He makes a difficult subject easy and interesting and is a nice guy. He always has anecdotes that make the subject matter relate to your every day life. He quizzes frequently, every two weeks, so you're always on top of things and prepared for exams.

i took this class in the summer and it really wasnt hard.hes a gr8 professor who really knows how to teach the material and he makes sure u know it.his tests r very straightforward and if u study u should be able to do well.i strongly recommend taking him

he's a very good teacher. explains everything thoroughly and tests are little difficult.

he's good, but he doesn't curve even a fraction of a point.

he is a nice professor but with little voice. you have to sit close to him in order to listen clearly. he knows a lot and is willing to explain concepts. he is very helpful. strongly recommended.

he is a good proff, and he is intersting. his exames are fear. every things from his notes. and if you study the problems in the book you will get A+

He explains things very well and gives very straightforward tests. Not very helpful if you have problems but you shouldn't have any.

He's tests are straight forward from the notes. Makes the class interesting and links the knowledge to everyday life. After taking this class you will understand the natural world around much better. I highly recommend him!!

Dr. Altman is so amazing! he is a nice person, gives great lectures and fair quizes and tests. If he is teaching any chem courses take his class. Forget about the other teachers. Altman is the best.

He does require you to fully understand the underlying concepts in order to do well in class. Make sure you do your prereadings, recitations questions and take GOOD notes, since many questions from the exam/quizzes are explained during lecture and you should be able to get an A. He is very fair and very helpful when you approach him questions.

Dr. Altman is a good professor. He makes the material understandable and clear. He gives ideas about how to solve problems from out of the book because the QC uses sucks. Don’t let the losers make less interested in taking this class because I know exactly who writes the bad reviews and trust me they are bunch of idiots. My advice is to read the ch

he is the best general chem teacher. chem is a science and if your not smart you will not do well. if you are and you study correctly you will do well w dr. altman. he doesnt curve each test individualy, but in the end the overall grade is curved. i had an 87 test avg and got an A.. there is a curve in the end

Chem 114 is not an easy class. That being said I would definitely recommend Prof. Altman. Very clear and very into the material. His notes can be a little disorganized but everything you need is there. His tests are not overly difficult. Just pay attention, STUDY, and you will probably be OK.

You will never ever meet another science teacher that writes as much on the board as he does. Easy and clear wut else can i say

He is the greatest!!! Very funny sometimes. He does have low voice, but other than that, he could not be more clear. All explanations are connected to real life and if you use just the 0.001% of your brain - you will get it! Tests are pretty tough, but if you studied, there shouldn't be a problem. Highly recommend. I'm taking him next semester too!

Take his class. You will find it easy and constructive, unless you are one of those pre-med morons.

chemistry is not easy to understand, but prof altman teaches it in a way that is very clear. u must go to class. if u miss one, ur lost for the rest of the semester! seriously! he gives a quiz every other week and one final in the end. if u study hard u can pass, for sure!

Excellent!! He explains everything clearly. His tests are hard, because the first section contains no partial credit, but he prepares you for the exams and final.This is a chemistry class. You need to study. If you can take his class.

I took him during the summer. Very clear, very comprehensive. Do the suggested homework. Study hard for the exams. No final. He does a really good job simplifying inorganic chemistry for all of us non-scientists.

Okay, where do i start? He is very arrogant.....very very arrogant. Take him if you actually want to learn some chemistry, because he darn well knows how to teach. His only problem is that his tests are too hard for the average joe. He will attempy to trick you any way he can. I studied hours, and im an A Student and his tests were HARD. Good Luck

If only every science professor was like Dr. Altman... he is an excellent teacher- he is a master at making difficult material comprehensible and sensible. he is extremely fair (but dont expect free points. which i would willingly forgo for such teaching quality)

great professor,study your notes well and you'll be good for the tests

Dr. altman is a chemistry genius. He teaches it very simply and clearly if (you sit close enough). All you need to study for the tests is his notes. Very fair professor and def recommend for anyone in health professions.

the BEST professor i've had in any subject. very fair, very clear, and very good at teaching chemistry. highly highly recommended!!! :)

wonderful professor who works very very hard to help you learn.

