Not sure what is going on with the other two reviews. Her tests were really hard but the averages were much higher than what the first reviewer said and I think we must have been in the same class. Lecture was okay. She is willing to help students outside of class and seems to care that students learn. Hard class but I would take her again.

Amanda Harris had provided numerous tools such as online practice problems where she dedicates a channel on problems. She is always there for office hours and online office hours too. Easily through when explaining as long as you try to read some of it before hand. Her tests are tough but she provides the resources to do well on them.

Dr. Harris gives clear lectures, and gives good examples that make learning the material easier. She will readily answer questions by Blackboard, email, and office hours. Her tests are a little lengthy, but can be completed if you know the material. She certainly seems passionate about analytical chemistry.

She's a really good teacher but she talks fast, but that can be overcome by just asking questions. Try to get a good TA for recitation because they will teach and reinforce the information outside of lecture.

She is very dedicated. Questions in class are moderate hardness and allows us enough time to work it. Homework is not hard. She is will go over what you didn't get after class. Gives a whole extra class on that goes over important topics (extra). Super available for office hours. I hated chemistry, worked hard and got a 95.40 on the ACS with her.

She is extremely passionate and willing to work with you. The tests are not that hard conceptually, but make sure you are good with time management. Tests have a lot of questions that need to be done in a short amount of time. Be very specific with short answer questions (units, sig figs, etc.). Utilize the SI sessions!!!

Wonderful professor, and she rounds grades at the very end.

Dr. Harris is amazing at explaining and teaching. She makes herself available even outside her office hours and she even has a Friday workshop where she goes over material again. She is truly an amazing professor but you must put time into the class. You must go to her for help and study on your own. I spent a lot of time studying and got a B+.

This is a difficult course hands down. I first took it with Dhakal and that was a huge mistake. Retook it with Harris and she's honestly a great instructor. She works through problems in class and has clicker questions so make sure you attend lecture. She's very enthusiastic about the material and always makes herself to available to help you out

She is an excellent teacher Chem at VCU and I would recommend her for anybody. Her tests are basically the worksheets, homework and quizzes combined and if you prepare for the test it wont be hard. If your having trouble she has a whole extra class dedicated to just help.

One of my favorite professors of all time! Incredibly accessible and cares about her students. Her quizzes and tests are tough but if you go and talk to her she'll explain any confusion. Definitely need to attend class and pay attention. Would absolutely take again.

Solid lecturer. She is very helpful when you visit her office hours/email her questions. Overall, she doesn't have many weaknesses as a professor, other than the fact her classes are inherently very difficult.

Never had anyone so consistent on dates things were due and what was expected. Except for the very end, where schedules usually get a little messy, everything is due on the same day of the week. Tests were difficult, but that's to be expected from the material. Weekly quizzes + homeworks. 10/10 lecturer; would take again.

Dr. Harris a wonderful lady that is willing to help you outside of class. She will email you back, make time at her office, and gives plenty of resources to pass the class. There is homework for every chapter, but it's not that difficult. She does give quizzes and tests, but if you try, you will be fine. She teaches very well.

Mrs. Harris was a great professor. Her lectures are very clear and understandable. Would definitely recommend.

Chemistry is not my best subject by any means, so I was very nervous about taking this course. I definitely had to work for my grade. Professor Harris has pretty great lectures and does a good job of answering everyone's questions during class time or her office hours.

Dr. Harris is extremely passionate about chemistry and she shows it in her lectures. If you don't have time to come to lecture, I wouldn't bother taking her course. You miss one lecture and you fall behind. Sadly, her tests are extremely more difficult than her quizzes and her tests are worth much more. Utilizing her office hours are helpful.

Her lectures are amazing because she really ensures everyone understands before moving on. Tophat used for attendance which can affect your grade. Her exams are really hard, but I feel like if I had read the book and did extra practice problems I would've gotten a better grade. Gives a lot of quizzes instead of practice during recitation.

Dr. Harris is the best chemistry teacher that I have ever had. She breaks down the materials in ways that students can actually understand and gives very detailed lectures that corresponds to her quizzes and exams. Her tests are the main component of her grading, but she has other activities that can help improve your grade including the ACS.

Dr. Harris is a very kind and caring professor! This class is definitely doable as I thought her lectures were good, the quizzes were for the most part easy, and the homework had unlimited tries. My only downfall to me was that the test FRQs were much more difficult than expected, but I think it wouldve been fine if I had studied a lot more!

Dr. Harris is the best chemistry professor. She is the only professor at VCU who is willing to bounce around a large lecture hall to give students individual help. Her power points are posted online, straightforwards, and easy to understand. She is also amazing at lecturing. Tests are definitely challenging, but it's worth it. I got A on ACS exam

Hands down the best chemistry professor. She is kind and takes the time to explain material in great depth and gives plenty of practice. Her tests are pretty difficult but don't let that scare you. She prepares you well for them and for the ACS as well. This class is definitely worth it and will help you have a stronger foundation in chemistry.

