Honestly I don't love him as much as everyone else does--he prefers listing out his rules for solving problems instead of explaining why. Honestly I rarely went to discussion and studied last minute-ish so I know I could have done better if I had more time (overdid it this sem.) His practice tests are just like the class and exams are fair.

Matt was awesome! Although the class was only graded on a few things he gave tons of extra work that was super helpful. One of the best professors I've had at UW

Why is everyone glazing??? His lectures were unorganized, and he would go on 30 minute tangents on things you would never see again. He would rarely tell you what topic we were discussing, and if class ended in the middle of a topic, you would be lucky to even go over it in the next class. He's also not funny and would slurp soda in the mic.

Matt is an amazing O-Chem professor and I would highly recommend him any day of the week. He gives problem sets every lecture to practice what you have learned in lecture- and they are not graded. He gives tons of practice exams which is VERY similar to the real exam. TAKE MATT!

Matt is a kind and supportive professor who is very available and understanding. However, his class lacks structure, especially in lectures, which is very frustrating if you rely on clear explanations and organized teaching. If you're an independent learner who prefers figuring things out on your own, this class will work great for you.

Oh golly gee, where do I even start. Matt Bowman is GOAT. Exams were lowkey a little tough but fair. He teaches the content concisely and accurately. Take this man if you can.

Highly recommend Matt. Not overly difficult with him because he was awesome. He hand wrote notes on the projector which was easy to follow in lectures. Extra office hours occurred prior to exams. Problem sets were optional but SUPER helpful. Exams were representative of covered content if you studied diligently. #imissmybro

Great guy, held endless hours of office hours the weekends before exams. Cared about students. Explained things slowly and clearly. One warning is that he teaches the class very differently from the other professors.

He was an okay professor. He did seem like he liked the material that he was teaching and he tried to joke around with the class. He did however went over example extremely fast not allowing time for students to write them down.

Oh boy oh boy, where do I even begin. Some people may think Lebron or Jordan is the GOAT, but they have never attended a Bowman lecture. This may seem like glazing, but it's not glaze if its Bowman. His exams have clear guidelines, and he gives loads of practice. He is a great lecturer and is extremely committed to helping you learn. GOAT status

Super great professor, the way he explains things really helped me understand this class, and usually I suck at chemistry!

Dr. Bowman is super helpful and accessible outside of class. He genuinely cares about his students. I found his lectures slow and hard to sit through but he offers tons of resources to help you succeed. 343 is hard no matter what prof you have but I would recommend taking it with him. Great prof. I would take with 345 with him given the choice!!

Matt Bowman was a really good lecturer and helped break down difficult content. He can be a little all over the place in lecture but he'll take the time to make sure concepts really stick. Super available outside of class and genuinely cares about the success of his students. Lots of practice exams that are basically identical to the real thing.

The coolest, quirkiest guy on campus. Class is difficult because it's OChem, but you know what you're getting into. Has incredibly engaging lectures, is open and available, and is hilarious. Very test heavy, but he posts so many practice exams and study materials. Tough but fair grading policies. Plays by his own rules, but an incredible professor.

Prof. Bowman gives engaging lectures and useful lecture notes. He sets very clear expectations on what will be on the test, and there are lots of practice problems. Organic chemistry is a very difficult subject, but this class was manageable.

Pretty good for 343, would not recommend for 345 since his style varies and won't be of much help for 344.

Had him for both 343 and 345 and can't recommend him enough! Provided lots of ungraded practice problems and was very accessible outside of class. Matt's lectures are pretty easy to follow and the practice tests he provides the week prior to an exam are VERY much in line with what you'll see on the test. One of the best teachers I've had at UW.

Don't take ochem if you can't get into Bowman's lectures. He is accommodating, knowledgeable, and most importantly an expert at actually TEACHING the material. He releases tons of practice problems well ahead of exams which is a godsend. The class is very challenging but Bowman is your best shot at ochem success at UW.

Professor Bowman was good at teaching by giving many practice problems. He was very helpful with preparing for exams as he gave more practice exams than any other college class.

Matt definitely made O Chem bearable. He explained the topics in a way that was not daunting or overwhelming and helped us to understand the material fully. Would highly recommend taking this course with him.

Hardest class that I have taken in a while, but with Matt Bowman anything is possible. He made all his students feel welcome, and he had very clear expectations and plenty of availability to meet with him and answer questions.

Such a kind professor who clearly truly cares about his students. He explains concepts clearly and always has extra office hours on weekends before exams. He makes students feel capable about taking a difficult class and exams are never a surprise. Extremely grateful to have taken organic chemistry with Matt.

