CHEM 2810

Sundberg's tests are tricky and really separate those who really understand from those who just regurgitate the material. Keep up with readings. He's fast.

This course is tough. It's in the 80 series afterall. But it is much more interesting than the first semester in my opinion, as we talk about biochem and drugs for half of the time. If you're already in the 80's series, finish it out. It's not terrible if you put time into it. TA's are always there too, and Sunberg can be like your goofy great uncle.

very hard class. generous curve...prof is so smart that he doesn't realize that everybody doesn't understand

Professor Sundberg is very knowledgeable and very approachable. (He taught Bruice, author of the orgo textbook you use.) His mechanisms are sometimes simplified (or different) versions of what is in the text, so that can get confusing sometimes, but he will accept either version on tests and problem sets. The problems sets are done in groups, and you only need to turn in one per group. The tests are not overly difficult as long as you really know the concepts and mechanisms. (It's a lot of write down everything you know and less of apply what you know.)

Sundberg truly brings sunshine to the world of organic chemistry. He is not always the best teacher...especially because it's hard to read his handwriting...but he is brilliant, knows his stuff, and is the oldest faculty member in the chemistry department. I really enjoyed the content material of this second semester...more so than the first. I loved being in a small class of 40 kids that the 80s series provides. The course is tough, and I don't know how generous Sunny was this semester with the grade distribution, but it is definitely possible to get an A if you really want it and work hard. You do a lot of self-teaching, but the Bruice textbook is fantastic. I'm a fan, and would recommend this series and course.

If you're in this class you probably already took CHEM 1820 with Sundberg. Let me tell you that if you thought last semester was hard, JUST WAIT. This semester has so much more material than you can even imagine, and there are 4 hour exams instead of three. Plus a cumulative final. Don't fret though, because Sundberg is very generous with the curve. Make sure that you score as high as possible on problem sets because they will definitely save you. Test averages are going to stay around the 60 percents, so if you score around there you will be fine. Good luck! :)

If you thought 1820 was hard, YOU ARE IN FOR A RUDE AWAKENING. This semester was a crazy ride of really difficult material, 4 exams (NOT including the final) and 6 problem sets. All while you have to write full lab reports nearly every week for 2811. But it is a truly satisfying class and Sundberg is generous with the curve. Our test averages were around 60-65%, which shows how hard the tests were. But if it is between the 80s or the 40s series, go 80s. The material may be a bit more challenging, but the classroom experience is a lot more positive and interactive.