Dr. Bazzi is very helpful but still challenges you

dr bazzi actually made me love chemistry! he's that good! even though his tests are challenging he goes the extra mile in making sure that EVERYONE is up to speed on class topics. plus his cheesy jokes are way too funny.

Dr. Bazzi grows on you--that's all I can say. He's extremely committed to making sure each and every student understands what's going on before he moves to a new subject, and his tests are straight forward and to the point.

Funny and one of the best professors here... Lecture is always worth going to just to see his gestures and to hear his jokes... He's so cool! And he wears a suit!!!!!!!!!!

Really nice guy, really funny, always answers your questions fully, completely, and then some more :o) One of the best teachers I've had in 3 years here.

Ali Bazzi is a great teacher. He is clear in what he wants and expects and is also very willing to help. He is also quite funny and I would recommend him to anyone.

Dr.Bazzi is very nice and very funny, but in a cheesy sort of way. If you don't understand something he'll explain it until you do. He really knows what he is talking about and his quizzes in recitation are very straight forward.

Dr. Bazzi is one of the best teacher at umd. he is so clear for what he wants.

Bazzi is the man, no question. Had him for lab in G Chem and lecture in Quant. Cares that you learn, and is very clear in what he wants. Teaches quality compared to quantity. His exams come right out of the material he teaches you and the homework. Work at it and you'll get an A.

someone here put a rating for 102. there is no chem 102 so i think u got ali bazzi confused with the language dept. tahsine bazzi. prof bazzi is extremely smart and is so funny. he wants everyone to understand the subject material.

He is a very good lab instructor and really knows his stuff when it comes to instrumentation. He is a fair grader and really listens to his students opinions on things like test days and such. He is highly recommended for any course with a lab.

This teacher is definitly a source of knowledge. he is professional,fair and always look after the students good.

He is the one of the best chemistry teachers. He is extremely helpful and tries to spend more time with each student. This class requires lots of time for labs, quizzes, lab reports. Definitely it's worthy... Even though he is known for a long final but if u study, u will be fine..

He is a great teacher. If you're interested in Chem, then you'll enjoy his classes!!!

This is probably his first term teaching at UMD. I would say hes by far the most lenient prof. Calc 2 is tough. He makes it as easy as possible. 3 Exams(45%), Final(30%). Do all your homework(25%). He drops lowest of the 3 exams if you do better in the final. Recommended and he allows cheat sheets!!! Only compliant..More time during exams.

Very helpful, also easy. Definitely reccomend anyone to take his class, he makes sure everybody understands. I have 100 percent. :)

Dr. Bazzi is a great professor. The c344 class is big.Hes better at teaching smaller classes, he gets to know you your habits and caters to that. He is MORE than helpful. Yes his exams are outrageously long.Get over it. I have never witnessed him be condescending to anyone! I've never seen so many crybaby comments, time to grow up kids,this isnt HS

Great Teacher, Very Flexible, Accommodating, Work and test are easy, drop lowest quiz for you, it you test higher on final than any test, it replaces that grade for you, EXCELLENT TEACHER.!!.

Always willing to explain more than one time if you didn't get it. Great attitude. Would take him again!!

Bazzi is a great professor. He helps you out when you need it, allows cheat sheets & he makes class fun. I would take him again & I recommend him!

He allows cheat sheets on tests. He gives you an outline of exactly what will be on the test! Offers ALOT of extra credit after every test :) Great professor

He's a very good professor. He helps students understand the subject. Allows cheat sheets on the tests, which are helpful. Le helps you on the homework a lot to understand the material for the test. I recommend him.

TAKE HIM! TAKE HIM! TAKE HIM! Allows cheat sheets on tests and gives extra credit! very nice guy and wants students to succeed. counts homework, labs, and attendance for 25% of the grade. replaces lowest test score, if you do better on the final. Barely tried and I got an A-. Imagine if you put in some effort. Bottom line..hes great TAKE HIM!

