She tends to send out emails reminding when homework is due and what to study for quizzes and tests. Be prepared to read the book because she follows it closely. Her lectures didn't do much for me. She curved at the end of the semester.

Do not let some of the previous reviews deter you from this professor. She is helpful and willing to clarify difficult concepts during her office hours. Organic Chemistry requires analytical ability: the professor cannot be blamed if "A" students used to memorization drop to B's when they are asked to think for themselves.

If you want to know the stuff (O Chem), she's the right professor for you. Lots of assignments, but forces someone like me to stay on task. Not a good class for the memorizer. Super nice lady and is willing to help. If you pay attention and do the work, you'll pass.

She cares a lot about all her students. She always trying to cultivate the conceptional growth of the material on students. She would always let you know materials to are most likely to be in major tests like the MCAT.

She always willing to help if you have questions. She helped me a lot not only for chemistry but also how to be a professional and good student at work place. She is supportive: if you read the book, go to lectures, do homework, ask questions, have motivation to study, how can you not get good grades.

Before I took this class, people told me how hard this class was and how she's not a good teacher. LIES. She's a great teacher. Ochem may sound hard, but it's not. She knows what she's talking about. Only bad thing is that sometimes her accent kicks in and pronounces words wrong, but still understandable

Expectations are clearly explained in the syllabus - come to class, do the reading and homework, and you'll do great. Weekly quizzes are on par with level of exams, homework is online and not always helpful, but she does not require rogue memorization of tables for exams. Her accent takes a minute to get used to but she is very kind and helpful.

I'm a 85-95 student, atteneded every lecture and never read the textbook. Peers and the internet answered the questions I had. Sit in the front because she is sort of quiet and has an accent. She is funny and knows what she is talking about. Models are a big help. I did not get the study guide. Hard work, but you learn.

Expectations are very clear. If you sit in the front you won't have an issue with the accent. SI is EXTREMELY helpful, and so is going to see her. Weekly quizzes and homework so you have to stay on track, lectures make sense of the material if you are actively listening. Glad I'm taking ochem with her.

If you really listen to lecture well and go to SI there is absolutely no need for the book and you will not do poorly. Do the review questions and the homework and you will excel in here-she really wants you to know the concepts. This isn't about learning equations, it's about understanding concepts. She is great at explaining and very nice.

Dr. De Paoli is undoubtedly one of the finest Organic Chemistry professors one could have. She is the reason I scored a 130 on the MCAT's CHM/Phys section. If you care about the material, or even the class itself, you will gain so much. She goes out of her way to help students and is always able to find time to meet with them.

Dr. De Paoli, or Dr. D, is one of the best Organic Chemistry teachers I've ever had. She explains the concepts perfectly in lecture and has powerpoint slides for you to print off, so you can add your own notes to them too. She has a great sense of humor and loves to challenge her students!

Dr. D is my favorite professor at Cleveland State University! She puts a great deal of work and effort into her classes and specifically into her students. She is awesome with office hours and explaining material. Pay attention in class and study for the quizzes and you should be fine. Organic Chem is difficult but she makes it manageable and fun.

Cares about her students. This class is the hardest class I have ever taken. Requires commitment, practice, doing the work and going to class. Studying is a must.

Dr. D is an amazing professor. She is genuinely interested in chemistry and teaches it well. Her lectures are interesting and well-structured. Her exams are pretty tough. You can't get by just memorizing the facts. You have to be able to apply them. Do all of the practice problems and go to SI. You will not regret taking this class with her.

Very very good lectures and provides excellent practice problems. Quiz every Thursday boosts grade and keeps you on track for the exam. Dont even bother with the book, just use her "extra" problems posted blackboard to study.

Dr. D is an exceptional professor. The content that needs to be covered is very difficult, and students tend to be upset that she doesn't make the class 'easier. She doesn't curve and there are quizzes every week. HIGHLY recommend seeing her in her office hours because she is more than willing to help with some additional explaining.

Dr. D gives you everything you need to succeed but prepare to work. OchemI was very tough, but she was always more than willing to help outside of class and really knew her stuff. You should know that the material is very hard and there is a lot of it, but she will do her absolute best to make sure you get it.

Best professor ever. If you work hard & take advantage of office hours, you will be fine. VERY hard class, but Dr. De Paoli is amazing at teaching it and is always there to help you. Cares about every single student in class. Quizzes every week, 2 exams & a final. Quizzes boost grade. Study hard & you will get an A! Don't listen to the bad reviews

Yes, organic chemistry is a VERY hard class, but Dr. D makes it less of a hassle. If you have to take o-chem, take it with her. She explains stuff quite well and the lectures are quite interesting. However, she does not curve, and office hours are limited. She always has a line at her office, but if you do get to meet with her, it's quite helpful.

