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What Students Say
“You need to know physics with this teacher”
CHEM1411 - 1.0 rating“PLEASE DONT TAKE THIS CLASS, i studied the hardest ive ever studied and failed”
1412 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
61%
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1405
5.0
(1)CHEMISTRY1
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(1)CHEM1111
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3.6
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Reviews (94)
If you're looking for a professor who loves what they do you've found the right one! You have to be willing to do the work and you can make an A! She will do everything she can to help you as long as you help yourself :-)
She is awesome! A very great teacher, very helpful. Oh and she is funny too. The labs were easy, no homework, the tests were easy to pass, and the book isn't really necessary.
I took her during the summer. Extremely difficult teacher and makes learning Chemistry harder than it should be. She is very impersonal and will not even look you in the eye when she speaks to you. If you consider yourself even average in Chemistry, take someone else. BE WARNED, AVOID THIS PROFESSOR AT ALL COST.
i took chem 1411.indian pro. not easy to get A, easy lab. she is very nice but she is very "cheap", her final review is far away from the real one. if you don't like chem, don't take her.
I really liked Ms. Krishnaswamy's method of teaching. I had previously taken intro chem at a university and did not understand ANYTHING. It definitely helped A LOT that she went through EVER SINGLE STEP. Her reviews are like her test except different numbers. She's very helpful with the labs!
she was nice. she is very real, which might come off as rude, but she is very nice and down to earth. this teacher maqkes you EARN your grade, very little extra credit, how you do is how you do.
Wonderful, Wonderful teacher!! Excellent and straight to the point. Knows chemistry like the back of her hand. Has eye communications with her students and explains everything over and over. I took the Summer session which crammed 16 wks into 5 wks, which I thought would be difficult but it wasn't. Reviews are just like the test, exactly a like.
Teacher knows her stuff helpful but hard b/c she won't curve. Most students dropped yet not moved that people wasted money to register for class. Did my best, came to class on time yet had to drop b/c she made us cram most formula. Not moved by student?s concerns. Take her only if you are good in chem. or a science major you will learn a lot.
Prof. Krishnaswamy is an outstanding educator and is dedicated to her students success. If you are prepared to work and wanting to learn then you cant go wrong. If you're looking for a handout grade then run (not walk) from this class because its not going to happen. But if you want to actually learn chemistry then you couldnt pick a better teacher
Amazing professor! Best on campus! She's very helpful and explains everything very well. Actually lectures and doesn' just read from power points. She is too qualified to be an hcc professor and i highly, highly recommend her! Just study her practice exams and you're set for an 'A'.
She's the best chemistry teacher I met ever. If you really want to do good in Chemistry, you must choose her class.
I am not a chemistry person but kind of enjoyed going to this class. She makes everything so simple and gives lots help if you do not understand anything!! Very friendly too! The practice test is exactly what the real test looks like. Very possible to make an A.
She is one of the most responsible,friendly and helpful professors. Whenever you have a problem, she is there to answer. Thumps up for Ms. Krishnaswamy!
TAKE HER FOR BOTH CHEMISTRY 1 AND CHEMISTRY 2. She is amazing and her lectures are really interesting. It's an easy A class.
She was a really good instructor. She teaches really good. You just gotta be there and take notes and pay attention and STUDY. If you have questions she explains really good. Its a lot of math involved. This class really makes me love chemistry, I am taking her again next semester. Great teacher!
she is a great teacher .all you need is to listen to the lectures, read the power point slides , and do the review. you will get an A . i love this teacher class was interesting and lab was fun, i would take her again.
Very hard class. If you struggled in Chem 1 good luck. I studied so much and failed both tests, she's not a bad teacher but the material is so tough.
She is not very nice. Made me want to drop out of school.
DO NOT RECOMMEND!!
I would not recommend her. Her tests are not like the reviews. She gives "2 attempts on homework" but their different questions and not multiple choice so you have to plug it in correct. NO extra credit & does NOT curve! She makes you memorize a lot of formulas that many teachers do not. She could care less about her students success & future...
I would only recommend her if you are fantastic in math & chem bc you will be fine on your own. NO curve & NO extra credit even if the majority did bad on the tests. Not the right teacher if you have test anxiety or are a bad test taker. May or may not have ruined my life but not sure yet bc I had 2 change my major but I know she won't care.
DO NOT TAKE!! SO MANY DROPPED :( SHE DID NOT CARE ABOUT OUR CONCERNS!!
Professor Krishnaswamy compresses ALL of the chapters quickly. This caused many students to drop and leave. I would not recommend this teacher to anyone unless you were chem 1 BEFORE and had previous knowledge. Other than that, you have been warned reader. This class is difficult and not worth taking with this professor.
