Abrams is hilarious. He is a really great professor and I am so glad I had him this semester. Be careful in this class; he may try to trick you to make you think. In lab make sure you understand what you're doing each step of the way, and if you don't, go see him; he expects his students to have questions. He challenges you but helps you. :)

tough but funny and helpful. workload a little intense but as long as you are careful in your work, you will be fine.

he is probably one of the best professors at BU. his lectures are amazing and he is very helpful even though he rules with an iron fist. or should i say iron beard.... some of his tf's are really a pain and are really meticulous. otherwise it is definitely worth taking lab with him.

He's okay. Lab assignments can be very vague, which isn't helpful to anyone-- in fact, it's really annoying and tedious. Otherwise, he seems like a good guy and explains stuff well in lecture. Lab grading, like the assignments, is also vague. You find out how it's graded after the fact.

His sense of humor is incredible, and yet he still manages to teach us everything we need to know. Once, when I asked why my lab grade wasn't posted yet, he said "I have a meeting with my TF's in 30 minutes, I'll be like 'Where is his lab, YO, Imma bust a cap in yo ass.'" And then he stroked his beard. Favorite professor ever.

Great professor with a great sense of humor but some people don't like him at 1st because, sometimes, sadistic sense of humor and has very high expectations from students.

Dr Abrams is probably the best professor anyone could get. His lectures are helpful and extremely funny. Labs are hard and the grading can be pretty harsh but if you go to him during office hours or make an appointment he goes through the labs with you and really tries to get you to understand the material.

Professor Abrams is a really funny professor, and he explains the concepts very clearly. The lab manual he wrote is also very comprehensive, and explains exactly how to do each problem. As long as you spend enough time being very careful on the labs (usually between 4 and 10 hours), you will get a good grade. He's great, you will learn a lot!

So Abrams expects a great deal more out of 111/112 kids. You have to remember that he doesn't grade anything, he just sets the guidelines for grading but the TFs do all the grading. It is very difficult to do well but at the end of the semester you will notice that your grade isnt completely screwed.he's forgiving and understanding

Awesome professor. Explains the labs really well but expects a lot from you. You must spend a lot of time every week working on the labs. He is incredibly understanding about personal issues, so if you miss a lab don't be afraid to talk to him about it and he'll let you make it up.

Professor Abrams has to be one of the best Professors I've had since coming to BU. Though he is just a lab instructor most of the class would not mind if he taught lecture due to the fact he is clear and concise when explaining material! Also GO TO HIS OFFICE hours, not only does he help you, but he will most likely give you points back on your lab

This man is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is extremely funny while at the same time he is serious and makes it his goal to teach so that everyone will know everything. If you ever have a problem then you just simply ask him and he'll explain it until you fully understand it. Though his exams are tough, long and tricky so study!

Great professor, took this during the 6-week summer session, so the pace is a lot faster than classes during the year. Prof Abrams really knows what he's doing, and can explain things in great detail. He does expect you to do a ton of work, especially all of the end of chapter problems from the text (exams are based off of these!).

Great professor. I wouldn't mind if he taught the lecture portion of this course because in all honesty he's better than my lecture professor. He's always clear, very funny, and incredibly helpful. He also gives lots of hints as to how to answer questions and generally do well in his part of the ch109.

Prof Abrams is a great professor and a great advisor. The lab reports are hardcore and will pretty much take over your weekends, but he's hilarious and very helpful. TFs are usually pretty harsh. His lab is really difficult, but overall you learn something and they're relatively interesting.

Dr. Abrams is the reason I'm a chem major. He's crystal clear in explaining concepts and a great lecturer, although he can sometimes talk a bit quick in prelab. His labs are tough, but it's not too hard to do well if you take the time. Always willing to help/give you hints in office hours. Awesome, hilarious guy, one of the best profs I've had.

Abrams is absolutely one of the best professors I've ever had. He not only is funny and not afraid to relate to students, but after lectures I completely understand all of the concepts we go over. Using his lab manual is also a bonus, it's just as clear. Go to office hours, it really helps!

The best chem teacher at BU. Chem 101 is very difficult, but he makes it a lot easier than it could be. If you go to lecture and take good notes and read the book you will do well in this class.

Amazing professor! Creates so much interest in the subject, entertaining lab lectures. Lab procedures are straightforward and the accompanying lab assignments are quite difficult. Have heard he's amazing in office hours and extremely helpful.

Daily quizzes, prepare by pre reading.... or just asking your neighbor. Intimidating in office hours. Cracks funny but corny jokes about chemistry. HAR HAR HAR! Works with the guy who makes the tests. Approaches the topic mathematically more than conceptually.

Okay, for the smart one below me that admitted to cheating, good job! ANYWAYS, Abrams is great and he usually quizzes you at the beginning of the class so just make sure that you're on time! Now that we're on the subject of quizzes, make sure that you read prior to coming to lecture and NOT cheating! Just read and do LOTS of practice problems

Abrams is awesome, hes really good in lecture and the clicker quizzes are fair- usually STRAIGHT from the reading... hes really funny and that helps a lot to keep you awake and understanding the topic, hes legit... but adam (the post-grad aka abram's sidekick) is annoying

Great teacher at times, but can become frustrated when unable to teach a portion from the text. Clicker quizzes are from the book. Overall good teacher but could work on consistency when it comes to teaching...

Good teacher.Like his jokes.He knows his stuff.if you are the kind of person that need everything from prelab to pass your lab, he's NOT really your guy.

good at teaching but very hard class

His lab was the hardest class I've taken in college. He really knows his stuff though, and his pre-labs explain a lot of the tougher stuff. Post-labs often had very complicated questions, so don't underestimate him. Check out his office hours, but don't expect him to just give you the answer.

Amazingly smart guy but extremely hard class. They expect the most out of you - people I know got points taken off of their labs for not writing that water is clear in their lab notebooks. He's funny, entices you into the material, and very helpful.

Professor Abrams is one of the most talented professors in the history of mankind. He shows a legitimate interest in helping you do well, and you WILL do well if you let him help. Word to other reviewers: he does check this page, so watch what you write!

AMAZING teacher. Explains everything very clearly and precisely. Everything is straight from the book and the exams are fair. The only thing is that his grading is HARSH. Forget to balance the eq? Multiplied wrong? Get 90% of the ques wrong. Bottom line: KNOW the material and be CAREFUL on exams.

