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very clear explanation of everything during lecture, exams are based off notes, great teacher!!

Brett is an awesome teacher! Explains things clearly, and is always willing to help.

Brett is the best chem teacher. He is very articulate and he goes from his notes and does not use the book at all. He is always very eager to help and he always gives out practice exams before each test. If you need the organic series don't hesitate to take Brett for the whole thing.

Great teacher - and funny too!

One of the best teachers I've ever had! His lectures are very clear, easy to follow, and interesting. He is very up-front about what he expects from students, no surprises. Barely opened my book all quarter, his lectures were so good.

Hilarious and super intelligent prof! Takes the bite out of a difficult class by explaining everything fully and completely. Easy to approach and just a grat guy all around. Highly recommended!

Explains stuff really well

Good Teacher

Very organized, explicit and well-prepared lecture...exams are short and sweet...they are easy if one is well prepared...have to be real careful otherwise you will hate the class...

Brett is a great teacher! The tests are short and easy which helped me to actually pass the class. I didn't have to open the book all quarter because he taught so well.

Brett is the coolest teacher ever. I feel really lucky to have him as my teacher not only one qtr but 4 qtrs. This qtr has been my favorite qtr at bcc because I have his class twice. He puts humor with his teachings, which makes it fun. He is always willing to help and actually cares that u do well. So take his class or u will miss out!

Nice and funny. Really cares about his students. Explains most material clearly and concisely. If you study hard, getting a good grade is easy because tests are designed to be fast without trick questions.

Brett is a great organic chemistry instructor who combines intelligence and humor into his lectures. He extends respect and courtesy to all students and is very approachable. His exams are short but they will challenge you thoroughly. Pay attention and take good notes during lecture and you will do well. Brett is an asset to BCC and Science Div

Best instructor i've ever had. For a difficult subject liek Organic chemistry, Brett makes it easy to understand. Come to class EVERY DAY and pay attention. Don't buy the book.

awesome prof.

Brett is an amazing teacher, and he really enjoys the subject he teaches. He made my first quarter of O chem very delightful. He is incredibley charming, which helps lighten up the subject. I learned a lot from him, and he was always willing to help if i had any questions.

I thought I had a grasp on this class but every test told me otherwise!!! I did like him he was patient and clear!!

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I <3 Brett!!!

Brett is one of my favorite teachers. To be on his lectures is blessing. I think teachers like him are precious, and there are just few like him.

I've taken every type of science class there is, with a handful of different instructors, but Goldston is by the best science professor at BCC. Highly recommendable!

Fun, fast-paced lectures, tedious labs. He doesn't help much there. Tests are *directly* from lecture notes, very detail-oriented. Not too hard but attention and practice are a must.

Eventhoug lots of students like him, i dont like the way he teaches because he doesnt follow the book and you will be so lost at the beggining if you study the first chapters for the test#1. overall he is a nice guy but not a perfect teacher.

always enjoys answering your questions; fun lectures, which i look forward to attend; awesome british accent; great guy.

Awesome teacher. Doesn't follow book but teaches only the cocepts which matter & in a better manner. Daily quizes keep memory sharp and make final that much easier. Labs are not all that fun but easy = 100%. Good sense of humor and made understanding chem for a newbie very easy. Take course @ all costs if req'd for graduation.

Brett is the best chemistry teacher on campus, bar none (heck as far as I have experienced he is the best teacher on campus period). He explains everything in such a way that you will remember it and can easily understand it. Anyone who has problems can go to see him at anytime - he is happy to help. Also doesn't hurt that he is hot!

The best chemistry teacher ever! Love the accent and smile. Very clear during lecture. Pay attention in class and you'll do fine.

brett is the best teacher for any science class at bcc. he is very clear and makes sure you understand the concepts before he moves on. difficult class, but GREAT guy and GREAT teacher

He is the coolest chemistry teacher that I never met before. Make sure you write down everything that he says in the class, and you will be able to get A. If you have any concern just go to his office and ask him anytime. HIS NOTES IS VERY IMPORTANT. He is HOT TOO!

