If you have to take the bio-based P-chem, try to do it with Dr. Angerhofer. He is simply a very good professor. His lectures are interesting and he makes sure to go at a reasonable pace. The grading/test are very fair, and he's an overall good person.

Dr. Angerhofer is a great choice for physical chemistry. He goes to great lengths to make the lectures clear and organized. Problem sets can be tricky at times, but he allowed group work (though I worked alone and was okay for most HWs). He previews each exam in the last lecture preceeding it. Participate in class and he'll respond well.

Wonderful professor, but difficult material. Teaches side by side with Horvath!!! RUN RUN RUN! It's rediculous the amount of material you need to know. The quizzes are rediculous. It sucks.

He will give you all the help you need if you go to his office hours.

this guy is amazing, no othe professors cares as much as he does to see his students succeed in class. he can help you during his office hours and makes every attempt to make sure you understand the material. furthermore he'll stop anything he's doing if you go to his office to help you. great teacher to take for a hard class, but he helps you get

Awesome lecturer, great person personally. That said, DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS FOR CHM2046. DO NOT. He uses James Horvath's tests. Horvaths tests are EXTREMELY difficult; the exam2 average was 50%. The questions seem not to test your knowledge but be out to make you fail. NO OTHER teachers tests are nearly as difficult; I know, they're in the CLC.

Dr. A doesnt usually teach general chem, but he was as helpful as any teacher could possibly be, and anyone who did poorly has no excuse! The exams/quizzes were Horvath's, but Dr. A held reviews, and spent a ridiculous amount of time with students in the office. Combine that with studying old tests = A.

Very good- but is teaching another professor's information so it can be a little difficult trying to understand where he is coming from.

By taking him, you are shooting yourself in the foot. He gives out Horvath's test, a teacher notorious for being a jerk. Surprise surprise, he doesn't the same things, so you are preparing for a different test. I went to all classes. after the 2nd test I just stopped, and then I just looked at old tests. That alone can get you a B+ like me donttake

Slight accent, otherwise a good teacher. He uses Horvath's notes as primary "textbook" (CN 2 notes), which means that reading the material is extremely difficult and tedious. Horvath's notes have no grammatical synatx and pack millions of words into one page. If you take 2046, take Angerhofer, because he is still better than Horvath

Prof. Angerhofer is really nice. He teaches Horvath's stuff so he knows the material is ridiculously hard sometimes and the exams are meant to trick us, so he tries to help as much as possible. If you have him or even if you don't, take advantage of his office hours, because they WILL help. He will answer your dumbest questions, step by step.

He is a good professor he goes through the material well. The problems with the class. Theres not enough problems to work, there is no homework even optional. The problems don't really parallel what will be on the test. Previous tests are posted with answers but no explanation. You have to take advantage of office hours.

This was his first time teaching the class so it was interesting. He is extremely kind and helpful, and wanted his students to get good grades. He offered a lot of extra credit and in the end made the final optional. The tests and quizzes were tricky, and the homework was very time consuming. He lectured us more in depth than he wanted us to learn.

Very nice guy. A little accent, but it is understandable and endearing. Clearly knows his stuff.

Very nice, very fair professor. Extremely difficult class though. You go much deeper than a simple review of Gen Chem I and II from AP Chem. Be prepared to pour tons of effort into this class, but its worth it at the end and true hard work does not go unrewarded. Just survive the beginning of the class and it gets better.

Angerhofer is an awesome teacher, but the material is difficult, so you do have to be prepared to put a lot of effort into the class! If you attend a lot of office hours and take advantage of extra credit opportunities, you will be pretty well off. Angerhofer does fairly reward hard work. By going to office hours, I managed to pull an A.

Professor Angerhofer is loved by all. He kicked all of our butts but I think every one of his students respects him and loves him. His classes are Extremely time consuming, though. He gives extra credit and office hours are Extremely helpful. This is the hardest class I've taken here at UF. But he's a fantastic professor.

