2.6

Anthony Vinciguerra

Chemistry - Miami Dade College (all)

2.6
Quality
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Would Retake
150
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2.6
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
2.7
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2.5
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Would Retake

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What Students Say

He is rude, hates religion,goes off in a tangent when explaining lectures, and if you aren't taking his lab well he already doesn't like you

CHM1025 - 1.0 rating

He is very cranky and rude

CHM1025 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

100%

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Reviews (150)
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CHM1025L
Oct 14, 2004

Since this was an intro course, and a lab he was pretty easy.He didn't make things too difficult and the tests were easy.I've heard different for upper level lecture courses saying he couldn't teach and he was hard.My experience with him was pretty good.

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CHM1025
Grade: D-
Jul 7, 2005

No Comments

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CHM1045
Jul 17, 2005

He is a very strict professor; if you want to get an A you have to work hard. Never be late or let your phone ring in class because he would disrespect you. Once he almost made a girl cry, he dragged her with her chair outside the classroom because her phone rang, I felt sorry for her.

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CHM1025LAB
Aug 15, 2005

Dont be late, dont be absent, dont let your phone ring. He is mean and repetative. Does not announce his tests. Does not really teach - to pass you must read the text on your own. Lab was different. He was fun and laid back but still unclear. If you have proof for your absences (hospitalization) he wont care. He is disrespectful and uncompromising.

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CHM1025CHM1045
Sep 6, 2005

I had him for both CHM1025 & CHM1045 both with the labs. He is awesome! He is very strict, but if you pay attention and take good notes you will pass. He is extremely intimidating at first, but he's nice. He does not play games. No tardies, no absences, and NO CELL PHONES. In the lab he is the best! You will learn a lot, he knows his chemistry.

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CHM10451025
Dec 8, 2005

If you go to class religiously, visit him religiously as well, do all the suggested work and really show him that you have interest you will pass with an A or B. At the end he really cares for the students, he is great.

5.0
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CHM1025L
Dec 10, 2005

This man is a great teacher and someone who always has your attention in class. His lab sessions are enjoyable and his tests are not hard. His lecture is easy as well all you have to do is complete your homework and the test is based on that.

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CHM1045
Jan 10, 2006

excellent teacher

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CHEMISTRY
Feb 8, 2006

He is an excellent professor. He always has office hours if you have any questions and is always respectful. He teaches quickly so pay attention.

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CHM1033LAB
Mar 30, 2006

I had him for Chm1033 lab and he was pretty good. Tests were easy, experiments were easy but you couldn't be late or not pay attention. He is a good professor.

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CHM1033
Jul 27, 2006

Okay teacher, spends more time summarizing the text book rather than teaching. Really dislikes the author of the textbook -- when he disagrees with the textbook, will probably include that as a text question

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CHEM1033LAB
Jun 2, 2006

DON'T BE LATE,DON'T LET CELLPHONE RING,BRING LAB ATTIRE ALWAYS!! FOLLOW ALL HIS INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY. DON'T TALK IN CLASS,STUDY THE LABS HE TELLS U .THERE IS A SMALL QUIZ 5 QUESTIONS EVERY CLASS.NO MIDTERM.HE IS MOODY AND HAS DRY JOKES BUT HIS LABS ARE EASY,I DID ALL OF THE ABOVE AND GOT AN A,IF U DON'T GET A GOOD GRADE U R BRAINDEAD!!

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CHM1025
Jul 31, 2006

HATES CELLPHONE..turn your off. Helpful when you ask for help. Dry sense of humor but overall test pretty much problems her gives you for homwoerk. No surprises!

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CHM1033
Aug 10, 2006

Dr. Vinciguerra is strict in class regarding cell phones,coming late, but he is a an excellent professor. He gives you home-work and gives you extra points when you go to board to solve the problems. I highly recommend him as the best CHM professor.

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CHM1033
Aug 10, 2006

DR. VINCIGUERRA AN EXCELLENT PROFESSOR. HE TREATS STUDENTS WITH RESPECT, ANSWER QUESTIONS, AND IF YOU GO TO HIS OFFICE HE TAKES HIS TIME OF GOING TROUGH THE WHOLE TEST EXPLAINING TO YOU WHAT YOU DID WRONG. I RECOMMEND HIM AS ONE THE BEST PROFESSORS AT MDC.

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CHM1046
Nov 8, 2006

FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY MAN! very sarcastic. turn off your cell phones and dont be late!!!!!!! does not explain that well, but tells you exactly what will be on the test

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CHM1033
Dec 21, 2006

Old man was in the hospital most of the beginning of semester.Needs to retire.Nice guy though and easy grade.