Very good teacher. Very approachable and a dry sense of humor. Excellent for all who fear chemistry as he explains things well. Why does everone think O Chem is so hard? He makes it easy.

Great instructor, fascinating and an all around great guy. Ochem from him was *so easy*.

Easy to get A in his class because he only tests you based on the notes. Go to class everyday to make sure you understand everything.He is the best chemistry teacher and a great guy.

Brett was an amazing teacher!! The best part is that he relates everything you learn in class to real life situations so every day you walk out of the classroom understanding a little more of the world. It's a pleasure to listen to him talk and he has a Great sense of humor too! Just make sure you have good hearing cause he speaks softly.

You do not use your textbook AT ALL. All you do is take notes all class, enjoy some limited but entertaining stories, and take a quiz over the notes you just took class before. Very easy class. Entertaing & fun teacher

YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS CLASS. Dont be afraid of chemistry...brett makes it fun and easy for everyone to understand. Dont buy the textbook!!! He tells you everything you need to know in class so brush up on notetaking skills. Put in time to study the notes and you CAN get an A!! Enjoy! :-)

By far the best chemistry teacher I have ever had!! The guy is flat out amazing. He makes this hard subject seem so elementary. He explains everything extremely well and you can always get help with things you are not understanding. If you can, revolve your schedule around his class!

Best teacher I ever had..HIGHLY RECOMMENDED..his class is fun and an easy A if you come and attend his lectures. He gives 3 exams and 1 final...exams 10 questions each..you don't need a textbook. His exams are based on his lectures. If you want good grades take him

extremely easy. entertaining too.

Brett's the man. He facilitates a very comprehensive and cooperative learning environment. He makes things easy to understand with a sense of humor

Brett is the best teacher I have had thus far. Comming from GRCC he blows them out ot the water. A teacher who teaches and care! What a concept. But, his test are designed to trip you up. Tip: memporize the subjects he breifly covers and dosent explain in depth. These are what are tested on. The practice test you get help very little study notes on

AMAZING teacher. Very funny, very entertaining, nice and helpful. Among the best teachers I have ever had the chance of meeting. Just study hard and pay attention, and enjoy the seemingly unintentional hilarity that follows Brett to every class.

Love him and his class - very funny guy. Easy to understand but his tests can be very tricky!

Brett is awesome! He is very nice especially if you have a sense of humor because he is very funny. I learned a lot and for once loved a science class. by far my favorite class ever taken. This is the teacher for you!

Brett is a great teacher! He is very nice and really wants to make sure you understand. Make sure you get the questions on your lab right and look for tricks on the exams!!! Very tricky - I think he gets bored and this is how he has fun!

Brett is the GREATEST TEACHER WHO HAS EVER LIVED! (seriously). I had completed my undergraduate degress and went back to BCC to take the OCHEM series and found Brett to be the best teacher I have ever had. Study hard and you'll earn a decent grade. I put in a few hours per day and many more on the weekends and got earned a 3.7 for the series - dj

Brett is awesome. Chem is not an easy topic for most, but he makes himself more than available if you have questions. He expects you to learn and have to put in the time to get a decent grade. He doesn't hand you an "A". He is one of the best teacher's i've had at BCC. I plan to take him for Organic Chem as well. He makes learning fun and interesti

As long as you attend class and pay attention you will do well on the tests but they are difficult. He is very helpful and available for questions prior to class.

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Hands down best teacher I've ever had. Brett makes chemistry fun and interesting, making it easier to remember important concepts. Dont buy the book, you'll never use it. Just take good notes during lecture, thats what the tests are based off of

Very good teacher for adult students. He explains things logically and analytically at a quick pace while covering all essential material for future chemistry classes.

