Great sense of humor if you're class isn't full of idiots

Very fair grader. He is nice, and amusing. I had a criminalistics course with him, his notes are random on the board, but not impossible to keep up with.

This guy was great! I really got some practical knowledge from this class. Barry is very entertaining as well- this class was never boring!

class time was always good times. made the lecture fun with references to obscure pop culture. not the hardest class to take, but you'll learn.

just to respond... yes he can be arrogant and sarcastic at times... but i mean he doesnt mean anything by it... it's actually quite comical.. he makes lectures go by really quickly and is lot more open to help people than people think

One of the most difficult classes I've ever taken, but I learned A LOT. He expects a lot from students and expects you to know a lot as well. Dont expect an easy A. The other reviews are pretty negative, but if you really work and try as hard as you can in his class, he'll treat you with respect.

A great, but difficult, teacher. His classes are such that they force you to think and integrate your knowledge from previous courses. He is not impossible and is more than fair. Woe be you if you are lazy! He will EAT YOU ALIVE and love every bite. I learned much from him, so much so that I tend to forget how much.

I am baffled by these comments. Westcott can be a bit intimidating, but if you are doing the work, he will give you the help you need. If, however, you are a slacker, you're screwed.

super nice and approachable, and hot in a dorky, bow-tie wearing way.

Ok look it... you just have to know how to deal with him... he really is a great guy and teaches students a lot... I have learned so much from him and he has really helped me in grad school because he has taught me to apply what I have learned to present things... you just have to be willing to learn and not be so sensitive...its all in good fun and if you have him for a teacher you will learn.

hes fine once you let him know he isn't that funny at 8 in the morning

Despite what everyone says, if your taking chemistry, he's the guy to take it with. He knows his stuff, and may come across as arrogant, but if you ask him for help he helps. All of his tests are daunting at first, but they really do help out in the end!

Advice for Dr. Westcott's class: WORK HARD. Read EVERYTHING in the chapter. DO the assigned problems. ASK for help. Learn how to write a good lab report. Brush up on your ALGEBRA (my undoing). Use the tutors on the 4th floor. Don't miss classes. NEVER let him intimidate you: good communication with HIM is beneficial to YOU!

Fantastic teacher- great sense of humor, very enthusiastic.

Good teacher, knows the information well. Expects alot from his students so don't take if your afraid or work. If you're not then you'd benefit from taking one of his classes. He seems a little abrupt at times but really does care. He also adds some humor to his lectures which makes them go by faster. All in all he's a great professor.

Good teacher for lab, he let's you do it all on your own without interference but he's there if you need any help. He gives thorough pre-labs if you take notes it will help you write the lab report. As long as you come to lab and turn in the reports on time you're fine.

He's a good teacher pretty helpful and really knows his stuff. I don't know why these people call him arrogant I didn't find him arrogant at all. He funny and makes class interesting. Lots of work and mandatory attendance but great class. Very interesting

WestCott on first look WILL SEEM EXTREMELY HARD. And i MEAN INTENSE. He will seem very rude, unfair and whatnot. But heres the catch, if you stick around with him TILL THE END and you have had lets say a good standing in the middle of the semester, HE GETS VERY VERY LENIENT towards the end. TRUST ME.

If you do the work and look like you're trying then you're fine. stop by his office if you're afraid to ask a question in class. AND...don't add your input whenever he talks about touchy subjects like religion or race. just do your chem work and move on if he does. he teaches the material well. that's what matters.

gen chem 2 lab was tough. an extremely helpful guy if you see him in office hours. students don't like him because he's arrogant, but he's a great teacher, and tells you exactly what is expected of you. if you wait till the LAST SECOND to ask for help, of course he's going to think you're an idiot and treat you accordingly!!

Arrogant, his jokes not really funny. Teaches material well, kind of a chill person in class but taking lab with him is inviting a headache. Avoid his labs and you are fine, also his Steelers blow.

Westcott is probably the best chem professor at CCSU. If you are expecting to be coddled, you shouldn't be taking chemistry classes. You must put in the time if you want to do well. I thought he was very difficult for gen chem I, but when I took gen chem II, I almost never went to class because the material was already like second nature...

Very good professor but expects a lot out of you. Says early on that you don't HAVE to go to lecture but absolutely do it! If you stick with it and do the work you will have no trouble with this prof and you will actually learn things!! Can be arrogant at times but overall great prof

GO TO CLASS! my biggest mistake. He doesn't assign hw so do the problems he gives you on ur own. all multiple choice test whic is nice. Study the old test as well he will take some old ? from tests. he says everything learned is fair game. This class can be either a nightmare or a wonderful dream. Work hard read the textbook and STUDY/ GO TO CLASS

Dr. Westcott is one of the best science teachers I have had at CCSU. He keeps class entertaining and worthwhile, and does out a lot of insightful examples that are relatable topics for all science majors. If you stick with the hard curriculum, and show up to class on a regular basis, you will do just fine.

I like Dr. Westcott as a lecturer, but although he has a great sense of humor, it can devolve into a somewhat frequent diversion from the course material. He can be condescending, and often collectively insults his class, though usually with JUST enough jest to not offend. You know what's expected, and tests are fair. Ample practice material.

I really enjoyed his class, and this is coming from someone who HATES chemistry and dropped the same class previously. Weekly quizzes from notes taken in class (and 1 exam- final). His lectures are interesting so the class doesn't drag on. He makes connections to other subjects, like bio, making the content more understandable. Take him if you can!

Dr. Westcott's lectures are far from boring. He always can make the class laugh while conveying all information needed to succeed. The class is tough as most college classes are, and outside practice is definitely needed to do well. Really down to earth, just be able to take a joke. DO NOT SKIP CLASS YOU WILL FALL BEHIND. Favorite class by far

I wasn't sure about Dr. Westcott when I first started taking his class, but all-in-all, he's a pretty funny guy, so the lectures are never boring, and he rewards you if you demonstrate that you're really making a solid effort to understand the material.

He grades on 4 tests and 1 final in the semester. Most of his tests are 30 multiple choice questions, but there is one free response test worth 36 points, however it is graded out of 30. He is a bit tough but he has his own grading scale that should make it easier to pass.

Chem 320 - Biophysical Chemistry Dr. Westcott expects a lot for his students and can be a little crass. However, he is also a very understanding person and truly cares about his students. If you don't do the work, don't do the reading, don't show up, and don't participate then you're not going to pass.

Westcott is good professor. He expects a lot out of you and can be intimidating. However, he does care about you as a student and is willing to help. This course demands more concentration and effort especially on the homework assignments. If you read, do the homework and analyze the papers, you will pass the quizzes along with the course.

The class was about 100 kids so regarding extra help/getting feedback (where I am seeing alot of complaints from people), I have not experienced. Your entire grade is based off of a weekly quiz and one final exam. These grades are incredibly easy if you attend class. 10pt curve on your total overall grade. idk how people do bad lol

holy easy just go to class

his expectations for you are very high. 12 online quizzes, worth 20 points each. the final is worth 60 points. hybrid course where you are expected to view lecture videos before class. would take again, as long as you do good on the quizzes you'll be fine.