Dr. Altman, although aloof, is a good professor. Grade is based on three exams- 40%, final- 20%, recitation- 20%, and hw- 20%. He presents the material well, and his exams are fair; avg ~70. His exams test only material from lecture. Take good notes. Study them and relevant textbook portions for the exams. See below for descriptions of his exams

The first day he says what he doesnt teach in lecture isnt on tests, and thats absolutely true. So you really just have to show up to lecture, take perfect notes and you will do well. He does talk in a low voice, but its overrated because he uses a microphone and just sit in first few rows. Very helpful and direct. Highly suggested.

He's a great professor who cares for his students, Exams are not particular difficult but he may throw a curve-ball every once in a while. He's always willing to meet with students after class and explain a whole topic to them. All in all I believe he is the best professor of chemistry in this college

A very straightforward General Chemistry class -- however, the class is arguably difficult. Dr. Altman does not test on what he does not teach, but some of the ideas that he teaches are not found in the textbook. If you want to learn General Chemistry with no tricks, take Dr. Altman, however, there is no curving.

Very clear. Tests are straight forwards. If you have some previous tests it's really not too difficult to get an A. Do the work and practice!

i took 113 and got a terrible grade with little to no fundamental knowledge needed for this class.. that being said i was still able to keep up. he's really good at making you understand and relate it to the real stuff... on top he actually makes it interesting with discussion.

There are pros and cons when taking this professor. The pros: his exams are based on what he teaches in lecture,and very helpful. Cons: ACS is NOT curved, very hard to hear in lecture,he doesn't grade his entire exam and there is no partial credit on the first part of his exam. Make sure to get his old exams from someone else before taking him.

He is a good teacher and an interesting lecturer. Chemistry isn't easy but he makes the class so that your hard work will pay off. His exams were fair, but did not prepare us for the ACS. Either way his class is certainly the best option for Chem 2. His voice is very soft so make sure to sit up close and don't be afraid to tell him to speak up.

Come to class, sit In the front and take notes: that is the best way to study for the test b/c he doesn't test you on what he didn't teach. The 3 in class exams are very fair as well as you know the material. he does not prepare you for the ACS which is not curved; he will just exclude a FEW questions that he didn't teach.

Best chemistry professor that QC has to offer. Does calculations on the board step by step and answers every question you have.

Great Teacher, Simply the best option for chem in QC, Took both 113 and 114 with him and got A's, study a little and you should be fine

Altman is by far the best option at QC. His tests aren't hard, but the format is hard, he gives 9 MC(54 Points), 2 Short answers(32 Points), and 2 Short response(14 points). If you get 2 MC wrong, you just lost 12 points right there. He grades the ACS by PERCENTAGE not PERCENTILE AND DOES NOT CURVE THE FINAL GRADE AT ALL.

He doesn't curve at all. His multiple questions are 6 points each. Don't mess them up. You have to finish aleks to do good in his class. He is really helpful in his office hours. He teaches really good. He goes through every problem.

So I am taking Altman for chem 2, in the summer. I agree, he's better than most gen chem professors but his exams are brutal. Not in the sense that the material is hard, but his grading is the worse!! SIX POINTS PER QUESTION ON MULTIPLE CHOICE, AND YOU HAVE NINE QUESTIONS!! He also gives short essay questions which kind of throw me off so.. :

Pros: He really knows his material. He makes you understand topics as opposed to just memorizing facts. He has a great personality as well, and cares about students. Cons: His tests are really hard. There are 9 multiple choice, at 6 points each, which is nearly as much as his two short answer questions, at 7 points each.

Honestly, one of the best professors Ive ever had. Not only does he care about his students, he really wants you to LEARN and not just memorize. He will take time to teach you and help you understand if you dont get it. Do the homework, attend recitation/lectures, the problems he assigned in the text and you will do well. Ask questions! i got an A

Taking Altman in the summer for chem 2. I'd say he's a good professor. He works problems out on the board and provides clear explanations. He's your best option for gen chem 2 at Queens College. That being said, his tests are HARD and it's very easy to lose points. Study your ass off (don't only focus on the math) and take amazing notes.