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CHM1025
Jan 24, 2007

He is a great professor, instilled a love for chemistry in me. My first book will be dedicated to him. Turn your cell phone off before going to his office or class, he will kick you out if it rings. Take his class, you WILL NOT regret it.

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CHM1025
Mar 7, 2007

i took him for chm1025 and chm1025L. his class is really EASY but basically you have to teach yourself because his lectures are useless and all he does is repeat his jokes. do his HW and youll get an A on all your tests. Make sure you eat breakfast and turn off your cellphone. You also get points for going up to the board. =)

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CHM1045
Apr 20, 2007

Dr. Vinciguerrea is a wonderful chemistry professor. I loved his class and I learned a lot. From 10 to 20, he is a 50! You have to study, but guess what? It is a science class! Amazing professor!A+++

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CHM1025
Apr 27, 2007

Easy A, but i really think i didnt get a lot of his class.. He's pretty nice but kinda makes people feel stupid.

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CHM1033
Apr 28, 2007

NOT EASY. ONLY see's you during "his" office hours. does not let you see your tests, to see them you must go to his office to review it. Oh and BTW FINAL is cummulative.***reminder*** he does not let you see your test and gives you your scores on a post it notes one by one in the class. & final commulative, = final HARD

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CHM1033
Apr 29, 2007

he seems easy but hes not. he has a real attitude problem. i had straight A's until i had him. not helpful. test is accumalitive, its hard. he has no mercy on grades, i did good through out whole class and final dropped me to a C. dont recomend him,he messed up my gpa, and im not a lazy student that does not study i actually tried.

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CHM1045
May 12, 2007

He is not easy, but pay very close attention to what he talks bout inhis class, because they will appear in the exam! Take good notes and READ THE BOOK before class and do all the required HW because that is the key to acing his class. If you see him for your test he will help you with clarifying your mistakes. U HAVE TO STUDY but it u can ACE IT

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CHM1033
Jun 22, 2007

horrible teacher!!! he spends the whole classtime picking on pplz n making stupid jokes. i didn't learn anything in his class. do not take this teacher!! he cannot teach and he's very annoying.

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CHM1033
Jul 26, 2007

THE PROFESSOR FAILED TO LECTURE DURING CLASS ABOUT TOPICS ON THE QUIZED AND TESTS.

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CHM1033
Jun 23, 2007

This professor is the best very nice guy he will feed you breakfast if you are hungry Take him you will pass.

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CHM1025
Jul 28, 2007

the whole class learned everything from the book. he always goes offf topic and is a very rude person. his test are easy. they are multiple choice and based on the homework. he an ass just do the home work you will be fine

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CHM1025
Aug 1, 2007

this is a very rude old man. if you ask him a question he would embarrass you in front of thye whole class. he always goes off topic which means you have to learn on your own. i got B's on all his test because i went to tutoring. his final is worth most of your grade if you dont do good it will drop you a letter grade my final result was a c

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CHM1033
Aug 29, 2007

Be Prepared to utilize the study lab and tutors. I spent more time with the tutors than in class. He can be very nice if you go to his office, but his class was a "three ring circus." He spend more time fighting with students than he did lecturing. I could have passes without attending class. If you can, choose another professor.

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CHM1025
Sep 20, 2007

Whatever you do, do not take this professor! he does not teach and he always complains and talks about other topics not having anything to do with chemistry. He's nice and sometimes funny but if you really want to learn and be prepared for chm1045 do not take him.

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CHM1033
Oct 11, 2007

Check it out. He is old but he is as archaic as North Campus looks (he fits in just fine in the 1960s CHEM lab). In fact, he may have been when the campus was built. HE cares about not only the school itself but the students. I didnt get it at first but YOU HAVE TO HELP YOURSELF, he is not going to spoon feed you. I got an A. TRY and show respect.

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CHM1025
Oct 18, 2007

Well to begin with this class is easy if u just read the chapter!! the h.w is exactly what will be on the test so you just have to put some effort and study!And he doesn't crowd you with work or h.w!! In class you do go over the h.w so thats helpful.

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CHM1025
Oct 20, 2007

this is da best teacher i've ever had!!! his sense of humor is da best. you better make sure you eat brekfast before class, attend class and keep in contact with him...guaranteed A!!!

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CHM1033
Nov 1, 2007

Do not take him. He does not knows how to teach. You will have a test almost every other week. And, the final is 16 chs. And he does not knows how to explain anything.Trust me.

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CHM1025
Nov 14, 2007

He is awsome!!! I love how he teaches!!! If you need help he is willing to sit with you during office hours untill you understand. If you want to learn how to survive in Chemistry this is your teacher. He knows what he is talking about...

