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“The easiest a chem class could be, besides the labs are a little difficult”
CHEM102B - 2.0 rating“He's terrible at communicating with students”
CHEM102 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
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40%
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100%
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Reviews (104)
Such an excellent teacher, he explains everything very clearly, class is easy...
DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE!! HARD!!
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I had no problem in this class. He was very helpful and went though material at a pace whare everyone can follow him. he will curve the class if and when it right.
Tests aren't bad, but don't follow the review guide
If you take him, definitely find someone else for lab. Being that he's the director of the department (or something like that) it shows.
If you are good w/ Chem then he is fine, but if Chem is difficult.. don't take him. He seems to make things too complicated.
it was like highschool chem. really easy. lab's are a little harder. sit in the front during lecture, he's really quiet.
Extremely boring lectures and lab. Tests aren't that bad but he does try to make tricky questions that he never really talked about in lecture. Stick with Swenson for this Gen Ed unless you need it for Elem. Ed.! Boring!
He is a good teacher, but he rambles to much about nothing.
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Kind of bland, but very easy A! Sit in the front and go to every class and you'll be fine (you won't even have to open your textbook!)
If you go and get the other tests and actually look over your notes you will do fine...I don't think he fails anyone if you actually try. Labs are very easy!
Veyr boring in class. If you can sit through it you will do fine. Tests are kind of hard so study. Good guy.
If you pay attention and ask questions, then you should do well in the class.
If you take notes and listen to the lectures, you'll be fine. He's so easy. All multiple choice tests and a few random quizzes. He gives homework for your benefit, but it's not graded. I'd take definitely take him again.
He's a good guy and makes jokes to keep things interesting. He cracks me up. For those of us who have never had chemistry before, it's a little challenging, but he tries really hard to make sure we understand the material. Plus, he curves the tests!
He doesn't explain anything
Dr.Plaush is an excellant teacher, he tries hard to see everyone is following along.
He was not very helpful
Great prof! Gives good/helpful lectures. Never touched the book and did fine. Homework is for your benefit. Tests aren't too bad - mult choice. He's very helpful and answers any questions in class - this slows him down (hint hint) Great class!
I dont care what anyone says, this guy is EASY! He is a good teacher who explains everything very well. Pay attention and take good notes and you will be fine. Oh, did I mention that all the tests are curved based on the class average? Very easy!!
If you're looking for an easy A in chem, this is the guy to take. Spends a lot of time on the subject to make sure everyone knows it. Grades by the class average which is a good thing. Tests are pretty easy if you study the material.
He talked about soap for half an hour
He's so funny, you can tell he loves his job because he spends a lot of time relating chemistry to the real world. Sometimes when he answers questions, he's a bit cconfusing, but his lectures really help you understand chemistry even if you hate science!
Lectures off the top of his head then give tests on other stuff... Massive curve but a 32% dosent get to much higher now does it folks?!? AVIOD PLAUSH!!!
Terrible Teacher. Avoid him at all costs. Take Andrews or Swinson if possible. Does not believe 2000 years ago refers to a Date! And believes he can put questions on a Test from other Chapters. Grades on curve and Class Average shows he cant teach.
Professor Plaush was a horrible Chemisty 111 professor. He was not helpful at all and when I went to his office for help, he proceeded to yell at me. I thought that was unappropriate and his class tought me absolutely nothing.
102A was better... He has decent knowledge of the subject, but if you ask a question, may not nessesarily answer it. But he does give some interest perspectives. OK class, doesn't mind if you sleep...:)
Ok you have to be a complete idiot to not do well in this class. A B on a test could easily become an A+ b/c there was a HUGE curve on every test! Dont bash him b/c your extremely lazy and dont look over notes.
I learned a lot from him, esp. in lab. I have to admit, I slept a lot in lecture, 8am classes will do that to you though. He does a great job of relating his experiences with the lecture. Loves to go off on tangets if you get him started on them. Take him for the labs alone. :)
His test are very hard. Don't follow your study sheet it is just his way of throwing you off, none of it is on the test. I loved science and after him I hate it. My class average is a 46% now what does that tell you are well all dumb or is he doing something wrong? He is very boring! monotone!
He does not present his lectures very clear and asks "trick questions" on his tests. It's really confusing and SO boring. Maybe take a bio or physics class instead.
He throws way too many curve balls. I used to like chemistry, but not any more. If he tells you to study something he'll only put one question of that topic on the test. He gets off topic talks about irrelevant stuff in lecture.