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING PROFESSOR. best chem prof at BU. highly suggest taking his class. explains concepts so that they're crystal clear and he's funny, lectures are not boring at all and even enjoyable sometimes. the class overall is super hard and you have to study a lot but Abrams is your best shot at getting a good grade!

Very cool teacher and very funny as well. Makes things easy to understand if you are willing to try.

AWESOME PROFESSOR!!!!!!!!

Honestly the best teacher I have ever had. I hated chemistry before this class, but his lectures were funny and interesting. Get ready to study more than you ever have, but if you do everything he says, you will do well. Oh, and one more thing: GO TO OFFICE HOURS.

Lectures were fun because he's pretty funny. Explains chemistry clearly. However, ch101 is awful overall. So much work is involved between Aleks, tests, and rewriting labs straight from the manual. If you can avoid taking ch101, avoid it. If it's required for your major, take Abrams's section because he is the man.

Difficulty is inevitable, however the way Dr. Abrams explains chemistry is extremely clear, helpful, and, most of the time, very clever. Oh, and his jokes are HILARIOUS. He's into the "shortcuts" of understanding things, and overall, does an incredible job at making things easier for his students.

Abrams is a great professor. The overall quality of the course depends on the entire General Chemistry staff, so I won't rate the actual course. Abrams himself though, is hilarious and witty, and just an overall nice guy. Most importantly, he explains things very well in lecture. I actually find chemistry more interesting than I did before!

Chemistry 101/102 is very hard in general at BU so don't take it if you can avoid it(don't take it for CAS divisionals). The course itself aside, Professor Abrams is AMAZING. Super funny and makes the traumatizing experience of gen chem much more enjoyable and productive! Take it with him if you need to take gen chem.

So nice. Go to office hours!

Professor Abrams is engaging and insightful. He does a phenomenal job at making a dull topic like Chemistry seem more interesting. Still a tough class and but if you read the book and prepare what he asks you to prepare you'll do fine. Best professor for CH101 and CH102

Professor Abrams is definitely the best chem teacher at BU! Chem 101 is notoriously hard at BU since it's a weed out class, but Abrams explains everything very clearly. Clicker quizzes are fair and he makes lecture interesting. Office hours are extremely helpful! Work hard and do lots of practice problems. Curved grade at the end of the semester.

Had the pleasure to take him for 102 as well. Honestly cares for his students and it made me like chemistry despite being an engineering student. YOU WILL LEARN.

Diamond in the ruff. This is not the rating for the entire chemistry department -- it would be a lot lower. Abrams himself is amazing and great at explaining difficult concepts. Clicker quizzes are usually fair but sometimes difficult. Overall VERY difficult course and avoid if you can. Exam averages are 40-60 but class is curved.

I had him as my lab instructor and he was always very lively and funny during the pre lab lectures. Post-Lab assignments are very difficult and are graded very harshly by the TFs. Make sure you give yourself enough time to complete them, especially the formal lab reports!

Extremely hard class, but if you take Abrams section you're in good hands. He makes chem interesting, and is hilarious. Make sure to show up to class, cause you'll have at least one clicker quiz, and his office hours are insanely helpful.

Abrams is honestly the best gen chem lecturer at BU (I know 'cause I've watched videos of em all) He's funny & makes it interesting while getting u to understand the concepts in depth. He expects you to put in the work but makes sure he's left you with all the tools you need to succeed or figure it out on your own.Super smart & reasonable and CARES

Professor Abrams is by far the best professor at BU. He cares so much about his students and their success. I highly recommend attending ALL of his office hours as they helped me attain this grade in the CH 102. Seriously, make an effort to get o know Abrams, he will really pull for you!!

Awesome, awesome, AWESOME teacher! Genuinely cares about the subject and people he's teaching. My favorite professor at BU so far. If you focus during lecture, do the readings, and honestly care about the class, you'll do great. Honestly not hard to get an A.

Professor Abrams is the best. He is an amazing teacher who takes an interest in his students.Prior to his class, I had no real interest in chemistry but he made it interesting. TAKE HIM FOR 101 and 102!!!!!!!

I had very little knowledge of chemist prior to 101, although I am not on the premed track anymore, Professor Abrams was the only thing that kept me sane. He explains everything with enthusiasm and truly cares about his students. The more you go to office hours, the more he will make sure your grade reflects that at the end of the semester.

Great professor overall! Definetely the best choice for 101/ 102. I found him a bit arrogant at times, but thats just me. I didnt think his office hours were too helpful personally. I boosted my grade by a whole level between both semesters, which I did by doing the discussion packets every week, going to office hours often and constant studying.

best choice for CH101 without a doubt, probably the best in the department. the course itself is challenging and has a big workload, but he is very engaging and for the most part clear. he has a pretty good sense of humor too. I definitely learned a lot, and feel like I came to actually like chemistry somewhat.

Awesome guy, very skilled lecturer. Knows how to communicate concepts very clearly and captivates the attention of all students. Overall a great lecturer for a hard course. Do anything you can to secure your spot in his class.

An awesome professor; he has a great sense of humor yet can effectively teach even difficult concepts. Cares a lot for his students, and is very helpful during office hours. Made labs interesting.

Abrams is the only thing that makes CH101 tolerable. The man is a genius! He's so nice and helpful! If you're struggling, don't be embarrassed like I was and TALK TO HIM. He will help you! Exams are HARD, do discussion packets ASAP. This is not the kind of class you can get away with memorizing equations, you really have to understand the concepts.

The easiest way to survive Chem 101 is to have Professor Abrams for lecture. It's still an extremely difficult class, but he makes it a lot easier. He's nice, funny, and great at explaining really difficult concepts.

The best man and teacher Ive ever had period.

I had Dill for CH 101, so coming into CH 102 I thought I was doomed again. However, Abrams has been making things so clear for me! He encourages questions, even the ones that may seem like dumb questions. He gets students involved during lecture and he isn't boring at all!

Good Professor. Goes on rants a lot and sometimes I wish he'd stop. Obsessed with you learning the info instead of memorizing it.

Honestly the best General Chemistry teacher there is. He makes the already difficult class somewhat bearable. Be sure to complete discussion packets when you get them!!! Sometimes he can go off-topic into these unnecessary rants, which can be annoying. Otherwise, he's awesome!