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CHM1045
Dec 13, 2007

I LOVE THIS TEACHER! HE IS VERY UNDERSTANDING & HE TEACHES VERY WELL! HE MAKES STUDENTS HAVE A GOOD TIME IN CLASS. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ALL THE HOME WORKS TO PASS THE TESTS, HE HELPS YOU OUT ALOT IF YOU NEED HIM DURING OFFICE HOURS. GRADING POLICY IS EXCELLENT & HE ACCEPTS MAKE UP'S IF EXAMS ARE MISSED BECAUSE OF AN OK REASON! I RECOMEND HIM 100%

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CHML1025
Dec 17, 2007

I TOOK HIM FOR LAB AND I DIDN'T LEARN ANYTHING. HE HAD HIS FAVORITES STUDENTS WHICH HE GAVE EXTRA HELP AND HE GAVE YOU WORK AND EXPECTED YOU TO UNDERSTAND IT BUT HE NEVER EXPLAINED IT. HE IS VERY MEAN AND MAKES FUN OF PEOPLE

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CHM1025
Jan 10, 2008

he's so rude!!! his class is more like a show he uses to embarrass students. His class is hard but the HW is just like the test. Do your HW and you'll be fine, but he is super rude!!!

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CHM1045
Jan 17, 2008

HE IS OK. not the best teacher

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CHM1045
Jan 21, 2008

If you take him and LISTEN to him, you will pass. If you just make fun of him, you will fail and cry. He can be kinda mean, but you WILL learn your stuff.

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CHM1033
May 4, 2008

You Have been warned Guys!!! If you are going to take him for the course,you won't be even close to The A. I studied hard for this course, had done a great job for 18 tests, and also for final, but somehow, i was not one of his favorit, so i got the best as B from this class. That's why i am here, and warning you guys.

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CHML1033
May 4, 2008

He has his sense of 'Humor", so dont get offended. Come prepare reading the lab manual and study the experiement results, the rest he will help you. Easy test if you study. Dr Vinciguerra is generous, understanding, simple and warm at heart. If You fail his class, you fail yourself. Good Luck.

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CHM1033
Jun 20, 2008

Bad, so BAD

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CHM1045
May 12, 2008

not that easy, thats for sure. can be kind of mean. does not really explain to good. he is alright though, if you study really hard for him

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CHM1033
Jul 8, 2008

He is really mean and doesn't care. Do not take him! You have to teach yourself, he spends more time talking about other things than chemistry.

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CHM1033
Jul 24, 2008

He is horrible! Do not take his class!!!

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CHM1033
Aug 5, 2008

As a human being, Professor Vinciguerra is decent. He is not crazy, contrary to popular belief, but you won't know it unless you spend time with him outside of class. His tests are HARD, do NOT miss his class, come late, or let your phone ring/vibrate in his presence. This class is NOT EASY and unless you're willing to give 110%, you will fail.

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CHM1033
Aug 5, 2008

do yourself a favor and do not take this professor! He is absolutely horrible.

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CHM1025
Aug 14, 2008

he is not all that bad yes he may get off topic a bit but he is a good professor and willing to help his students. if you are expecting to be spoon fed your A this is not the class for you but if you are willing to put a little effort and do your homeowork you will pass he knows what he is teaching and wants you to learn and understand the material

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CHEM1033
Aug 22, 2008

OMG, let me just say that if u r a brain, then whatever, but if u have to study hard forget this class. It was a very difficult experience.

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CHM1033
Aug 30, 2008

Verrrrrrryyyyy good pro.

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CHM1025
Sep 6, 2008

He is a great teacher, of course you have to study and pay attention that is how you learn. He is willing to do whatever it takes for students to pass his class.

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CHM1033
Oct 7, 2008

DO NOT TAKE HIM... HE IS THE WORSE PROFESSOR AT MDC

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CHM1025
Oct 13, 2008

He is never focus on his teaching!!! If you are an independent student, this course will be ok for you!

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CHM1045
Oct 24, 2008

He is a really helpful pro if you fail a test you could go to his office and he'll help you buy trying to give you extra points on his test. As long as you do the homework he gives you and study you should be able to pass this class with flying colors.

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CHM1045
Dec 8, 2008

Vinciguerra is my best professor so far! He gives multiple choice tests, and if you passed CHM1025, this class will be a breeze. If you get a low score, you can go to his office and he might increase it, if you just circled the wrong answer for example. I have a 100 without much effort. Those who fail this class have only themselves to blame.