This class is super boring! Tests aren't that hard, just study the chapters mainly. His notes are usually worthless. But you can't fail the class! He gives TONS of extra credit! I have failed almost every test and I have an 88%! And also, he's letting us use a notecard for the final exam!
AWFUL! He was so hard to understand, and he would lecture about things not on the test. His tests had nothing to do with what we talked about. He needs to learn to clearly teach us what is on the test instead of going off on tangents.
Not very helpfull, hard to understand what he wants on tests. Try to take someone else if at all possible.
Awful. Didn't test over what was learned. Was somewhat ambiguous during lectures. He is also very condescending when you ask him questions, like we should know everything in Chemistry. I would reccomend taking someone else if at all possible.
This class was very boring some of the things that he taught were not as clear. He rambles a bit I you like that sort of thing. He does however give out extra credit.
the tests are pretty challenging, and he's not good at lecturing. he's a smart man but can't seem to get it out in the right way. you should read the chapters and do the homework to get an okay grade. labs are easy and can be fun. there is a lot of homework assigned but not required to turn in.
Anyone with prior chemistry knowledge who does bad in this class should be horsewhipped. It's pretty boring, but it beats a real chem class.
AVOID! His tests are extremely hard. Doesnt lecture about anything on his tests.Treats you like your stupid when you ask him a question. He doesnt care about you at all.
DO NOT TAKE! he is so boring and he doesn't teach you anything during lecture. spent an hour talking about nothing.exams are HARD. he teaches nothing that's on them and the "review" b/4 the exams isn't a review b/c the things he talks about aren't on the exam. waste of time AND valuable tuition $$.
Class is extremely boring and lectures don't help for the exams. He goes on about something that has nothing to do with the class for 40 min. After lecture, do the homework and ask questions! That is the best way to pass the class if you aren't good at chemistry. If need help, go to his office hours, that helps.
This class was really boring, but i will say that i failed almost every test, but i did okay on the labs and i passed with a C. The class is hard, but it is passable and I am someone who knows nothing about chemistry!!
This class was very boring and stressful to me, but in the end when I thought I might not pass, I got a b because of the curve he put the class on. If you need the class, then prepare for loong lectures and frequent tests.
This guy is a joke when it comes to the subject of chemistry, he lectures all hour long, tells you things that really aren't on the exams and has the most boring, and dull sense of humor. Refrain from taking this class at all costs you will be more than so
This instructor really got me interested in learning about chemistry. The way that he taught made you learn. Once you begin to learn a subject area it makes the class a lot more interesting. Once the class becomes interesting, it you want to learn more about the subject. GREAT INSTRUCTOR*******************
He tends to repeat himself at least three times in a row about one topic. His exams aren't really hard, but can tend to be confusing.
He is Boring... He rambles on and doesnt explain what is on the test.. plus he jumps from one thing to the next... if you can AVOID his class DO SO!
A little over excited at times about chemistry. tries hard to keep you interest during lecture, but if you don't like chemistry even a little you'll be dieing for class to be over. test questions are usually unclear for at least a couple, and the other things seem to not be in what he lectures, but that could be because he already bored me to nappy land
Ok first of all he is not that bad of a teacher from what i have had before in my past. ask him questions and he will explain. if not go to his office hours and ask him there. oh and for lab do not take plaush for lab ive heard bad things about him.
he sucks
he's kind of unclear most of the time. he's really excited about chemistry but doesn't directly answer your questions which really bugs me. tests are not the easiest for a gen-ed course
rambles about nothing, especially not about anything we are learning. lab was not fun, on our own for most of it. slept most of the class and somehow pulled a b...do the small amount of extra credit available, it must help
Very unclear and doesn't like to answer questions. Tests are confusing because they're never about what was covered in class. For this to be general education he lectured on an extremely higher level which made it hard for those of us who've never had chemistry. He couldn't explain the basics for me to understand the overall. He sucks!!!!!
very unclear, doesn't make much since... you'd think for a guy who's been teaching for 40 years would know what he's talking about... exams are stupid
Hard exams, tends to talk to certain people in the class. If you go to class... sit in the front, not very vocal.. LONG fingernails.. funny impressions... CRAZY old man!
MOST RIDICULOUS MAN I HAVE EVER MET. I cannot even believe he exists, that's how ridiculous he is. Class was horrendously boring, with absolutely no material I didn't already know, but I still did poorly on the tests because of the funny way he words all of his questions. Avoid at all costs.