Definitely the most charismatic professor you can get for CH101/102. Highly recommended! Clicker quizzes get trickier throughout the course. Exams are difficult, and getting Abrams as a professor plays but a small factor in getting a good grade. To succeed, study daily, stay on top of your assignments, and utilize study hours.

Abrams is an amazing professor. If anyone says they didn't like him, it was because they were upset they were not able to succeed in his class. He is funny and makes you interested in learning the material during lecture. In addition, he was able to explain difficult concepts very clearly. Definitely recommend him.

Professor Abrams is the best you can possibly get. He is literally a Chemistry Angel sent from above! Yes you have to be prepared for lecture because he will give you quizzes, some of which you will only know the answer if you prepared for class; however, his class is so much fun. He's hilarious and gives great real life analogies, TAKE HIS CLASS!

Great lecturer without a doubt. He explains topics very well, but he also makes you work for your grade. CH101 is not an easy class regardless of who you have for your lecture, but having Abrams made it 10x easier.

CH101 is the hardest class you will ever take at BU. Abrams will get you through it.

Abrams is a great professor. He is very clear in his lectures and makes learning chemistry as simple as possible. He is open to any questions and does not mind spending extra time explaining concepts to students, even if it puts him way of schedule. I honestly do not think I could have done well in chemistry without his lectures!

Abrams is the best CH101 lecture professor. He is articulate and emphasizes what is necessary. He is also very funny and engaging. CH101 is a tough class and requires you to work, but it is definitely doable. Didn't really like CH101 in the beginning at all, but it unexpectedly ended up being one of my favorite classes.

Abrams is awesome. I had him for CH101102 and CH201, and while each class was difficult and required a good amount of time, Abrams made each worthwhile and interesting nonetheless. Exams in 1012 are difficult, but if you do the work he assigns (especially discussion packets) you'll do fantastically. So helpful and always there to explain things

The amount of time you have to spend on his lab is crazy. Otherwise he is a good, dedicated teacher.

Prof. Abrams is one of the best professors I've had at BU. He really cares about his students, and seems willing to go the extra mile. For our class, he made videos for the material he was going to cover in pre-lab lecture. All of the things he covers in lecture are exactly what is needed to work on the post-lab assignments.

CH109110 Lab is hard. The TFs who grade all your labs expect a lot more than what Abrams tells you he wants in pre-lab lectures the manual. GO TO OFFICE HOURS. He will stress this all throughout the year, but you really don't understand how helpful they are. Not all the TFs are equally helpful, so try them all out and see which one works best!

First of all, this is a beast of a class but if you put in the effort (Go to lecture, do homework, etc.) it'll pay off. Also, discussion packets are KEY. Professor Abrams is by far your best option for Gen Chem because he's hilarious, clear, and engaging. So I definitely recommend him! (For CH101 and 102)

Amazing!

Let's be real - it's Chem 101, it's not going to be a cakewalk. If you're going to take it with anyone, though, at least take it with a dude who's entertaining and truly willing to help out if you can elbow the other students at office hours out of the way.

The best professor I have ever had. I learned more than I knew was possible. I took the class during the summer and it was HARD. If you work hard, his classes will be an amazing experience.

Had Dr. Abrams as a lab professor and he was awesome. So funny and I learned so much in his class. Definitely go to office hours! I remember doing my labs a days early only to go and learn everything was wrong and I had to do it all over. But he's great and always willing to help.

Great

He is alright. Im not sure why everyone is so hyped up for him but he is better than the other Chemistry professors in the department. He is helpful if you ask for it but I hate how he emphasizes how good the textbook is even tho it is not even that good and he is very inconsistent with his lectures

Professor Abrams is the best one of those professors students are lucky to have. he is funny, personable, and makes the material fun to understand. Everyone knows he is the most likable of the 101 teachers. For those of you that have him, you're in good hands. For those of you who do not have him, watch his lectures online.

Tough class but amazing professor. Explains topics clearly and is more than happy to help.

Abrams will make sure you learn everything you need to. He is a very helpful professor that genuinely wants his students to do well. He has VERY HIGH expectations and it will only prepare you for your future endeavors. GO TO OFFICE HOURS. He does give answers away there, but he will make sure you understand it and get the answer yourself.

Professor Abrams is great -- he really wants everyone to do their best. The course was hard (mainly the amount of work), but keep trying your best and you'll do well. His office hours are very useful!

good professor for a really difficult class. take him & attend his office hours!

He's a great teacher and a great lecturer, just beware, know that while he has great analogies for chemistry, you WILL have to work. He's hilarious and he will try to help you but you must put in the energy and effort to learn. Loved him as a professor and if you listen and learn, you will pass with a good grade.

Here are the facts: Professor Abrams is a very good Lecturer and is very good at making good analogies. However, even with his lecturing, he DOES make you work. The tests for CH 101 are very, very tough, they're meant to test if you truly get the concepts or not. Abrams will try to get you through but you need to put in the energy as well.

Really enjoyed his lectures. Very responsive during office hours.

I never went to my own chem lectures and instead went to Abrams's because of how great he was. Very clear with explanations, and is enthusiastic enough with the material to keep you awake. Especially important for a big intro class such as this one.

Very entertaining-- he puts an immense amount of effort into making sure his lectures are memorable and engaging, and it shows. Office hours are incredibly helpful if you put in the work. I won't be continuing with chemistry but his lectures definitely helped me get through the semester.

Professor Abrams is amazingly funny and because of this knowledge of the lecture topics come easy. You only meet once a week so showing up is important, he really makes sure that all topics are explained and understandable. He records ALL of his lectures and posts them online so that you can go back and refresh. Go to office hours, you wont regret!

Abrams is hands down the favored ch 101 prof because he doesn't make the material overwhelming and is funny but honestly exams come from the discussion sections and practice problems so really make sure to pay attention to those in lecture and you'll do decent go to office hours from day 1 so he knows you and will actually answer your questions

Abrams is an amazing teacher. While I had him for lab, he really knows the fundamentals of chemistry and is super good at explaining them. If you're nervous about chemistry or want a hilarious, bearded man for your professor, Abrams is the guy for you.

If you have to take gen chem, do it with Abrams. I had an AWFUL experience in CH101 with another professor, so much so that I was definitely dreading the rest of my chem experience. Abrams was funny, personable, an excellent teacher and really cares about his students. I really learned a lot and even ended up enjoying early morning summer classes!