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Obviously the topic was difficult but the professor made the class enjoyable and more understandable. He was also very kind and caring during a face-to-face encounter.

He's definitely very enthusiastic and an entertaining lecturer. At times the class felt a bit disorganized.

The best professor I have had. Period. Cares about his students and their success, demonstrated by his extensive office hours during week AND on weekends (in 5-6 hour intervals before exams). Above all, Matt is an incredible human being with an immaculate sense of humor and a Dr. Pepper in hand that levels well with his students. Highly recommend.

One of the best professors I've had for any course. You can tell he's passionate about the course content and wants his students to succeed. He gives a lot of practice material and additional video lectures on each topic he covers. We had two take-home quizzes and four exams. He made ochem a very manageable and even fun class!

Matt was one of the most accessible professors I have ever had. He sets up extensive office hours before exams(like 5-6 hrs)and never passes up a question during or after lectures. He posts lecture recordings without fail and is super quick with piazza. Matt will never make you feel like you have a dumb question and truly cares about his students.

Great professor. Very knowledgeable and straightforward in what he expects from his students. Only warning is that your grade will be determined by only a few things. However, he is always willing to help and very open to going out of his way for others. Would recommend him if you plan to take organic chemistry!

THE BEST chem professor you will have, genuinely. Your final grade is heavily dependent on exams, (and 2 quizzes). It's organic chemistry, it's hyped up for a reason. Just memorize and practice a lot. Bowman makes it very clear and honest what you need to know.

Matt is by far the best teacher I have had for chemistry. He is knowledgeable and personable and takes time out of his day for each of his students if needed. He answers questions clearly and doesn't mind repeating himself. The class is based exclusively off of exams and quizzes so keep that in mind when you sign up if you aren't a strong tester.

I was shocked by how much I learned during lectures; Matt explains the concepts so well compared to the other professors I've had. I just wish there were more check-ins to keep me accountable. He cares a lot about his students and makes himself available to help.

made ochem fun. Also he has an insane amount of office hours. He clearly LOVES to teach

Bowman rules. He's very good at teaching you what you actually need to know for the test. He's funny and chill. All the lectures are recorded and he provides a whole bunch of study material too. OChem SUCKS but thats not his fault. 10/10 would recommend

Matt Bowman is the best professor I have ever had at UW-madison. I was super scared going into Ochem 1, but he made it seem learning it was something anyone was capable of. Had a ton of extra office hours the week before the exam and was always very approachable and gave great feedback on questions. Would definitely recommend him!!!

Matt is incredibly funny, caring, and quirky. Love his personality. I liked that he didn't rush thru lecture content too fast. He gives you all the resources you need to succeed plus more. HOWEVER ochem was the nastiest most horrible class ever so consider a tutor if chem isn't your jam like me. If you have to take it, take it w Matt & good luck!!

If you are a bio major and have to take OC class. Please, please, please choose Matt! He's an amazing and knowledgeable teacher who cares about his students a lot. A funny and weird guy. I know OC may be most of the students like me, sometimes boring and quite difficult to understand. But he can show your the mechanism clearly and the rules behind.

Matt was a great professor. I had him for two courses and he was wonderful, he wants students to do well and provides every possible resource for you to be able to do so. He is also extremely understanding in times of emergency: when I had a family crisis he rearranged a time for me to take the final exam. If you have to take ochem, get Matt.

Best teacher I've ever had. Honestly cares about his students, puts in a lot of time outside of class to make sure we understand things. Just take all your ochem lectures with Matt and you won't regret it.

Matt is the best. So many extra office hours that are extremely useful. His practice exams set you up for the actual exams nicely, and you get notecards, so literally just write everything you learned on them. I had him for 343 and 345 and I wouldn't want any other professor. He made Ochem not only bearable, but fun.

Matt is absolutely perfect and the best Professor I've ever had. He genuinely cares about our success. He is very straight forward and clearly identifies what we need to know for exams and quizzes. I had him for both Chem 343 and 345 and love his lecture style. He never goes a lecture without a Dr. Pepper and he is so relatable and awesome. GO MATT

Matt amazed me all semester with how he added so many office hours and made himself available for students. He knew if there was a tough topic coming up, he would add extra office hours. O chem definitely isnt easy, but it was doable for someone like me who isnt as motivated to study all the time. Lectures are recorded and he always has extra stuff

Ochem is a hard class. That being said, Matt is the best person to teach it if you have to take it. My least favorite thing about Matt is that the entire class is basically graded on the exams. My favorite thing about him is his office hours and supply of practice problems. This is the only class I've taken where both went beyond what I needed.

