out. he said "just study and try your best", well i did just that and i

Very good professor. He makes sure that before he moves on to the next concept that everyone who is attending the class understands. EXCELLENT teacher and I can't wait to have him for Org 2.

Attend class, go to SI (with Phil if he's still around), and STUDY! I got an A in both Organic I & II. Elsheimer knows his stuff, and his tests ensure that you do as well. Buy his green study books! Excellent professor! My best science professor yet!

Excellent organizational skills

This is a tough class, as it should be. He is an outstanding professor who explains the subject matter in a way you will get it. Is he a spaz, yes, but that keeps you interested. He truly cares, grades quick and knows his stuff, his book is helpful too

Explains things well. Moves quickly but is always willing to clarify and answer questions. Very approachable. Snappy dresser.

Underrated. Funny, Great Prof. Just READ the Chapters before getting to class. Im not a NERD and I did good. People out there are misleading about this Prof. Remember: the carbonyl opens and then recloses, that's 67.3% of the class. NOTE: Dont study for the FINAL, it's useless

The best organic teacher in the field. No doubt that you have to spend much time with the homework. He is extremely clear with what's on the test. I did extremely well in both classes, if you work hard for his class, you WILL do well.People are discouraging, don't pay attention to them.

Elsheimer changed my life. By far the best teacher I've ever had,and he has changed my entire perspective on school. I failed chem II the first time, got a D the second time, but because of Elsheimer I am a chemistry major.

Elmsheimer is a very smart man and likes to be tricky. If you want a good grade then you have to do all the assigned hw probs bc multiple test questions comes from hw probs. I would also recommend going to SI, I attended SI a lot and ended up with an A in the class. He's hard, you have to be willing to work extremely hard or you can just forget it.

Very tough professor. Hard class but he covers the material well. His tests are tough. Go to SI sessions alot and not just the one before the test. And when he says he will curve. Dont believe him he doesnt. Class had 5 A's.

good teacher. hard matrial. will help if you go to his office hours.

Knows a lot more than Miles.

Very thorough, lets you know exactly what to study, really prepares you for future chm classes. just study hard, do the hw, go to si and you'll be fine.

Best teacher in the entire world. Very challenging class but if you are a science major get used to it. To the person he "put down" about speaking like an child, you are retarded, when he says learn to speak like an adult he is referring to saying tetrahydrofuran instead of saying THF. Don't be a letter and number person.

i've taken him before and this time around he is much more helpful.. don't miss class b/c he can cover a lot.. buy the book he wrote "Intro to Organic II".. the practice tests in there are VERY helpful. if u pay attention and read before class it doesnt really require a whole lot of studying.. once you get the jist of the material it's easy

Elsheimer is a very clear and straightforward teacher. The subject is very difficult and he goes 200mph. If you are a slacker, beware. you have to keep up with the material and read before lectures and practice problems. His tests are difficult, but FAIR and straightforward.. no tricks, nothing is unclear and everything is covered.

Compared to Miles this guy is a genius.

Extremely helpful professor. Helps you learn organic chemistry, and does not trick you. Before tests, make flashcards of his list of study hints; it will help you get good grades on his tests! Also, do all the problems. Get the ACS study guide early on and work problems, because his final is a standardized test. Overall AWESOME professor!

Elsheimer is awesome! He is so freaking funny and makes organic "fun." (At least, as fun as it could be). Don't be a slacker though because then he won't give you the time of day. Seem interested, be nice, study, and you will be fine. There is NOTHING tricky about his tests. There is usually AT LEAST one person who gets 100% on the tests.

This class was horrible. It wasn't only because of Elsheimer, the material itself is horrible and requires complete attention...but Elsheimer didn't make it any easier either. Not a bad professor but not a great one either.

he is great very clear no tricks just study and you will do fine requires just a bit of luck to get an A the rest depends on you good luck

Best teacher I've had at UCF. Tests are very straightforward -- there are no mysteries. He goes at a fairly fast past, which causes some to fall behind. You can tell he is very excited about teaching and he wants to see everyone do really well.