There's a reason our class gave Dr. Angerhofer a standing ovation at the end of the semester. He's very helpful and explains concepts in-depth. Homework is pretty tricky, and exams can be difficult. It will consume a lot of your time, and you will probably have to take advantage of office hours and study groups. But again, Dr. Angerhofer's GREAT.

instead of thinking CHM2047 as a faster-pace General Chemistry course, think of it as a survey course for Physical Chemistry (it's HARD). However, Dr.Angerhofer himself is extremely respectable and is willing to help (all the students LOVE him), so go his AND the TA's office hour,and be ready to put alot of hard work

Easily the hardest course I have taken in school. However, Angerhofer knows exactly what he is talking about, gives TONS of extra credit, and if you work hard its impossible to not get a B or an A (trust me, im not amazing at chemistry) the final exam is optional, and he drops it if it hurts your grade. Highly recommend this course.

Dr. Angerhofer's class is easily one of the hardest classes I've taken at UF. However, he genuinely wants to help his students learn, and really knows his material. If you go to office hours, work with your classmates, and put forth a lot of time and effort, getting an A is very realistic.

Gives very difficult homework problems, but by working in groups and going to office hours, you can get high grades on them. Quizzes a bit easier and you can work in groups. Tests aren't as hard as the homework, and by studying hard you can do very well. A lot of extra credit offered. Also really cares about students and great to talk to.

The class is extremely hard. It will consume a lot of your time. However, Angerhofer is a great professor. He wants to help you learn and really understand the material. Go to his office hours, you'll need to and he will help however he can. He has a German accent, but for the most part you'll be able to understand what he says.

Very challenging subject matter, but Dr. A is always willing to help if you ask. Lectures are sometimes hard to get through, and his slides are often filled with extra math that he will not expect you to know. Very generous with grades, over half of the class gets an A. Awesome guy in general, and he's German as a bonus. Definitely take this class.

If you have the chance to take this class instead of CHM 2045/6, definitely do. He does not try to make you fail like those weed out classes and the small class size helped me meet a lot of people. Go to office hours for homework and go to class for clicker points! You do not need the book. Most people get an A without taking the final.

By far my favorite teacher at UF. He tries to give his students As but makes them think to get there. You will do well if you put the right effort. 10,000 times better than 2045, it doesn't seem like it when your in the class, but when you take CHM 2210/11 you will thank him.

He's really a kind man, but the course is really difficult. He overestimates the students' knowledge. Most lectures students walk out with little understanding of the material. I'd spend like 8 hours a week at office hours just to understand anything. The exams are pretty difficult; you won't pass if you study less than a week in advance.

Incredibly helpful in class and in office hours, fair quizes and tests with extra credit. Lectures have attendance questions. The content can be complicated especially in the beginning, but his lectures are posted online and are really well made. Textbook not needed. The only problem is difficult required weekly homework worth 20% of grade.

Such a smart and caring professor. The problem with his class is that he overestimates our knowledge of chemistry. He treats you like an adult and you leave the class not really knowing what he said during the lecture. You have to work for it. The homework is the worst part, so if you can do the homework, you will do well on the exams.

Good, nice teacher. Goes too fast, but makes great slideshows that are posted online. HW is a huge pain(weekly,20% grade,8+hrs), and is significantly harder than test Q's. Participation Q's 10% grade. Optional cumulative final (400pts,everything else 1000pts). Tests are moderate(200points each plus 30-50 pts of extra credit, 3 of them). 85%+ for A

Very nice teacher, always willing to help you and most students get A's. He is very intelligent, but not the best teacher. It's a great class for students who have a good theoretical understanding of chemistry, but a nightmare for the majority who don't. I would recommend taking chemistry 1 or 2 instead. Homework takes too many hours to complete.

As long as homework is done (completed, not just a cursory guess) at worst you'll end up with an A-. There are ample office hours so unfinished problems are on you. The course is the most challenging I've taken but more than worth it. Put in the work and you'll be fine.

