Dr. Flowers is the most effecient, organized, helpful professor I have had to date. His well prepared lectures with easily understood powerpoint presentations presented the class material in a very user friendly manner. I would recommend Dr. Flowers without any reservations. I found him very approachable and willing to help anytime! Great job!

Mabe slightly challenging for some students, but tests are pretty sreight forward, he not going to try and trick you. helpful in office hours. good teacher.

Very good professor. I was surprised when I read the other comments about him that said negative things. He is my favorite chem teacher so far. Nice guy, southern gentleman, and gives a take home final. Excellent experience.

TOUGH BUT FAIR. ALWAYS READY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS IN OFFICE. HAS MANY WAYS TO EARN POINTS IN CLASS (LABS, TAKE HOME QUIZZES). IF YOU WANT A HIGH SCHOOL TYPE TEACHER, STAY AWAY. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN SOME COLLEGE CHEMISTRY, HE'S A GREAT PROF.

Material presented in terms of what held accountable for - very straight forward. Billy is very helpful offering ample office hours and answers by email.

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he is a good teacher but doesn't go though the course to well.

Very good professor, helpful and willing to answer questions. Not for those that are hoping for an easy pass. It is not a professor's fault when the type of material they are teaching is difficult for many to understand. The bad reviews are very unjust and are probably from people who did not commit any time to study outside of class.

Good teacher. Very helpful for students who seek it. Very fair and exams reflect information put out. Not a class for those who want an "easy" A. This a truly a "College" level course.

One of the best teachers at O.C. I wish he taught some of the higher level chemistry. Professional, but not boring. Wonderful teacher!

Smart, engaged, interesting, friendly, and extremely clear in presentation. Provides a thorough notes/slides (with pictures) for students for each section with multiple approaches for each topic. Readily available to help. Don't expect easy, though. Chemistry a is tough subject. Study hard and you'll do fine in his class.

he was nice

This was a very hard class but Dr F is the best teacher I have ever had, he wasted not 1 second of student time he maintained good control of the class and his power points are awesome. He about spoon fed us. I loved this class. Dr. F should teach other instructors about organization! If I was a little younger I'd be a scientist instead of a nurse

To all the negative nellies: maybe you should have studied harder. This teacher was as fair as it gets, I don't even think the guy liked me (which is fine we're not here to make friends) but he treated me fairly and with respect. I think your comments are completely unjustified!

One of the best classes I have ever taken. Showing up, studying and paying attention are the keys to a good grade in this class. Lectures are clear and given to you in print to follow along. He is honest about the difficulty of the class and makes it easy to find assistance. One of the few classes where I feel I got what I paid for.

This class was an absolute pleasure. Expectations could not have been clearer and it was the most highly organized course I've ever taken. Billy demonstrated a refreshing, genuine interest in student learning and success. Exams were fair and students were given ample opportunities to master material. Lectures were relevant and entertaining.

One of my favorite teachers, "That dog don't bark" one of his sayings, he brought so much to class, I really enjoyed him. It was a tough class but he was a good teacher.

Lots and lots of Power Point slides. Good class. I learned more than I thought I did. The amount of material is tough to process. We were burned out with 2 weeks left.

excellent labs!!!!

The the best teacher I have ever had,i wish he taught everything!I took him for both 121 and 131. All of his work is hard but he is a very clear cut teacher, he gives you all the info you need to succeed. He pushes you to be the best student you can be, is very helpful. He can be intimidating, which makes YOU think before you ask useless questions.

Excellent instructor from the south. He shows a passion for what he does and if he dont know the answer he will find it. Dont bother with stupid questions..ie is this on the exam? That is an easy way to torque him off. Excellent experience, I would encourage this class to all.

Be ready to invest a lot of time studying. Use the textbook to read after lecture. I earned a 4.0 but I didn't take other classes so I would have plenty of study time. I enjoyed his class and would have taken 131 with Billy but he doesn't teach 131 in the fall.

Dr. Flowers is an awesome professor! I had him for both Chemistry 121 and Chemistry 131, and I miss his class already! He's not an easy grader, but he is fair. He kept us laughing a lot too. The labs were a lot of fun. I found myself enjoying chemistry at the end of the Organic Chemistry class, and I almost wish I could find a reason to take it aga

Ive dreaded taking this class with me not knowing 1 thing about Chemistry, theres alot to learn and feel lost alot of the time but Mr.Flowers reals me back in. Hes very knowledgable and enjoys sharing that info. Havnt passed yet but have a good feeling Im going to. Straighforward class,know your math skills with conversion. A lot of memorization.

He's like Bill Nye and Willie Nelson all rolled into one completely amazing proffessor! :D

I graduated from "Billy Bootcamp" and gained academic confidence.Billy's the most caring and thorough prof I've ever had. I'm not a "math & science person"-never took chem, I had to for nursing-i was scared. Worked my butt off and got As in 121/131. If you put in the time& do the work Billy will bend over backwards to make sure you learn!THE BEST!