Take Brett for any chemistry class you can! His teaching style and personality are wonderful. Labs are detail oriented. Tests are difficult but he hands out old exams from previous years for practice. Bring a recorder to class for the lectures and sit in the front. Test come from his notes. Don't bother buying the book, he doesn't use it at all!

so far he's an excellent professor!! he's always willing to answer questions and help out!! great teaching style. i'd recommend him to anyone who has to take a difficult class like o-chem.

Amazing instructor! Those who call Organic a beast never had the privilege of taking this sequence of courses from Brett. He brings it to life, all the while remaining accessible. Best teacher, best class ever!

At the beginning i was judgmental to him and truth to be told didnt really his class. However, his explanations, teaching style and clarity in this hard subject made me fall in love with orgo. He is the BEST o-chem instructor ever. BTW when i took mcat book and started reading it i knew most of the material from his lectures. AMAZING proff!!

Don't lecture from the book and exams are challenging, but Brett make organic chemistry FUN!!! Love his teaching style!

Sure, Brett speaks fast and quietly, but that just encourages you not to zone out. Despite the 2 hr period for a lecture, he always lets students out early. One thing I just wish for was lab lectures BEFORE lab. Exams are based on lectures. So that's fair enough. It's no surprise that ochem is tough, but at least you get to learn from a cutie!! :-)

I took him for intro to organic chemistry and he was great! He only tested on stuff he taught in lecture- so attendance was very helpful. He was funny and very helpful. He is obviously very knowledgeable and passionate about chemistry. Definitely take him!

He's amazing! I can understand why some people may struggle to hear him or sometimes follow things he says, since he does tend to speak quickly and softly. Though, if you tape record the lectures and play them back later like many people do, it's not a problem. Pay attention to the little details he tests on things he only mentions once, & briefly.

Knowing O-Chem's status as a challenging class, but Brett does an excellent job of explaining concepts to allow for students to do well in his class. Exams are based off lecture topics & there is alot of memorization neccessary to do well on exams. Grades are based off of lab reports and exams - no homework or need for the textbook.

I love Brett and his teaching style! It bothered me a bit this quarter that he tested us on things he mentioned very briefly and they were worth quite a bit. But he is very passionate about chemistry and knowledgeable in the subject. He takes quite a few points for a seemingly small mistake so try to master perfection with his lecture materials.

I really enjoyed his class- I learned A LOT. All exam questions come from lecture so attend & take copious notes. He is a hard grader & tests you on the concepts, not just how well you memorized the rules. If you're taking the series, take Brett FIRST- he's the hardest & prepares you the best. Ask for old exams- you can copy 8 yrs of his old exams.

Took him for Organic Chem 261-263 (tottal 1 year). Very knowledgeble, extremely helpful and highly organized. That makes the hard nature of Organic Chem real easy for his students as long as u do ur part. He is crystal clear and straight forward, not aristocratic about labs as long as u discuss ur errors.A FANTASTIC PROFESSOR WHO KNOWS CHEMISTRY.

Such a great teacher! He makes everything really easy to understand and teaches in a very straightforward way. His tests are based 100% on his lectures; if you take good notes, you should get a good grade. Also, he is funny and actually nice.

He is so knowledgeable teacher. tests are based on just notes and you don't have to buy book except lab book. I really like his manner and I didn't see any chemistry teacher with this much knowledge.

Hilarious. He goes off on tangents that are really interesting and funny. He lectures fast, and his handwriting is horrible. But he's willing to explain until everyone understands. Tests are 10 questions tops. So don't screw up. He makes chem interesting and relatable. Perfect for non-science majors.

Brett is a good teacher. He does not grade on attendance but if you miss one class you will feel behind. He is very helpful and explains everything. He likes people to be involved in class. Tests you on his lectures and reads a few past tests before each test so you get a feel for what to expect. Tests are short, you MUST know the material to pass

Brett is an awesome Chemistry professor! I'm not the biggest fan of Chemistry, but he clarifies the materials so its easy to understand. He's also really chill, nice, and knowledgeable.

