# CHEM 211 — Organic Chemistry I (AUB) > CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I at American University of Beirut. 18 student reviews · 3 shared files. Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/519 Retrieved: 2026-08-04 ## Facts - Course code: CHEM 211 - Title: Organic Chemistry I - University: American University of Beirut (AUB) - Subject: Chemistry - Department: Chemistry - Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Credits: 3 - Professors on record (4): Bilal Kaafarani, Kamal Bouhadir, Makhlouf Haddadin, Tarek Ghaddar ## Catalogue description The overall objective is for the student to master the nomenclature, structure, synthesis, and reactions of the principal classes of organic compounds. The secondary objective of this course is to increase the students knowledge of the involvement of organic chemistry in everyday life, prepare the students for GRE, MCAT, and upper level organic courses. ## Quick answers ### What is CHEM 211 at AUB? CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The overall objective is for the student to master the nomenclature, structure, synthesis, and reactions of the principal classes of organic compounds. ### How many credits is CHEM 211? CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I is worth 3 credits at AUB. ### Is CHEM 211 hard? 18 AUB students have written about CHEM 211 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average. ### Who teaches CHEM 211 at AUB? Studiety has 4 professors on record for CHEM 211: Bilal Kaafarani, Kamal Bouhadir, Makhlouf Haddadin, Tarek Ghaddar. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now. ### What are the prerequisites for CHEM 211? CHEM 211 lists 1 prerequisite: CHEM 201 Chemical Principles. ### Are there past papers for CHEM 211? Yes — 3 files for CHEM 211 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account. ## What to expect - Has Quiz 1 - Has Quiz 2 - Has Final - Has Attendance - Has Participation - Original Book Necessary ## Prerequisites - [CHEM 201 — Chemical Principles](https://studiety.com/aub/course/525) ## Books - Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Part A, 10th ed. ## Shared course material 3 files shared by students. Free to download after signing up. - Syllabi: 3 ## Student reviews 18 of 18 reviews, written by students who took the course. - **2021-07** — If you have to take organic chemistry, then professor kaafarani is the best option. Bilal kaafarani is one of the most talented professors in the university as he is passionate about organic chemistry. His exams are a bit challenging, but he provides you with a professional explanation and always ready to help. In my opinion, if you take organic chemistry with kaafarani, you will not regret it. - **2021-05** — He is very stubborn and made us watch pre recorded lectures. he made us all repeat an exam because a few students cheated and the exams were hard. - **2020-08** — If u want a raise then take it with Dr kamal or ghaddar If u want to learn and enjoy the course, take with Dr.kaafarani ( challenging exams) - **2020-07** — Great professor .. Go with him - **2020-07** — Great instructor and interesting course! - **2020-07** — He explains very quickly and concerning grading he is not the best - **2020-07** — Great instructor and interesting course ! - **2019-08** — Kaafrani for sure. Great strategy. Clickers sessions. Youtube videos - **2019-08** — Kaafarani, you'll have a good base for chem 212. - **2019-08** — I took 211 with ghaddar just to avoid haddadin's subjective exam. It wasn't a good choice at all because if u have a good load of courses u cant keep up with ghaddar - **2019-08** — Kaafarani ! He explains so much better than Ghaddar. You want a proof ? Visit his YouTube channel and watch his lectures and you'll know exactly what I'm talking about . - **2019-08** — Bouhadir sure exams are very easy and similar to book exercises. You can watch kaaf videos on utube - **2019-08** — His explanation is perfect. His exams are challenging, but you'll love the course. There's a shy raise at the end, I highly recommend him. - **2019-08** — First I found ghaddar's powerpoints extremely important. I used to study them with both ghaddar and haddadin, and I did really well with both. - **2019-08** — True Haddadin explains 1004382 times better but you still have to study the chapter alone in both cases :)Ghaddar also provides powerpoints while Haddadin doesn't - **2019-08** — If you're worried about the course then I think Ghaddar is a bit of a safer option - **2019-08** — Haddadin is more enjoyable and his exams are a better assessment of your knowledge - **2019-08** — Kaafarani for sure. It involves more work, but he actually puts in the effort to teach you organic chemistry.. Bouhadir just skims over the course, so if you’re the type of person who benefits from attending lectures, then definitely take it with Kaafarani ## See also - [All Chemistry courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/chemistry.md) - [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md) --- From Studiety (https://studiety.com/), an independent, student-run course guide. 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