scerri is a good professor. even though he may be rude at times, he still teaches really well. i just took the final and i thought it wasn't too bad. just memorize the course reader and practice problems in the pink book (a book with past midterms & finals). also, get a good ta. it's important to understand concepts as well and if you have a good ta, it will guarantee a better grade in the class. just try not to get below the curve on exams.

Taking prior chemistry classes will help you immensely in this class. Knowing the material in the course reader, in the way the course reader presents it, is essential in performing well. The textbook is rather unnecessary, with the assigned problems in the back of each chapter only as extra preparation if you're anxious about an upcoming exam. His lectures go by rather quickly, with his demo and 2 minute break eating up time. Gagik is awesome. Definitely go to his reviews, and I recommend attending his discussion. Even if you aren't enrolled in his discussion, forget the section you are enrolled in, and just go to his.

I don't know why everyone is complaining about Dr. Scerri being arrogant. I don't recall him ever picking on anyone personally unless they're just complaining about the workload - which I felt was very reasonable. Dr. Scerri is an excellent teacher and gives good explanations which can also be found in the course reader - this information generally serves as the basis for test questions. The lectures move quite fast (it's not his fault that there's alot of material, but makes course reader is even more important) and it helps a lot if you have taken AP Chemistry but it's not the end of the world if you didn't. I didn't take any chemistry prior to this course and although I found it challenging, I scraped by with an A-. Dr. Scerri's office hours are especially helpful as well as the review sessions before exams. Although he is often perceived as intimidating, he is actually quite approachable and very willing to re-explain material and answer questions.

First, I HATE CHEMISTRY!!! I never liked it, and I will never like it. However, I still managed to get a decent grade: B-. I never did any of the homework or reading and procrastinated when it came for studying for the midtertms and finals. Plus, I am not one of those God-given brain children that can slack off. All this and I still managed a B-. Everything on his midterms and finals are in his course reader and are fair. No real surprises. Lectures are quite boring and it is easy to doze off. However, his arrogance is hilarious and his demonstrations are pretty cool. Online mastering chemistry can be very frustrating and tedious. Overall, Scerri isn't the best at teaching the material but getting a decent grade in the class is pretty easy. His curve is very generous. He takes the average score of the class and makes that a B-/C+. Basically, if you want an A, you have to do homework and not procrastinate. If you would be happy with an average grade, just study the course reader and do practice problems before the exams.

Ok, let me give you the down low on how to succeed in Scerri's class. Number one, atend class. I kow that it might sound boring, butit really helps. Pay atention to what Scerri is saying, especially when he writes it down, that usually means that he would want you to learn it for the miderm or final. Second, get familiar with your reader. Don't get me wrong, it is not essential toknow yourreader front and back. My suggestion is follow the reader first, refer to the book for clarification, or profe Scerri (or the ta's- who are all cool, cool, people). Please note that at first Scerri can seem to be a little,if not a lot arrogant. I honestly think that that is just the British in him. If you have foriegn-born parents, you know how behaviors can change with different nationalities. Don't get caught up in how much you hate a teacher, if anythin, that is just hurting your grade because you are clouded with all this hate in your blood. Take him for who he is, your teacher. Get the grade and get on with your ife. In all, I would recomend taking this teacher because I actually learned from his class: both chemistry and good test taking skills. Hope this helps.
p.s.- to all those ladies who like the handsome old-enough-to-be-my-father look, I understand. He is pretty cute, and his accent is hot. But please, he is your teacher.

One of the funniest, most amazing professors ever. He's funny, reasonable and really smart. His humor and wit definately made the class much more enjoyable. His tests are very fair, just make sure to attend lecture(why would anyone not want to attend his lectures...he's awesome) and go over the reader. Plus, he does the coolest demos in class, gives you a 2 minute break to refresh and has long office hours in case you have any questions. I would recommend him to anyone to take. I'm definately sad that I'm not in his class anymore.

dry humor, lots of theory and principles, math will not save you here. READ THE COURSE READER!!! If anything this is the key to survival. We all have to take him once, and he is pretty hard, but its worth it. Watch out for tests questions, read them carefully they aren't always what they seem, and if you understand the thoery through and through you will be fine. Also, make sure you go to lecture.