Best lecturer ever seen in ochem. Maybe the easiet quizs and exams among all ochem sections. Matt is such an interesting guy who will open a can of Dr. Pepper while talking on lecture mic, which might be the only I can never agree with him... I mean, coca-cola is the best

Matt is an incredible person who cares about his students. There were ample practice materials and supplementary videos. His lectures were winding and disorganized. He often had no transitions in thought or even labels to concepts. There were unspoken rules to problems he wouldn't outright mention in lecture.

I really enjoyed having him for Organic Chem, he made a really tough class less stressful and understood what students were going through with the material. He made it very clear what would be on each exam and quiz, and gave every resource needed to do well in the class. He was extremely accessible outside class with many office hours. Take him.

I am someone who struggles in chemistry and was extremely nervous about taking organic chemistry, however Dr. Bowman made my experience the best I could ask for! All lectures are recorded and he described concepts in a very digestible manor. Numerous practice exams that are identical to the concepts that will be tested on exams to help students.

Matt is an incredible professor. This is not an easy class, but if you put in the work and ask for help, Matt will help you. Textbook is optional and entire class is graded on 3 quizzes and 4 tests. He puts out practice problems but there is no homework for grade. If you put in the time and work on your own, it is possible to do well in this class.

Dr. Bowman is a phenomenal lecturer. He teaches with passion, effectively and efficiently. It is a difficult class with challenging concepts and he makes it much less intimidating than it otherwise could be. Exams are difficult but he is a very fair grader and the curve ends up working out. It's graded by few things, but all ochem classes are.

Dr. Bowman makes Organic Chemistry seem much easier than how it is explained in the provided textbook and he posts practice exams that look exactly like the actual exams which greatly reduces the stress during the exam. Furthermore, he is open to explaining chemistry topics even if they are outside the scope of the class.

Incredibly kind and understanding - went out of his way to work with me when I had to take incompletes in all my classes halfway through the semester. Grade based on 3 tests and 4 quizzes, but drops the lowest of each. Funny, clear, and interesting lectures. UNDERSTAND+DO THE PRACTICE TESTS and you'll be fine.

Matt is an amazing professor. He hand writes his lectures during class time so they are easy to follow. Many practice problems, practice exams, and recorded lecture topics are posted to supplement lectures. Exams can be tough but practice exams are very helpful and Matt is frequently available for office hours especially weekends before exams.

Bowman is an amazing teacher. But he does expect a lot of his students, so, if you don't put the effort in, you won't do well. Definitely go to his office hours. I suck at chem, but I went to them and I was able to do pretty well on tests, so take advantage of them. Our grade is only based on tests and quizzes though which sucked.

Matt is awesome!! Easily the best professor I've had. Took him for both 343 and 345 and he keeps the same relative exam and lecturing style for both classes. Exams are difficult, but it is organic chemistry. He gives a ton of resources for preparing for exams (problem sets, practice exams, office hours). Take him if you can!!!

matt is the best professor ive had at uw. he is very accessible outside of class and you can tell he cares about his students. he knows his class if hard but is always willing to help. his exams are difficult but pretty fair and you are well prepared if you do his practice exams. if youre taking ochem take it with matt!!!

Matt Bowman is an awesome professor. I had a really rough semester, and was considering dropping out this class. Matt made time for me outside of his office hours, to help me review my past exams. He is super caring and helped me pass this very difficult course. He knows his class is hard, but wants his students to succeed.

His lectures are amazing. He is able to explain things with extreme clarity. You need to focus on reasoning yourself through every bit of knowledge he tried to impart (his lectures is definitely sufficient for you to do so) instead of reckoning on your pathetic notecard during the exam.

Matt is both an exceptional instructor and person. His office hours allow you to seek ample 1:1 support. It is clear from the start that O-Chem is your battle but he does his best to support you the whole way. I had Matt consecutively for both 343 and 345. He is by far the best chemistry professor at UW-Madison.

Matt is amazing. He makes such a difficult class like o chem better. Before exams he would literally hold office hours for hours and hours, he was so accessible. He also posts many practice exams that are identical to the format of the exam. IF YOU ARE TAKING O CHEM TAKE IT WITH MATT!!