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CHM1045
Dec 9, 2008

he is a great professor. he knows what he is doing. if you do your hws and study the theory u will get an A. he is very helpful if you have a low score you can go to his office, you can get a better score!!!!

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CHM1025
Dec 17, 2008

I took this professor because a friend took him in the summer & said he was easy. I took him for the fall & it was the opposite. He didn?t give any study guides so we didn?t know what was on the test (She said that he gave out study guides & homework that he grades) we didnt get homework except online which he didnt grade.Awful experience

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CHM1045
Dec 18, 2008

Just do your homework, read the chapter...and you'll be ok!

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CHM1025
Dec 19, 2008

Study the book... it is the only way to pass...

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CHM1033
Dec 18, 2008

RUN RUN RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!!!! He is by far the worst professor at MDC. He is the rudest person you will ever have the misfortune of encountering in your life. If you like to get abused by a teacher he?s your man.

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CHM1025
Dec 24, 2008

study the book, go to class, and do the hw. youll do just fine.

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CHM1033
Dec 26, 2008

Not a professor for the lazy, you actually have to work hard and study to pass this class. If you want a study guide for the tests, take notes he gives them everyday. Read the chapter and do the homework, that is what is on the tests. The tests are 18 questions multiple choice and he drops the lowest grade how much easier do you want it to be.

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CHM1033
Jan 20, 2009

this prof. was the worst I ever encountered. I passed with a B because I studied the textbook day and night! His class is worthless, and his teaching style nonexistant. He is rude, condescending and disrespectful. He acts like he is teaching kinder. Over half of the class time is spent complaining about the world and everyone in it. RUN!

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CHM1025
Mar 15, 2009

i don't get the positive reviews AT ALL! honestly, he needs to retire. he spends most of the class period not teaching and he's got a bit of a temper. he thinks students drop his class because his age is "intimidating", but no he just doesn't know what he's doing. i passed the class with an A, but only because i read the book/studied on my own.

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CHM1046
Mar 16, 2009

Do not take this professor seriously. If you want to learn dont take him. He doesnt explain anything and his test are ridiculous. The only way to pass is if you read the book like a bible!!!

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CHM1025
Apr 10, 2009

I AM WARNING ALL OF YOU. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! ITS AN EASY CLASS IF YOU UNDERSTAND CHEMISTRY, OTHERWISE I SUGGEST YOU REGISTER WITH A PROFESSOR WHO CAN ACTUALLY TEACH AND WONT WASTE YOUR TIME/MONEY WITH USELESS BABBLE AND RUDE COMMENTS.

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CHM1045
May 4, 2009

This professor is very rude he never said anything rude to me but i have watched him say rude things to other students and its horrible. He has crazy mood swings he is very grumpy and thinks your trying to make a fool out of him. he spends half the class time complaining about everything you can imagine. WARNING!WARNING!WARNING! DO not take hime!

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CHM1025
May 7, 2009

Listening to him is useless except when he's makin jokes, or poking fun at other students. you must read the chapters/book religiously to pass his class. His test are hella easy. he's a really nice n a cool guy too. Remember, no sneezing during tests.

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CHM1045
May 8, 2009

IF you sneeze in this professor's class during a test he will think that you are cheating.HE will literally make you stop taking the test. And if you sneeze during his lecture (which is useless)and someone says bless he will end class he hates when people say bless you. Before the withdraw date hes O.K but after he throws tantrums. he is horrible!

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CHM1045
May 10, 2009

As long as you do the homework you will be fine, all his tests are based on the homework.

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CHM1025
Jun 17, 2009

DONT TAKE THIS TEACHER!!!! HORRIBLE CHEMISTRY TEACHER!!

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CHM1033
Jun 16, 2009

can anyone recomend me a good professor for chm1033?????

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CHMCHM
Jul 24, 2009

Prof Vinciguerra is a good teacher , at the beginning of the class I was afraid because he has a rude character , but I did always my homework and I was fine on the test, I finish the class with a B. I recommended him for those of view who wants to study and who go to the class to study no for play or laugh the entire semester and get an easy A.

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CHM1045
Aug 1, 2009

THE worst professor in MDC period! This guy is crazy when he tries to give lectures he is easily distracted and not by students either he wanders off into different topics and oh he is nice at the beginning and as soon as the withdraw date passes he is nasty and disrespectful.

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CHM1025
Aug 4, 2009

Not helpful at all, he never discussed our previous tests, so we never knew what we did wrong.

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CHM1045
Aug 5, 2009

Guys if you know how this clas was my world!!!! I studied every day, do homeworks, get held from the tutors and I end up with a C (my first C)!!. He is not a great teacher, not clear at alll, I think He should beretired. He is always try to discourage his students , specially, those majoring in biology/pre-med.If you want to get a BAD GPA TAKE HIM!