Brett! This guys an amazing teacher and overall nice person. He's funny and extremely knowledge. Makes class interesting and explains things crystal clear! Strongly recommended. Book use was very minimal, just show up to class and take notes! test are about 10 questions each, except for the final which is more!

I think I'm in love. He knows his stuff and how to teach it. Doesn't use the book at all, but you can buy it if you want to look things up. He sells practice exams (but not for profit) and they are super helpful. TOTALLY RECOMMENDING THIS CLASS.

Simply the best chem instructor available. No book use, so attendance is MANDATORY. Chemistry is not easy so dont expect a free-ride. No homework and does a great job preparing students for his exams. Brett is also a beer expert, seriously, pick his brain if you enjoy beer!

Brett really knows what he is talking about. He never uses the book, but if you pay attention in class and take notes, you will do fine. Definitely requires a lot of effort but it is worth it. Buy his old exams from the book store, they will save you when studying for an exam.

Brett is an awesome teacher. If you don?t know anything about chemistry then definitely take his class. He makes a complicated topic so simple. I always looked forward for his classes. Just always take notes and never skip a day of class or you will lose a lot of information since he doesnt use the book. I wish he teaches 161.

My favorite professor this quarter. He knows the answer to any and every science question you could possibly ask him. He uses everyday examples to highlight the topics. It's easy to remember the lectures because of this. We did not use the book once. Don't buy it.

Great teacher! Come to class take notes and you should do fine. WARNING he has a dynamic problem, he'll start off at a volume where you can hear him, but the as he talks he drops down to a low volume. Ask him to wear the mic or sit close to the front. You don't need the book, but it's helpful especially if you don't fully comprehend

Brett is AWESOME! He does such a great job with his lectures, so everything makes sense. He also makes organic chemistry interesting, he is hilarious! Dont buy a book you DONT need it. Always come to class, review your notes over the weekend, and you will do great!

Best teacher ever!!!

Brett is a great teacher, his lectures help a lot with understanding chemistry. The tests are fairly hard, with 3 out of the blue questions, very difficult to get above an 90% The grade is based on 3 test, a final and labs. No extra credit, and no other assignments to bring your grade up. So if you don't do well on tests, don't take this class.

I am just finishing up Chem 121 for summer quarter and it was actually interesting! I was dreading chemistry coming into the class and now might even go on to take his other classes. No textbook use, extremely helpful when you have a question! Labs aren't too difficult and his lectures are interesting and funny. Recommended for sure!!

Excellent professor! When I first registered for the class, my interest in chemistry was low due to a bad experience with the teaching style of one of my former teachers. However, I have developed a new-found love for chemistry after taking Brett's class. Definitely recommend taking him whether or not you have prior knowledge regarding chemistry!

Good teacher who never uses the book. Brett is extremely knowledgeable about chemistry and teaches it well. Sit near the front so you can hear him. His exams are tricky, so go over the practice tests as many times as you can. Still, there are a couple questions on each exam that really test your understanding. Take his class if you want to learn.

I had to retake Chemistry for a better grade and was DREADING this class. Bret in an awesome teacher. He does an excellent job teaching chemistry on a level you can understand. I really enjoyed going to class everyday. No need for the text book. Show up to class everyday, take notes, don't miss review day and you will get an A.

Brett really knows how to make chemistry understandable for students who don't have chemistry background (i.e. like this chem intro class). I have never done well in chemistry and aced this class! It is essential that you attend all lectures and labs, take a lot of notes, (he doesn't use the book AT ALL) and make sure to study before tests!

Definitely a cool guy. He is extremely clear and great at explanations. His class is based purely on 3 tests, lab reports, and a final exam. Not a lot of work in his class, but if you bomb 1 test.. plan on getting 100% on everything else or else you will NOT do well in his class GPA wise.

Brett was such a wonderful teacher. I've never had such a clear and helpful professor, who actually makes class fun. I wish he could teach all chemistry classes.

