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Quality3.0
Difficulty69%
Would Retake89
Reviews69%
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What Students Say
“He's an amazing professor”
CHM1030 - 5.0 rating“B makes class really enjoyable”
CHM2210L - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
88%
Textbook Required
29%
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Reviews (89)
He has an accent but he'll help you and he teaches.
He is a great teacher and extremely helpful.
Most Probably one of the best teachers i have ever had...i just finished taking him for organic chem 1 and i am DEFINATELY taking him for organic 2...HES NOT AN EASY TEACHER!!! You have to put in the effort for his class...once he sees u put in your lil bit, he'll help u out....A+ teacher....and hes fair
An excellent teacher.
The class is very hard. Dr. Mochona is very helpful when you realize your responsibilities, complete the homeworks and review problems assigned. He encourages positive competition in his class. His tests are very challenging but maintain above class average. I had CHM 1045 and 2210 from him and I will take CHM2211next sem.He is awesome.
DR. B IS THE BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD ON FAMU'S CAMPUS. HIS CLASS IS CHALLENGING,HOWEVER, HE WILL MEET A STUDENT HALF WAY BUT ONE MUST TAKE THE FIRST STEP AND WORK DILIGENTLY TO ENSURE SUCCESS.
he's very good, his test are not hard b/c they are the same thing as the review. his teaching skills are very good, you will past his class even if you fail both of his first two exam.
Only good chemistry professor on campus
One of THE best prof. on campus!!!!
He is an AMAZING PROFESSOR.. u understand everything he is saying even tho the material is HARD he breaks it down and explains so well that a high schooler could take his class and do well. BUT U HAVE TO STUDY TO EARN THE GRADE... BE on top of YOUR STUDIES!!!!!!
He has a lil bit of an accent but he writes EVERYthing out on the board so if ur inclass you'll be sure the pass. the coursework is hard but he explains everything. Kick as all in all.
A very common chem teacher, you need to come to class every day it will HELP YOU OUT IN THE END. He will post homework and quizs online for you to do so do them and you will be straight. A, B, C, you pick you grade by how hard you work.
He's not gonna give you an A or a B but he does give out alot a C's. His class is extremely easy if you study what his lecture notes and do the hw. Dont bug him too much but make sure he knows you. Dude's the easiet science teacher at Fam. There's no reason you cant earn an A/B in this class or at least pass. DONT MISS CLASS EVER
Thereis no reason you should not get lower than a C work a lil harder you wil get a B or A great teacher make sure u go to class everyday
The Best... Wish he would teach CHM 2210/2211
Dr. B is my favorite teacher at Fam. Even though he can be a little feminine at times, he is still the best chemistry teacher on campus. If you take him make sure you do all the homeworks online. In 1045 i got a B, but in 1046 i had an A before the final, i failed the final but I still got my A.
He teaches mainly from the book, but he gives plenty of work so that you can apply it. He will also help you if you show interest.
God bless Dr. B! Chemistry is not my subject...in fact i switched from pharmacy because of it ..I put forth effort and the highest grade i got was a 73..i did okay on the hw...failed to test and most likely the final and he passed me
He has excellent teaching style. The course is very challenging. If you solve review problems and homeworks you can make good grade. I recommend him if your background in chemistry is poor. You will learn!
He's not a bad teacher, but he's not as interested in helping students as i would've imagined. He gives a lot of homework...some are easy...some are not so easy. But he is one of the best chemistry teachers. I give him a B- overall.
Dr. B is one of the most effective instructors I have had here at FAMU and it would be a great asset to the university if there were more like him.
When you go to his office he will not help you instead he tells you that you will be fine and that he will not fail you...he gave me a D! I'm taking it up with the Provost office and filing an appeal!
Great! You have to work hard though, and it's not an easy A! But he is really cool and tries to work with his students!
If you fail his class you didn't do your work. He prepares you for the test. If you study the material you will get at least a B and an A is not impossible.He is the best Chemistry teacher at FAMU. I understood the way he explained stuff. Oh and one more thing he hates cheaters. Don't every cheat in his class.
I have taken CHM 1045H, 1046H,2210 & 2211H with Dr. Mochona. Great teacher! take the class, but be prepared for work.
Dr. B is an encouraging teacher. He cares about his students learning. He makes you think and analyze. Probably learned more in this class than any other, Take organic I and II he prepares you for the final ACS exam. Overall I give him A.
