Reviews of professor Yu Liu

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Somehow makes organic chemistry not suck (as much.) he is very intelligent and explains things well. he has a great sense of humor that makes class enjoyable. do your work and study as soon as you learn it, otherwise you wont succeed. totally recommend him

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I absolute love Dr. Liu! I understand the frustration people have while taking his class, but honestly it comes with the type of course. Regardless of where you go, organic chemistry is hard. I think the way Dr. Liu approaches his course is unique and entertaining. Pay attention in class and reach out with questions, you'll do well!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I struggled with this class a lot, but Dr. Liu is amazing and one of a kind. He made me understand organic chemistry better than I thought I ever would. Staying consistent is key. Always ask for help. Study hard and you will make it.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
His class is tough and lecture heavy. Make sure to go to his office hours and SI if you need help. Textbook is not needed, however practice problems from the book are helpful. Overall his class is tough but is not impossible to get an A, you just have to put the work in for his class in the classroom and out of the classroom.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
For Orgo 1&2, it's so true that it's hard to get an A, but pretty doable to get an A-/B+. I was in his office CONSTANTLY for help on the hw and quizzes. If you don't lose points here you have 100 pts to lose on 3 100pt exams and the final to get an A. When you study make sure you understand what you write, and you don't just vomit on a whiteboard.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
OChem I &II is so HARD. The course is dense with material. Prepare yourself. Be sure to NOT lose ANY points on in class quizzes, take home assignments, and sapling. Save the lost points for the exams. Be very detailed with everything you do.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
only take if willing to work HARD. His humor and intelligence make class bearable, but it's still very difficult. Set aside a few hours/week to study if you want a good grade. DON'T: study last year's exams, you'll fail your test! Do: watch videos (khan academy or Organic Chemistry Tutor) , practice problems from book, review quizzes & sapling.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Dr. Liu is a stickler for doing things a certain way and isn't flexible. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, he gave an extremely difficult 3rd exam, then created a final exam (that students didn't actually take) by multiplying percentages from past exams, therefore holding exam scores againts students a second time. Wish he wasn't the only orgo prof.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Dr. Liu is the hardest chemistry professor I have ever taken to this date. He is a very picky grader and does not give extra credit. Unless you know what is going on in his class you will not pass. On the other hand, he makes jokes during the lectures which make it a bit better but not much.