Dr. D is the absolutely greatest. She really cares about us and made me really excited to learn about organic chemistry! This course requires a LOT of work, but it is manageable. As long as you put time aside to achieve an understanding of the subject, you will be fine! Also, get a tutor if you can! Go to SI sessions! You got this!

Dr. D is a great Professor, she is always willing to help either in class or in your office. Her lectures can be a little hard to understand but she clarifies as lectures. Organic chem is definitely a hard subject and Dr. D is aware of that, And she tries her best to make sure you understand the material. I wish I took her the second time around.

Every week there is a quiz with 5-8 questions, usually 1 extra credit question. She is hard to get to outside of class because everyone goes to her office hours, but she really helps if you visit with questions. This class is HARD, but if you do the optional homework and use the textbook, you will pass.

Dr. Depaoli is amazing. Shes tough, but pushes you to be an amazing student. You need to read the book and actually understand the concepts. Dont just memorize. Take notes from the book. Theres conceptual insight that can help with problems. Despite what people say, she cares so much. And NO she is not out to get you or anyone else in the class.

3 exams + final and 11 quizzes. One exam and quiz are dropped. Pay attention in lecture and you'll be fine. The key is practice problems! She explains the material really well. Raise your hand if you don't understand something. The class isn't hard if you do the work. SI+tutoring are helpful. PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT SHE EMPHASIZES IN CLASS!

The material is hard, but De Paoli is an amazing professor and makes the class manageable. Pay attention in lecture and take notes on what she emphasizes. Study for the quizzes because the occasional bonus points help to boost your grade. She doesn't curve, but makes the exams fair- multiple choice that really tests your understanding of concepts.

She is the definition of a good professor. If you work hard it will pay off. She does a good job at understanding her students and takes the time to help students. She is one of the best professors Ive ever had. I Have so much respect for this professor! Also do a lot of practice problems.

Accent is tough to understand and she can be slightly intimidating at first but Dr. D really does care about her students and wants to make sure that everyone is understanding the material. She tries to be as understanding toward her students as possible given the intensity of the material and really makes an attempt to answer every question.

Amazing professor. Ochem is a hard subject, and I feel that a lot of the negative reviews for her are based on people projecting their difficulty with the topic onto her; but as far as a professor for the course goes, there's none better at CSU. Incredibly kind, tests are fair as long as you keep up, and a good lecturer. What else could you want?

Dr. De Paoli is the best organic chemistry teacher I have had, she makes sure students understand the material on the slides before moving on. She is extremely understanding and supportive, I had to withdraw from her class because of personal issues and even after I withdrew, she still let me come to lectures, and would ask how I am doing.

- Thorough lectures - If you are struggling with material, she spends the extra time to help you - Material presented is relevant for MCAT and PCAT, and questions on exams are formatted to prepare you for the MCAT -Homework assignments for each chapter to help you stay on track - On occasion you have to learn material outside of class

Dr. D is a talented teacher who genuinely cares about students' learning; she is respectful and patient and makes you feel like your questions are valid. She adapted with flexibility and compassion to COVID conditions. She has a way of walking you through Ochem problems so you start to understand them intuitively - you just need to do the work!

I love Dr.D. She is by far the best Professor I have ever had. This class is by no means easy but Dr.D makes it tolerable. She is very straight forward on her exams & what she expects you to know. Everything you need to know is talked about in lecture & on the Slides. Go to class & ask questions & you'll do great. PRACTICE PROBLEMS & ATTEND SI!!!

Arguably the best professor (or instructor, whatever) of Cleveland State University. OChem I and II with her were a great time, especially II. She's the real deal. She's nice and fair but not a pushover. She's busy too, so treat her with respect and she will do the same. People can be quick to be upset w/ her, but that's just Ochem, so suck it up.

Dr D is a great ochem professor who genuinely wants you to succeed. This class can be rough but as long as you attend lecture and take notes and actually read the textbook, you'll pass. She doesn't curve but she does post extra credits sometimes and there's an adjusted grading scale

This class is going to be difficult: attend lecture, ask questions, do your homework on your own, and read the textbook if you have to. You will be just fine if you do those things. Dr. D is an amazing professor and she will definitely teach you Ochem. You will be more than ready for the MCAT after her class. Make sure to study study study.

This class is not easy and covers a lot of information. You will have to work to get a good grade. With that said, Dr. De Paoli is very good at explaining and breaking things down to a more understandable level. Extra credit opportunities were provided that helped a lot.

Dr. D will be one of the most genuine and caring professors you'll encounter in your academic career. She is committed to her students' success and will go out of her way to help you understand the material. Don't skip class, complete the assignments, and don't allow yourself to get behind on the material. If you put in the work you'll do well!