I feel 50/50 towards her. Lectures are amazing but she goes thru them really fast, tests are somewhat hard imo for no reason. Got a B on every one of her tests, ended up getting a 97% on the ACS so I got an A. She does make you work for the grade and you get a lot of knowledge, but its still hard. Don't buy the textbook btw waste of $$

I have always hated chemistry but Dr. Harris is one of the most helpful professors out there. She was always willing to walk me through a problem and really cares. I would recommend her again and again.

Dr. Harris is the best chem professor I've had. I'm not a Chem person at all, but I managed to get a B despite having a medical emergency during the semester. Dr. Harris assigned a reasonable amount of homework that prepared us for exams, and was very accommodating when students had issues. Her lectures were good and she explains chem so well.

Dr. Harris makes it clear that in order to do well in the class, it's important that you put in the work. With that being said, she explains things in a way that makes sense and answers any questions. she's really nice and it's obvious she enjoys teaching.

Amanda Harris is a good chemistry professor in my opinion, but the lectures were more like instructions then teaching sessions. It was almost as if she was giving straight instructions to solve a specific problem, but I never was really able to fully learn how to. Her tests and quizzes are very difficult.

I absolutely loved having Dr. Harris as my chem professor this semester. Her tests are difficult, but she is available for office hours and has helpful Friday workshops. She is very friendly and wants to see you succeed in the class. Definitely do all the homework and go to as many Friday workshops as possible, and you will do well !

Dr. Harris is an amazing professor who truly cares about her students. There are tons of opportunities for help. Homework is Mastering Chemistry, but she gives unlimited attempts with no incorrect penalties. TopHat is used for in class participation. Very clear on information and what will be on the test and very funny.

Class was definitely hard but Dr. Harris makes it manageable. Staying on top of the work helps when it comes time to study for tests, and Dr. Harris is super helpful if you are stuck on any concept. Great Professor!

Dr. Harris is a great professor, I definitely would recommend meeting with her one on one outside of class as she is a really nice person. Her class is no walk in the park and has a lot of math involved (algebra specifically), and she will definitely answer all questions asked. I definitely recommend taking her.

I like her lectures videos and the questions since they can help you understand the material. You can email her and she'll respond to your questions about class quickly. I always go to her office hours and I feel like watching her go through the questions is really helpful and she repeats herself if you need to hear it again.

Dr. Harris is an amazing professor. I skipped chem 101 and went straight to 102 and although Dr. Harris's lectures are videos, they are very detailed and she works at a pace that is understandable. She also responds to questions very fast! Remember to practice your questions and you should pass the class pretty easily!

If you are not a chemistry major/do not have to take harder chemistry classes in the future, I would recommend a different professor. However, she is great for preparing students for Organic Chemistry or other advanced chemistry classes and will make you work for it. Definitely recommend working practice problems for exams.

Because of AP Chem I never watched a lecture. By time I needed to watch the lectures, I wasn't up for it but luckily the lowest test grade was dropped. Do the homework early because it's Pearson it's from a pool of questions. Her responses to questions were helpful.

One of the best chem profs at vcu! Had her for chem 102 and 309 and only good things to say about her. her lectures are easy to follow, there is hw and lecture questions but they are so useful. There are quizzes. And tests, theyre hard but if you study you'll do great. also very easy to contact outside of class and you can tell she loves to teach.

Don't take quant unless it's with Dr. Harris I swear. There is not a single mean bone in her body and if you're honest with her she will do her best to help you succeed. she ANNOTATES HER SLIDES which is perfect, and if you do her lecture questions and homework questions you're set for the tests. So kind and caring, one of my fav profs at vcu.

Dr. Harris is the best professor I've taken in my 2 years of college. She is the most knowledgeable and passionate about chemistry, she is super willing to help out and offers easy classwork points just by showing up. As long as you pay attention, you will pass

Dr. Harris is extremely accessible outside of class and always willing to answer questions. There are many assignments (TopHat, homework, quizzes, tests, ACS final). Tests require you to know your stuff but are very fair. There are many resources to help posted on Canvas. The SI for this class was super helpful too.

I had Dr. Harris for 102 and 309. She is a wonderful and caring professor. We get in class practice problems which she helps us through. Her exams are challenging, but they are very doable if you study and attend her office hours.

about 1 quiz each week that you take at home and 3 exams and final and homework. lowest 2 quizzes get dropped and final replaces lowest exam and lowest hw gets dropped. its a hard class but go to SI and her office hours and she is an amazing and passionate professor

This professor is very helpful. She lets you ask questions and does not give much homework. She understands people have other classes and that things come up. Her test are not that hard if you just pay attention during the lectures. Overall, an amazing teacher and a great class.