Great teacher! He teaches you how to teach yourself. No skimming. He makes you work for your grade. Highly recommended.
Dr. B is one of the most intelligent professors I have ever had. He teaches and applies everything to how it relates in your major. He gives random quizzes sometimes and packets of problems, but its do-able. You probably need to study, but his course isn't too bad.
He is a fantastic professor. He wants to see you succeed. He spends lots of time in his office, but as far as assignment help he expects you to figure it out with your classmates. Not too easy, but definitely worth your time.
Chemistry is not my subject. I have been struggling but thanks to Dr. B he encouraged and gave me extra work to understand the concepts before solving problems. His home works and review problems are very helpful. He encourages group study, his study sessions are very helpful.
Very GOOD PROFESSOR
He is a very helpful teacher and better helps you understand Chemistry. does a good job in preparing you for 1046. He doesnt give much homework and projects. class is base mostly on test and quiz grades. Go to his office hours and he will help you as much as he can.
Orgo is a challege but Dr.B breaks it DOWN!!! He teaches Chem as if it were a math class & if you study hard and get to know him on a personal level you will be FINE! Only drawback is he makes chem so easy you won't want to study b/c you understand it so well, but you HAVE to study.. it'll start to get overwhelming! I got a B in Orgo I with him!
Not an easy class. Dr. B wants you to succeed his class with learning. I like the way how he relates the topic with biology, engineering or other majors. Make sure you have taken fundamentals of chemistry.He wants you to explain even if the exam is multiple choice. Very recommended for science majors.
He was a pretty good professor as long as you do your hw and quizzes and actually study for the exams you should be able to pass. I passed with a A but there should be no reason for you to fail because he makes everything understandable
Great teacher. I was terrible at chem before I took Dr. M. The first test I bombed, but after going to his office and hearing him praise a chick for doing good, I studied and aced every other test. He is great, but you damn well have to invest the time into studying to survive AND do the HW and quizes. One online test was given.
He is the only chemistry teacher at this school that is good and cares if you pass. He explains everything and he makes sure his students know the material, he also has you to explain on the test why you pick the answer you did to make sure you know what you are doing, i wish i had him for all of my chemistry classes. He is the best
He is a hard teachers he fails every single student!! DO NOT TAKE HiM !!
He is a double judging double faced on front of you he is so friendly and he will fail you at the end of the semester
Great professor! I enjoyed and learned organic chemistry in depth. I am taking his 2211 class next semester.
An active learning class. I enjoyed organic chemistry. He teaches you reasoning and how to teach yourself. Take the class.
Dr B is so cool. I have never liked chemistry and I got a D in 1046 last semester but passed easily with him. he will help you out if you show interest and go to office hours. take him if you can.
He cares and teaches. I enjoyed taking chemistry for the first time. I will take him for org. chem in the fall. Thanks Dr. B for productive semester.
He is a very good teacher one of the best chemistry teachers at FAMU, he cares about the students and wants you to learn and chemistry is a very hard course and he explaines it so that the students can understand
Seriously one of the best teachers because he clearly shows how much he loves to teach, I'm hoping to get him for the next few years for all of my science classes. He writes on the board and uses the online homework system I haven't used the book really.
He is a respectable and sincere professor that is passionate about Chemistry! He wants all of students to pass so don't believe otherwise. However, as college students it's expected for us to show that we care about our grades as well (studying, attending study sessions/office hours). He will help you if you ask! Just do your part.
This is my first time ever taking chemistry and I am passing with a B right now. He actually writes everything on the board and really explains it. He also gives out TONS of practice problems to go along with the online homework. Do them! Also come to his office hours for help. He is a good chem professor. I wish he taught CHM 1045. Take him
He has a very good teaching style. He gives an overview of the chapter with learning objectives. it makes reading the power point he posts on blackboard easy. I like his review problems better than Wiley HW. encourages you to explain the answer.
He is a wonderful man and I highly recommend him. If you would like to learn and are diligent he will notice and bend over backwards for you. He wants everyone of his students to succeed in his class and will work with you if you work with him. He is an excellent teacher for anyone who wants to have a strong base in Chemistry.
Never met a professor who cared more about his students and their education. He's always in a good mood and creates a good learning environment.
I was in his eight o'clock lecture. Didn't miss or even late for his class. He Encourages you to participate in discussion and complete the learning yourself. Great professor!
