FloridaGator3

Has anyone had either Castellano, Deyrup or Davidson for Organic Chemistry 2? I was just wondering how they ran their class and how their homework assignments are (OWL website, worksheets, etc)? Do they give pop quizzes? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

yankee boy

I am currently in Deyrup's class for Orgo2 and I can say that she is super fair. Dr. Deyrup is VERY approachable, cares and genuinely wants you to do well. Heck I believe her policy is if your failing the class and get a C on her final you pass the class. Also, if you do very well on her exams, you are exempt from her final. She teaches Orgo2 in a different light versus portmess and the others. She makes her own HW, and does not go by the textbook (She does not post answers to HW online, you must do it on your own, or go to her office hours for help, she does this to FORCE you to learn). She gives 4 quizzes and 3 exams along with a final. No OWL, or HW ever due, your entire grade consists of the quizzes n tests, but you can earn improvement points for improving from test to test. She does NOT do nomenclature or stereochemistry (can't even begin to explain to you how fantastic this is), but makes up for it by her mechanisms and synthesis. TAKE HER! She is motherly, understanding, great teaching skills and most importantly FAIR. Get her quick, word spreads fast and all the kids try to get into her class. Hope that helps!

FloridaGator3

Thank you very much for the detailed response. I really appreciate it.

DiGamma23

only has 8 seats left for spring in her section. her's went rapidly.

ASMAJ

Deyrup must be new, never heard of her. However, I know Davidson is an awesome professor.

As for set up, most (I think all) orgo professors base their grades on quizzes and exams only. No OWL and that type of stuff.