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CHM1033
Aug 12, 2009

Here are the facts. It is possible to get an A. I got one. I busted my butt though. I have heard that he is helpful when you see him in his office. He does not explain AT ALL. Gibberish, ramblings, off topic all the time. Rude, condescending, etc. I had to read and read and use youtube professors to learn. Tests not as hard as could be.

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CHM1033
Aug 23, 2009

Old Italian professor, he is pretty cool, but you HAVE to get on his good side. It's a must to be polite in the class, if you cross him he will use you as an example. I don't recommend taking the 6 weeks course, workload is very heavy, although his test aren't that hard, you need to know your thing. Doesn't give extra credit, doesn't bump grades.

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CHM1025
Oct 21, 2009

horrible. always goes off topic

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CHM1025
Nov 3, 2009

this teacher does not know how to teacch. well he doesn't teach. if u like to teach yourself and still get a C in his class then take him. he is horrible!!!

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CHM1025
Dec 1, 2009

awesome teacher! he taught me all the Chem i know!!!

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CHM1025
Dec 7, 2009

Does not grade hw, will not show you tests so don't expect to see your mistakes, self-teach class, makes no sense at all, only talks about what CHM1045 and the lab are like, very rude. I understand we are in college and we have to try but this class is just hopeless. Not sure how he still has a job.

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CHM1025
Jan 1, 2010

This professor is not as bad as I thought he was. Chemistry is not an easy subject and he doesnt make any easier. You just need to study and know the stuff. Make sure you don't get on his bad side.

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CHM1033
Feb 18, 2010

In my opinion, this isn't the BEST chemistry teacher. He doesn't really teach anything at all.

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CHM1033
Mar 13, 2010

Worst professor EVER!!! He doesn't teach at all. He is the worst ever! Funny guy but sucks as a professor. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone! If you get him, RUN! Drop the class ASAP! He sucks, and I am not one to say these things but it's the truth!

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CHM1033
Mar 18, 2010

i have this guy for chem lab and he is a nightmare. very disrespectful to students, will embarass you or degrade you in front of entire class. The class itself is not very difficult but the constant negativity is too much to handle sometimes. If you have any self respect then this class is not for you!

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CHM1033
Apr 6, 2010

Horrible professor! Does not lecture at ALL!! You have to read the book and teach yourself. Spends most of the time degrading his students and talking about how he wants to die! He is ridiculous! Would not reccomend at all!!!

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CHM1025
Apr 14, 2010

This professor is awful. I have him for lab and his labs are harder then the lecture. I bet you're wondering how is that. He gives a test every week (w/labs thats due on the same day)and then he gets mad at you when you dont pass. Now I have to take the chm1025L OVER AGAIN.Just save yourself and dont take him.

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CHMLB1033
May 2, 2010

He has his little sarcasm. But he really isn`t that bad. His test are very.......... EASY. Dont be a smartass in his class u dont want to get on his bad side but again if u play it smart his class is a piece of cake

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CHM1025
Jun 11, 2010

The comments are true he could be horrible or great, it?s all up to you to study. Very old school in his ways, but you will learn!!!. The online HW, not graded. But he will always be available to see you in his office and helps you if he sees you try. If you can get pass the sarcasm, he?s fair and excellent professor.

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CHM1025
Jun 14, 2010

If you want to pass you should not take his class. I am a student that studies very hard and has always received A's. However, in his class I failed. If chemistry is not for you, get another professor! Your better off. He doesnt explain nor teach, he is sarcastic, and is very rude. There are better professors.

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CHM1025
Jun 16, 2010

The man is a genius. He has a PHD in physics and chemistry. He is very old school, and if you are easily offended you should probably not be in college anyway. He does not baby students, nor should he. What I learned and taught myself I will never ever forget. Make sure you use his office hours and free chem tutoring! READ THE BOOK!

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CHM1025
Jun 21, 2010

THIS PROFESSOR IS HORRIBLE (I WISH I COULD EMPHASIZE ON HORRIBLE) HE SPENDS ALL OF CLASS TIME TALKING NONSENSE AND AT DA END OF CLASS HE TRIES TO TEACH...DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS... UNLESS YOU WANNA TEACH YOURSELF!

