CHEM 2410

Lectures are merely copying notes as fast as possible, you are expected to learn it all outside of class then use the class time as reinforcement.

Gerrans is a good instructor but the shear volume of material covered is daunting. I strongly advise doing all of the practice problems and practice tests.

While orgo is not the easiest subject, Gerrans is a fantastic lecturer and makes the class as painless as possible. He tells some pretty funny stories sometimes and tries to keep the class interesting. While his tests are somewhat difficult, he is very fair in testing what he has gone over in lectures. Very patient and explains concepts well in office hours too.

Papa G is an absolutely amazing professor. He takes a class that most people believe is one of the hardest and makes it as clear as clear can be. HIGHLY recommended and the way to go if you take ORGO.

Gerrans is the man. Very organized lectures, you always knew what material would be on the test.

Gus is not bad, but not great. His lectures were merely copying notes, and though tests were fair, sometimes, questions would appear from left field. Overall, he's a very fair and good professor, and would highly suggest him if you are taking Orgo.

Ali is very good.

Fantastic professor, he made me want to minor in chemistry. Can be a little dull at times (but that's just orgo) and he sneaks in random jokes once in a while that keep you on track. Tests are pretty much all from lecture but reading the book helps understand some material. Class is usually spent copying down his notes but when you look back at them to study they're very very helpful and clear - he repeats important concepts over and over in case you missed it the first time. Tough class, great professor.

I think these two statements sum it up: "Lectures are merely copying notes as fast as possible" and "there is no way to fake your way through this class." That said, Prof. Gerrans is a nice guy and lectures very methodically.

Couldn't get into Burnett's section? It's not the end of the world. Gerrans is definitely the next best option. He presents the material very clearly, if you take good notes you won't need the textbook except for the practice problems. Exams will have a couple questions from left field but are straightforward for the most part.