He is probably the best professor I have taken at UCF! He is so excited about what he is teaching and his way of saying things is so "matter of fact" and easy to comprehend, if you read (like any chem course) and go to class you`ll do fine

i took miles for 2210 and didn't learn a tenth of what i learned in 2211 with elsheimer. he fully explains the material however he fully expects you to understand it come test time

Here's the deal. It IS a TOUGH SUBJECT so YOU HAVE to put in the EFFORT. He is better than Miles 'cause he teaches you why things happen instead of "just memmorize". I recommend making this your "hard" class during a semester 'cause there is a sh%t load of homework. Get copies of OLD TESTS & review MULTIPLE TIMES. Show that U care & he will help U.

I'll have to agree he was the best science teacher i've ever had at UCF. Yeah the subject matter was hard but it was Freakin Organic Chemistry and he made it understandable with normal english.

if you really want to learn organic, elsheimer is the way to go.

People who post negative comments on Dr. Elsheimer don't understand what being a great teacher entails. This prof cares more about your learning than anyone else in I've met at UCF (except perhaps for Dr. Cunningham) All he asks is that you work hard in return. If you need to learn Organic chemistry, Dr. E is the best choice at UCF.

Prepare to invest time to EARN an A. Read before class and do homework as soon as you can. You will find that much of his exams are based on what he has gone over in class and what is covered in assigned HW problems. He doesn't try to trick you or make the material any harder than it is. By the way, SI helps tremendously, if you have the time.

I had him for organic lab and he is super! His lectures are like 10 min (opposed to 2 hours=>Kluger) and his quizzes are really easy (just know the lab's reactions and simple misc. stuff). def. take him!

I took him for both Organic Lectures because I cared to LEARN, if you just want an easy A, go take Miles, if you want to learn for the MCAT, PCAT, whatever, do Elsheimer. He will not curve.Organic is just hard, he doesnt make it worst. Don't miss class ever. DO HOMEWORK. And study ur ass off.I got a B and B+ and was in top ten students both time

Dr E is a great explainer and he works hard to make the course interesting. The emphasis is on understanding and problem solving rather than memorizing so some students don't like it. The tests are difficult but completely fair and predictable.

Dr. E will break things down in ENGLISH! He is very funny! He had the whole class laughing EVERY class! If you do your HW, go to Sarc, SI, and you will make it. Xplained things in his office unitl i got it! Push his cockiness and holier than thou attitude and just Learn from him-it is possible! Tests are very fair No surprises if you've been studyi

His tight velvet purple pants, and electrical socket tie were just great. Funny man. Huge Ego. Arrogant. Full of himself. Funny, can explain it in ENGLISH-that's half the battle. Push aside his defects, go to Sarc, SI, and study 5-6hrs. a day and you will be fine. Went to his office often-he does help if he sees your busting butt. Hard Class!

very very hard class. he teaches fast so read before class or you'll be lost fast. his tests are very hard but i'm pretty sure he curved alot. my tests grades were D,D,C,B,B,A and I ended up with a B. yes there are 6 tests so you will be studying frequently (definetly not 6 hours a day like that other guy said though)

If you want a professor who will actually make you learn the material instead of merely memorizing it then Dr. E is your man. His tests are very challenging. He knows his stuff. He speaks VERY quickly so be on time. GO TO CLASS. Read material prior to lectures. Go to SI. I also recommend picking up “as a Second Language Organic Chemistry I and II”

The class is very challenging but no harder the organic one. The professor is very helpful but read the material before the lecture because he talks incredibly fast. Studying old tests, his review sheets and going to SARC will definately help you to get the grade you want.

VERY difficult, but you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who teaches the material as well as he does. If you plan on going into any further study of chemistry, I'd recommend his class.

I thought he was a good teacher. He talks fast during lecture but is always willing to clarify anything if you just speak up or go to office hours. There are no "surprises" or tricky questions on the test, it is very straightforward and not that hard. To do well, read before class and study a week in advance! Time and effort is all you need!