He was a very easy professor if you've taken Chem and Advanced Chem in high school. But, you better have had a really good teacher. I only got a B+ in the class because of my previous knowledge. He gives out 4 tests, 100 question final, and only extra credit quizes worth like 30-35 extra points. Overall, the class was interesting and kinda fun.
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An absolute joke, this guy is the craziest teacher I've ever had. His tests are hard and oddly worded. He doesn't explain the methods very well. He puts you to sleep.
Uses words that dont make sense. Material is mainly easy. Very boring lectures make it hard to stay awake.
very confusing...if you never taken chem, dont take this guy...goes off topic....must listen real close to lectures..read the chapter twice before coming to class....dont take him if chem isnt your major
Very confusing lectures. High school chem. previous knowledge got me through. Doesn't get his points across very clearly, goes off topic a lot. Wastes a lot of class time talking about things not on the tests.
Ridiculous teacher. The tests are oddly worded. Make sure you do the homework and read the chapters, otherwise the tests are impossible. He rambles, and is very boring. Hard to listen to during lecture. I would avoid him unless you are good at chemistry.
The lectures are very boring and hard to sit through, but as long as you do the homework and read the chapters, you'll probably pull off an average grade. He sometimes gets off topic and tends to laugh at his own jokes. If you have taken previous chemistry classes, his class won't be too difficult, but reading the book is a must!
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS unless you have a really good chem background or can teach yourself. Just as your hand is cramping from writing down every word he is saying, he says "Don't worry you won't be tested on that" UGH Then, sometimes, YOU ARE! And he DOES talk for an hour about Soap. There was NO curve in my class. . . . .
His lectures are sometimes confusing and unclear, but if you have questions or don't understand something, he will be glad to take time to help you understand it.
If you pay attention and study for the tests, you should be alright. Not terribly interesting, but a nice guy and a pretty good professor.
Very easy teacher and a good guy. If you take notes and study two hours for every test you should get an A in his class.
Pretty difficult class. I attended every class and still had some trouble with the tests. The only extra credit he gives is through quizzes, which he only gave about 3 and they were pretty hard. I managed to get a C+ in the class and I am an A/B student. If you're looking for an easy class look somewhere else!!
This was a really difficult class. If you go into this focusing on the math problems in the book, I think you will be okay. His lectures have nothing to do with the math problems, but the test is all about the math... so definitely realize the math is the most important part.
DO NOT TAKE HIM! everyone sleeps in class. very boring. exams are too hard, he does curve, but still sucks. too hard for 100 level class. he need to clip his fingernails really bad and not laugh at his own jokes. great class to take if you need more sleep. going to class also does not make any sense. he teaches about nothing. must read textbook
He is a great guy, however, as a professor not so great. I have attended every class except for one, and I cannot understand it at all. He tests on things never covered in class, and his only grade comes from the tests. he does not offer extra credit (I asked) and there are no other assignments. Not a good class to take.
This professor is very difficult. I had to go to his office every week to talk to him and let him know that I was struggling....AND THAT DID NOT HELP AT ALL! I would not recommend this course..
Plaush is a soft spoken professor that completely enjoys chemistry. He often gets off topic which may make some of the tests a little difficult. Understanding the topics presented in the textbook is a good indicator of how you will do on tests. Overall I thought he was a good teacher.
He tries as hard as he can but cannot get enough people to get good grades in his class. It's chemistry for humanities students so you would think it would be easier but it is not. The median curve for our class was always in the middle-C's. If you try hard enough, you might squeak through but you might have to beg for a C.
He's a good guy, and would help you anytime. Some lectures just dragged on because it was so boring. There were 5 tests and you drop the lowest. The final was 200 pts. Good guy, kind of boring, but if you needed help he would clarify anything.
stay away only grades on 3 tests and is very old school, the tests are hard unless u work your butt off
HORRIBLE TEACHER! do not take. all he grades is tests, there is no homework. but test are extremely hard and have nothing to do with the book or notes.
I think that he is a great profresor. Explains things very well and in detail. He knows what he is talking about and does not make you feel stupid when you ask a question like most professors do. LIKE HIM!!!!
Good class to prepare you for Chem 111. He is very intelligent and loves chemistry. He will definitely help you in office hours and he takes questions during class. My class usually got out early. It can be a little boring, but the subject is boring in itself. Pay attention to the examples he does in class, cause they might be on the test.