Great Teacher. nice, funny, keeps his lectures entertaining (needs to learn pp better), extremely polite and respectful to students. answers questions thoroughly, gives extra time on exams (they are long though). still need to study, but come on, its school. highly recommend.

This professor is honestly the best professor i've had so far at umd. He made chemistry so easy, and i went in thinking it was going to be super hard and that i wouldn't understand anything, but he really takes time to help you understand and always does his best to answer questions to the best of his ability.

Wow, what an amazing Professor. I actually had a math phobia and avoided it until now, in my senior year. Prof. Bazzi is extremely clear, organized, and takes time with his students to make sure they understand and are following. Grades on attendance, homework, tests (4) and a final exam. The final exam grade and replaces your lowest test grade.

I had this prof for recitation.Here is the honest to god truth: He is one of the best professors at the uni. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable and clear. Yea, he looks a little confused sometimes but that's because he's so interested in chem.He loves his job.My lecture prof was an idiot, but this guy helped make things clear for me.highly recommended!

This guy should be teaching 136 instead of smith. He was my recitation prof, and was BY FAR better than smith. You don't have to READ the book, just have it with you becuz you do questions out of it. Make sure to ask alot of questions, because he WILL answer them clearly.

Dr Bazzi tells students what he expects them to know and what they should pay attention to. He gives practice exams and quizzes as well. However, he does not provide information efficiently and his exams are very long. Pay attention & do practice problems and you should do well. Not hard, but if not motivated to learn you might have problems.

I only gave him 5 points for easiness because he lets you use half of a sheet of paper to write whatever you want on it for the tests.The material you have to cover is the same difficulty regardless of the teacher. He is the nicest teacher i have ever had, and every class he emphasizes how much he cares about us doing well.VERY HELPFUL AND WILLING

He is very helpful and compassionate towards the students. He always tries to make sure we understand the material, since it's actually a difficult class. Always asks if the class feels confident and ready for the exam, if not he'll postpone!Overall good professor.

He's friendly and open to questions. He does talk very quickly; just make sure you write down everything that he puts on the board. There are four tests (you can use notecards), and you get points for homework and attendance. If you do well on the final you can drop your lowest test grade and replace it with your final grade. I recommend him!

This class wasn't easy, but he's unusually helpful and willing. He allows cheat sheets and is sensitive to the class when scheduling exams. Take him and you won't be disappointed.

Now that's what I call a professor who's earned a doctorate degree. Of course the fresh outta highschool schmunks are gonna hate on him. But he knows how to teach efficiently, and prepare his students for standardized test taking with his super long exams. Him and debelina the only real chem professors at umd. everyone else is garbage

Professor Bazzi is a great teacher! I definitely recommend him for Calc. He allows cheat sheets on the exams and is very helpful!

Well, lab with this guy is a big mess, atleast for 136. Those labs are confusing, and he doesn't explain them clearly. And the prelab quizzes don't help raise your grade one bit, the WHOLE CLASS guesses on them. He is ok for recitation, but pay attention to him, not the goons in ur class. But for lecture, he would be the best chem prof at umd.

Not the hardest math prof, but not easy. Cheat sheet on tests,but tests are hard questions compared to hw. Attendance REQUIRED,I got an A- and had 5% higher than any other student before the final. Tough A/A- but reasonable B for effort.

This is a great instructor but needs to learn how to cope with his stress. He keeps slamming the board with the edge of his hand while explaining, and talks with a very tense style. If he could avoid that, the class would be able to pay alot more attention to him. ASK QUESTIONS, because he won't just spoonfeed you.

very good prof.took him for both calc 1 and calc , very nice guy, very helpful, answers questions two of his exams that i took came directly out of the h.w, pay attention in class do the h.w and u will be happy with your grade,never gets of task,smart guy, never opens the book has everything ready and organized, exams are easy,great teacher :)

Avoid. The 4 hour final just felt like I was taking the MCAT. Take this class at another university if you could, cause he's the only decent chem 136 instructor this university can offer. This guy is COMPLETELY nuts.