Talks fast, but asks if the class understands each point before moving on. Dr. E's funny comments make class fly by. Some tests were 100% EXACT ?s from the HW. Covered a lot, will be thankful come time for the MCAT. Hints at test questions during lecture, even gives you old tests. No surprises come test time. Generous w/ partial credit.

Do all your homework and you will do well in the course. Takes HW questions and puts them on the exam directly. Go to class to listen for hints at test questions. But no need to pay attention when he is lecturing at the speed of sound.

Great during lecture- He's hard to talk to in his office hours- Tests are fair but very difficult- You have to put ALL your time into his class to do well- It's hard to do all of the practice problems he assigns because he assigns all of them

Organic Chemistry II is a difficult class. Dr. Elsheimer test are straight forward but he grades very hard, and his multiple choice questions are worth a lot of points. Here is how you succeed. Outline the book, while doing all the problems he assigns. Go to lecture and study his notes. Go to a review session by John, get an A. Hegiveslessthan 10.

Great teacher, brutal grader. To clarify, getting a C in the class is relatively easy to do. Getting a B is difficult. Getting an A is insanely hard and requires someone to have no life. I loved this guy, superb teacher and genuinely funny just expect a GPA drop!

I hate OChem but this professor is as straightforward and fair as they come. I took this class with other hard classes, so I could not study as much as I needed. I did all the homework problems assigned but if you are having trouble I'd suggest doing them twice! Josh's SI sessions ARE a must right after class since Dr. E flies through his lectures!

Bring a recorder, he talks very fast. Must use the book and do all assigned hw problems. Probably 50% of his tests are straight from the hw. Pretty straightforward, doesn't usually give partial credit though. He does have review sessions where you can ask questions before each of the 5 exams. He is a funny, smart teacher. Do the hw!

This class is extremely difficult, but tests are very fair. Time contraints during tests were never an issue. Also, 5 semester tests (plus the final) instead of 4, so the amount of material covered was more manageable. You will work hard for a good grade, but you will also learn alot! I preferred his teaching style over Dr Miles (took him for Orgo

I'm kind of surprised so many people didn?t like him. I would suggest you sit in the front, read the chapters BEFORE class, & do the homework! Tests come from homework. About mid-semester he stopped giving multiple choice tests & surprisingly they were much easier. He gives 8 tests & 1 drop so there?s plenty of room to improve. No EC though :(

He is very enthusiastic about teaching. Make sure to print off the slides, read the chs, and do the hw probs b4 class. Many of his test questions come from the book and he seems to put some of the hardest hw probs on the test. I liked him at first and then saw how mean he was to students. Cant see him outside of office hrs even if you have class

Good teacher-lectures very well and good notes. Has 8 tests the whole semester replaces lowest grade with 8th test grade. To succeed in this class you MUST read the book AND do every single problem and KNOW how to do it bc thats what is on the test-straight from the book or similar most of the time. Seems to hate the left side of the class... haha

He was harder than the other teachers on grading but by the end of the class i started getting A's on the exams. His class was the first time I ever felt like I really understood chemistry. I think he is a great teacher and he really wants the students to do well and understand chemistry.

Here's the deal with this professor.He is challenging and will make you work.People say he's a tyrant. They complain because they are L-A-Z-Y. That's it.If you don't mind working and you want to legitimately learn organic chemistry, take Elsheimer. If you want to skate by, not learn anything, take the easy A and fail the MCAT,take Miles. Enough sai

This class will be your life. Elsheimer moves quickly, but explains well. The book will be your best friend. The entire grade is based off 7 exams (every other week which wears you out) but he does drop the lowest. If you do all of the homework (there's a lot) you may pass. An A is possible but unlikely. Don't take for orgo2 if you didnt take for 1

Had for organic 1 and 2...and definitely learned organic chemistry. He is a jerk a lot of the time but still a good professor. You must be prepared to study if you have him or you will epically fail and be totally embarrassed when you personally must pick up your test from him. I would recommend him for all pre-med students.

