For OChem, Lewis is an amazing professor. For how difficult the content was, his quizzes were always fair and tried his best to prepare us with the amount of time we had. OChem is a really hard class in general, so a lot more of it comes down to personally studying and doing book problems.
First time in a year that Ochem classes were in person. His class is def doable to get a good grade in and attending Office Hours will help you. While I didnt do as well as I hope bc of poor time management his class is very fair with six quizzes and no midterms only one final and also some homework points. He is approachable and a great help
Lewis is one of the few professors here at UCSB that genuinely cares for students. His teaching is by far one of the best and made o-chem not as bad as it seems. His quizzes are very fair and if you want an A I recommend putting in the work to do book problems since it's very similar to his exams.
Lewis is a pretty good professor. His lectures are good, has a clear grading criteria, and genuinely wants his students to succeed. This class is very difficult though, you will need to do the practice problems in the textbook if you want to succeed, it isn't enough to just attend lectures.
Lewis is a solid option in this dept. He is pretty clear in grading criteria, and always explains what is needed to be successful in the course. But, the course isn't easy. It is tempting to not show up for lecture/cram for exams but that will lose you a lot of important points. Space studying, ask questions. Try not to rely on the curve. Good luck
Maybe my favorite professor at UCSB even though chemistry may be the bane of my existence. I took Lewis for the entire Ochem series online so we had weekly quizzes which made up most of our grade and one "final quiz". I watched the lectures and then read which made the book an easier read. Does give some opportunities for extra credit. Lewis GOAT
Prof Lewis is hands down the best professor I have ever had at UCSB! Very fair and genuinely wants his students to learn. A real gem! Ochem is still very hard but felt much easier than the gen chem series because of his teaching!
Goat, highly recommend for ochem. He was very accommodating during the pandemic and even tho ochem was easier online than in-person, if you do book problems and keep up with the readings you'll do good in the class. His lectures are helpful and held discussions sessions where he'd go over material that was in the weekly quizzes. Really nice guy!
BEST PROF IVE EVER HAD AT UCSB. Professor Lewis made learning ochem a breeze (if you put in the work, obviously). Super understanding of student situations and doesn't try to trick you at all on exams. If you have the choice of Lewis vs any other professor, PICK LEWIS!!
Lewis is a great professor. His lectures are clear and straightforward, quizzes and grading is fair, and hes super understanding and accommodating! Course is definitely not easy but lewis provides you with everything you need to do well. highly recommend taking OCHEM w/ lewis. I liked ochem way more than gen chem thanks to him.
One of the best professors I've ever had. He readily admits mistakes and regrades quizzes/awards points when he messes up, and answers every email quickly. He even made time to go over a quiz with me over zoom fall quarter. Genuinely cares about his students, and even though the class is hard, he makes it bearable. If you can take his class, DO IT!
Lewis is the best prof I have ever had for chemistry. Especially since o chem is known for its difficulty, this man has made my life so much easier because he cares for all his students and grades fairly. Sometimes it seems he is the only prof that takes this pandemic into account for student's lives. I am trying to take the full series from him.
Professor Lewis has a great class set up and you can tell he wants you to learn! Homework is graded which gives grades a boost!
Lewis is such a genuine and caring professor, I really think he wants his students to thrive. Tough quizzes but he makes a brutal subject bearable! Don't be afraid to reach out to him for anything, he's so generous with his time and very patient
Taking this series with Lewis has been great! He is extremely understanding/caring for his students, even though the material is tough. Harder than 109A in my opinion, but doable with Lewis. Course grade made up by biweekly quizzes, biweekly mechanism uploads via gradescope, mastering chem, bacon, reflective essays, and final quiz.
Lewis is a straightforward, nice OChem professor! Tests are fair. Lectures are clear, organized, and taught in an understandable way, but you do still have to do all the book problems and homework, take solid notes, and study hard to do well. (Review based on pre-pandemic times). Take him for OChem if you can!
Dr. Lewis is a great professor, he taught the material very cleary, I really enjoyed being in his lectures. The course had a lot of homework/quizzes, which can be good if you're not doing very well in one area. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to take O chem.
I cant imagine why hed ever have a bad review. Truly one of the best professors Ive had despite teaching a very challenging class. Super flexible and accommodating during the pandemic and supplies you w/ more than enough info for the quizzes. Read the textbook for tough chapters and you might even enjoy ochem more than gen chem. very organized!
Lewis might actually be THE best professor I've had at UCSB. He's always accessible through email and shows a deep level of care and respect for his students. The material is hard, but Lewis really does his best to set you up for success. As long as you put in the work (textbook reading, book problems, lectures) you'll get at least a B
Grade based on weekly mastering chem problems, weekly quiz, 3 reflective essays(very easy), BACON quizzes and final. Most points came form quizzes and mastering chem so make sure you stay on top of material. Lewis was extremely organized and very caring. It's a tough subject but lewis makes it very bearable. Lectures are divided into 10-20min vids.
Lewis is an absolute gem. The material is hard, but you can ace the quizzes by watching the lectures, taking good notes, and doing all the book problems. It's honestly not that hard if you put the time in; book problems take a while, but they pay off. OChem wouldn't have the reputation it has if Lewis taught everyone's first course.
Lewis is a great lecturer who really cares about his students and truly wants what is best for them. The course itself and the topics are difficult but Lewis makes it understandable. He is very accommodating to any issues that arise. Do the book problems and do hw and you will be fine.
He is very organized, responsive, makes sure to answer all the questions, and usually responds to emails quickly, very kind, flexible when it comes to extending deadlines. Some lecture videos are not helpful, sometimes there are harder and more complicated concepts and lectures are not that helpful in understanding it. Some quizzes are very hard.
One of my favorite professors in the Chem department aside from Joseph. I really like his teaching style & really appreciate that theres no midterms/finals while distance learning. Very approachable with office hours basically 4 times a week which saved my grade. Practice problems can get you to pass any of his weekly quizzes too.