Matt was a GREAT professor and very personable! I really enjoyed the class even though I did poorly (o-chem just did not mesh well with me no matter how hard I tried). He was very communicative, and understanding, and often cracked jokes in lectures. Would take this course with him again!

Here is what I will say: W Professor for the amount of office hours and time he gives available. His lectures are handwritten live in class and doesn't say much outside what he writes. Doesn't lecture specific problems, purely concepts that you have to put together yourself. However, with ample practice exams you know what is expected of you.

Bowman is fine, but don't expect to do well in his class unless you plan on caring about his class more than any other class you have. Not very approachable and usually doesn't respond to my emails, or if he does, it's pretty much never helpful

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Matt was such a great professor and super willing to help students outside of class. Lots of practice exams given and office hours everyday for a week before exams. However, don't slack off on preparing like I did! I thought general chemistry was pretty easy so I was lazy last semester and I ended up with a B. Amazing professor, difficult class.

TAKE HIS CLASS. Perfectly explains concepts, caring, wants you to succeed, and drops the lowest test and quiz. Grading is only based on 3 midterms, a final, and 5 quizzes, but he gives TONS of great test prep. If you come to lecture + discussion and do all the practice tests + daily psets, you'll be totally fine. By far the best professor I've had.

Matt was absolutely fantastic! Effectively simplified difficult concepts, was available outside of class to help students, and exams were fair.

Really liked him. He was really good at teaching the subject. You MUST practice on the practice worksheets and exams to do well on the actual exams. They are formatted almost identical to the real exam. Fun guy, little weird but learned a lot.

Great professor, definitely very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing. Very lighthearted guy who cracks jokes during lectures and overall a very approachable professor. Exams can be hard but they are extremely similar to the practice/past exams that are available to you. Overall, one of the best professors I've had on campus so far.

Professor Bowman has no idea how difficult the material in his class is and has zero empathy for students who are struggling. Avoid him at all costs

Bowman's lecture is wonderful i have to say. He could use vivid analogy and clear drawing to help you understand the o chem. The design of exam is clever, but the content is quite difficult. That is organic chemistry!

talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique... don't take ochem with anyone else. probably one of the best profs I've had at UW. everything he taught was clear, the TAs were so good, and his practice exams literally reflect the real exams. totally recommend.

AMAZING TGASDJF BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER EVER HAD.

Amazing. He made organic chemistry interesting and bearable... definitely a lot better than a lot of other 343 lecturers.

Matt is an absolute legend!! Office hours almost EVERY day in the week leading up to exams. His lectures are clear and don't make you feel like you need to have studied intensely beforehand to understand what he's saying (like some of the other ochem professors). Also a pretty funny guy and very easy to interact/connect with in general.

His lectures are amazing and he always posts videos of them on canvas afterwards which I found super helpful. A textbook is listed in canvas but I never got it and I did fine just using his lectures. The tests are very difficult but the curve makes up for it. There is also a decent amount of memorization expected of you.

Professor Bowman was a really great teacher! After hating general chemistry, he made me actually enjoy learning about organic chemistry. It is a hard class but found that extra recommended book problems were very helpful. Also cares a lot and spends his weekends before exams in the union to answer any questions. Would recommend him over any other.

Definitely reccommend o chem with Matt! He takes his time to explain things and is very available outside of class for questions. I'd take advantage of problem sets and practice exams for studying.

O-Chem is a difficult subject but he tries to make it as accessible as possible. He always has extra office hours and is very clear on what will be on the exam. There are tons of optional practice sets and practice exams. It is very clear what is expected of you. But his lectures are a little disorganized sometimes, and the textbook is useless.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! People always complains Ochem is hard, but he made it so understanding. He was available many HOURS over the weekend before tests (unheard of). I'm not saying it's a walk in the park , but if you watch all his lectures, do all the practice problems, all the practice exams, and go to office hours when confused you'll do great!

I literally could not ask for a better ochem prof. Matt makes things simple to understand and his exams are super fair and he doesn't try to trick you. I did pretty bad in gen chem, but ochem was 100x easier. I am genuinely very upset that Matt isn't teaching Chem 345 next semester. Focus on Psets and practice exams, discussion isn't helpful IMO

I was SO scared to take ochem because everyone says it's one of the hardest classes. Not with Matt! He explains topics in the simplest/clearest way possible and actually goes above and beyond to help students. One of the few profs who cares about student mental health. His practice exams are EXACTLY like the real exam, so definitely do all of them!