I completely agree with the person who commented on 3/2/10. I've had some rough exam scores, but have never got any condescending vibes from him. He takes the time to help you when you need it (given that you first tried to help yourself) and is quite friendly. Great man, great professor. Do the HW and it's easy to make As and Bs on exams!

Having taken orgo 1 with Miles, I prefer Elsheimer's teaching style. I actually understand organic instead of just memorizing it. His tests are hard but as long as you have a good understanding of the material and do the homework you'll be fine. The final is ACS and standardized but wasn't too hard. He's also pretty rude.

I withdrew from his class. I simply didn't have time to do the practice problems. But he is good! No matter what, this is hard, but it is possible to pass. He talks fast, but is helpful. Don't take with more than one other science...that was my mistake! MCB3020 + CHM2210 + ZOO4704 + SPN2200 = bad combo! specially if its your first semester here

One of the best professors I ever had. He really influenced my future (which has been great). Thanks Dr. E. By the way... you still have over 100 pairs of flip-flops?

He tells you exactly what you have to do to get decent grades, but there's a lot of people that complain, because they expect org understanding to hit them like some revelation, and it won't. You NEED to read the book, do the HW, & go to SI when possible. The tests are fair and he takes them from the HW. This class is not easy, but it is doable.

Dr. Elsheimer is for sure the best Organic professor at UCF. Make sure you do well on the test (get high "A's") because the final is really hard. I had a low A during the entire semester and ended up with a B because of the final. He was helpful at office hours and make sure to study the powerpoints!

everyone that said this class was hard just didnt put in the time. you have to study and the book will be your best friend but hes a great teacher and the tests are very fair. in ended up with and A and it was deserved becuase i studied and did all the requested problems in the back of the book that he suggests.

anyone that said this class is hard just didnt put in the time. yes it will consume you throughout the semester but thats college. hes a great teacher and very helpful during office hours. i did all of the suggested problems for each chapter and it paid off becuase i got an A in the class. the tests are fair but the final is a bit tricky.

Dr. Elsheimer is a great professor. Organic Chemistry is not an easy subject so it's important to find someone that will teach it very clearly, and he does just that. The grading consisted of 6 exams and the ACS standardized final. The final score replaces your lowest score. GO TO CLASS AND TAKE NOTES. B is manageable, A is possible.

He really is the best professor of organic chemistry at UCF he explains things in a very simple way and tries to help you as much as possible. That being said its not an easy class and you have to commit to really get an A. I didnt and ended up failing the course but im retaking it with Dr. Elsheimer again next semester. Hes a really good professor

He is a good professor! He teaches the material well but orgo is a hard class and you really have to work to get a good grade. Overall, I enjoyed his teaching style and am taking him for orgo II.

He is an extremely good teacher and really wants his students to learn the material well. But, his tests are difficult and his class is hard just to get a c. I only suggest taking him for part 2 if you had him for part 1. If you want to learn, take Elsheimer, if you want a good grade, take Ye.

Probably the hardest class I've ever taken at Ucf. He's super energetic when he teaches, but test grades dont always reflect what you learn. If you're looking for a hardcore challenge, his class is just that. Will consume your life for an entire semester. I honestly wish Dixon taught this class.....

Only good orgo professor at Ucf. You will learn a TON. I took him because I wanted to actually understand organic. Take him for the series. If you didnt take him for 1, dont take him for 2, otherwise his class will be hell. He's also alot nicer than what students act like. Its a gpa drop, but worth it cuz you will learn.

I would recommend Elsheimer for anyone taking organic chemistry. Tests are ridiculously straightforward. On the progress tests, he doesn't expect you to know much only the basics. But the final is quite tough in comparison. Just read the text book and try to apply the chemistry you learned in CHM 2046 and some common sense. That should get you an A

My textbook is blue, all blue highlighter. You'll want to read that book for "fun." And do all of the problems in that book. He helps you understand why the reactions are happening. He doesn't want you to memorize anything...which is a good thing! His testing strategies are very random, so be prepared to know everything.

