Kevin Moeller
2 courses · 32 reviews
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4-6 hrs/week
Moeller is an awesome lecturer and very accessible during office hours and outside of class. highly recommend going to workshops, especially on weeks where you feel like you need more practice on some of the concepts from lecture. TAs were great during workshops. Requires a lot of reviewing and practice outside of class, so take advantage of all practice materials provided. Moeller's tests are pretty fair content-wise
5/18/2024
Dr. Moeller is the best teacher I have ever had. He distills very complex chemistry down to a set of core rules that just make sense. The goal of this class is to help transition students to reading the chemical literature and provides a very solid foundation for doing so. His (take home) exams are challenging, but you learn a ton from them.
12/20/2023
Orgo 3 is a fast paced class, definitely use his prewritten notes in class and add onto them. Grade is entirely exam based, but he will help you on the week long take home midterms in his office hours. If you enjoyed 262, then definitely take 451. It is intense, and the exams are tough, but you can easily do well without too much extra work.
12/18/2023
Dr. Moeller is one of the best professors I have had at WashU. I started Chem 262 hating organic chemistry and by the end, I liked it enough to take his upper-level organic chem class (451). I recommend using his written notes instead of trying to keep up and then reviewing afterwards. Chem 262 and 451 were both very difficult but still doable!
12/17/2023
This class is so hard. He is very kind, but not too helpful in office hours (he goes too fast)
11/21/2023
Orgo is hard, but Prof Moeller does absolutely everything in his power to help you succeed. In addition to well paced and organized lectures, accompanied by notes before and after on Canvas, he is so kind and funny. He is very quick to respond to emails and very accessible and approachable during office hours.
11/2/2023
Seemed easier than 261 since it was more memory-based with examples similar to previous exams. He provides fill in the blank notes and posts online lectures, making class flexible to learn on your own time, but don't slack since it is heavy material. Exams were relatively difficult, ranging from easy points to usually tough questions near the end.
8/17/2023
Dr. Moeller is one of the top 3 profs I've had at WashU. Truly cares about his students in all aspects of their life and is extraordinarily accessible outside of class (office hours EVERY DAY). He helped to me truly understand and enjoy Orgo. Exams are nothing crazy and he gives hints. Extremely bright prof with a deep passion for teaching.
5/24/2023
262 was fine, but not good. Moeller covered a ton of material, but not in much depth. I ended up memorizing old exam problems and did fine as they were nearly identical.
5/15/2023
I found Moeller went way too fast and did not explain concepts well. I stopped going to help sessions since he just repeated what he said in lecture, and he made me feel more stupid. FYI, the Bio pitch for this section of 262 is over rated...it is organic chemistry.
5/11/2023
Prof. Moeller really does care about his students, and you can tell. His lectures are fast-paced but clear to the point. This class is difficult, but it's orgo so that's expected. As long as you study ahead of time, it's not hard to do well.
5/9/2023
Dr. Moeller is amazing, one of my favorite professors. He is very knowledgable and makes lectures engaging. He is a fast lecturer, and takes some time to get used to, but he publishes his notes in advance for your reference. He is always kind and accessible during office hours. Don't be afraid to ask him questions!
1/20/2022
Great professor. Does a good job explaining concepts and his lectures are super engaging. It's clear that he wants to test you on your ability to learn the material and not your note-taking abilities since he gives you notes for each lecture. He's super friendly too and always makes you feel welcome during office hours.
5/8/2020
Professor Moeller has really got teaching Orgo down to a science! He's a fantastic teacher with clear expectations on what you should learn and ample amounts of practice problems to study with. I really loved going to his office hours, as he would write down any mechanisms or drawings that would answer my questions, then give me the sheet to keep!
5/9/2019
First day of class, told a story about why orgo is important. Very inspirational teacher but material is of nightmares. You cannot even imagine. 80 hour a test to get an A. Extremely helpful during office hours (gives you hints about material on the test). I got shrekted by this class. Orgo is love, orgo is life. 1110 would take again.