Abrams' lectures are incredible! He's hilarious, his analogies and examples make sense, he's loud and easy to understand, and he caters to both auditory and visual learning styles. He gives a lot of pop quizzes, but that's true for all of the chem department. Take notes, listen, and you'll do fine.

Abrams is by far the best CH101 professor. He makes the 5 PM lecture more than worth it, and a lot of the examples we work on in lecture show up on the test. Even if you don't have him, it's worth watching his lectures as well as doing the discussion packets and you should be set for the semester.

I probably got the last seat in his class for gen chem. Honestly, if you don't fall asleep at 5PM, you will understand chemistry. Of course, it's still up to you to work for it or not. But he definitely is much clearer and passionate than any of the other professors. He is so passionate about chemistry and tells everyone to go to his office hour.

Abrams is hands down the best CH101 professor no questions asked! He is truly a blessing for the entire chem department. CH101 is hard no matter what, but Abrams is HILARIOUS and makes lecture so much fun and insightful. Very clear and holds the best lectures. TAKE ABRAMS - MAKE YOUR SCHEDULE FIT!

I have had some degree of experience with all three of the chemistry lecture professors and Abrams is by far the best. The kids in other sections watch his lectures to clear up what their professors said. CH101 is basically the same no matter who your lecturer is but Abrams incredible competency makes the class that much easier.

Honestly, he is probably one of the best professors I've had. Go to office hours. Office hours were beyond valuable and if you go you'll get infinitely better scores on your post-labs.

Of all the chemistry teachers in the entire department, Professor Abrams is the most helpful and he is exceptionally interesting. He makes his class as exciting as he possibly can. it is the most difficult course offered, so in order to get an A you have to study ahead of the curve. Do not review your notes: discussion packets are more valuable.

Prof. Abrams is a great lecturer. He explains the topic clearly and puts in funny analogies and jokes that makes the lecture just that much better. He has a loud and articulate voice that keeps you awake and engaged. I really wish he teaches CH102, but sadly he doesn't. This class is really work and test heavy, so be ready to work for your grade.

This class is very challenging and a lot of work, but it is worth it. Prof Abrams makes the lab lectures entertaining and very informative, but you need to do the preparation first. Read the lab manual and do the work, and GO TO OFFICE HOURS. He is very helpful in his office hours and really wants you to succeed

His lectures are phenomenal and makes sure you don't forget key concepts. He does give random clicker questions unannounced which can be nerve-wracking. Can be very intimidating and slightly judgy during office hours but still go!!

Definitely the best chem 101 professor in my opinion. His teaching style is very dynamic and you can tell he really cares about the success of his students. Go to office hours. He'll definitely make you think, but it's worth it. Sad he won't be teaching 102.

Commands the room during pre-lab lecture. Hilarious and funny but also knows how to explain difficult concepts in understandable, simple terms. Make sure that you come on time because he will put Top-Hat questions for you to answer. Definitely an engaging professors, and he reiterates key points so you understand the point of the lab.

Amazing lecturer who cares about his students. He answers your questions well and encourages creativity (I find this to be rare). Wish he taught more!

This class is ridiculously hard but Abrams makes it bearable. Honestly the way to survive is to review discussion packets constantly. Try not to stress too much and make friends in the course so you know you are not alone. Abrams is definitely the best of all the CH101 professors.

This is the hardest class I have ever taken, but I loved it so much, Abrams is hilarious and does an amazing job at explaining material. Show up to prelab and you will be more than prepared for lab, and when lab starts to line up with lecture having him explain things really solidifies your knowledge of the topic. Read the labbook before prelab.

Prof. Abrams is honestly one of the biggest reasons why I did decently in chem 101- his lectures are the best and will help a lot along with the discussion packets. The class is a weed out, but if you pay attention in lectures and devote your time wisely to the class, it's not too bad

One of the best professors at BU and definitely the best gen chem professor by a long shot. He explains everything so clearly that even someone who cannot chem (me) can do well. He actually took over and rewired the whole gen chem curriculum so that it is taught in a way to set you up for success rather than failure. Our lord and savior.

Had Abrams after they redid the course. Great for Chem 101 -- mostly because his area of expertise is half of the curriculum for it. Excellent at explaining everything and lectures are engaging if not entertaining. Would definitely recommend especially if you don't have time to spend hours relearning stuff your prof should've taught you.

Literally the best lecturer I've had, try your best to take his sections because he's great at explaining everything in lecture (so you don't have to rewatch and relearn everything yourself). Gen chem is hard, but he's definitely made it more enjoyable in terms of going to lecture and doing the work. And please do the homework! It helps a lot.

Professor Abrams' lectures are always engaging and makes extremely difficult concepts clear. He is very helpful in office hours and always made sure I understood the concepts and not just the answer. The class is hard and requires a lot of work, the last thing you need is a confusing professor that makes hard concepts even harder.

Good lab professor and valuable in office hours. He can sometimes come across as a bit rude, but other than that seems like he cares for his students.

seems to be the best ch101 prof. he jokes in lecture! has office hours but unapproachable due to the number of students that flock to him for help. the course itself just requires a lot of 'hw' (will not be graded) to understand and ace. students from dill all want him. everyone sings praises about him. sad to not have him 2nd semester :(

Professor Abrams is an amazing lecturer. He is hilarious and very energetic. He goes over all the material very thoroughly. He teaches about the conceptual aspects of the material more. He may go a bit fast at times, but if you take down notes and study from the textbook, you can absorb the material really well. Do the work and you can get an A.

CH101/102 is by far one of the hardest sequences you will ever take at BU, but if youre pre-med and have to take it like most, Professor Abrams to the way to go. The class is hard, but he adds a lot of humor to his lectures and genuinely cares for his students. Go to office hours, do the textbook problems, and youll be okay.

Professor Abrams is fair, challenging and dedicated to his students. you can't do well without work, for sure. But if you do all of the assigned problems and come to office hours to ask for help then you'll be fine

Class average in CH102 was a B, not bad for genchem. Learned a lot but definitely had to work hard. Abrams was very supportive, especially after the switch to online during the COVID pandemic. They made sure we had what we needed to succeed

Professor Abrams is incredibly passionate about Chemistry and really cares about his students. Chemistry 101/102 is an extremely difficult class, but if you use the many resources provided to you, you can succeed. I truly loved coming to class and learning from Abrams.