He's a great math professor, I took calc 2 in the summer and he worked us hard, but he helped us out a bunch. Cheat sheets for the tests and fair grading. If you have any problems he is more than willing to help you out.

ok guys listen if u dont mind listenning to a monotone voice and randomly hearing someone say thank u thank u or hi hi then yes sure take him! but he seems cool and he's always in a suite like barney stinson except that there's a small difference in appearance :P

Prof. Bazzi seems strange at first, but hes actually a genius, teaching calc 1 up to differential equations. Hes there to help throughout the difficult process of learning math, equipped with a lot of knowledge and problem solving skills. You have to review the sections in the book after class but there is always guidance + set expectations. Recmnd

Dr. Bazzi is easily one of the best profs at UMD. The only way you can do badly is if you dont give a crap, but he provides you with the means to do well (accessibility, practice tests, recitation). Hes super nice and is so appreciative of questions. He really wants you to learn. Awesome! Dont listen to the other reviews

Prof Bazzi was one awesome professor. Really helpful and made sure that you understood the concepts before he moved on. Read his ppt slides and do the practice exams because his real exams are very similar. Nice guy overall who uses "thank you for asking your question" a LOT but I would def take this guy again for any chemistry class.

How great is this guy, seriously. He has a good sense of humor, very easy going and relaxed. Always looks sharp and is obviously passionate both about students and about chemistry. Take him for sure if you are ever presented the opportunity, you will probably enjoy yourself quite a bit

Such a great professor. Made a moderately difficult class so much easier. Will work through any problem that you have and make sure you understand it. I'm taking Instrumental now just because I want him as a professor again.

Bazzi is great. Accent can be hard to understand, but that goes away quickly. He can be scattered in his lectures, but he is very knowledgeable and focused on ensuring everyone in the classroom learns. Do the homework, pay attention in class, and ASK QUESTIONS, and you will do fine. Bazzi truly cares that everyone learns.

loves the subject, tests are fair in terms of difficulty and is very helpful in office hours; however, HIS LECTURE SKILLS ARE WEAK. he is NOT the best teacher despite his niceness. still recommended. B+

Dr. Bazzi is a great guy, he genuinely cares about his students and wants them to understand the material. In lecture he tells you exactly what he expects you to know for the exams. He is pretty funny, but his lectures are kinda all over the place, definitely print out the lecture notes instead of trying to write as you go. Lab is tough but fun

I was extremely fearful going into quant, as it had been 2 years since I last had a chem class. Dr. Bazzi is very supportive, and genuinely cares about his students. He also has the patience of a saint, given the continuing bombardment of questions we threw at him. Yes, it's a tough class. No, it's not impossible.

amazing professor, show up to class and listen to him and take good notes. but you should do the effort by studying one by one and never fall back! he gives your inclass activities for attandace points; like extra points so make sure not to skip class!!

I have never had a more professional and caring professor in my educational career. He is very clear and VERY fair. You obviously have to work hard, but if you do the work there is no way you shouldn't get an A.

Dr Bazzi will always meet with you if you have questions. The lectures might be long but he cracks some good jokes in class. Mastering chemistry is used for homework and that requires a new code so don't buy a used book and expect to be able to use it.

Dr. Bazzi is very nice, but his lectures can be very long and scattered. You will have to teach yourself a lot of things on your own, but he will always help you during office hours! He is very funny and makes class as enjoyable as possible. I recommend taking him! Make sure to do Mastering Chemistry homework, it is worth a lot!

The guy is such a wonderful teacher! You can automatically tell how much he enjoys teaching the subject. He also genuinely cares about his students. He will stop and make sure you understand before he moves forward. Test are very similar to his practice test. If you put some effort into it, getting an A or A- is not impossible! He is awesome!!