There is "extra credit" meaning a bonus question on each test, but if you don't know it then it doesn't help. Other than that she does NOT give extra credit or curves on tests. She does explain material well & I will give her an A on teaching, but the tests were tough. Many dropped. You need to know chemistry before taking chemistry 1 with her.
Her tests were hard!!
You need to know physics with this teacher. Good luck if you don't.
Good !
PLEASE DONT TAKE THIS CLASS, i studied the hardest ive ever studied and failed! DONT RECOMMEND !
Do yourself a big favor and DON'T take her, she brags about the amount of students that drop
run, do not take this class unless you already know chem2....
So bad
Listen to these reviews, half of the class dropped. Don't take
I'm about to finish this class and I'm gonna fail without a doubt , I studied so hard but it wasn't enough for her
I have not taken Chemistry 1411 and she is able to help me one on one in tutorials when I need it. The tests are not bad IF you study for a few hours and IF you did your homework. A thing that helps is if you look at the previous tests she has given in previous semesters(available online)(some questions are the same or very similar). Pay attention!
Detailed lecture, but u have to have a solid chem background and you will have to put in extra effort for every test, since the reviews she posts are the general HCC reviews nothing specific to what she taught and she says she will help all the time, but mostly its a no no not today. She will always cut you off and never let you talk
very great professor
I didn't take any of the prerequisites for the class. Honestly, I enrolled in this class by accident however, dropping out was not an option. The tests are super tough and the homework is really boring and time-consuming. She's a good teacher, but she talks for a long time, so it was hard to stay awake. Only the labs could help my grade. I got a C.
DO NOT TAKE, more than half of the class dropped.
This is THE BEST proffessor so far in my life. She is very friendly. She knkws chemistry very well, you can tell that she enjoys teaching and helping students. She is strict though but only because she cares and wants us to make success. You come to her class you have fun and you learn a lot. Extra credit questions help a lot. THE BEST EVER.
gotta say my love for Chemistry comes from her class. She is getting PhD in education and KNOWS how to teach. Classes were hard though and she does not mess around. very loud voice almost like screaming and has strict boundaries so don't try to mess around with her. Gave good feedback and pushed me to do my best. Would take again.
This professor does not help struggling students, i studied very very hard and when i would try to ask anything i felt as if i was getting ridiculed. Tests were harder than what we went over... avoid.
Her lectures are quite extensive but she doesn't make you feel stupid for asking a question or to clarify something. She gives extra a bit of extra credit to help you out but she is a tough grader, (you must show your work!) but she's also very friendly and will help when asked.
Her lectures mostly consists of doing chemical equations which is important for her exams. She grades hard so do the work even if it done on calculator. Gives extra credit. Labs and hw is easy but her tests will screw you over. Textbooks are used but only for hw so buy an ebook to save money. Overall, don't take if you want your gpa to fall.
Dr. K is a great professor. If chemistry is fresh in your memory then you should take her class - she KNOWS the material. I accidentally enrolled in this class instead of intro to chem and struggled. The labs and online work are easy and a perfect amount to force you to study. She replaces the worst test grade with the final grade if it's better.
Dr. Krishnaswamy is a great teacher as long as you ask for help and show up she will help you. She definitely knows the material. She will put herself before her students, Chem II is not an easy course. If you do not expect to do the work and put in the effort then maybe you should reconsider why you are here in the first place.
If you really want to learn Chemistry. You just searched The name on "Rate my Professor"
One of the best professor I took in all hcc campus. She is very clear and straight forward. She knows very well what she is teaching and makes complicated works really simple. She gives extra credit for all her test which gives more chances to succeed for even weak student.I took her for my chem 1411 and 1412 and I never had to study much at home.
The worst teacher ever her class was horrible tests were so hard she didnt cover the last chapters and we struggled at the final extra credit are not worth or helped she takes a lot long boring luctre dont ever take her DONT you will regret it !!!
Dr. K is a great teacher. She gives lots of examples. The only thing I had to get used to was her lectures are very thorough and intense. Don't let your mind stray, esp if you don't read the text. I read for the first half of the sem, then got used to her teaching style and didn't for the second half. Tests resemble the practice for the most part.
Professor Krishnaswamy is a real solid choice. In the online class, we didn't have any scheduled lectures but did have multiple help sessions before tests. She has great powerpoints that are clear and concise, and match what is on the tests. She responds very fast and kindly to emails, and is willing to help at any time. A great choice for chem.
She is not good . Doesnt explain step by step. Could not finish the chapter before the test. Couldnt explain good.