I had to work hard, but it was worth it. The quizzes and exams are pretty much straight from the homework assigned so if you work hard to do those problems you will do great. Dr. Abrams cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Ask questions and go to office hours

With the semester being online, CH112 became a bit of a whirlwind toward the end. It definitely made the class a bit more challenging in some ways, but easier in others. Capstone was an interesting project, and I learned so much from all the writing assignments. Abrams did his best to be accomodating and kind.

Professor Abrams really cares about his students and helping them to learn chemistry. He tries to make a difficult subject easier to grasp and more approachable using jokes and lots of analogies. Do the assigned problems and engage in the class and you'll do well

Abrams is a gem. It is clear he wants you to succeed. Took the class in summer, and the class was FAST. But he is very clear on what he expects and the tests are exactly like the problems in class and discussion. A lot of them are the assigned homework problems. Go to office hours and ask for help and you will do really great

Lots of people complain but his exams are exactly like the hw, very fair and not a lot of trick questions. Put in the work and you will do well. Engaging lectures, addresses common misconceptions and commonly misunderstood problems. Do tons of practice problems repeatedly, and actually understand why you're solving them the way you are.

CH102 is a horribly difficult class, however Prof Abrams is the reason I passed. He's funny and engaging and explains very well. However, don't skip class or fall back else it gets impossible to catch up. Prof Abrams is approachable outside class. Would highly recommend.

Had professor Abrams during the spring 2020 pandemic. He was so caring about all of us and really went out of his way to make sure that we were supported. The whole chemistry staff wanted us to succeed and they did everything that they could to help. I am grateful to prof Abrams for a great course and all his help

Summer chemistry is fast and hard but if you work then it is doable. Don't skip the lectures because you get points for participating and they are really important. Do all of the problems that he assigns because the tests are pretty much exactly like the assigned problems

The material for this class can get pretty tough, but Abrams definitely made it more manageable. He's funny and made an 8am lecture more fun and engaging. Exams are based off of the homework. Some exams questions are exactly like the assigned homework problems. Do the assigned problems, and you'll do great. Highly recommend!

Honestly, I didn't learn anytHING in ch101 & this class rewired my brain so that I could understand the content and be ready for organic chemistry. Abrams wants you to learn, he is so organized. I was super impressed by his accessibility. He is fair, overall great!

Not a huge fan of mandatory attendance but Abrams lectures are great. The material is difficult, but he makes it much more understandable and even fun at times. Quizzes are straight out of the homework and lectures so do all of the assigned work even though it takes a long time. Would highly recommend.

Dr. Abrams is the best. he really cares that we learn chemistry well and that we succeed. 11 quizzes was a lot but it definitely forced me to keep up with the work in the class. 10/10

CH 101 is a hard class but Abrams makes it much more manageable. He is the BEST CH 101 Professor so choose him over any other one. Hes funny, genuinely cares about your learning, and very accessible during office hours. Do the homework problems, take advantage of office hours, ask questions during discussion, & do more practice problems.

One of the most accessible and enjoyable professors in the chemistry department. He teaches labs so you'll have him in conjunction with other professors but he explains the concepts detailed in lab with incredible clarity and teaches you a great deal of valuable skills.

Professor Abrams the best of the CH101 professors, and it is not close. He gives thorough lectures with energy and great jokes. He is passionate about teaching and wishes for his students to succeed. He is always there for office hours to give great advice. Some say his quizzes are unfair, but everything is discussed in lectures or on the HW.

Abrams is the best lecturer in the chem department and I highly recommend him. He is very engaging (so many jokes) and his explanations are always clear. Topics he stresses on in lecture come up in the quizzes. Make sure you understand everything in class and do the hw problems. Then you will do well.

I struggled in the class because I had to figure out my learning style, but it is most definitely possible to succeed. If youre struggling, dont wait to get help like I did. Professor Abrams is amazing and makes lectures engaging and he will even meet with you to figure out how you can study better to succeed.

Dr. Abrams has been one of my favorite profs so far!! He is amazing at explaining concepts during lecture and has an endearing sense of humor. I usually found myself laughing during his lectures! Even though CH 111 lab is difficult, I genuinely enjoyed having Dr. Abrams as my professor!! 100/10

He is a fantastic and funny lecturer and even though during the semester I realized Chemistry is not for me, I still loved going to his lectures. If you can, you should unquestionably take his class.

Professor Abrams is amazing! CH111 is a really tough course and the instructors (not just him) will be harsh graders, but this class is totally worth it and I learned a lot. He's very responsive, absolutely goes above and beyond for his students. He very much cares about his students, and CH111 is his baby so he wants to make it work. Love him!

Abrams is the BEST. He's an absolute sweetheart. He teaches the best he can considering the Covid circumstances, and it's not his fault chemistry is awful and really hard. Overall, he's a really great professor and you'd be lucky to have him. Just make sure you do the textbook problems and always go to lectures. Khan academy also helps.

Chem 101 is a weed-out class and the content can be hard sometimes but Abrams is by far the best chem 101 professor at BU. He's also super understanding if you don't get the content and will explain anything in office hours.

I think Abrams is the only person whos been able to make chem bearable for me. He spices lectures up with corny chem jokes (I adore them though) and makes concepts understandable. I love the way he takes notes as well (using lots of visual aids, practice problems, etc.). Youre going to have to work hard in this class but Abrams is a true gem.

If you do the work then you will do very well in CH101 and CH102. Thats just a fact. Professor Abrams cares so much about his students and you can really tell. Funny in lecture and makes the material digestible.

Professor Abrams is amazing. If you pay attention to lectures, ask questions when you have them, and do discussion problems + assigned textbook problems, and don't cheat, you will have no problems in this class. Incredibly fair exams, kind, and overall a great human being. He really wants us to learn and does everything he can to ensure that.

Abrams is by far the best gen chem professor. He's great at explaining topics and engaging students, making the class more interesting. He also writes the quizzes, so many times he'll talk about stuff that is directly from the quiz. Lectures and textbook readings are a must to pass.

This class was very difficult, definitely. I had a breakdown every single Tuesday (when quiz scores are released), which is great. However, Abrams is a really good Professor, very clear, and very sarcastic too. I went to many office hours. With how difficult this class is, and the fact that I stuck around made me sure of my academic goals.