Put in the effort and you will get an A. Most professional professor at the university. VERY Fair. Just work for it.

One of the BEST and my favorite professors at UMD! He loves teaching and tries his best to help students understand the material and pass. Passes tests back in office to each student individually and talks to each student about his/her test individually which really helps! Easy exams. Just study his slides and u will get at least a B! dnt need book

pretty good. i would recommend. sometimes unclear but if you ask he will explain. while he is friendly, it kinda seems like he doesn't really want to talk sometimes and rushes you. does really love the subject and his students though

Dr. Bazzi is one of the best profs I have ever had. He makes class interesting and is always willing to answer questions if someone is confused. He provides lots of great examples during his lectures as well. The tests are very straight forward and are very similar to the practice exams. Don't need to read the book, just review his lecture slides

His class for me wasn't easy but I loved him as a professor. He knows what he's doing, makes the class interesting, and loves teaching it. He goes pretty fast but if you're lost or behind just ask and he's always more than happy to stop to explain it for you. He always does his best to make sure everyone's questions are answered

Bazzi is the best! Accent hard at first but you get used to it. Rather funny once you get his humor. He is extremely helpful and committed to help everyone succeed, even if you don't think you can! Honestly asks for suggestions on best lectures, class structure. Ask questions, get up and do problems on the board, visit during office hours. LEARN!

Bazzi is great. His accent can be hard to understand at times and he moves really quickly, but if you simply ask for him to repeat something or slow down he will do so right away. He cares about his students and wants you to pass. He likes to make class fun and you can tell he loves teaching.

Gives in class assignments on random days and gives credit for attendance so come to lecture. Gives Super clear slides, study guides and practice quizzes on canvas. Uses mastering Chem. Very knowledgeable. Overall great professor!

Good Professor, however, you will have to teach yourself a lot of the material. You will need to study days in advance for exams, and complete the homework to learn the material. The first 2 exams are easy, make sure you get an A. The 3rd one is much harder. The final exam is easy just a lot of information you have to know. Grade: A-.

Uses powerpoint and goes quickly over material so you've got to know what he's talking about or you'll sleep through the lecture

need access code for homework (40ish probs per chapter & cover 8 chapters) hilarious & makes jokes throughout lecture. exams mimic practice exams and sometimes uses same questions. 3 exams + final. final is 3 hours & 16 pages. everyone says 3rd exam is hardest but i did better on it than the first exam. if you dont take him, youre missing out

Here's how to get an A: go to lecture, understand the masteringchem (some exam questions he takes straight from there),do the book homework,understand the powerpoints and the practice exam. 3 exams that aren't hard if you study. The final make sure you start studying early, bc it's a lot. Always willing to help, so ask if you have questions.

If you want an A you have to do work outside of class. Understand the mastering chem and do the book problems. The tests are exactly like the practice exams he gives out. He wants all of his students to succeed and isn't out to trick them. Also randomly gives in class exercises and sometimes passes out an attendance sheet so show up to lecture!

He is a really funny professor and he wants you to pass his class. He knows what he is talking about when he is teaching it to you and is more than willing to provide clarity. Practice exams are similar to the exams and he explains the labs before they happen during his lectures.

Professor Bazzi was a great professor, you definitely have to work hard for an A but this is Calc so that is expected, and if you do all of the homework you should pass with an A or B. Really good at teaching and cares about his students, if you have questions he will answer them thoroughly because he wants you to learn.

Bazzi is your best bet at getting an A in Chem 136. Gives lengthy due dates for mastering chemistry. 3 exams and a final(very hard 17pages)! Study and prepare a while before and you'll do fine. Exams are mostly multiple choice. In class exercises are very important. I suggest you find a friend if ur not going to class so that they can sign you in.