Dr. Altman is a legend! He is a great man and a greater professor. His way of teaching made me question what were the other professors teaching? Clear concise helpful and hard but that that is nothing compared to the benefits. Altman is the BEST his teaching unsurpassed!

I took professor Altman for lab and it was really enjoyable, he explains things really well, glad to help, and pretty funny. He is a bit of a nit-picky grader so you need to spend a lot of time on the lab reports. No quizzes so basically just show up and do the reports. *I wish i had taken him for lecture b/c he really teaches you the stuff

Altman is the best, you must be aware for exams he asks conceptual question s that make you use equations and manipulate them. You have to really understand everything you cant just memorize equations.

Great teacher. Actually forces you to LEARN SCIENCE. (Shocking, right?) He can be a bit unfairly nitpicky sometimes about how you format your answers when grading, but it isn't very significant. This man will help set the tone for how to approach science properly over your entire academic career. Listen when he tells you something fundamental.

I had a terrible lab instructor for 113 and felt like I would struggle in this lab but Dr. Altman is fantastic. He spends the first 30-60 minutes explaining everything about the lab which helps with the execution as well as the lab report. I put a lot of work into my lab reports and only gotten As. You will have to work but you will learn.

Very tough grader when it comes to labs. Initials all data to make sure you use your own and cant copy from someone else

Hes all about understanding the conceptual side of things. His tests have essay questions so be prepared to do more than plug and chug

I don't understand any of the bad reviews. Altman is very clear of his expectations of you and the labs. If you put effort in his labs and you ask questions when you don't understand, there is NO reason you shouldn't get an A. His labs are meant to be detailed and long. Stop writing 1 page and expecting a 100 and most of all ask for help if u need!

Dr. Altman is honestly such a great professor. He is so willing to help his students succeed in his course. That being said his tests are hard and you need to understand the chemistry and not only remember things. Visit his office hours and ask questions. The Aleks hw isn't really useful for studying so review the questions he does in class!!!!

Shocked at the negative reviews, Professor Altman is a Gem! Way better than the other chem professors. Lecture was long, but once a week. Tests - OPEN BOOK/INTERNET! That doesn't mean they're easy, you still need to understand the material. He responds to emails quickly and gives practice exams to work on. Only downside is ALEKS questions, too much

Altman is knowledgeable and is a hard to come by professor. He is amazing at teaching and tries his best to make you understand. He understands that real chemists use the internet and he makes his exams open book. The exams really require you to know chemistry, they're not too difficult.

He is so nice and the meterials are easy to follow. Just read the book and do the hw.

Professor Altman is a very good lecturer, however his exams are only 14 questions. they are online/open book, but that doesn't mean that they are easy. his questions require you to know the chemistry. One question wrong can cost you up to 9 points. My advice, study well and finish the Alek textbook as soon as possible. USE THE PRACTICE EXAMS!

Great professor, has helpful slides and he tries to make the material interesting. Tests are open-internet on computers, but that does not mean they are easy. Questions are worth seven points, so you need to know the material well. There's a lot of homework on ALEKS, which is true for all the chem classes.

Read each lab beforehand and write it out, he checks the first couple ones and then doesn't really check the later ones but do it just in case. The quizzes are really easy. He takes super long to grade but when he does, he leaves feedback and you can edit your submitted reports based on that. Nice and chill guy overall

Professor Altman was alright! Read the lab manual & do the pre-lab. The class is pretty straightforward. As long as you do what you are asked, you'll be fine. He explains the lab and helps you if you need it. The lab reports can take long but you get the hang of it. Very nitpicky with grading, sometimes you don't know why you get points off.

This class is tough, but if you stay on top of ALEKS and use resources like unstuck ai for study prep, you can do well. The tests are open-internet, but Professor Altman's questions are challenging - you really need to understand the material.

Never had him for a lecture, but as a lab professor, he's very kind and chill and will always help you with anything. The only thing that annoyed me is he yaps for an hour before the experiment lol. He's a little tough on the grading though, but as long as you follow the syllabus and his rules, not hard to get As on the lab reports at all.