Ok, let me give you the down low on how to succeed in Scerri's class. Number one, atend class. I kow that it might sound boring, butit really helps. Pay atention to what Scerri is saying, especially when he writes it down, that usually means that he would want you to learn it for the miderm or final. Second, get familiar with your reader. Don't get me wrong, it is not essential toknow yourreader front and back. My suggestion is follow the reader first, refer to the book for clarification, or profe Scerri (or the ta's- who are all cool, cool, people). Please note that at first Scerri can seem to be a little,if not a lot arrogant. I honestly think that that is just the British in him. If you have foriegn-born parents, you know how behaviors can change with different nationalities. Don't get caught up in how much you hate a teacher, if anythin, that is just hurting your grade because you are clouded with all this hate in your blood. Take him for who he is, your teacher. Get the grade and get on with your ife. In all, I would recomend taking this teacher because I actually learned from his class: both chemistry and good test taking skills. Hope this helps.
p.s.- to all those ladies who like the handsome old-enough-to-be-my-father look, I understand. He is pretty cute, and his accent is hot. But please, he is your teacher.

One of the funniest, most amazing professors ever. He's funny, reasonable and really smart. His humor and wit definately made the class much more enjoyable. His tests are very fair, just make sure to attend lecture(why would anyone not want to attend his lectures...he's awesome) and go over the reader. Plus, he does the coolest demos in class, gives you a 2 minute break to refresh and has long office hours in case you have any questions. I would recommend him to anyone to take. I'm definately sad that I'm not in his class anymore.

dry humor, lots of theory and principles, math will not save you here. READ THE COURSE READER!!! If anything this is the key to survival. We all have to take him once, and he is pretty hard, but its worth it. Watch out for tests questions, read them carefully they aren't always what they seem, and if you understand the thoery through and through you will be fine. Also, make sure you go to lecture.