Brett's engaging speaker, delivering a LOT of info in an 80-min class. Pay attention because he speaks fast, and details you thought weren't important will show up on a test when you least expect it. Don't skip class/labs, take good notes, be prepared for a LOT of memorization work. Chem is tough, but Brett will help you through if you ask for it.

BEST. TEACHER. EVER.

Brett is the best teacher I've had at Bellevue. His lectures are fast so pay attention and write down everything. You will learn everything and truly understand.

Brett is by far the best professor I've had at BC. He has made it much more bearable in taking on biochemistry. He seldom teaches out of a textbook, but knows his material very well. I've had him for the entire O-chem series and I wouldn't want any other professor teaching me. He has made his previous exams available for you to study. He is GOAT!

The BEST teacher I've ever had! Explains everything crystal clear, extremely knowledgable about the material and he's not bad on the eyes.

I was very very very bad at chem previously. screw hagler. Brett made chem easier for me, and i made it "hard" for him. i used to struggle on test, but the "harder" i made it on him, the easier tests got for me. I didnt even have to study anymore. BrBa rules. 0 f's given about chem but with Brett its "fun" ;)

One of the best teachers EVER! Super fun. Made Chemistry memorable and interesting.

A wonderful teacher!

approachable and found very helpful during office hours

BEST TEACHER EVER. So funny. And always interesting lectures. Didn't use the book at all, just study your notes from class. Write down everything!! I went through two spiral notebooks but worth it. Total of 4 exams and one cumulative final and one lab every week. Exams are mainly what determine your final grade, so take notes and study! Easy class

Best teacher I've ever had. If you have the choice, take Chem with Brett.

Brett knows Chemistry very well, but he is not a teacher. There are no second chances in his class to improve your grade. If you do bad on one test you have to get 100% on everything to get a good grade. If you are bad at Chemistry don't take him.

I had Brett for 262/263 I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. He is there to help as much as you need - your grade and how much you learn is definitely up to you. Reactions he emphasizes were the ones focused on for my MCAT too. He does not emphasize lab so if you will be needing labs for biochem, probably not a great prof choice.

Brett was the best college teacher! I was taking it so I didn't have to take it for a whole year at the high school; I took this class summer of 2014. He was a great lecturer that knew how to keep his students entertained. There's 3 tests, no homework, no textbook. Straight forward, TAKE GOOD NOTES. Labs are easy and in partnerships.

I had taken chemistry in high school and failed miserably so I was very nervous about taking chem in college, but Brett made it so easy! His lectures are easy to understand, he breaks down every thing in simple terms. He's a nice and funny guy that is passionate about chemistry. He is more than willing to help and answer questions. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Hands down the best professor I've had at Bellevue College. I've had him for all quarters of OChem now, and I am quite fascinated by the subject. He is straight to the point - he will teach you what you need to know about OChem - no going off in tangents. I also love his dry humor.

Amazing! He is the best science instructor at BC, and ive taken them all. Buy his old tests from the bookstore and youll get an easy A. Very clear, always available for help. Let him know you care and hell go above and beyond to help you. He has a great sence of humor, makes every lecture interesting. God of Chemistry!

Really amazing professor, the best i've had at BC. I tried to take chem 121 once before and it was a total shipwreck and I ended up having to drop the class. When I took it with Brett I actually enjoyed the class, as well as succeeded. You don't need the book, just take good notes and come to every class

Crystal clear lectures, no need to read the book, if it wasn't on the board it will not be on the exam. Extra credit points on every exam, therefore there is room for mistakes. Stayed with me extra time in office hours to make sure I get the material. Gave extra practice when I asked. Truly cares about students, easy A if you put work in!!!