Had him for chem 101 and chem 102 and was great both semesters. Gen Chem is a grind of a class with difficult content, but he does the best to explain it all. He explains the concepts and how to do problems in detail and throws in corny jokes to make lectures more entertaining. Make sure you do all the practice problems before the quiz to pass.

Skip Class? You Won't Pass. Really though. His lectures are phenomenal. His organization reflects to his students, making us organized too. I do not know what some of these students mean by "not caring." He cares so much about his students. He loves seeing his students succeed. Definitely choose him. I wish he taught other BMB courses :(

Took CH101 over the summer. If you can avoid summer class you should because they are really fast. Professor Abrams does a great job explaining the concepts and supporting students. Do all of the homework all of the tests are based on the homework and lecture problems

Took CH101 over the summer and Abrams was such an amazing and helpful professor. I am not a chem person and he made challenging chemistry concepts much easier to grasp with useful analogies and in depth conceptual explanations during lectures. His tests are fair, and are similar to homework textbook problems and discussion problems. :)

Professor Abrams is the best professor/teacher I have ever had, no question. Extremely passionate, funny to make learning fun, and his office hours are a NECESSITY. Chem 1 and 2 are very hard classes, he is definitely the professor you want for them.

So fun lectures, easy to understand and professional.

IF YOU'RE TAKING CHEMISTRY, GET ABRAMS. He is the head of the department and also an amazing lecturer. Always cracks jokes and makes concepts easier to understand with examples and visualizations. This class largely depends on how you do on labs and quizzes, and they're not easy, so you need to put in a lot of effort.

Professor Abrams is so engaging and truly passionate about the subject of Chemistry. While his class can seem daunting, there are a lot of accommodations for grades. The lowest quiz grade is dropped, attendance above 85% is rounded to 100% and the two lowest lab grades are dropped. He cares a lot about his students and got me through Chem 101!

I'm not a chemistry person but Abrams made me love it. Its hard for sure but the lectures are really great. He really wants you to succeed, but you have to do the work and there's a lot of work! Take Abrams

Professor Abrams is probably the best professor I have ever had. He is engaging, passionate, and very intelligent. His lectures are so entertaining, and he is very accessible outside of class. If you can get Abrams for chem, do it!

I, unfortunately, wasn't able to get Abrams as my professor, but I did watch his recorded lectures and it cleared up a lot of confusion. He makes his lectures fun and loves to interact with his students. You still have to work on problems outside of class to get better in Chemistry. I don't like Chemistry, but he makes it enjoyable.

Abrams is the best to get for chem. It's a hard class regardless of your teacher, but he makes the concepts easier to understand. He also runs a very engaging lecture with jokes and he somehow actually makes chemistry lectures kind of funny. 10/10 would take his class again.

Funny and sophisticated professor who knows what he is doing. His lectures are the best out of all of the CH101 options. I still think he writes the quizzes or at least reads them over so go to his office hours so you get more info. He tends to go off-topic with his funny jokes and examples and he goes pretty fast. Be prepared to sit in lectures.

i was one of the students who didnt have abrams in person but watched every single one of his lectures when they were posted. went from failing the first test after just listening to my own professor to getting high As on everything else. makes chem not horrible, and hes funny. out of all the chem professors, take him.

Abrams is a funny, charismatic, and passionate lecturer. He has a deep understanding of Chemistry and makes learning it fun and entertaining. He is very energetic (even in evening classes) and makes even the laziest student productive and engaged. Do the assigned problems and read the book! Go to Office Hours! Definitely take Abrams if you can!

Get ready to work for it. But Abrams makes CH102 almost fun. The quizzes can be rough but the problems are almost all straight out of the assigned homework or lecture problems. if you do the work you'll be fine and go to office hours

Professor Abrams is a very passionate professor who obviously loves his job! His sense of humor is very quirky - he is hilarious! Though I dropped the day of the deadline because of the course's tests/quizzes, he is the best CH101 professor by far, and I would recommend him to anyone!

I only had Abrams for CH102, but it made me realize how much of a disadvantage it was to not have him in CH101. All of the lecturers have the students' best interest in mind, but if you have a choice and want to do well in CH101/102, get Abrams.

Chemistry is not my thing but I made it through because of Professor Abrams. Hands down best professor for chemistry at BU. His lectures are entertaining even if the jokes aren't that funny. but be prepared to work for it the homework are no joke. Do the problems and go to office hours and you'll be fine

Best professor. Engages deeply in the material with students. Even though CH101/102 is notoriously difficult and time consuming, Abrams gives students the students an astounding amount opportunity to succeed. He provides clear grading criteria and clear expectations, gives you the tools to succeed if you put in effort.

I took Abrams for 102 and I wish I could go back and take him for 101. He makes chem engaging, sometimes adds a personal touch to what he's talking about, and a all around great guy. There are some things that show up on quizzes that feel like they were not mentioned a lot so pay attention. Only prof I recommend for 101 and 102.

Professor Abrams wants all of his students to learn chemistry. He knows that his classes are hard for a lot of us and he does everything he can to help us succeed. the clicker q's in class are really helpful at keeping me focused and he's always helpful in office hours. Go to office hours!!

Best professor I had all year. CH111 was a tough course but I learned so much in the lab. Professor Abrams cares so much about his students and wants them to succeed. I went to his office hours any time I had a question and he was always helpful.

Abrams is a great professor. He can get frustrated in class sometimes when students are participating as much as he hopes, so participate. Do the homework problems and you'll get a good grade! Honestly, I think that Abrams is one of the best for gen chem. I recommend!

Abrams and the chem department have set up the course so that everyone can succeed. They record their lectures so you can review anything you miss, discussions worksheet are amazing practice, and there are office hours all day every day. The class is hard but they want you to succeed. Quiz averages are high 70s and the class average is a B+.

Theres a reason hes the master lecturer. Show up to class, do the clicker questions, participate if you get the chance and listen to his lectures. Thats the recipe to success in Gen Chem. Go to OHs, do the practice problems/discussions and youll do just fine

CH102 was a tough class. there was a lot of material and overwhelming at times. The average was a B and the final exam was hard but that's because it covered the whole semester. Abrams and chem department gave us everything we needed to succeed. If you miss class watch the recordings and go to office hours. If you do the problems you'll do well

CH101 is doable if you put in the work. Get Professor Abrams for lecture if you can his explanations really helped me understand the material. but you need to do the work and there's a lot of work. Do the assigned homework problems and go to office hours and you'll do great

I didn't have Abrams for CH101 but watched all of his lectures. so happy I got him for 102. You need to work for it but he makes chemistry so much better

Professor Abrams was my best professor first semester of college. He clearly cares about his students success and the course is organized to give you everything you need to succeed. You'll have to work for it, but you can do it. Talks fast but all of the lectures are recorded so you're all set

Funny dude and great at explaining lecture topics. Make sure to attend every lecture as there are clicker questions that count towards your participation. Class is very quiz heavy so be prepared. Homework is optional but is important as many questions are taken straight from the homework problems.