If I could rate her it would be a 5/5, I almost missed my final because my laptop was stuck in lockdown browser from another exam. She extended it after a really swift email reply. Also you almost cannot fail this her lecture class, unless you dont do homework and attend class. Her teaching is ����A REAL ��! I hope to take her again in the future.
She can be kind of difficult. You really need to participate in class (she gets mad when you dont). She takes attendance every class so make sure youre there. She does amazing review sessions PLEASE GO TO THEM. I started doing a lot better in the class after the review sessions. She responds to emails quickly too.
I took Ammani Krishnaswamy for Chemistry 1. Based on my honest opinion, I believe she is a caring professor and wants her students to pass by giving out extra credit. Her homework was due every Sunday at midnight. For her Online Anytime class, she would give out notes, powerpoints, and tips on how to study for each exam. Exams were pretty easy.
One time, you gotta study. She makes time for you if you have questions. If i have professors that have 1/4 of the values of Dr. K have I'll be getting 4.0 gpa in college.
Dr. K is a solid choice. She does take attendance, even online, but has good lectures and is very accessible outside of class. She is caring and will take the time to explain concepts you may not understand. One homework per chapter and three unit exams plus a final. Final grade will replace a low test grade. All multiple choice. Tough but fair.
Long and heavy lectures, but explains very clearly. Easily accessible by office hours. Posts lecture notes and a ton of resources on canvas (quizlets, reviews, practice exams). Encourages questions. Her class combined with good study skills, it's very possible to make an A. Highly recommend.
The class is hard, but doctor K makes sure you learn every single material on the test. The most important thing you can do is join review lectures. Almost every question on the review is on the tests. I wish I had doctor K for my next chem class.
I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A PROFESSOR WHO DEDICATES MORE TIME TO THEIR STUDENTS SUCCESS. Chemistry is hard and requires effort, but this professor provides ABUNDANT resource options and is always responsive and available and answering questions and sending reminders and doing everything possible to help you succeed. So valuable for a hard subject.
Dr K is a really good professor, she is very caring on everyone understanding everything, I took her for Lab and it was the best choice. She would even stay with you after the lab is done if you have questions. She is not super easy to pass and she cares a lot for attendance but even with that I would take her again.
Dr. K is accessible, helpful, devoted professor who can actually teach. The only thing left for her to do for her students is to go into their homes and do the work for them. She does her part, you have to do yours. This class was very hard. Don't move on if you don't understand something, reach out for help. Exam reviews are helpful.
honestly, a really good teacher and cares a lot about students doing the work and succeeding in class and out of class , just do not talk a lot because she gets irritated quickly
Dr. K makes herself accessible for the students. She replied your emails promptly, stayed after class and set up office hours to answer questions, and recorded the video. I have not met such a dedicated professor like her! If you study hard, you will get an easy A because she prepares everything for you. Take her if you want an easy life!
Dr.K is amazing! I had her for lab, however, she helped me learn chem better than my lecture teacher. She is very straightforward about what she expects. She is ready to answer all questions and help students. It was all group work based and her grading was very clear I loved being in her class. I highly recommend her!
Dr. K was amazing, I wish I took her for lecture. She clearly explains the material and is willing to help you if you're confused. She's also funny and I always enjoyed going to lab. She explained the material better than my lecture. She's one of the best chem professors and I highly recommend you take her, you won't regret it.
Great teacher, would take again.
She was great! I took her for lab and got an easy A. Always gave clear instructions, lab reports were simple if you followed instructions and paid attention in class. 10/10 and would definitely take her again!
Dr. K was amazing! I took her for lab and got an easy A. Always gave clear instructions; lab reports were simple if you followed instructions and paid attention in class. She also is easily accessible for students and replies to emails promptly. She's one of the best chemistry professors and I highly recommend you take her. You won't regret it!
Overall good profesor. Gives exam prep thats pretty much like the tests, a very lenient grader on work. Replaces lowest grade with final and is very caring. However, I did not like her lectures. I found them to be too heavy and long, especially at 8 AM. I didn't learn much and had to self study. Otherwise, good professor. Would reccomend.
WOW is all i have to say. She is absolutely amazing and puts her heart into these lectures which makes them very interesting. She literally provides you with all the answers and its up to you to study. She provides so many resources and lots of practice problems and tutorials after class. pls get her you wont regret it at all!
AMAZING! She cares so much and the lectures are amazing. She does so many study sessions to accommodate her students. Does a test review class before. Explains everything very well and is just very nice overall. Does not waste anytime and the weekly homework is very helpful. Post many helpful things on canvas, practice problems, old test.Recommend!
3 exams + 1 final in 5 weeks. fully prepared us.she is very dedicated and passionate. Clear explanation and covers everything on exams and gives extra credit worksheets for exams. Answers questions readily and always responds to emails promptly and very transparent with us about her work hours! Amazing professor. Wish I took her for chem 1.