Great chemistry professor! Even though he has an accent, it's understandable and his lectures are not confusing at all. As long as you pay attention and take notes from what he writes on the board, you WILL pass. He doesn't really use the textbook so you dont really need it. He's very open to his students and is always willing to help. I'd recommnd
He's an amazing professor! Unlike many professors at FAMU, he truely cares about you as a student and your grade. If you're having a tough time grapsing the concepts, he has no problems helping you during his office hours. TAKE HIM! YOU WONT REGRET IT. Go to his office hours and show him you care about your grade.
Dr. B makes class really enjoyable. Lab can be fun with the right facilitator. He enjoys students asking questions when trying to work out a problem. He improvises with short lab supplies. There are no lab write ups. He teaches the material the easiest of all Orgo facilitators. I did not struggle in this class but he worked with ppl who did.
Amazing professor. He has a big passion for chemistry and is willing to work with you to improve your grade. He doesn't give extra credit but does offer a lot of study sessions. Go to all of them!
Good teacher. Good in lecture, in lab he gets confusing. Class is a breeze. as long as you pay attention and write down his notes, you'll pass the test. He has an accent but its not hard to understand him. you won't really need the wiley plus account (only used once), but he does get you a discount code.
The best chemistry teacher in my opinion. Take him for any chemistry class. I had him for orgo 1 lab and he made it so relaxed. Took extra time to explain things and gave alot of consideration when it came to lab reports. I wish i could take him again for Orgo 2 lab.
Dr. B will makes the lab relaxing. He fully explains the experiment along with other things that will definitely help in lecture as well. Some days we would have to do a lab report and sometimes not. Sometimes he's not sure with what he wants which can get a little annoying. He stresses IR and NMR alot so make sure you brush up on that!
(For the Lab) Dr. Mochona or Dr. B ,as he prefers, is an amazing teacher. He is usually very straight forward with what he wants from labs. He cares more that you understand the principles of the lab and the techniques than the yields. If you can not read an IR or NMR spectrum, you may be in trouble because they are a big part of the class.
He is one of the good Organic Chemistry Lab Professor. He does the pre-experiment for you at the beginning of class, so that you know what to do. He expects you to explain what you did in the lab in 1 or 2 page paper as your lab reports. He collects pre and post lab close to the end of the semester. He gives review for the final exam.
Each experiment is considered as mini project. You apply what you learnt in lecture, learn how to use IR and NMR machines. Report results using a format . He cares and challenges, very good teacher .
Good Professor Never responds to emails not in office during office hours lab Was easy just attend and wear proper clothing curves grades at the end of the semester.
Dr. Mochona is a really amazing professor, he wants all of his students to do well. He makes sure hes available in his office every week to help you understand material and fix grades. His lectures are the full 50 minutes but theyre straight to the point and very helpful. Missing class is not the best option you miss so much and he notices !
Be consistent with him if youre having trouble with your grade. I shouldve failed but I got a B because I was simply consistent and he looked out for me. His lab can be a bit confusing. I dont believe anyone in my class failed. His quizzes/test are online. Attendance does matter. Always have your lab coat and goggles and appropriate shoe wear.
He teaches you all that you need to know for the tests, which makes up the majority of your grade. Also, he cares about attendance so don't sign up for him if you don't come to class. He will help you in his office (if he's there) if you need it, but he will check to make sure you've been taking notes. Didn't use the textbook, but used access code.
I learned more in this lab in one semester than I have in any other Chemistry class. He is a great professor, he explains difficult concepts in such a great way. He is serious about safety so make sure your labcoat, goggles and sneakers are in your bag. I would definitely take this professor again.
Professor Mochona is very nice. He lectures, give homework and a few easy quizzes, then he has easy test and done.
Not too bad of a Professor. Doesnt stay the entire class. Quizzes and homework arent bad. Doesnt respond to emails
Very chill & relaxed man. Lab was online & very easy. Little work but he made sure you understood what to do.
Great teacher! Doesn't respond to emails but he's always in his office. Always forget to give access code to assignments so remind him often before the class period ends. Doesn't like to give retakes/makeups and open closed assignments.
Very nice guy. Easy online class. Super sweet. Few assignments here & there. Easy to pass.