Dr. A is obviously an expert in his field of chemistry and sometimes overestimates your understanding of chemistry as an entering freshman in CHM2047, but after the stress of doing homework and studying for exams, you'll be in awe of how much you know about chemistry, especially for organic chemistry. Study groups and office hours ensure success.

Dr. A's class is difficult but very much worth your time if you are willing to put enough effort to understand the material, which means spending 8+ hours a week going to office hours and doing homework. Dr. A is really generous with grades and I walked out of this class happy with my grade and motivated to learn more chemistry.

Dr.A was the best professor I've ever had. Like a German dumbledore.

Dr. Angerhofer is very knowledgeable and likes to add additional topics not normally covered in the general chemistry sequence, especially in relation to physical chemistry. Homework is time-consuming and complex, so going to office hours is essential. Most lectures seem impossible to understand at first, but working out the homework always helps.

Dr. A embodies all that an upper-level science professor should be. He is almost intimidatingly intelligent, yet at the same time he is also very genuine and approachable. Physical chemistry is extremely difficult conceptually, even more so without a strong background in physics and calculus, but Dr. A makes this course a very positive experience.

CHM 2047 is, by far, the most difficult class I have taken in my undergraduate career. The homework is incredibly difficult and took an insane amount of work. Tests were also very difficult, but if you put in the work and suffer through the homework during office hours, and A is definitely achievable. The lectures are interesting and Dr. A is great

Dr. Angerhoffer is probably one of the best professor in the chemistry department. He truly cares for his students to succeed. I won't lie CHM 2047 is definitely not for everyone but if you are interested in pursuing either a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, I highly recommend this course.

He is a realy caring smart person who loves to teach. He is willing to help you out and explain concepts. His class can be challenging but its great.

Dr. A is an amazing professor. He is available outside of class, regularly responds to emails within the day, and cares a lot about the success of his students. CHM2047 is a challenging class, but Dr. A is exactly the type of professor you want to take it, or any other difficult course, with.

For chem majors, this class is very interesting and you definitely learn a lot; however, it's SUPER hard. The title of this class is misleading, it is essentially chem 3 (topics not covered in high school). He is a very nice guy and wants to help his students so if you take him, go to office hours. No study edge though so a lot on your own!

It is a very hard class and it is definitely not a "review" of AP Chem as the advisor might lead you to believe. However, Dr. A is a really nice guy who makes it really easy to get an A in the class as long as you do all your homework (which is difficult and time consuming). The test are heavily curved so it is easy to earn a decent grade.

He's honestly an amazing professor and I would totally have him as a professor again. I wish I could choose more than 3 tags to describe this amazing human.

I had him for General Chemistry 1 for Majors (I'm a Chemistry major). He is a great professor, however, take note that if you are to take this class, you should probably be coming in with some chemistry background. He goes in-depth with many topics and can get confusing at times. I would recommend Study Edge or reading the textbook from the start.

Dr. A is passionate about chemistry and caring but can't gauge difficulty for intro-level chemistry. His HW is very difficult and time-consuming; his TAs often have trouble with them. However, he offers ample extra credit on HW/tests, and his test drop policy is extremely generous. It's not hard to get an A, but be ready to suffer a little for it.

Difficult class but he is a very caring and understanding professor who will work with you until you understand everything

Dr. A is a great professor. He encourages us to understand the material rather than memorize it. It is not impossible to get an A in his class, but be ready to work for it. He gives a lot of extra credit on exams so it is not too hard to get a good grade.

The sweetest guy ever! I had him for CHM 2051, and he makes sure you know the content for the exams, he allowed a "formula sheet" where you can write down what you think you need for the exam. His homework relates very well to the exam although somewhat difficult make sure you have a study group and ask questions!! Almost everyone gets an A+ (85%)!

Dr. A is actually the greatest professor ever. He truly cares for his students and wants them to succeed. With that being said, this class is no easy stroll. His 2045 class is only open to Chem majors, so be prepared for a lot of work, but you will leave with a great understanding of Chem, walking out of his class way smarter than going in.