She really prepares you for the test I was never really good at chemistry and have a hard time understanding it but she made it really easy to grasp the concept
She gives 3 exams+ the final.Lowest grade will be replaced by the final grade. Get ready to take notes Do not miss a lect , if you did you will miss the whole chap. Needs concentration, good on taking notes , follow along and remember to study on time because it needs practicing
She is the worst professor to have for Chemistry 1305 DO NOT TAKE HER AT ALL her accent is thick and her grading for test is 60% while homework will be 5% extra credit she barely gives u points and when u on lock down browser you need a long mirror behind u while you take it RUNN RUNN FARR AWAY you will regret her her but take her at ur own risk!!!
Great professor for a tough class. Do the homework and the study guides and you will get a good grade. She wants you to be successful and you can feel that.
Overall great teacher. The only issue is her grade split because exams are 50% which means if you fail and exam bad it'll be difficult to get a good grade. She does give extra credit for every exam as well as correction but only for the first exam. Also final replaces lowest exam grade.
She should not be a professor. Clearly did not help at all and chose to be rude. She is really wide if you come to class a couple of minutes late. You cannot use your phone, laptop, or other electronic devices in her class because she can tell if you are not paying attention. Avoid at all costs.
If you don't already have knowledge in chem, you will struggle. Her lectures are fast and heavy and she doesn't slow down for anyone. I had to withdraw.
I recommend you guys to take Dr K for Chemistry! Her care for students is like motherly, and she is willing to answer any questions you have. She has all the test reviews available and you gotta take advantage of them. Even though I got a C+, I thank her for the encouragement I will never forget. "Practice, practice, practice." Thank you, Dr K.
Her accent is very strong, she's a ok teacher you just have to be prepared cause this is a tough class.
I ended up dropping this class. First test formulas wasn't provided and it was a struggle remembering all of them . For test 2 there was a chart of things she wanted us to memorize. Test reviews didn't help much but it's a guide. Takes forever to grade assignments. Have to purchase a mirror (2) for tests . I withdrew this class . Heavy accent.
she is very rude
Had her for Intro to Chem. Dr. K is really good for students who want to learn. Follow the rules and she's cool. She tutors after class too. Her accent isn't that strong and she's stern cause she wants you to do well. She clearly knows a lot about her subject and enjoys it. Her approach was very example-based and kinda reminded me of my mom lowkey.
Lectures are VERY fast and heavy. Takes the entire class time and sometimes even a minute or two over. Does not like to stop lecture to answer questions. She does provide a few points of extra credit on the tests but the tests are very difficult. 3 tests, a few homework grades, and a final.
Dr. K is amazing! Chem 1 is A LOT but she gives you the notes and lectures in a way that guarantees your success so long as you pay attention. She is so kind and caring and will go out of her way to ensure that u r successful in her class. It's 3 exams, HW 1-2x every week, and a dept. final. Gives old exams that help tremendously if used correctly.
The professor was okay, but I wouldn't take her again. She's tough on grading, never gives 100s, and always deducts points. She replaces low exam grades with the final exam score instead of dropping them. Her lectures were confusing, so I had to use other resources to learn the material. If you don't study, you'll fail.
Strict but if you're good with time management and have good self discipline then you will pass She has strict rules but its only to help you succeed
Great professor, really knows her stuff and is passionate. She's tough and strict but willing to help. I had a terrible chem 1 professor but she did reviews and pointed out areas from chem 1 that should be reviewed to help in chem 2. Be prepared to do some work but she's a great professor overall. I would recommend her.
I would 100% recommend this class if you want to ruin your GPA!
top tier professor, I wish he had organic classes too. Whatever bad reviews out there, i guess that was long time ago, right now she is really giving her best in teaching
She is amazing! She is strict, but yet very organized. She uses all of her lecture time very wisely; so don't miss any classes! She provides many helpful resources and practice questions for exams. I knew exactly what to expect and when. She deserves more praise than I have room to write. If you are diligent, you will do well. Outstanding teacher!
She has stories that happen in the outside world to connect to the course for better understanding. with the math portion we would practice with her at first to get a good understanding then by ourselves to actually see if we got it.
She is the best so far. She explains so well.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
61%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.45 avg changeRatings by Course
1405
5.0
(1)CHEMISTRY1
5.0
(1)CHEM1111
4.5
(8)CHEM1405
4.2
(5)CHEM1311
3.6
(18)Difficulty by Course
CHEM2426
5.0
CHEM1
4.3
1412
4.1
CHEM1411
3.8
CHEM1412
3.7