Prof. Abrams was an excellent CH101 Professor as he demonstrated in our lectures. His style uses humor to keep students engaged, and while he can sometimes get a little bit off topic, no topic felt rushed in any way. I am taking CH102 with Abrams as well and am excited for it!

Get ready to work for it chemistry at BU is not easy. But Professor Abrams gives great lectures and gives you everything that you need to succeed. Make sure to come to class and do the homework early. Office hours are sooo helpful for getting help when you're stuck

Sometimes tend to skip steps when doing calculations.

Chemistry is not my thing and I was dreading CH101 because I heard it was a weed-out class. This class changed my opinion completely about Chem. Professor Abrams has set up this class so that anyone can succeed you just need to work hard and ask for help. He is always very helpful and supportive

Abrams effectively and concisely conveys complicated chemistry concepts and actually cares about his students understanding the information. Go to class, do the (optional) homework problems, and you should be good on the quizzes. The only time it's a difficult class is if you make it difficult for yourself by putting things off.

Abrams made me not hate chemistry. I had to work hard but it was doable. All of the tests are straight out of the lectures and homework so if you do the problems you will be fine. The class is huge but they still grade all of the tests by hand and give lots of partial credit. highly recommend

Abrams is my favorite lecturer at BU. His lectures are very engaging and he does small demonstrations and gives useful analogies that make understanding the material so much easier. A lot of people say the general chemistry sequence at BU is a weed out class but if you attend lecture and discussion and do the homework problems you will be fine.

I had Chen for CH101 and then Abrams for CH102. I liked Abrams better and related to his style of teaching more. He always took questions in class and was very willing to help students. He adds humor to his lectures but most importantly the quizzes are most like his lecture problems than the other professors lecture problems.

even though genchem is 200 students, I felt that Professor Abrams made an effort to engage with me and always help me. He walks around during clicker questions and you get BONUS points if you answer them correctly. He's always willing to help and his office hours are really helpful. Very understanding and class is setup to be understanding

CH102 was definitely harder than 101 and I had to put a lot more effort in. But Abrams does his best to make the material understandable even fun sometimes. Its a huge class so the rules are pretty rigid, which isn't grade, but I get it. Overall Abrams is a great lecturer who cares about his students

The class average in CH101 and CH102 this year was a B. Very doable, but you do need to put in the work. I did all of the assigned problems and went to office hours when I needed help. Professor Abrams was always welcoming and happy to help. Put in the work and youll do great

I didn't expect chemistry to be easy and it wasn't, but Professor Abrams was great. He was super clear in lecture and very supportive and nice. The expectation is that you will do alot of problems and make sure you can solve problems. Go to office hours

There are a lot of students in CH101 and so it is pretty overwhelming. Most of the grade comes from the "quizzes". they're really just short exams every couple of weeks. But if you do the work then you'll do fine. Abrams set up the course so that there is a lot of flexibility. I missed two weeks and still got full credit for lecture and discussion

Abrams was honestly such a cool and lighthearted guy, and the fact that he clearly loved what he was doing made his lectures so much more enjoyable. You have to give this class your all if you want a high grade, but they set it up for you to do as well as you're willing to. I would choose him again in a heartbeat!

If you do what Abrams says you'll do fine. genchem is hard, but if you do the work then you will get a good grade. Class average was in the B range and the quizzes were straight out of lecture, the homework and discussion. Lots of work but doable

I heard that chemistry is a weed-out class, but that is not true. All of the lectures are recorded and there is literally office hours at all times of the day. Doing the problems matters and office hours is a lifeline. It took a lot of time and work but they want you to succeed. And Abrams is the GOAT

Professor Abrams' lectures are good, but once you get past the first couple chapters it gets a little unclear. I would reccomend Chen over Abrams.

CH101 is a very doable class if you do the work. Professor Abrams makes class fun and engaging. Recommend 100%

Professor Abrams made a lecture of 200 people feel supportive and welcome with his engaging lectures and kind personality! Lectures were informative and complex, but he was able to include funny tangents and examples to break up any monotony.

Abrams is a nice prof, but sometimes his lecturing goes too far into niche areas that aren't tested. While he is easy to talk to in office hours, he sometimes doesn't seem to understand that this class is extremely HARD for most students. Even if you do all the work, it's easy to lose points on quizzes. Just try your best, BU chem is rough.

People often make CH101 sound worse than it is. With Abrams, I looked forward to the lectures and understood the material well after them. I would read the textbook before the lecture just so I had an introduction, went to lecture, and then did the assigned homework problems on that topic. I thought that organization helped me learn and not cram.

Prof. Abrams is a great lecturer and gives clear and engaging lectures. He provides many demonstrations and examples that make the concepts easier to understand. I recommend watching and taking notes from the pre-lecture videos because he doesn't cover all the material on the quizzes. Do all the discussion packets!

Very clear expectations and the course has plenty of guidance. It's a hard class but Professor Abrams does a great job explaining concepts and making things make sense. Do the work and you'll succeed. And go to his office hours if you're confused

Could not ask for a better chemistry professor. He was funny in lecture and very clear. I was nervous for chemistry but Abrams made CH101 very accessible and doable

Chemistry is hard, but professor abrams did a great job explaining the material and helping me learn. Preparing for class is crucial for succeeding and going to office hours was very helpful for getting all of my questions answered. Abrams cares about his students and wants them to succeed

While unable to take Dr. Abrams for CH 101/102, I have utilized his lecture recordings for nearly all of CH102. Dr. Abrams is the head of the Gen Chem department, and his lectures are perfectly orchestrated for the exams. He is extremely engaging despite the course's overall "unfun" nature. DON'T TAKE OTHER PROFESSORS (unless it's Dr. Chen).

