CHEM 2410

This professor makes organic chemistry about as good as it can be. That being said, it's still organic chemistry, and it's very difficult. There is a content to memorize, and it is almost like a specific skillset that you need to take this class. She gives 7 percent on the final grade if you do all of the extra credit, which is very nice. There are 3 midterms and a final. None of them are dropped. The exam averages for the midterms were typically around a 75, which is higher than other organic chemistry classes. As for the professor, I really enjoyed her. She is helpful during office hours, and she emphasizes what you have to know. Her lectures can be a little slow at times, but I mostly didn't think they were too bad. Good luck in here soldier. You're gonna need it. #tCFF23

I took Samonina for Orgo 1 in Fall 2024 and got an A+ in this class. It is possible, given that there is 7% extra credit if you do the PLA assignments throughout the semester. (My midterm/final grades ranged from 92%-93%)

Here is what I did:
- Once she finished going through a whole chapter, I would review the slides and make flashcards on them, then every other day or so I would review the flashcards (this sounds like a whole lot of work, but I promise it pays off --- it helped in not cramming everything at the last minute + generally understanding the topic).
- Sometimes her lecture explanations were unclear so I went through the readings and made review sheets for the chapters
- Her Zoom office hours were helpful because she would answer any questions you have + you could learn from other people's questions too. Also, I feel like she hinted at some possible questions that could be on the exam
- I typically did every assignment a day before they were due (except for the quizzes which you could only do on Fridays)

I don't think I was the smartest student in the class but staying consistent and doing a little bit each day paid off! Her exams are by far the "easiest"/most fair, because she tests you on what you know. There will not be surprises if you study everything. Good luck!!!