He's a fair grader. Helps you as much as possible. Willing to do whatever it takes to make sure you're grade reflects your ability. I would take him again, for sure. I do recommend him. As long as you respect him and do your best in class, it is very hard to fail. Study b4 tests, and do all practice test. do not hesitate to ask him anything.

Professor Bazzi is a great professor. Chemistry is a difficult subject so the difficulty of this class really has nothing to do with him. In fact he makes it easier than usual. Make sure you know how to do the practice exams because they are extremely similar (uses questions from there sometimes). I would definitely recommend him, he's also funny

Professor Bazzi geniunely cares about his students. In order to get your test grades back you have to go to his office, so he gets to meet you and see your progress in the class. He will answer any questions you have and actually wants you to succeed even when the subject material is hard. He is good lecturer too and likes to joke around sometimes.

In comparison to your other options at UMD, he is one of the best. Very knowledgable and helpful during his lectures as he always takes time to ask for questions. He actually wants you to do well and is willing to help, but he will make you work for it. Make sure to read powerpoints carefully before each exam and come into lecture having read ppt.

The way he lectured just didn't do it for me. I only showed up to class because of the sheets he handed out. I learned from his ppoints, & MastChem and Rec problems are assigned for a reason. He's intimidating but also nice/funny at the same time. His practice tests are very similar to exams, test yourself multiple times. Tough class but doable

He knows how to teach and cares about students. He will give many opportunities for extra credit. The HW is very long and if you wait till the last second you probably wont finish. Tests are fairly easy and he tells you what is going to be on them. There is webwork but it is easy as well. He is a good guy and I would take him for other classes

Bazzi is a good choice for chem 136. He truly cares about the students' success, but his lectures are somewhat boring. He was not very accommodating for myself and other university athletes. He wouldn't reschedule an exam that was during one of our games. (His policy was that our final exam score would replace the exam we missed).

Dr. Bazzi definitely one of the best chemistry professors at UMD. Study the PowerPoints and do the practice exams (which are very similar to the actual exam) and you should come out with an A in the class!

Dr. Bazzi is a great professor and is very good at keeping students engaged and learning. His tests and quizzes are straightforward if you pay attention in class and do the MasteringChemistry homework. He genuinely cares about his students and is readily available to help everyone succeed.

A really great guy. He wants all his students to pass, makes sure everyone is paying attention during lessons, He gave us extra credit on test for participating on discussion board. Ask quetions, DO THE HOMEWORK, Do not!! wait until the last minute you WILL NOT finish. Easy class if you show up and do the homework, learned a lot. Highly reccomend.

I really admired Dr. Bazzi because of how organized he was and how knowledgeable he is on various chemistry topics. Exams are just like his practice tests, so if you are able to do those, then you should be fine.

I had bazzi for chem when covid hit so the transition changed some stuff he stayed very organized and was always open to questions. I suggest reviewing the slides before lecture and then reviewing them after for consolidation. Focus on Mastering Chem, Book problems listed in syllabus, and practice exams; do them truthfully and exams will be easy

He's a good lecturer compared to many others I've had. He's got a lot of energy and is excited about the material so it's easier to listen. He also really cares about his students and wants everyone to do well. I find his tests to be long but they are exactly like the practice tests.

Great man. Had him for CHEM 136, CHEM 334, and CHEM 447 Motivated and full of energy so his lectures are engaging. He wants his students to succeed. His exams are long. So make sure to read his study guides. He is not an easy A.

he's a great lecturer, definitely knows what he's talking about. he wants his students to succeed but he is in no way an easy a. he offered a curve for each exam if you did better than the previous one which was nice. one con is he doesn't put any grades in at all, just submits the final grades to the school, so ur left clueless all semester.

Professor Bazzi is a knowledgeable lecturer who wants students to succeed. The exams are challenging but aligning with practice tests helps. Utilizing resources like the textbook, Mastering Chemistry, and unstuck ai for study prep can make a big difference.