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CHM1025
Aug 1, 2010

the most horrible teacher ever.I dont know how to explain.Stay away if you care about your grade. He does not teach AT ALL. hoooorrriiibbbllleee. MY WORST MISTAKE WAS TAKING HIS CLASS

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CHM1033
Oct 15, 2010

I thought a TEACHER was a person who teaches but this professor is HORRIBLE!!! He doesn't teach anything AT ALL! He spends the entire class talking about everything BUT chemistry. He thinks he is funny but he's not. I failed chemistry because of him. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!

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CHM1033
Nov 7, 2010

The worst professor at miami dade hands down! If u what to pass chemistry don't take him. He does not teach all he does is teach one section of a chapter and expects u to learn the rest on your own.

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CHM1045
Nov 23, 2010

This professor is awesome! He is very intimidating at first. He is very sarcastic and will make fun of you if you interrupt his class or do something stupid. He does teach, though some stuff are hard to understand but then again it's chemistry. He is very helpful, he allows a lot of extra credit, and he is always open for one-on-one so use it!

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CHM1045
Mar 11, 2011

I was warned about him and thought I would be able to deal with the class. I was wrong and the fact is that he doesn't teach. He spends most of the class talking about things which won't help us understand Chemistry at all. I am half way through and although I read the book and bust my behind I am uncertain if I'll pass or fail.

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CHM1025
Dec 2, 2010

He's the worst teacher at miami dade. And when people told me he doesn't teach i'm thinkin that his teaching style is hard to understand but no! He literally doesn't teach. He'll talk about chemistry for 10 mins and spend the rest of the class talkin about foolishness like water, coffee, and registration and he's very rude. He needs to retire!

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LCHM1045
May 3, 2011

Hey this guys a headache. where to start. OK, cranky, old, doesnt really like questions, elementary school kid rules, gossiper, quiz every class, 80% chance hes in bad mood, hates his job and the whole mdc faculty, hates kids nowadays. My best advice is to agree with everything, get on his good side, attend every class, and laugh at his jokes. A+

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CHM1045
May 3, 2011

explains very little 10 to 20 min waste a lot of time the only good thing is that he gives 5 or 6 test drop the lowest grade final exam only count 20% He love to see you in his office everyday if possible. likes to make fun of studnts he does hates MDC and most of the students HATES to hear phones he would stop the class if 1 phone goes on

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CHMCHM
Jun 24, 2011

He is AWESOME!!!! IDK what these people are talking about. He gives help if you need it and is actually in his office unlike most teachers. Tells you what to study when a test is arriving. All around good teacher!! 8i highly recommend him!!!

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CHM1033
Jun 27, 2011

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you like soap operas then this is your class. He is gonna get you concern until the last day of the course. The class is very easy but he will make it as difficult as you can't imagine. Simple, YOU'LL NEVER FORGET HIM!!!!!!!!!!

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CHM1025
Aug 1, 2011

I just got my grade today. Im not lazy and studied at least 3 to 4hrs a day. Took the 6 weeks course for intro. Please stay away from him. He is out to hurt your GPA. He talks about irrelevant issue. You will need to teach you self I did. He makes his test tricky. Not the worst but close to it.

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CHM1045
Oct 16, 2011

Useless instructor. He thinks he is funny but he humiliates you. He hates students and hates Miami Dade College overall. I tried as hard as I could on my own, but it's almost impossible to succeed without help. Had to get a tutor. Will never take a class with him again.

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CHM1045
Oct 19, 2011

Great professor. Rough around the edges at first but if you're willing to put your time and effort in, he will help you. Go to his office and he will definitely help you. Show interest and so will he.

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CHEM1025
Apr 19, 2012

These people are just lazy if your a good student and actually try you can easily get an A in his class. He is a good professor the only thing I would say is that he likes to steer off topic

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CHM1025
May 6, 2012

he will teach one time before every test. depending on the class he'll offer extra credit. you might as well read the book yourself and come to class on test days! the book will be your best friend and use the access code it will help you study for test. the stories he told were interesting that's what kept me up and coming to class!

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CHML1025
May 6, 2012

for the LAB he's good. very helpful. and of course you need the lab book.

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CHM1045
May 8, 2012

To get a an A or B in this class you ethier have to be really smart, really like science or spend more than 2 hours a day studying just for his class. Passing his class is not impossible but it takes alot of work. He goes off topic alot during class and always pops up with jokes that are sometimes not that funny. Think twice before choosing him.

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CHM1033
Jun 24, 2012

He is a good teacher but can get rude sometimes!

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CHM1025
Oct 24, 2012

Terrible teacher, you have to teach yourself all the material for the test, goes off topic all the time and teaches you things you don't need to know for the test, and RULE #1 DONT SAY BLESS YOU in his class unless you want to get kicked out

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CHM1025
Nov 15, 2012

I could write a book about how bad he is, he's a horrible teacher, don't take him, if you're laidback you will fail his class, if you do all the homework and study like crazy that's the only way you'll get at lease a C.

