Dr. Joseph Houck

PSU Penn State University, University Park Spring 2026

As the most experienced Dr. Houck CHEM 110, CHEM 112, CHEM 210 and CHEM 212 tutor in the country, I can tutor you 1-on-1 organic concepts and exam strategies to provide the highest competitive edge for your exam grades. I've got you covered for this class, whether it's DQ's, Exams or NMR Extra Credit. I started tutoring Dr. Houck's Organic Chem 1 since 2013, and I have been tutoring to his exam style ever since.

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Dr. Houck's Exam Style

Exceptions-to-the-rule are frequently introduced to students for the first time on exams or briefly mentioned during class, but with no examples.
CHEM 110, CHEM 112, CHEM 210 and CHEM 212 Exam questions tend to segment into 1/5 ranking, 1/5 short answers, 1/5 mechanism/synthesis, 1/5 conceptual, and 1/5 naming a complicated molecule on every test. Reactions are tested going forwards and backwards, which is difficult to prepare for.
CHEM 110, CHEM 112, CHEM 210 and CHEM 212 feels like the wild, wild west at PSU because different professors format exams differently, and teach more in depth into topics than others. Notable topics include Molecular Orbital Theory, Ring Stability, Synthesis, and E2 reactions on chairs.
Dr. Houck's online exam format is 2/3 canvas multiple-choice and 1/3 writing that you'll upload as a scanned PDF of your work.

CHEM 110, CHEM 112, CHEM 210 and CHEM 212 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    They come from actual exam & final averages of most recent semester he taught CHEM 110, CHEM 112, CHEM 210 and CHEM 212.

      Drop Rates

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      Exam Averages

    Exam 1: 73.5% / Exam 2, 3 & Final averages to be posted later.

      Exam Points

    Exam 1: 120 Points / Exam 2: 140 Points / Exam 3: 100 Points / Exam 4: 124 Points / Final: 265 Points

      Daily Questions

    39 DQ's x 5 Points Each, 195 Total

      Foundation Quizzes

    55 Points

      Owl Homework

    159 Points

      Mechanisms

    100 Points

      Bonus Points

    5 points


    • Study Tips for CHEM 110, CHEM 112, CHEM 210 and CHEM 212 Exams

    Keep Going

    Re-do a problem 5 times - this helps cement your knowledge, and recall it under high pressure testing environment.

    Don’t Cram

    Plan ahead at least 2 weeks. Study by chapter so you absorb in digestible chunks.

    Ask Questions

    Be bold and ask direct questions when you're stuck - there's value in wrong answers so you can recognize and avoid them.

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Houck's CHEM 110, CHEM 112, CHEM 210 and CHEM 212?

    • Exam Tips and Tricks - Get tips and secret resources used by Dr. Houck. Know PSU's peculiarities and learn specific strategies to study for exams.

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      Tech Savvy Tutor - I know the ins and outs of online meeting software, like Zoom, Webex, and Join.me. I'll easily fix your tech issues as well to ensure our session runs smoothly.

      Bonus Work - There are numerous bonus point opportunities I can help you to make up your grade, such as DQ’s or extra credit take-home exams.