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CHM 2211

Organic Chemistry 2

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Prof: Portmess / Fall 2023

Dec 9, 2023

Comments on the course

It's really easy to pass. There is a massive curve because the exams are impossible. It is so much material and the exams are very specific making them nearly impossible. Do all of the review exams, all of the LTPs, follow the LTP pacing, do the Not Graded Quizzes, and use the discussion board. He will give some arbitrary extra points based on your participation in these things.

Comments on the professor

I did not like him as a lecturer. Very nice and caring, but his LTPs were not helpful in all honesty.

Advice

Study Edge only takes you so far but can help.

Delivery: In personGrade: AWorkload: ModerateTextbook Use: No
Exam HeavyParticipation Heavy
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3OK Class
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5Very Useful

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3OK Prof

Prof: Portmess / Summer 2022

Oct 21, 2022

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Do every single In class Quiz, watch all LTP's, go to office hours

Delivery: HybridGrade: BWorkload: HeavyTextbook Use: Optional
Participation HeavyAttendance HeavyExam Heavy
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3OK Class
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3Kinda Interesting
5Very Useful

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3OK Prof

Prof: Portmess / Fall 2021

Dec 21, 2021

Comments on the course

This course was very tough to get through, but don't worry about your grade too much, he has a very high pass rate (like above 90%).

Comments on the professor

This professor is very hard, but it can be worth it in the end. Especially if you are pre-med and need to take the MCAT or similar test in the future. Apparently, he is so hard/in depth that it makes the organic portion of the test seem simple. Also, helpful to get the great background before biochem. I was not a fan of his teaching style. You were expected to watch lectures at home, and you went into class to review the material. He didn't always match up the class to the lectures, and he rarely explained the topics that he expected you to already know, so it was easy to fall behind.

Advice

Do the practice problems. He gives a lot, but they are worth it.

Delivery: In personGrade: B-Workload: Very HeavyTextbook Use: Optional
Exam Heavy
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4Good Class
1Very Hard
5Very Interesting
5Very Useful

Prof: Portmess / Fall 2021

Nov 22, 2021

Comments on the course

The class itself is very hard. The combination of the amount and complexity of content can be daunting, but starting practice problems early will 100% help you out.

Course Content

Very useful and will have certain things ingrained in my head until the day I die (King/Queen, reactivity staircase)

Comments on the professor

The absolute best professor I have had thus far. Is very dedicated and will help you, if you seek it out.

Advice

Do everything that he mentions. Those that struggle are those that lose motivation and give up. He makes an effort to pass those that are showing a sliver of effort. Post on the discussion board and make sure he starts to know your name.

Delivery: In personGrade: Not sure yetWorkload: Very HeavyTextbook Use: Yes
Attendance HeavyParticipation HeavyExam Heavy
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4Good Class
1Very Hard
4Interesting
5Very Useful

Prof: Portmess / Fall 2021

Nov 4, 2021

Comments on the course

Rough, pushes you to be the best you can be or you end up sinking. The layout is mildly confusing and exam averages will probably scare you

Advice

Don't worry

Delivery: OnlineGrade: Not sure yetWorkload: HeavyTextbook Use: No
Participation HeavyExam Heavy
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1Awful Class
1Very Hard
3Kinda Interesting
3Kinda Useful

Prof: Portmess / Spring 2021

Oct 13, 2021

Comments on the course

Hardest class I’ve ever taken and my only B at UF so far. Exams are made to upset you, not test you on actual content. You could study for weeks for an exam and still get a horrible grade just because they’re so unpredictable and unfair. Even if you have a good work ethic, you can get a bad grade. Grade mainly resides in his opinion of you, so post in the discussion board a lot or go to office hours if they’re available.

Advice

Despite his failings as a professor, do everything that Portmess talks about in his lectures and do every supplemental assignment available.

Suggest a professor

Anyone but Portmess

Delivery: OnlineGrade: B+Workload: HeavyTextbook Use: No
Quiz Heavy

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