As a person Dr de Paoli is amazing. friendly and funny. i think its just the nature of the class; its fricken hard. only organic chemists like organic chemistry. she has a very thick accent which can be tough at times to understand. lots of homework and tests/quizzes. shes great, but OC is hard as heck

Dr. D is the most amazing professor CSU has to offer. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the material and wants all her students to succeed. She will carve time out of her day just to meet with you and make sure you understand what is going on. Dr. D loves answering student questions and is just a gem to be around!

Whatever CSU is paying this woman, it's not enough.

Dr. DePaoli is a great professor! The class is tough and the tests are heavily weighted, but it is not impossible to succeed. She is more than willing to give insight and explain hard topics in office hours, and she truly cares about your success if you make time to come to her. Also, attending SI or tutoring is almost mandatory to get a good grade

This professor really explains everything thoroughly and is very to the point on what you need to know. For the various concepts that are covered in class I would suggest looking into YouTube videos as well as summarizing lectures. Overall great professor!

Dr. D is literally the best professor I have ever had. Ignore all these awful ratings about her. I promise you if you work hard, pay attention, arrive at class, and do lots of practice, this class is an easy A. Dr. D is so passionate about her job and will do anything to help her students. She is willing to even stay later during office hours.

Honestly, she was a tough professor. She makes sure you understand ochem and chemistry in general. Her class is DEFINITELY worth to take especially if you want to take the MCAT. She is very personable and will make sure you succeed. She was my favorite professor to take at CSU. Make sure you take the time to study. You will need it.

She's a great teacher and her tests were very fair. Ochem isn't an easy class but it's also not impossible. Her tests and quizzes came from the lectures and the lectures are all you need to be able to practice concepts. Practice and review as much as you can and you will be fine. She gives extra credit if you need to make up a bad test day.

Dr. De Paoli is good at explaining concepts and simplifying them, but the class itself is difficult. In order to get a good grade just put in the work, do all the practice problems and homeworks to help understand.

If you're taking ochem, take this professor! She goes a little fast through the material, but she is so caring and stops to make sure everyone is following along. Exams and quizzes were more than fair, so you just have to put in the work and you're guarantied to do well.

Dr. De Paoli does a fantastic job presenting complicated topics. Organic Chemistry 2 is probably one of the hardest courses you can take as an undergrad, and I could easily imagine a lesser professor making it impossible. One of CSU's best professors, if you need OCHEM2 I recommend taking it with her.

She cares SO much about her students and is very fair. She provides practice exercises which really help. Downside is there are very few points in the class so not much room to mess up. She doesn't curve but does offer occasional extra credit points. Honestly orgo isnt easy, you have to be willing to put in the extra work outside of lecture.

I was expecting OCHEM to be challenging. This is the easiest class I have taken so far at CSU.

Dr. De Paoli is an absolutely amazing professor who truly cares about her students. She is such a kind individual, and her lectures are very clear, to the point, and effective (plus there are extra credit opportunities). Thanks to her, organic chemistry is my favorite class that I am taking. Take this class with Dr. De Paoli, she is the best!!!

Dr. D is one of the best professors I've had at CSU. OCHEM IS HARD! But Dr. D is a good teacher - she is clear & tells you exactly what you must know, but you absolutely have to study to succeed. She records lectures - my #1 tip is to rewatch them to catch anything you missed. She gives lots of extra credit - I got 15 pts of EC! You CAN get an A!

Dr. D is a wonderful professor. Yes, Organic Chemistry is a hard class but you cannot expect a professor to spoon feed you the material. You must take control of your own learning to truly excel in the class. She is very caring and gives out good pointers during office hours. I would highly recommend her for a challenging subject like this.

Dr D is a good professor for Ochem. It is a tough class but she gives extra credit opportunities and even an exam retake. The only issue is towards the end of the course is where the difficult sections took place and were heavily crammed with the info being majority of the final.

She is a wonderful and kind person but her lectures can be hard to understand and follow. All exams and quizzes were give via a lockdown browser which made interacting with the problems a bit difficult especially when trying to count carbons and name structures. She is very kind if you need assistance during her class.

I took her in organic chemistry 1 and 2 and I got not so good grades. However, her class really helped me learn how to study and prepare for exams in general and I actually aced both classes the second time around and other classes too. She is also very kind and open to help you out if you need it and is flexible.

literally the best professor I have ever had. It is a hard class for sure but if you put in the time you can get a great grade. please make sure to make the time for tutoring, SI, and you need to meet with DR.D when you need help she's the best

Dr. DePaoli is amazing! I got a 98 in the course which is never something I thought I'd be able to achieve and it's all possible because of her! She is a great professor and makes ochem a very fair course. With that being said ochem is hard and you have to put the work in. I dedicated about 10-15 hours weekly- more for exams and quizzes.