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Wickens made organic chemistry so much easier to understand than I thought it would be. His lectures were so helpful and he provided very clear examples. The class had a very forgiving grading system, allowing you to drop your lowest midterm score. The weekly problem sets were graded on attempting half the problems which was an great.Rate My Professors ↗
great professor, love a fellow ginger in chemRate My Professors ↗
Probably the best teacher I have ever had. The way he explained the material made ochem way easier to learn than I anticipated. Also, it is really obvious that he cares about his students and wants them to succeed. I wish he could teach every chem class I have to take, 10/10.Rate My Professors ↗
AMAZING professor!! He is so passionate. I absolutely loved this course and was TERRIFIED coming into it. He made organic chemistry so interesting. Great lectures. I recommend going but not mandatory (he posts videos of his lectures if u miss one). His exams aren't bad - just like the practice exams that he gives. Loved this course!Rate My Professors ↗
Prof Wickens is my favorite prof I have had! He is so enthusiastic about what he teachers, very approachable, and makes guidelines and expectations very clear. He really shows how much he cares about his students and wants them to succeed.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Wickens was an incredible professor to have for a class as difficult as Chem 343, and I don't think I would have done as well as I did if I didn't take his class. He really cares about student success (something that is clear in the way he structures his class), and provides plenty of material for students to do well. He's also hilarious.Rate My Professors ↗
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