Do yourself a favor and don't take him. He is HORRIBLE. I went to him part of the way through the semester and he did NOT help at all, he just made me late for my next class talking about things that didn't apply at all. VERY boring. Tests weren't super hard if you knew something about chem but don't take him.
Grade is only based on tests and quizzes for extra credit. Do the problems through the book to make sure that you understand the wording of the questions and things he may not cover. Ask him to explain in class or go to his office and he is more than happy to help. He loves the subject though and you can tell that he wants the students to do well.
I am currently in his class. The only good thing about this class is his curve and multiple choice tests. I no longer pay attention in the class because he teaches the same thing over and over in one class. I have found myself better off just reading the chapter on my own and teaching myself.
Many people do not like Plaush, you have to have patients and bring other homework to his class. Gives you a multiple choice test every other week, which is nice so you don't have to study as much material at once. Lectures on and on about the same thing but very easy and nice guy. Make sure you sit towards the front of the class.
Not clear on what he is teaching at all. Very hard to understand and never refers to text. Reading the text usually doesn't help. Sitting in the front an focusing seems to help. I've made my own study guide for the tests. This seems to work.
he's the EASIEST chem prof i have ever had. I usually only went to class on lab days cuz he doesn't take attendance. You can teach yourself everything the day before his exams, which usually only cover one or two chapters at a time. If you HAVE to take chem...take him, you'll pass.
Only take him if you can teach yourself everything and don't mind a teacher making sense. If you go to his office hours he'll be glad to help but goes completely off topic. I WAS a 4.0 student before this class... no matter how many hours i study he does totally random things on his tests to I've never managed to get above a C+ on any. Terrible.
horrible. he talks in circles. when you ask him a question he talks and talks and gets onto other subjects while he's talking, thereby never answering your question. class is boring. he's just horrible. doesn't help at all!
Boring class and awful professor. All material I had seen and tested well on in high school but i still struggled in his class because he talks in circles and never uses the book. Everyone in my class slept or left early. Others, including myself brought other work to do.
If you take him for Chem 102, make sure you are near the front. It is hard to hear him in the back plus he is pretty boring. If you do the readings and pay attention you should do fine in class.
I went into this class knowing nothing about chemistry, and left the class feeling exactly the same way. The only reason I passed the class was because he curves tests. He's a nice guy, and if chemistry is a strong point for you, you should do fine.
Chemistry is a very boring class to begin with and this professor makes it more boring to begin with. He constantly repeats himself, which gets annoying. Tests are all multiple choice and are fairly easy if you study, depending on what the class average is on the tests he may curve them.
The easiest a chem class could be, besides the labs are a little difficult. His lectures are terribly boring, and I didn't attend half the classes. For the final simply look at old tests, questions are copy and pasted basically. The book is really only useful for extra credit homework, he posts all his notes online.
Professor Plaush tried my patience, although I'm usually fairly patient. In trying to explain things, he often simplifies too much. But DO go to class! Some important concepts are thrown into his otherwise dull lectures. His tests are worded strangely, but I got his general drift - just don't be extremely picky with your answers. Fairly easy class.
Loved Prof Plaush. Tells very dry jokes, but if you are a nerd, they are funny. Tests are only grades but very easy. Final was literally the same questions from previous tests that you do receive back.
Chemistry is hard. It's even harder with an unclear professor. He's terrible at communicating with students. It's not an impossible class, but I would not take him again
Dr. Plaush is crazy. He is so far off base with reality he cannot connect with students. I took two years of chemistry in high school and did very well, however 1 semester with Dr. Plaush and I struggled so much because he was not open minded to other ways of doing something (dimensional analysis), it had to be done his way, both got same answers
If you can avoid him, avoid him. If I hadn't taken high school chemistry, I would have failed. Not a clear lecturer and doesn't always understand the question a student would ask.
He is so funny. I would take him again honestly. He is super chill but does give quite a few quizzes but you know in advance. The quizzes are not easy but if you study you will be fine. He does not have any rules and doesnt care whether your there or not.
Professor Plaush is a knowledgeable and respectable person. However, that does not precede his methods of teaching. He took off the past semester for health issues and even admitted that he wasn't teaching to his full potential. I took Honors Chem and AP Chem in high school and passed with A's. I received a B- in this class, annihilating my 4.0.
I had Plaush for my Chem 111 Lab and he was awful. He's very old and he'll tell you it's ok to ask questions, but then screams at you in front of the whole class for asking a question and then forgets what he says. DO NOT TAKE HIM. Trust me.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
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Textbook Required
100%
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CHEM105B
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