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CHM1025
Dec 23, 2012

CHM1025L. His labs are self explanatory. He is at times rude and slick in the mouth. Be nice to him and he'll take care of your grade.

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CHM1045
Dec 24, 2012

Also, he tends to give half credit for question you don't get right if you show your work.A little tip: if you'rnot sure of a test question, put an answer on the scantron ad a different one on the paper itself.

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CHM1025
Feb 13, 2013

Horrible teacher. He don't know how to teach. He spend the entire period making jokes. If someone sneeze you can't tell bless you. He gets really mad. Don't take this guy.

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CHM1025
Mar 13, 2013

DOES NOT TEACH AT ALL!!!! you pretty much have to read the textbook yourself. Many students have petitioned for him to get fired (yes, he's that bad). The only reason he hasnt been fired is because he has tenture. If you want to keep a good GPA dont take him at all.

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CHM1025
Apr 4, 2013

This professor's lectures are a stream of disorganized thoughts and he makes introductory chemistry more complex than it's supposed to be. If you want an easy A, don't take him. His tests are unannounced. He is a really intelligent professor and I have complete respect for him. In his class you have to EARN an A. Work hard and you will succeed.

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CHM1025
Jul 30, 2013

Prof. Vinciguerra is very smart and love his students to go to his office hours. I swallowed my book to have As in my tests. Be prepare to do similar or you will fail. I love Chemistry and enjoyed the class.

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CHM1025
Oct 31, 2013

(DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND STAY AWAY FROM THIS GUY)...if u don't want to to be frustrated all semester about your test scores,(JUST STAY AWAY). You have to not only have the will to pass this class, you also have to have good chemistry skills.

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CHM1045
Dec 22, 2013

I shouldn't even be rating him. He's not actually a professor. This guy is nothing more than a bitter old man who enjoys pretending to teach chemistry and telling the students how much he knows more than the publishers of the book. Constantly makes rude jokes, tests are impromptu. More than 3/4 of the class failed. Don't do it!

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CHM1045
Dec 22, 2013

WORST class that I ever taken. I consider myself a good student and this professor has made these past 12 weeks one of most miserable experiences. It takes him twenty minutes to figure out how to work the software for the book, another 20 to discuss his personal life and then maybe we will actually do something. PLEASE do not take this class!

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CHM1045
Jan 3, 2014

He is the best chemistry professor at this college. He knows what he's talking about. The students who complain are just irresponsible and put forth minimal effort. Take Vinciguerra if you want to learn. The A is right there waiting for you. All you need to do is open the book, study, and do your homework. He loves his students. Vinciguerra ROCKS!

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CHM1025
Apr 2, 2014

I got an A in this class because I sacrificed myself into paying a tutor. Not the pltl ones, but a private one. Paying 87$ a session. I could not afford failing this class. He is very rude and an anti-technology freak, I went to his office hours & broke down 2x. Very insensitive and does not care at all about your opinion or your effort.

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CHM1045
May 5, 2014

This professor makes you want to quit school! He doesn't teach and makes you feel retarded. He offends his students by making fun of them and calling them names. He DOES NOT teach, only talks about himself the whole class. You have to learn by yourself but it's not enough. I hate this professor. DO NOT TAKE HIM! You'll regret it!

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CHM1045
May 5, 2014

WORST TEACHER EVER. he has his favorite students and is hooked up on them. doesn't teach. treats us like dirt. doesn't mind to drop students 3weeks before final. he is the WORST! i can't understand why is he still a pr at MDC. he may have experience but he isn't a good teacher.

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CHM1033L
Grade: B
Aug 6, 2014

I loved it. This is a college class with a real college professor. He's challenging, don't take anything he says to the heart. If you're taking the lab, you're good as long as you follow instructions. For his tests, remember the color of reaction. For the final, study the introductions. Coat, goggles and appropriate shoes from day 1. GOOD LUCK.

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CHM1033L
Grade: B
Aug 7, 2014

You must be prepared for his quizzes and come with a book goggles and long pants closed toe shoes and on time. You must study for the Final which Im sure is why I didn't get an "A" I enjoyed labs he I a bit eccentric but go there prepared anddy your labs and work before class you will be fine

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CHM1045
Oct 24, 2014

Worst prof at MDC. Not even, whole Florida. Don't take him.

