CHEM 2420

Orgo II is MUCH MUCH HARDER THAN Orgo I. There is a ton of memorizations and so much material to review. It was overwhelming. All of the different pathways and reactions just came down to correct memorizations. I know Serbulea did her best to teach the course, and I think this course is best taught with her. But the material is so dense, and I got the lowest grade I've ever gotten in my academic career. My first ever C+.

Professor Serbulea is a great teacher! She tries really hard during the lecture to actual get you to understand the material. That being said lectures are definitely not the most fun and i did catch myself falling asleep a few times. she does clicker questions that are weighed about the same as a test grade so PAY ATTENTION in class so you get the clickers right. she is definitely a hard teacher but the subject of orgo itself is a beast and really wants her students to do well. If you are in her class GO TO OFFICE HOURS! she is super nice one on one and really really helpful, but in a lecture setting can seem scary so definitely try to develop a relationship with her, she knows the name of everyone in her class anyway so you might as well have a conversation. one bad thing is she tends to run out of time before test day and instead of pushing off the material she hasnt covered she will rush through it and it will show up on your test even if that means you learn a whole new chapter the same day as your test. try to stay ahead of her with that. Orgo is tricky but very cool if you understand it, yes it will take up a good amount of time so dont try to be a super hero and take orgo with a bunch of other premed classes if thats the route you are taking. you will suffer if you try to do too much! GOOD LUCK!

This is the hardest class I have taken at UVA. Serbulea DOES NOT CURVE! Discussions are literal hell. Do not take this unless you are very, very smart and hardworking.

Professor Serbulea is amazing! She's a very effective professor and so passionate about the subject. She explains everything very thoroughly and all of her lecture/pre-lecture slides contain everything that you'd need to know for exams. This class did take a lot of work and outside preparation, but it was definitely worthwhile especially if you enjoy organic chemistry. Highly recommend for chem majors as well, because you get to learn the material really well and from an amazing lecturer.

Professor Serbulea is really the best professor at UVA but in this class, prepare to work like you have never worked. However, it is worth it because you will end up understanding Organic chemistry very well. IF U ARE PREMED. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU TAKE THIS CLASS WITH SERBULEA. If you plan to take it in the summer and want a good grade, i advise you take only the lecture and take the lab later