I was retaking Chemistry 121 and I was glad that I took it with Flowers. He gives you the slides so you can just pay attention and not have to worry about copying things down, which helped me out a lot. He does seem intimidating at first, but he really wants you to succeed and will help you be successful in college chemistry.

Billy is a highly intelligent man,after all he IS a doctor of chemistry. You have to work in his class for sure but don't be intimidated by his brilliance. He will even tutor you 1 on 1 if that is what it takes for you to succeed.You get out of this class what you put in to it. I love his choice in music during labs too, younger generations beware!

Billy is in one of the best professors I've ever had. His expectations are clear, he knows how to explain the material, the class progresses in a logical fashion, and he's extremely fair. My advice: attend every class, take notes on the PPT slides, don't procrastinate when it comes to learning the material. Also, I hardly used the book at all.

I love Billy! i took him for 121 and 131. if you don't follow his instructions during lab though, he does get upset. All in all he's a good guy and means well. Great sense of humor!

I was not confident in my abilities in Chemistry until I took Dr. Flowers ("Billy"). AMAZING! If you have the chance to take him, I highly suggest it. I think at the beginning of class he told us that 97% of our tests would be from his lecture slides...he wasn't kidding. Never had to open the text book. He made Chemistry much more understandable

Save some $ and don't buy a textbook. Managed to get a 4.0 with just the material provided in class. Billy is a bit gruff but he is clear fair and extremely well organized. The class is easy to pass but a 4.0 will require some discipline with your studies. The best advice I can give is to learn as much as you can while doing the take home quizzes.

Unless you are truly an A student don't take this class in the summer, tough. He is available most of the day in his office and will answer questions. It took my twice, but got my 4.0. In class tests are no joke, timed and hard, even the second time around...I studied about 2-3 hours most days. If you put forth the effort, he'll help you!

This class was definitely not easy,but if you are willing to put in the study time, an A is possible. Billy really knows his material, no need to buy a textbook, he gives you all the material for the class.Great professor, great class, fun labs.

I always heard that Billy was a tough teacher, but he is the best teacher I have ever had. His class is very difficult, but he makes sure you know exactly what to expect on his exams. The material is very organized, and Billy is always willing to help. My advice is STUDY STUDY STUDY, and you will pass this class no problem!

That is the great teacher with a very well organized materials. I really appreciate his teaching.

Very organized. I didn't buy the recommended textbook. I bought an older version for $13 on ebay, but you can get by without one because he provides a packet with all important info. Loved that lecture attendance wasn't required as I had a long commute and childcare issues. Got a 4.0 but had to study quite a bit. He's approachable & friendly.

Pay attention, ask questions, don't hesitate. Just have to be confident and ask questions. He gives you the lecture slides which is helpful, for you don't have to stress out about getting everything down and just write down additional information that's said in class. Read ahead! It'll help to get your questions ready before the lecture

Flowers is the really cool person with a love for Chemistry! But he is very dry, straight forward and boring. He is very clear on his expectations, he gives you his slides right up front, no need for a book. I would not suggest him if you get distracted easily or are ADD.

Professor Flowers is amazing. I had so much fun in his class. It is important that you go to every class and lab but he really works with you to make the class successful. I would take him for every class if I could. If you're motivated then I would recommend him 100%.

Great instructor. I took him a year and a half ago for my nursing prereqs. Don't get me wrong, the classes were difficult, but that's nursing school for ya! You have to out in the effort to get a good grade. Took bio chem over the summer... Fast paced class but totally doable. Thank you Dr. flowers for helping me ace chemistry! :)

Billy's classes are hard. He wants you to learn the material & there is a lot to cover. Tests are fair - no tricks & extra credit is offered on each one. Many students dislike him b/c they aren't prepared to WORK! I'll miss Billy- he's a cool guy and not the monster many say. Just don't waste his time, your time, or the class's time!

Billy is an excellent professor and funny. He provides the material you need for the class. He answers any questions even if it means finding out specifics for you and letting you know next time. It is a difficult subject but he does everything he can to make you understand it. Pay attention to due dates and don't procrastinate on take home stuff!

Billy is great teacher. The people who dislike him are lazy and want an easy A. Very organized and sets clear expectations. He provides all his lectures slides upfront. Study them and you will do well.

BILLY FLOWERS I will say is the best teacher. he makes sure yu get what he is teaching. yes, he does not allow lazily and chatting in class something I really liked. its up to you to attend lecture and lab and read his material. you don't need to buy a text book he gives all votes required. you want to do well in chem, billy is your teacher

Great class! I did have to retake it due to missing too many lectures, but second time got a 4.0.

I took this class in the summer and he had to make many changes to the syllabus to get the class finished in 8 weeks. He was fair in the changes, but I was disappointed he didn't lecture the last "block" of material which is what we really needed to prepare us for A&P. He played good music during the labs which made them much more bearable.