Very organized. Tests are fair, and easy enough if you go to lecture. Lots of opportunities for office hours. Super nice, understanding, and wants all of her students to do their best. Clearly passionate about teaching. Loved her!

Great professor for CHEM309. Lecture heavy and goes thru slides quickly. Accessible outside of class and tries to get to know everybody in the class. Multiple choice quizzes about once a week given on Canvas and aren't terrible if you've been following along and doing the online homework. 4 tests given and she drops 1 and she is a fair grader.

Amazing prof for a tough class! Get ready to pay close attention in lecture and ask questions when you're confused. The HW is harder than the tests or quizzes but prepares you well. Tests are graded very fairly partial credit on the free response. She has several office hours times throughout the week, these are very helpful if you're struggling.

80% of your grade are the tests. Dr. Harris is sweet, understanding, & answers questions thoroughly, but she teaches a difficult class. Don't blame her for the weight of the tests, that's the chem department's fault, not hers. She's available a lot & there are SI leaders. Go to tutoring & DO NOT fall behind, good luck!

She is incredible. Fabulous professor, teaches extremely well, but this class is VERY HARD. You can get an A, absolutely, but you have to WORK for it. Requires lots of time and studying, but constant participation, attendance and daily work will earn you an A. She offers students hours and workshops; very available to get help

Dr Harris is a wonderful lady, she really loves her job and chemistry and you can see that in her teaching. I saw that as a good and bad thing because she is always willing to give you advice on how to do better in the class and because with her being so passionate about chemistry, she talks very fast. The class is hard but she is the one to pick.

One of the best professors I've ever had - her teaching helped me truly understand chemistry. While the class is 80% tests, it is very feasible to do well in class if you pay attention, attend recitation, practice problems in the textbook, and visit her outside of class for any questions. Her dedication to chemistry is very admirable.

Professor Harris was probably my favorite Chemistry professor. She taught in a way that made topics way easier to understand. Make sure to do all the homework and extra credit quizzes as these will help you see the types of questions on tests. Professor Harris also helps out a lot at office hours and with SI Marathons before tests. Take notes!

Amazing professor! Great at explaining things, very helpful, and genuinely wants her students to succeed. Go to her office hours or Friday Workshop if you don't understand something, it really helps! Her class is heavy on homework and her tests are difficult, but it's manageable if you practice and put the effort in.

I took her class twice, failed the first time w/a D, and passed the second w/a A+. She is a GREAT professor and gets through all the material needed for the ACS, but that also means A LOT of material is covered at a fast pace. If you want an easy A don't take this class, if you want a good chem102 understanding take it and put in the work.

I took Professor Harris for the chem 309 lab. She is excellent at explaining topics and offers clear grading criteria. She has plenty of scheduled office hours and is willing to make time for students if you can't make it to one of her office hours. She explains things without giving you the answer and takes her time. Truly caring. 10/10.

chemistry queen. very good lectures and puts a lot of effort in making sure everyone gets what shes talkin about. warning though her tests can be hard HOWEVER they are nearly identical to the questions she gives you during recitation. also she does graded classwork so even though attendance isnt mandatory you should still plan to show up to lecture

Dr.Harris is super nice and very good at explaining stuff, but the tests are really hard imo. It honestly feels like the test is to long for how much time is given (65 mins) it feels like 20 minutes. Also she doesn't really give a test review and usually I wouldn't care but because of how hard the tests are I wish she did.

Grade: 80% Tests (3 tests (65 mins (15MCQ/2FRQ)) and 1 final exam (170 mins(70MCQ)); each is 20%; final exam replaces test grade), 10% HW, 10% TopHat. Dense, fast-paced lectures, but will prepare you for ACS and MCAT; Manageable A (took AP Chem 2 years ago, got a 3); put in the work, be good at taking tests, and grade and knowledge will reflect.

60% of your grade is based on 3 tests, so reviewing beforehand is super important. I spent a solid 10+ hours of review per exam and the majority of fall break reviewing for the final, which got me a 98 in the class. I also recommend going to her workshop and office hours. There's usually only a few people there, even right before the final. 9/10

*CHEZ309* Such an amazing and sweet professor. Post-lab can be very difficult and confusing, and some TAs grade harder than others. However, she is so willing to help you work out your post-lab step by step during her office hours. She has a lot of students so it can get crowded, but she is also very willing to meet with you 1 on 1. Love her!!!!!!!

Dr. Harris cares about getting to know her students! She's great at teaching and goes over practice problems in class. Her tests are hard (~63% class average) and the final is the ACS. A good % of the grade is hw, attendence, and open-note at-home quizzes. This class will be hard if you struggle with math/ dimensional analysis.

Dr. Harris is a very nice person, going to her office hours for both the lecture and the lab are very helpful. However, the lecture material is a lot, and I felt like the test questions were more difficult than the HW or quizzes. The ACS exam is not that bad though, and she drops your lowest quiz/HW grades which is nice.