Orgo 1+2 are hard, but he explains all the material well. He tests on understanding, and you must know EVERYTHING. Def do all the homework- I know it's a lot, but it really helps. Just 10-15/day is doable. I got an A, it's possible. Only take him for 2 if you took him for 1, you won't be prepared. He expects you to know orgo1 like common knowledge.

Top-notch Lecturer. Well-organized course. You must be a motivated non-procrastinator to succeed. If you put in the effort, read the text ahead of lectures, work ALL the HW problems (possibly twice), you'll be shocked how much you will learn in just one semester. If not, prepare to drop the course, or fail, as did over 1/2 of our class.

GO TO CLASS. The in class quizzes are so helpful and usually show up on the test in one way or another. Read the book before if you can, it will help a ton. If you learn the material as you go instead of cramming it by memorizing the night before, you'll do alot better.

Extremely HARD like you've never imagined. Worst of the worst in UCF science classes. Fast like lightning. Brutal. Cruel. Painful like hell. However, after you finish the semester, you would be so happy, cause you don't need extra study for MCAT. I got an A by the way.

If you are thinking about taking this class ask yourself two questions. Do I have 10-15 hours every week to spend on one class and do I plan on taking Biochem? If you answer no to either of those, don't take him. At least 120ish out of the orginal 190 students failed or dropped. Only 8 students got an A (me included) but it nearly cost me my soul.

Dr. Elsheimer is the best professor in his profession. He honestly cares about teaching his students organic chemistry. He is really helpful in his office if he sees you putting in time for a problem(s). From one semester with him, I learned so much that it will follow me to pharmacy school.

Best Orgo Professor at UCF. I took Miles and got a D even after doing ALL hw problems and studying daily because his method is "memorize the whole book". I'm retaking with Dr. Elsheimer and it's like I'm learning Orgo for the first time. He explains the material well so you actually understand it. Currently have a B+, hoping to finish with an A.

Good professor, however he isn't easy. He will provide you with the material to succeed. DO STUDY GUIDES!!! Know those (not memorize) and you will do well, he often takes problems from the book HW questions. Do those also. Go to SI, he will see that and it will help you get an A and understand better. Read, do HW, go to SI and youll get an A

He is a great professor, but be prepared to WORK. He's definitely the hardest of the OChem professors at UCF, but I got a B in his Orgo 1 class, and currently taking Orgo 2 with him. Just put in the time, realize it's a serious class, and you should be able to do well.

He teaches very fast pace.Gives you a review sheet for each chapter,know everything on that sheet you can get an A on all of his tests. He gives 7 tests one every two weeks and has no problem failing the entire class and wont curve. even if you get a C you will know more organic than people that get A's with any other O Chem teacher at UCF.

Fall 2011. He teaches at a very fast pace, expects you to reach the chapter ahead of class. Get the solution manual and do all the problems 5 times. review his study guides to ensure you have a grasp on all the material he expects you to know. 7 exams, 2 weeks apart. Don't complain about the exams or he will make even hard ones lol

If you read, do the problems in the textbook, and attend class you can do very well. Dedicate a lot of time to understand concepts and work problems. He says don't memorize material and he is right. You will need to understand Organic Chemistry to pass the ACS exam and his tests. Don't procrastinate and take this class when your courseload is small

Elsheimer is a wonderful teacher. The negative reviews are largely inaccurate. The pace is quick and he forces you to stay on top by having 7 tests 1 every two weeks. His test's are not very difficult. He takes questions directly from the book for the tests. Best teacher for chm 2211 you will be prepared for organic portions of acs and mcat.

Probably my favorite chem professor and is very brilliant. Instead of babying you, he actually lectures you and doesn't disparage the chemistry in anyway. He's always not afraid to call people out in class so if you have a question its best you fully understand what your talking about. Overall, i enjoyed his class and you can argue points back.

Overall, he's a good quality chemistry teacher. For Orgo II, he gave us 6 tests and the ACS final. His tests aren't too difficult, as long as you do the recommended (optional) practice problems he "assigns". He made lectures interesting with lots of relevant examples and humor to wake us up. He knows his stuff. I would take him again if I had to.