Flowers is a great professor! He can be a little aloof at times, but as long as he sees you trying hard and genuinely caring about the subject, he's happy to help. This is a professor who is not for slackers, but he also makes it difficult to fail his class because you get plenty of practice with take home quizzes and exams.

Dr. Flowers (or Billy, as he likes to be called) is a fantastic prof. I had him for my very first quarter of college and he was an awesome introduction to Olympic College. Like any chemistry class, there's a lot of work to be done, but Dr. Flowers is very flexible and merciful when we need it! I would happily take another class of his.

Dr. Flowers was great. He prints off all of his lecture slides so you won't need a textbook which is nice, and he teaches everything off the slides. If you don't know class you already have the exact information covered and as long as you're trying in his class he is more than happy to help

I had Dr. Flowers for my very first quarter and I'm so thankful. Like any chem class, this is pretty hard, but he works even harder to help everyone be successful. Work hard and he'll respect you. He's flexible when life gets in the way and tells a lot of jokes. Plays good music during labs, too!

Dr. Flowers is an awesome professor. Accessible, responsive, with clear expectations-- you won't come across a more detailed syllabus. Inspirational teacher, invested in the success of his students-- if you put in the work he will definitely give you the tools to progress. By far my favorite college level professor so far.

He was always clear with what needed to be done and when, not a lot of normal homework, just quizzes. Make sure to keep up and do the work on time and spread out and you'll do fine. He was always funny and understanding and great in the labs!

Great feedback, very funny, awesome lectures, and watch those sig figs! Keep up with the work. Do the extra credit. Final is optional as it is based off your average. Go to labs, and be in class. He can change up an in class exam to a take home so make sure you go to class. Don't buy book right away. He gives packets of the book. STUDY!

His grading is tough but fair. He will catch a technicality. He is very clear on what you need to know to pass his class. You defiantly need to study to pass is in class exams. He is very available outside of class and is always helpful. He gives you a huge print out of his lecture slides and he only tests from the slides not the text book.

Billy is an okay professor, but he definitely knows his stuff. Chemistry is a hard subject for almost everyone so yes it was difficult and required lots of studying in order to maintain a good grade. But he gives you a huge packet of all the slides he covers during his lectures so you will always have the material even if you miss class.

I took this class over summer quarter, yes I am crazy. Lecture was boring for me, however he gives you the lecture slides. EVERY THING ON THE EXAMS IS ON THE SLIDES!!! We did not use canvas and had several students only come on exam days. Because of our compact timing we changed dates and excluded material. So you should ATTEND class. GREAT!!!!!

The best term I can use to describe Dr. Flowers is idiosyncratic. He has a method, and this method is law in this class. Have trouble adapting, you will have trouble in the class. This is no different than any employer, they want things done their way, so I fail to see the issue. Very great guy, very smart, I would recommend.

Four quizzes and four tests WERE ALL TAKE HOME except one. You get to take your quiz/exam at home and he allows you to use the lecture slides and notes for the tests. No homework either. And you dont have to take a final, and it wont impact your grade.

I am very happy with my choice of taking Billy for chem 131. His quizzes and exams are take home. That alone should be enough for you to jump on his classes. He lectures the whole class which attendance is NOT mandatory but advised for chem is not easy. Lab attendance IS mandatory. Sometimes I think he forgets how smart he really is. Take him!

I loved taking his class! Even though it requires a lot of studying, it was really fun and interesting because Billy uses real world examples a lot and communicates in a way that is easy to understand. Also, his lecture slides provide you with all the info. you need except for a few notes you can only get in class. He's my favorite teacher ever!:)

Very smart professor but also a tough grader. If you follow his rules and pay attention in class, you'll be fine. You don't need a book and attendance isn't mandatory, except for lab. He gives take home quizzes and tests. It's a difficult subject so you might need to study on your own but overall a good class.

Very clear of what he expects from students. Will answer questions the best he can. Don't expect to just float through this class. He is a very tough grader but gives you all the materials you need and everything that is in the printed slides he give you is very important. Study on your own, if you don't study, you will not pass. But he is great!

This class is hard, he also does not tolerant any bull! But if you work hard and study a lot you will pass. He also drops the final if you take all of the exams. Provides a textbook so you dont have to buy it. And provides a cheat sheet you can use on the exams. But dont underestimate!! He is a smart guy

Professor is nice as long as you work hard, and read all the instruction before raising questions. Fast response to students email and fast + fair grading. Leaving compliments if we get 100% for labs. Clear explanation and feedback on labs. Giving students chances for extra credits. More than 1 attempt on exams. 2 attempts on some lab questions

I took this class in summer and it was good. some said he was hard on younger students but i took it as a highschool girl and he didn't treat me differently. he is a tough grader but it was reasonable because most of the mistakes i feel people made were significant figures but they're not many rules for it so it shouldn't be that hard to memorize.

He was not to bad. As long as you read your text book and watch his video, you are good to go. Not sure about others, but I asked questions a lot in lecture and lab after class and he answered them all.