He doesn't stay the whole lab, his grading is kinda weird and confusing, he talks for a little and you do the labs yourself then leave, all homework and test are online, and you don't have to go to class. The only thing is he NEVERS answers emails so you have to assume when he wants you to come in or when something is due.
He does care about his field, but DONT TAKE HIM. Confused the whole class. Walked out. Graded by online quizzes. IF YOU DONT HAVE CHEGG YOU WONT HAVE THE ANSWERS TO IT. FINAL WAS OBSURD. BASED A GRADE BASED ON SIGNATURES HE PUT IN LAB NOTEBOOK. Asked what happened if we lost it. He said we would receive a zero. 0 Lab Notebook Grade= D in the class.
I barely got this A, because most of your grade is based on the quizzes that he doesn't show you how to do. If you pay attention in your chem lecture you might be fine. Labs are so easy, and there are no lab reports. He is rude at times and has a different attitude in every class. You'll probably be fine to take him, but I wouldn't take him again.
Dr. Machona is an alright professor. You must show up for all labs and get the signatures. His syllabus is not easy to find nor is it clear. He gave us a random midterm during homecoming week and graded hard on that and the final, leaving me with a B rather than an A. However, he cared and encouraged us to start preparing for our careers in STEM.
Overall a easy course, great professor, and seems to be passionate about Organic Chemistry. Runs the lab more like a lecture because he talks a lot but the lab experiments are short. Assignments consisted of pre and post labs and a few online quizzes. Final was taken at home on paper. He provides a lot of info about summer internship opportunities.
Bad communicator. Does not own up when wrong. Strict no phone policy.
If there is another professor for CHM, TAKE SOMEONE ELSE. He is not dependable at all, he says one thing but then does something completely different. He has literally laughed in people's faces when they bring up genuine concerns. I might have passed, but it was by my own accord and a miracle. If u can, do NOT take him for CHM1030…trust me!
I personally did not enjoy Professor Mochona. He can be very rude and he also expects us to know things he never taught. I was still working on my test after time was up and he picked my paper up while I was still writing on it. I withdrew after he said if I failed 2 exams there was no way I would make an A/B in the class. NURSING MAJORS BE MINDFUL
Overall an okay professor, doesnt answer questions durinrg class. Entire class has 3 test, 3 quiz and 3 hw. Material is difficult but go to Mr. Grahams study sessions and you will pass. He does give partial credit on paper test, but sometimes answers are wrong online, sometimes he fixes them.There are no PowerPoints, he writes and erases. Good luck
Yall idk what to say. The class wasn't that bad and I would recommend him, but sometimes he can act a little slow. Like you can ask a question and he will look at you while his scratching his head and say “We will discuss in the next class.” There are barely PowerPoints and mostly him writing and then erasing, so take pictures. Good luck!
Go to the study sessions with Mr. Graham and you will be okay. If he ask “online test or paper test” choose the paper test, you will receive partial credit. Don't get the 8AM class, who likes waking up at 7AM anyways? Good luck.
Dr. Mochona was not a good professor. I struggled badly in the beginning. I went to Mr. Graham's tutor sessions, which helped A LOT! Dr. Mochona doesn't answer questions at all during class. He does give partial credit on the paper test, which helped me. Overall, you have to put in the work to get an A or B. TAKE HIM AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
Great professor. but i will say you have to put the work in to achieve a good grade so beware nursing students. But attend tutoring sessions and you will be okay.
I withdrew from his course the previous semester hoping to get another professor the following semester, but ended up having him again. His instruction was often unclear and those who pass pass solely because of the tutors NOT his teaching. Overall do NOT recommend this professor, take Casanova Jackson if available.
I mean this professor wasn't the hardest but he was not that easiest. His lectures are very boring and I didn't learn ANYTHING from his teaching. I would highly suggest that you go to tutoring and Mr. Grahams tutoring sessions if you really want to pass this class
Demanding and time consuming. Attend study sessions.
Im not gonna lie I didn't learn a lot from his lectures but I still recommend taking notes and showing up because it gives you a good idea of what is going on if you go to tutoring. You wont pass if you dont go to tutoring. If he gives you the option for online or written test choose written as he gives you more points and they are more clear.
If you can take Salem, yes. Lectures are meant to facilitate learning. go study at home and go to tutoring! (chm 1020)
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
88%
Textbook Required
29%
Grade Predictor
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Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
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CHM2211
5.0
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4.5
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3.4
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