Dr. A is an amazing professor! He provided in-depth explanations during his lectures, which made the class interesting! He was also very understanding during the COVID-19 pandemic and accommodated for his students. I highly recommend attending office hours for homework purposes. He also preps you for higher-level chemistry courses (e.g. ochem).

Dr. Angerhofer is a wonderful teacher. The class itself is tough and he does expect a lot but he is understanding and will work with you to make sure you understand the material. He genuinely wants everyone to succeed in his class.

Dr. A is such an amazing professor! He really understands chemistry and is willing to schedule office hours that fit your schedule to go over material you don't understand as well. His class is difficult but not unfair. I have a much better understanding of chemistry coming out of his class and can't wait to take him again next semester!

Very smart guy, sometimes too smart. Expects a lot out of first year chemistry students. You really need to work hard to understand and do well in this class. This will not be an easy A, even with the extra credit he offers. However, Angerhofer is very kind and has been understanding during this semester. It's all up to your work ethic.

Dr. A was my favorite prof this past semester. I found the course content to be really interesting and engaging, the textbook was great, and there is plenty of cushion on your grade. The tests and homework make you think critically. Also, the way Dr. A sets up office hours is really nice; you can get help and clarification whenever it's needed.

I would 100% recommend Dr.A. He is by far the best professor I have had. His homework is difficult and so are his tests but if you study and go to office hours, then you will do fine in the class.

Dr. A is awesome. Definitely recommend him for CHM2050. The weekly homework questions (4-5) are very wordy, difficult, and often do not reflect test questions. Make sure to attend office hours as they are very helpful for exam reviews and homework help. Dr. A is very nice and the class has a considerable amount of extra credit.

Had Dr. A for Secrets of Alchemy, amazing class w a great prof. Even though labs were distanced and classes online, he made an effort to communicate with every student. Sent a whole file of papers for me to read to help with my research presentation. Made labs very engaging as well, without the pressure of other chem courses

Dr. A is the best professor I have had at UF so far. I have taken 2 semesters with him and I cannot recommend him more to anyone taking his CHM 2050 or 2051 class. His homework is hard but if you go to OH then you will get a 100% on it. He gives A LOT of extra credit which is a nice boost for your grade. I have gotten an A in both class. LOVE HIM!!

Dr. Angerhofer's CHM 2050/2051 sequence are my two favorite classes I have taken at UF. Gen chem topics are taught at a deep, conceptual level. Unlike other gen chem classes, you aren't given tons of repetitive practice questions or incentivized to learn things by rote memorization. Tests and homework require time and effort, but are very fair.

I actually took IDS2935 Secrets of Alchemy with Dr. Angerhofer and he was good - passionate about the material but pretty boring lectures. Weekly readings are long but necessary for discussion posts and in-class discussions. Fun lab portion, not super demanding. Two medium-length papers and bimonthly EASY lab reports. Final presentation

He offers so much extra credit that you can fail a test and still get an A in the class. He prioritizes understanding of a concept rather than asking obscure examples of it.

I had Dr. A for IDS2935 Secrets of Alchemy and he was amazing. The content itself is very interesting and the lab activities are fun and enriching. Class participation is encouraged and the professor gives good feedback when grading assignments. I would absolutely recommend this course. There is a final essay and presentation at the end of class.

I took IDS2935 Secrets of Alchemy with Dr. A and he is easily the best professor I have ever had. So glad I chose to take his Quest course. Bimonthly lab reports, a literature review, final presentation, and final essay, but all are very easy due to the feedback he readily gives students. Great teacher to build a relationship with.

I took him for IDS2935, the Secrets of Alchemy QUEST, and it was great. Long lectures with detailed info, but no exams or quizzes. The bimonthly labs are fun and the lab reports are short and easy! He assigns lots of reading material for required discussions, but you don't *really* need to do all of it :)

Fantastic professor, interesting course work, not that difficult. There are some papers and projects, but they're not too bad. If you are an Honors student, do everything you can to get in this Quest 1 class, Secrets of Alchemy is by far the best one

Dr. A is a great professor and I loved taking him Spring 2023! 82% of the class had an A and didnt take the optional final. He offers a LOT of extra credit but hws are VERY time consuming and incredibly difficult - office hours for explanations. Lectures are very in depth but you get full front & back cheat sheet for exams + past exams to practice!

