This was amazing. I strongly recommend taking this class over the summer.
Three exams. Each multiple choice. 12 questions.
Homework is based on completion and there is one assigned every week.
Lectures are recorded.

30B is one of the most difficult chem classes you'll probably have to take, but even for someone like me whos weakness is chem, and scored low on the two exams, his grade thresholds makes it virtually impossible to fail.

He doesn't curve or offer extra credit, but is a very straightforward lecturer. He explains his thought process with every step and his lectures are pretty helpful to gain a decent understanding, but 30B requires a lot of critical thinking and an "intuition" for a lot of it that you'll have to develop on your own with soooo much practice. He doesn't overcomplicate concepts during lecture which makes it very easy to digest in-class, but you have to master these concepts to be able to apply them in an much more advanced way during the exam. Lectures are recorded, and you pretty don't need to actually go but I learned better in person. He throws in some humor here and there which is nice to break up the rigor of the class.

The book problems are not required and are a hit or miss, they were helpful in the beginning but too easy compared to the actual exams near the end of the quarter. For alcohols and mechanisms I'd recommend making a list of each "toolbelt" item he gives you and what it does. Refer back to this while you practice till it becomes second nature. He says there's no memorization but you definitely need to memorize these "tools"

The quizzes are online over the weekend and not too bad, two are dropped. The exams however are rough. The way he asks questions on exams is really weird and he will throw in the random thing from lecture you probably didn't think was important. It's also a LOT of work for a 50 minute exam so make sure you don't freeze up during it.

Having no assignments other than a small quiz means lots of time to study for this class on your own which is doable! I know a lot of people who succeeded in this class despite the tough exams

I don't like ochem. However, this professor made the subject bearable. He was very straight to the point and his lectures are helpful. There is no mandated homework, but DEFINITELY do the discussion and suggested problems. The only way to study for ochem is to do the questions enough to understand the patterns. He is a great professor. Attendance is not mandatory but I really felt like his lectures helped me understand and get a good grade in ochem which I personally never thought was possible. I would take him again if I had another chem class, but I do not plan to anytime soon.

This review is someone who has a weak Chemistry background (no honors Chem or AP Chem):

Ow, is very clear on what he teaches, he uses slides, but he makes you interact with them and he tells you what is "important" and what to prioritize on the tests. There are quizzes that are assigned on Friday that you take home and due every Sunday. There isn't homework, but I recommend you do the practice problems as they are relatively the same difficulty as the Midterms and Exams. Attending lectures is a must if you don't want to fall behind.

He has office hours for those who need extra help. IF you are someone who doesn't get Chem I suggest you sign up for the AAP sessions and don't skip Discussion.