This was my first time taking chemistry since highschool back in 2005... lol Anyway, I felt the class was really entertaining and I got a lot out of it. Brett is a great teacher and really knows what he's talking about so it's easy for him to help you understand. I highly recommend him, definitely my favorite teacher so far.

gives amazing lectures, does not use a book or powerpoints, so if you skip class, don't expect to get by easily. tests go hand in hand with material that was taught, kind of a rough grader but its clear what he expects from you. NO HOMEWORK, grade only depends on tests/labs, so you better get in a group and get to studying,

Brett is an awesome teacher and really explains every little detail so that even people like me--who are awful at science, can grasp the concepts. I have never, ever had an A in a science class that I've taken, but there is a first for everything, because that's my grade in Chem 121. Don't buy the book, just take good notes and you're set!

Brett is rad. He has a bunch of random facts that manage to keep your interest throughout the class. There's absolutely no homework so you have to do well on the exams and labs. Labs are pretty simple and straightforward. The only problem is that HE DOESN'T USE CANVAS AT ALL, so you have to go to his office hours to figure out what your grade is.

I really enjoyed being in Brett's class. I didn't think it was too hard and if you had a question he would be more than willing to help. The two problems he had were he doesn't use canvas and he was sometimes hard to hear during lectures. Other than that I thought he was one of the best professors I've had.

I love that he's a little bit lazy which makes you to do a lot less work compared to other teachers. I think he's the best lecturer and can explain materials very well. As long as you study based on notes you take during class and his old exams your good to go! HE IS THE BEST! HE IS A GIFT TO BC.

I took him Winter 2016 and it was amazing. We didn't get homework at all, unless labs were unfinished. He lets you leave lab when you're done (1-2 hrs early). His lectures are straight to the point and well structured and he fits little fun facts in to make it more interesting. Grade is based off of exams and labs and that's it.

Graded only on exams and lab. No homework which is harder because you need to study everything on your own (BUY OLD EXAMS FROM BOOKSTORE). Lecture is everything, make sure you listen! But he makes it fun and interesting and teaches only what you really need to know. He likes to give little trivia's of random facts which is fun. Brilliant teacher.

Brett is one of the most interesting teachers I've ever had and I would recommend him to anyone willing to memorize quite a bit before the exams. There are three unit exams and then a final and if you don't learn the lecture material well, you are sort of screwed for the tests. Lots of stories to illustrate points and really good at explaining!

He's the best of the best. He's really knowledgeable and is very good on explaining things. Criteria for grading are clear. He provides old exams which are very similar to the actual one.

You can tell Brett is passionate about his subject, his lectures are amazing, if a little bit information dense. Most all of your grade is based on exams so be prepared. Also DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK OR CODE. He does not use either and tbh you learn everything you need in class. So don't ever skip! All in all a great teacher to have for this class.

Best Prof at BC for OrgChem series. He doesn't use textbooks and offers no homework. All grades are based on labs and exams and there're no drops. His lectures are so amazing, make sure you take notes everything in class. You cannot expect exams to be easy as orgchem itself is hard. I got A for the first two classes and will continue 263 with him.

Brett is a great teacher and is good at providing simple explanations for complex ideas. He also shares practical examples/real world applications, making his lectures more interesting. A book wasn't used and lectures cover a lot of material - missing a single class will make it hard to catch up. Tests were fair and as expected (though not "easy").

So your attendance is not required for this class however, if you don't attend you won't pass; he teaches of his own agenda not out of a book. Tests are hard but help in the final. He is by far one of the best chemistry teachers at BCC that you will actually learn the important stuff from.

Brett is an interesting guy... but also a GREAT professor. He is the best out of the three who teach for the Ochem intensive series. Shows practice problems in class that prepare you for the exams. You will be thankful to have learned from him even though his class does require a lot of studying! You'll be well prepped for your next class after his

ONE OF THE BEST CHEMISTRY TEACHERS AT BC! Brett grades only on unit exams and labs. His labs are mandatory and if you skip them you can't make them up. His exams are literally a 1-2 pages long with very few questions. His lectures are heavy so be ready to take notes! As long as you're there every day and pay attention, you will pass!

He is a very interesting professor. He is chill and friendly. His lectures are fast and informative. Make sure you show up in class everyday and keep up the lectures. Only 3 exams, 1 final and lab reports. Ask him if you don't understand, he is always willing to help.

