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STRUCTURE, REACTIVITY, MECHANISMS, SYNTHESIS, AND NOMENCLATURE OF ORGANIC MOLECULES INCLUDING ALCOHOLS, RADICALS, ALDEHYDES, KETONES, CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND CARBOXYLIC ACID DERIVATIVES, AND AROMATIC RINGS. OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE ORGANOMETALLIC COMPOUNDS AND REACTIONS AT THE ALPHA CARBON.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 130A, 109A or 109AH with a minimum grade of C-.

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Robert Lewis
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CHEM 109B Lewis R B Spring 2025 Total: 329
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109B . Lewis R B 4 Months Ago

Professor Lewis wasn't horrible but wasn't the best either. He likes to gatekeep his material, doesn't post ANY notes from lecture or any exams taken during the course (only answers). He is very laid back. But I will say that his exams are easier and are very similar to his worksheets. Overall I think he is an okay ochem professor.

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109B . Lewis R B 7 Months Ago

Dr. Lewis is a clear, organized lecturer who could probably teach this whole series in his sleep. Tests are difficult but reasonable, and there are lots of resources to help you succeed. My only significant complaint is his seating charts, which take the anonymity out of grades and make most students feel really insecure.

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109B . Lewis R B 8 Months Ago

This course was the hardest one I've ever taken in my life. So much work outside of class, with minimal return. So many mechanisms to not only know, but implement in all sorts of different other reactions. Lewis did the best he could do teach the material and respond on Canvas discussion boards, but this class is just so absurdly difficult.

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109B . Lewis R B 9 Months Ago

Professor Lewis is known for his clear lectures and fair tests. While Organic Chemistry is challenging, he equips you with the right tools. Utilize the textbook, attend office hours, and try unstuck AI for study prep - success is attainable with effort.

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109B . Lewis R B 11 Months Ago

He has 4 exams in one single quarter. He sometimes has class on Monday and tests on Wednesday about what you just learned on Monday, which is IMPOSSIBLE to do especially for Ochem. You must get help from your friends who previously had the class to get good results. If not, you'll probably get a C or lower. He is the best among chem 109 though.

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109B . Lewis R B 11 Months Ago

He has 4 exams in one single quarter. He sometimes has class on Monday and tests on Wednesday about including what you just learned on Monday. It's IMPOSSIBLE to do that, especially for Ochem. You must get help from your friends who previously had the class to get good results. If not, you'll probably get a C or lower.

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