The BEST instructor at this university. Extremely clear, knowledgeable, and interesting. Helps students make connections themselves by showing them how to approach problems. Also pretty humorous. He obviously LOVES what he does and wants his students to as well. Tests are always very straightforward. Bad reviews are from poor students. HE IS GREAT!

He's really funny and I appreciated the comic relief, the tests aren't terribly difficult if you study and read the book. This class is difficult due to the content that you have to cover and quite boring comparative to orgo 1, but if you did well in orgo 1 this course shouldn't be too difficult.

Definitely go to class! Very enthusiastic about teaching and loves chemistry. Has a lot of passion for his students and wants you to be successful but he will not hand it to you. Make sure you do the assigned problems in the book because the majority of the exams come from those. Very clear on exams and his expectations for you. Great professor

Great professor, great person, great grader, great garden, I would definitely say that this was a great experience, and the only complaint wasn't even about him (it was the ACS final exam). I would recommend taking Organic III with him

Test questions optional hw problems + not graded quizzes. Tests aren't difficult, but they are short since there are 6 of them so watch out for little mistakes. Final replaces lowest test. My grades were all high A's. Scores do range wildly. He passes out pages of old tests too. Just do the homework and memorize the mechanisms. He does go fast!

Dr. Elsheimer was amazing to work with! He was very enthusiastic during class which made me even more interested during his lectures. He gives a lot of homework but it is for your benefit .. He is a tough grader on exams but thats' just his high standard! He will make you think about every concept if you ever go to him with any sort of question!

Dr Elsheimer is awesome. Its really quite simple, go to class, listen well (yes he goes fast) understand concepts, don't memorize. Do all of the quizzes, make it your business to understand the concepts- you will be tested on them. Likewise, old exam sheets and homework. I am glad I took him- I understand organic chem and have used it so much since

Dr. Elsheimer is awesome. He's lectures felt like discussions sometimes and he caters the course to what students want to learn. Sometimes I would go to his office just to talk about chemistry cause he's such a fun guy to talk to. He makes tons of jokes and there are things he says that I still quote to this day. Take him!

I took advanced organic chemistry with him (along with organic chemistry 3)and am VERY glad I did because now because of him, my synthetic analysis AND physical property deduction skills are FAR better than they were before. His lectures are so entertaining and captivating. He was very helpful in his office. Tests come straight from the homework!

Dr. Elsheimer teaches in a way I have never seen before. He teaches with such a knowledge and passion, and expresses it in an extremely easy to understand way that most other organic professors lack (many just offer extensive extra credit to mask their inability to teach advanced topics). Test questions are taken from the homework he assigns.

Prof. Elsheimer was really understanding this semester and cut a lot of his students some slack due to COVID. Use the tutoring, his lectures are kind of helpful, but his tests are basically the textbook practice problems (he tells you that) so make sure you really know your stuff. It's not bad if you have a lot of time to review and attend tutoring

Dr. Elsheimer was very accessible and focuses more on understanding over memorizing. The class requires a lot of work, but if you listen to lectures and do the practice questions at the end of each chapter, you are set for the exam as he gets questions from the book. Focus on the mechanisms and you're set. The final was just old test questions.

Dr. Elsheimer is a great professor. He emphasizes understanding the concepts over memorization. If you read the book and listen to his lectures you will get a decent grade. He clearly tells you what you need to study for the exams and even provides a study guide that outlines the concepts that you should be familiar with. Office hours are helpful

He's one of the better organic chemistry professors. This is the hardest class I've ever taken and I honestly failed a couple of exams but still ended up with a B+. Study everyday as much as you can and really understand the material. Final exam was very easy and there's easy hw that cushions your grade.

Dr. Elsheimer is a great guy! I got an A because I worked hard + consistently from day 1. His PowerPoints do not go as in-depth as his exams are which I disliked. So I studied using the textbook. Orgo is a hard class and requires UNDERSTANDING and lots of practice. I would take him again! He is willing to help and caring. Took him online b/c COVID