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CHM1025
Grade: B+
Nov 13, 2014

Prepare to be constantly belittled and sit in fear every time you enter this class. He doesn't teach often, but when he does, he's not too bad. Your grade will be determined solely by tests, and considering receiving an A on even one of them is extremely difficult, prepare to settle for a B if you're a hard worker. It's a very tough class.

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CHM1025
Dec 14, 2014

First encounter with college. Almost died. Don't take this mommy as professor, you will understand if you do.

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CHM1025
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2014

The class began with 40 people and by the end of the semester only 15 students remained. He is rude, hates religion,goes off in a tangent when explaining lectures, and if you aren't taking his lab well he already doesn't like you. This is no way an easy A not even an easy B. I learned from youtube and the textbook.

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CHM1033L
Jan 1, 2015

This is for LAB. He's amazing. if you show up and do the labs and summaries you should not fail. study the previous lab before class cause there's a 5 question quiz each class. and pass the final which is the quizzes combined that he will not return to you. and some additional questions. i got an A. He appears tough but he cares if you try.

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CHM1025
Grade: B-
Apr 15, 2015

I can't stress this enough, YOU WILL HAVE TO TEACH YOURSELF AND READ THE BOOK, SO DON'T EXPECT HIM TO DO IT FOR YOU. Expect him to be extremely rude to you, he will constantly interrupt you. You can't do the same to him though. Do not plan any activities with the school because he will not let you take tests ahead of time or make them up. AVOID!

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CHM1025
Apr 15, 2015

Worst professor I have even taken. He expects us to know all the material and will not teach! Very rude and makes fun of people. I did not learn a single thing in his class. He goes off topic all the time and would jump from one page to another. I had to read the book and watch videos on YouTube. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!

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CHM1045
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2015

If you don't like to learn on your own, don't take this professor. The tests are easy though, if you do the homework. Which is not mandatory.

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CHM1025
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2015

He doesn't explain the material and spends most of the class talking about unrelated stuff. I would ask questions in class but he would not let me and if he did, the explaining would be poor and unclear. Attendance is important and you MUST read the book in order to pass his class and study on your own. If you can take another professor, do so

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CHM1025
Grade: C+
Jun 22, 2015

He is very cranky and rude! I put my book on floor, then he just step on it while looking at me, he did it on purpose, my lunch (a tuna sandwich) was in between my book, and he ruined it. Now let's talk about lecture, his lectures r very boring, and leaves u very confused, and if i ask him something, he will say"read the book" DO NOT take him.

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CHM1045
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 4, 2015

I am an honors college student and I believe that this man is a terrible professor. He honestly does not teach. I do not know why he is still teaching. This old man expects you to know, but does explain it appropriately. My advice is to not take him. Take him at your own risk.

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1025
Grade: A+
Jul 17, 2015

Passionate about chemistry. People fail his class because they don't try. Not an easy class, you have to work for the A but he will give it to you if you deserve it. I learned so much and he is one of my favorite professors ever. Go to his office hours and show that you care. If you need to learn chem for your major, take him. GET TEXTBOOK

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CHM1025
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2015

Lectures are boring and pointless, you're better off staying home most days. The best thing to do is participate. Go to his office hours, study the book, and do the problems on the board. Thats the only way survive in this class.

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CHM1045
Jan 1, 2016

DO NOT ! DO NOT ! DO NOT take this class. He is VERY rude. Spends majority of the class talking about everything else but the lesson. And when he does teach on the lesson, he teaches extra stuff that will not be in on the test. He also thinks many things that are in the textbook are wrong. Immediately DROP if you have it.

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CHEM1025
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2016

I took his chm 1025 and his lab, and got an A. The secret is his office hours, after every test check with him. After the first couple tests you will get the hang of what he wants. However, you must read, and take EXTREMELY careful notes during class, and study the whole chaper.

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CHM1025
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 10, 2016

I just started this class and starting from the first day I knew that I would never take any course he is teaching again. You have to teach yourself and basically read the book by yourself.

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CHM1025
Mar 11, 2016

I am having trouble figuring out where do I stand in terms of grades and I were trying to do the grade calculation to know what is my overall grade in the course but I am not sure if I did it right. Can anyone help me please? Thank you!

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CHM1025
Grade: C
Mar 14, 2016

Seriously just stay away, pass or fail you're gonna have a bad time.

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CHM1025
Grade: A+
Aug 10, 2017
Would take again

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LCHM1045
Grade: A+
May 26, 2020
Would take again

Cold War World War Scientist and literally on ethics point again with PhD editions. Solar energy innovation, nuclear engineering, disease cures to identification, to just prepared! Incredible lectures, individual homework very expected to knowledgeable papers by a work on approach. Id invest this department 100%. No cell phones, if even 1 partner.

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