5/28/2015
Moeller is a great professor in that his lectures are very clear, and he is super helpful during office hours. His office gets packed the week of his midterms and final, but other than that, his office is pretty empty. His tests are tough, but do-able if you pay attention to his notes and mechanisms.
5/8/2015
262 is an extremely difficult class. You will have to work hard and study early to do well on the tests. I wish Dr. Moeller would make problem sets- I don't like the idea of his old exams being used to practice. That being said, he is one of the most caring and approachable teachers I've had at WashU. EXTREMELY willing to help.
4/4/2015
It's a tough class, no doubt. But you can tell he's passionate about the material, which is nice. I do wish he would place more emphasis on the stuff done outside his lab (most of his test questions refer to his own experimental workstuff he directly works with) but on the whole I've still learned a substantial amount.
3/30/2015
It has been a very disappointing semester. I was told KDM is one of the best. I don't see it. He reads from his notes and does not seem to pay attention to whether the students are getting the material. Luckily, he does hand his notes out so you do not have to pay attention.
3/9/2015
Dr. Moeller is an incredibly clear and helpful professor who cares tremendously for his students. Although he writes structures on the board super quickly, his notes are very clear and points out the important points in lecture. Fair exams if you know the notes and study the reactions and mechanism well.
5/13/2014
Another disappointing chemistry course. I was told Moeller was one of the best, but he is all show and no go. He goes too fast, and then ends up testing only on those problems he gives out. Go to his office hours for extra pointers for his exams. In the end, it is a very easy class, but you will not learn much.
4/22/2014
He knows the material and knows how to teach. The first not hard to find but the second a rare treat. Eloquent, organized, logical and clear----what a lecturer!
9/15/2012
Great professor, lectures are very organized. Knows his stuff, keeps you interested. Make sure to revisit your notes!
5/14/2012
Prof. Moeller is a phenomenal teacher! Not only is he really passionate about the material he teaches, but he will go out of his way to help you. This extends beyond Chem 451, and is also applicable to Orgo II. Utilizing office hours is to your advantage.
12/20/2010
Upside: He's a really good lecturer and caring professor! Downside: Material can be pretty complicated (makes Orgo 2 look like child's play). Also,I would have preferred if the course had in class exams rather than take home exams. Many individuals in the course did not abide by exam policies (i.e. working alone/office hours for help).
8/23/2010
Good lecturer, but a bit too fast. He draws structures wicked fast. He is very accessible and he seems to care about how we do...maybe a bit too much. If you go to office hours you will get a good grade.
12/2/2009
Dr. Moeller is flat out the best teacher I've ever had at WU; he is an incredibly gifted chemist and a truly caring professor. He actually wants you to do well! He is also amazing in office hours and will answer your questions thoughtfully. I wish I could take Orgo III every year again and again... I learned SO MUCH it was awesome.
11/13/2009
I agree with the previous person. He is a v. good lecturer, but he goes a bit too fast. He doesn't have to go that fast. I don't get why he lets the cheating go on. It is not right, and it detracts from the course. Just give in class exams. In the end, if you work hard, he will give you a high grade.
2/14/2009
Moeller is very good at lecturing and especially good at office hours. This course is very frustrating though. Half of the class cheats on the take-home exams, and he knows it, but does not do anything. So, we get penalized for not cheating. Also, to get a good grade go to his office hours and kiss his ass...it worked for me.
1/15/2009
The other comments pretty much cover it. Professor Moeller is a great teacher and does everything he can to see his students do well in Orgo III. If you have any interest in organic chemistry, I'd highly recommend this course.
12/19/2008
Dr. Moeller is absolutely the best teacher at Wash U. He is enthusiastic, organized, passionate, intelligent, and caring. He will do anything to watch you succeed in his class (in Orgo 3, you can call him on his cell). Orgo 2 is challenging, but he makes it seem like cake. Orgo 3 is more challenging, but he is available for help anytime of the
1/8/2008