Abrams is just a funny professor. Even though he's teaching chemistry, he makes the class so engaging with his jokes. He does move a bit too fast if you're not that good in chem. Overall, he's probably the best prof for both 101 and 102 with Chen in close second. Chem is difficult, just make sure to put in the effort and you might be fine.

I took CH101 over summer and Abrams was a good lecturer and answered questions well. The exams were slightly difficult, as chemistry is a tricky subject, but not impossible. The questions were very similar to the discussion worksheets so definitely work through those and make sure you understand. Try and do as many homework problems from textbook.

Professor Abrams keeps things engaging with his humor, though the content can get tricky at times. Study hard with the textbook and unstuckstudy AI, and you'll do well. Take advantage of office hours for extra support.

took over the summer which was pretty intense and content heavy. prof abrams is really funny imo and cares about his students a lot. very clear about grading and content, most quizzes are very similar to the homework so make sure u do the problems multiple times if you are confused. lowest quiz is dropped and accuracy on in class q is extra credit.

cannot thank professor abrams enough. chemistry is tough, but he makes class engaging and even a little fun. you have to work hard but Abrams cares a lot and make sure that you learn the chemistry

Prof Abrams makes chem understandable. Lectures are entertaining he is a captivating teacher. Clicker questions during lecture so be sure to go. Office hours are personal and he really wants you to understand material. Easy to fall behind if you skip lecture or don't do homework questions .Quiz every 2 weeks. Fair quizzes but hard.

It really seems like there's a fantastic atmosphere—filled with positivity and plenty of laughter, which makes everything more enjoyable. At the same time, it's clear that staying focused and maintaining a sense of professionalism is key.

Can't believe I'm saying this but I like chemistry! Hated it in high school, but professor Abrams made the class fun and so understandable. you still need to do the work and there's alot of homework.

I'm being for real, not even in this guy's lecture section, but his recorded lectures are so good. Saved my chemistry grade. He in my opinion explains the concepts best in a way that is super easy to understand while also going in depth. Any incoming freshman or transfer get this guy if possible.

He is the course instructor so he knows what he's doing in CH101. Try your best to get his course. He explains difficult concepts in a way that is easy to understand. Even if you can't get him as your prof, go to his office hours. Many people who have other profs rewatch his lectures / even go to his lectures just because he teaches it better.

i was not in his section but watching his recorded lectures helped me study alot for quizzes i was shaky on. very passionate and engaging, and makes sure to emphasize key points/distinctions. allows space to ask questions and answers them really well. overall very clear and well organized and knowledgeable.

He has a really good way of explaining the concepts in class. There are also a lot of bonus points for things like attendance/participation and taking surveys.

CH102 is harder than CH101 but that's because of the content. Abrams tries really hard to explain hard concepts in a way that I could understand and he is always ready to answer my questions in office hours. Definitely recommend

He was a great lecturer, I just would not take again because his lecture is at 9 am and college students are tired at the time. I rewatch his lecture this year later in the day as I have a different professor but he is one of the better chemistry professors to understand.

Prof. Abrams is a decent lecturer compared to all of the chem department. He can be a little condescending sometimes which made me lose a bit of my confidence in the subject, but he does lecture hard content well enough to be understood with some extra help in OH or tutoring.

Chemistry is really hard and Abrams is no exception to that. but I always felt that he wanted me to learn and he was very passionate about helping all of us to succeed. my advice to students is to go talk to him in his office hours he is sooo helpful and patient!!

Be prepared to do a lot of problems but this is probably not unique to abrams. Lectures were great even though they were at 9am. He always kept the energy up in class and he was really great about answering questions and giving help. Do the work and go to class and you can do well

I didn't even have Abrams for 101 but I liked his recorded lectures so much I took him for 102. He is funny and explains concepts well. The material can be difficult, like any chemistry course, but the exams are definitely doable if you understand the optional homework and discussions. They also update your overall grade routinely which is great.

Professor Abrams was an amazing lecturer! The course in general is very demanding and DO THE HOMEWORK. But he makes the subjects easier to understand. If you are going to take CH102/101 take it with him

An awesome professor! If you do not want to learn much outside of lectures, attending his lectures is the best thing to do! H highlights very important points which made my learning before the quizzes extremely easy!

Took abrams for summer chemistry and it was way better than I thought it would be. it was very fast but professor abrams made the long classes much more bearable. don't take summer classes if you don't have to but if you do take chemistry with abrams

Professor Abrams really cares about his students. He went out of his way to help when I was in trouble. Lectures are interesting but do require a lot of effort. If you put in the work then you will be successful

Had the most amazing and funny lectures. Big concepts were always presented and quizzes reflected those deeply. Can be fast-paced at times but lectures are always recorded.

Took this course over the summer and I absolutely love him! He is so clear and funny, always helping students succeed in the course!

Professor Abrams is an overall good professor. These classes are difficult especially during freshman year, but the grading is very clear and lectures are well-taught. Quizzes and homework are also responsible.

Abrams is an amazing professor!!! He's funny and tries his best to make every class interesting despite early mornings. Just make sure to go to office hours and ask questions when you don't understand something.

AMAZING PROF. The best CH101 professor.

Never thought I'd enjoy chemistry, but Professor abrams made is so great. I still had to work really hard. Make sure to do all of the assigned homework and don't wait until right before the tests. He was super approachable and really patient. strong recommend

There is a lot going on in CH101 but the class is setup to help you succeed. Doing the homework each lecture is crucial even though it isn't graded. There are plenty of opportunities to improve like retaking quizzes and lots of flexibility. Dr. Abrams was great in lecture but he does talk fast

Caring and passionate professor, but be ready to keep up with lots of assignments outside of lecture. You have to practice on a regular basis, since it's easy to fall behind on the material. I recommend doing textbook hw and practice quizzes, to best prepare yourself for the quizzes. The lab really boosts the grade, along with the 2 quiz retakes.

Explained things in a way that finally made several chem topics click for me (that I had never fully understood before). Lectures were entertaining and didn't feel too fast-paced. The class itself is difficult, but he broke things down and used analogies so it felt manageable. Do the homework, read the textbook, ask questions, and you'll be fine.

Prof Abrams was a pretty good lecturer, and he tries to keep things light and fun in class. The lectures were interesting, and I appreciate that the CH 101 gave so many (non-mandatory) homework problems to practice with. I have heard that his office hours a great to go to, however he only has like 2 hours a week.