Reviews of professor Jakub Hyvl

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I had a great experience with Dr. Hyvl! There were many resources to use when studying or looking to practice problems. Participation isn't mandatory, but because of IClicker, I would definitely recommend going to class. He is really understanding and is happy to help, especially if he can tell you're putting in the work on your end.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Yes, Dr. Hyvl's Ochem class is very challenging; however, he is one of the best chemistry professor I've had. His exams are rather simple if you review the past exam problem that he provides and he hires 3-5 LA's every semester, each hosting 2 hours of office hours every week. I had to study like crazy, but I am glad I took Ochem from Dr. Hyvl.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Hyvl is extremely knowledgable in his field. He truly cares about the success of his students. He understands that ochem is difficult so he does as much as he can to explain it thoroughly. If you put in the effort, show up, and study hard, he will acknowledge your hard work, and it'll be very helpful in the end, especially if your borderline.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Hyvl is a very understanding professor and very receptive to class feedback and performance. CHEM 445 Synthesis of Organic Compounds is a challenging course with a lot of O-Chem II heavy topics. Although the course itself is challenging, Dr. Hyvl is willing to explain topics during office hours and in emails.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Hyvl is a great professor. You can tell he really cares about his students and want them to succeed. He is not there to trick you, he is there to teach you. If you have any questions, make sure to stick around after class and ask him. He will explain it until you understand. Don't be afraid to approach him. He is a very nice guy.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
TAKE ALL POSITIVE REVIEWS WITH A GRAIN OF SALT!!! IN EXCHANGE FOR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, DR. HYVL BRIBES STUDENTS TO WRITE POSITIVE REVIEWS ON THIS PLATFORM. This man does not care about student success. His apathetic attitude makes ochem even more difficult. Unless you want your mental health to suffer, avoid this man at all costs.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Ochem II, is NOT at all EASY. You need to discipline yourself to stay on track, study, and reach out for help. Basically was eating, breathing, and sleeping ochem daily. Exams were challenging, but not filled with jump scares. If you're going to need to use ochem in the future (eg. MCAT or research), Dr. Hyvl is the way to go. You actually learn!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I was very disappointed with taking CHEM 272 with Dr. Hyvl. Tutoring and class resources need to be more accessible for all students. I was unable to attend any tutoring times as I had classes all of the openings they had. He goes through all the material fast and expects you to know it all. This was one of the worst structured classes UH offers.