I had Dr. A for Secrets of Alchemy Quest and LOVED it! Weekly lecture + discussion block + lab every other week to apply what we learned in class - very easy grading and he is really knowledgeable about the history behind chemistry.

Dr. A was great. The material is harder than normal Chem 2, but it's graded easier. All work submitted is free response, which can be good and bad. The TAs are great and answer questions well. His lectures can get theoretical since his background is in physics, but overall, if you have the chance to take this instead of normal Chem 2, take it.

Dr A is a really amazing professor and truly wants his students to succeed. However, his class is extremely difficult and the tests are almost your entire grade. His homework takes a long time but it also has extra credit. Be prepared to put in a lot of work.

Dr. A is a must have if you are taking quest 1! Lectures are super interesting, assignments are very easy and experiments are really insightful. You get to learn some really neat aspects about the history of science and alchemy. Best Quest 1 for sure, easy A; if it fits in your schedule, opt for it 100%

Dr. A is a fantastic teacher. The lectures are in-depth compared to regular gen chem, but he explained everything very well and was easy to reach when more help was needed. The homework is time consuming, but study groups and OH helped a lot. Exams are free response only, but you get a cheat sheet and a ton of extra credit. Amazing class overall!!

Lectures are hard to follow if you do not do the reading beforehand. The homework can take forever, form study groups they are lifesavers. GO TO OFFICE HOURS. Create a group chat. Attendance doesn't truly matter, you can technically answer the participation questions from home. The final is optional, but you are not told ahead of time.

Lectures are great but very fast, participation counts for your grade and it's accuracy based, so don't skip. Homework is very demanding and extremely time consuming. Go to OH, TAs mostly go through homework very well. Exams all FRQ - lots of extra credit possibilities. 2050 is harder than 2045 but the exams are easier and Dr. A makes it enjoyable.

Dr. A is a great professor who cares about his students succeeding. The homework took a long time but you can get 100s on it if you utilize office hours. Definitely go to office hours! (TA and Dr.A's). There are also lots of opportunities for extra credit.

Dr. Angerhofer was a wonderful lecturer who was very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. The assignments were very fair and the workload was light. Additionally, he was generous grader and allowed some flexibility on the deadlines. The lab portion was also very fun! I would highly recommend this quest course if you have the option.

Dr. A is a wonderful professor. He knows the content in Chem 2 is difficult, but through his passion and his desire for everyone to succeed, the class becomes extremely manageable. There are weekly homework assignments and exams are doable. Also there is extra credit in the Homeworks and Exams, so getting an A is extremely doable.

I absolutely recommend taking this class if you qualify for it - even if you didn't take honors chem 1, Dr. A will help you get caught up to speed and you truly learn so much more useful content than in the general chem 2 class. Dr. A is kind and wants everyone to get an A, and you leave the class very prepared for future chem classes.

This class was definitely manageable. I made it out with an A- and never did amazing on any of the tests. Dr. A is very kind although I don't think his teaching style exactly worked for me.

I had Dr. A for my Quest 1 course "Secrets of Alchemy." Clearly a passionate and educated individual, Dr. A makes this class enjoyable, even if you are not the biggest fan of the topics discussed. Grade is based on weekly readings/participation, two essays, one presentation, and five lab reports. Nothing is graded too harshly, easy A if you try.

Amazing professor! super understanding and easy to approach, I definitely recommend him for any class. Super relaxed grading scale, and he made the class very stress-free.

Super passionate and caring professor! I took him for "Secrets of Alchemy" (a Quest 1 Honors class), and I think it 's one of the best quest classes offered at UF. He loves when people ask questions and is happy to help with labs, projects, etc. Would highly recommend taking this class because of honors points, quest 1 requirement, and 2000 words!