Matt was amazing. Ochem is a hard class, there is no way around that. But he gives you all the resources you need to succeed and is readily available outside class to help. I loved going to his office hours and he provides enough practice exams that I never felt unprepared going into a midterm. Take ochem with him if you can!

I had heard nothing but good things about him, but he has NO idea how to teach an online class. It is literally a blank white screen for over an hour, monotone slow voice and zero engagement is even possible. Not sure if this is useful because I am sure he will never have to teach it this way again

Best professor I've ever had! I hated ochem but Bowman changed my perspective completely. Even during COVID, he does everything he can to accommodate students virtually. He even added an office hour date when I emailed him about having class during his other 2. He also explains everything clearly, my highest recommendations for this professor!

Absolute gem of a prof. Holds several office hours ON WEEKENDS before exams, explains everything well (and with several methods), and is very clear in grading/expectations. Do all the problem sets and practice exams, and ask every question you ever have on Piazza. Ochem doesn't need to be hell if you take Bowman.

Professor Bowman was awesome! His lectures were pre-recorded and very easy to follow. I dreaded organic chemistry coming into this class but he made it my favorite chemistry class yet! Tests were fair and he provided plenty of extra help and office hours.

Ive had my fair share of professors and it doesnt get any better than Matt! People can make ochem out to be really scary but Matt will give you the tools to succeed. You need to put in work as this is no clap for credit, but Matt provides a bunch of practice exams, problem sets, piazza, and office hours to help you if you want to do well.

Matt was such a great professor for CHEM341 especially considering we were online due to the pandemic. His lecture notes were not the easiest to follow along with, but he made himself super accessible outside of lecture and truly cares for his students. You can tell he really wanted all of us to succeed. Overall one of the best professors ever!

I was nervous to take ochem but Matt made it so much better. He not only provided lots of practice problems, great lectures and supplemental videos but was extremely caring and responsive to questions. My favorite thing about the class was his practice exams that were formatted exactly like the exams. Best professor Ive had so far 10/10!!

All I will say is look at the number of reviews this guy has. It is insane how well loved he is, but he totally deserves it because of how nice he is to his students

Matt is seriously the epitome of your modern-day professor. O-Chem sucks in general but he's there for you through it. He clearly loves his job, his subject, his TAs, and his students. Easily my favorite professor thus far. He's always available for questions (so don't be afraid to ask!)

One of the best professors I've had. He goes really in depth, has a ton of practice exams, and is very clear on what exactly will be on the exams. Just 4 exams that were much more manageable than 343 since he gave so much help and had 8 hours of office hours each Saturday before the exams.

Best prof I ever met so far my entire life! He has extra office hours over the weekend at Union South before every exams, like the entire weekend. As long as you are willing to learn, he will be there to teach you. He is really good at responding emails and answering questions: I asked a question, he recorded a YouTube video for me. Cannot express

Best Prof ever met!!!!! He is such an inspirational teacher and makes ochem so much fun.

Hands down the best professor at UW. He makes him self SO accessible outside of class. I don't think he sleeps. His lectures are funny, and even better, straight forward. He MAKES SURE you are told what you're expected to know for exams. He broke things down very simply, which other professors won't. Stay on top of problem sets & ask questions.

Bowman is a nice guy and does a good job teaching Ochem. He cares about his students, but he does teach a large STEM lecture so don't expect one-on-one attention. Do the problem sets he provides especially the second half of the semester. He hold office hours on weekends before exams. The second exam is hard, and the third will bury you in content.

Matt Bowman is literally a gift from heaven. I have never met a professor more accomodating than him. He truly wants his students to succeed and will give them all the resources necessary. Tough exams but that is the world of Ochem. I will definitely miss his morning Dr. Pepper and 10+ hours of office hours dearly.

Matt Bowman is a God. During the COVID-19 pandemic he posted lectures early and allowed us to earn extra points for studying. After every lecture he provided a problem set to keep up with the material. DO THEM. If you fall behind it'll take an army to catch back up. He would have 16 hours of office hours before every exam. I love this man

O chem is extremely difficult, but Matt does his very best to make this class manageable. His lectures are thorough and comprehensive and he provides packets of pertinent practice problems for each lecture. DO THE PROBLEM SETS! This course is by no means easy, but watch lectures + do problem sets + do practice exams and you will be more than fine!

I was very bad at organic chemistry and discouraged due to my past ochem professor, but Matt made me enjoy it and he taught it well. Hes fair, smart, respectable, and overall knows how to teach. He trains you to put in your best work, and whether you use organic chemistry in your life or not, he made this course worth it. Take him 100% over others