Brett was one of the best chem teachers I have ever had. He teaches us things that we can apply to the real world and describes why many of the things happen the way they do, like why the sky is blue. Basically show up to class lectures and dont miss labs because they are hard to makeup. No homework and only a few tests plus final

If you struggled with chemistry in high school, your struggle will end when you take this class. He explains everything in detail, answers everyone's questions, and makes his lectures entertaining and exciting. He doesn't give you homework or quizzes though so your grade depends on how well you do in labs and on tests, so take good lecture notes.

Brett's lectures are really interesting and he makes learning chemistry enjoyable. He occasionally tells stories that are relevant to the subject and it somehow gets everyone to listen. That being said, take really good notes because his exams are tricky but he never puts anything that he didn't mention. However, your entire grade is labs and tests

I took Brett for CHEM 121, and he was amazing! Lectures are great, the only thing I would say about those is if you have trouble hearing you might want to sit in the front of the class because he speaks softly and has a faint accent. Tests are great and he gives you practice in class. Great professor! Definitely would take again!

If you have a chance to take this class with Brett DO IT. No textbook needed. Only lab manual. MUST attend lecture or u will miss info. Doesn't use canvas which is frustrating. He gives u prior exams to look at. Makes class fun and relatable. His tests are 2 pages. 3 exams 1 final and ur labs is all ur grade is based on, u have to do well on tests.

So far the best professor Ive had! His classes are entirely lecture based. Talks pretty fast but his lectures are entertaining and easy to follow along. Id recommend getting a peers number for lecture notes in case you ever miss class (dont its hard to catch up). Getting a good grade is do-able but effort has to be put in.

I like Mr. Brett's class. His lecture is interesting. No textbook, no PPT. So be aware that taking notes is super important in this class. His exams based on what he said in the class. Nothing unexpected. So the only thing is that you should make sure you can understand what he said in the class, especially nonnative speakers.

Brett is a great professor! His lectures can jump from place to place, but he made them fun. His lectures are quite informative since there's no textbook and I wouldn't recommend skipping class if you won't get the notes later. There was no homework and tests were pretty similar to the study guides!

He's a good teacher but not the best you'll ever have. While he is highly in depth with how he explains problems, he has a tendency to ramble on long and off topic tangents. Despite this, you'll still be able to learn chemistry properly and I would overall consider him a satisfactory teacher.

He is a good professor and will teach you what you need to know. Classes are just him lecturing so make sure you take detailed notes as he sometimes does not touch on some subjects again. 3 exams and a final and a few labs are all your graded. He does not use canvas so you need to show up to class to learn the content. Pretty easy A.

Brett is the man. There's no book or lecture supplements, so show up ready to take notes and listen. Luckily, he'll keep you entertained with various tangents from his vast life experience. He focuses ONLY ON WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW, so don't try to dig into the quantum mechanics of ochem. Tests are exactly like his published ones so no surprises.

Honestly a decent prof. But you can not skip class because he won't remember what he taught that day or so he says. Only graded on lab reports and exams. Exams aren't super hard just study old exams (bought from bc store) EVerything on exams is in lecture.

Don't skip he wont help you if you miss class. Exams are reflected off his lectures and old exams. Pretty chill and funny rarely. Explains concepts and lectures decently. Not a lot of assignments to be graded on, so grades are heavily based off exams and a little bit of lab. Lab assignments aren't explained well or at all.

I had Brett for the whole OChem series. He's a great lecturer who is always willing to help out at office hours. He also responds to emails fairly quickly. Classes weren't graded on a lot of assignments, so you had to really work for the A. 3 tests and 6 labs total. Tests were just like his practice tests, so they weren't too hard.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER!! Makes Ochem so easy because he explains the concepts so so well! Ok, so here's the rundown: We have an exam every 3 weeks (3 total/ no final), a lab thing due each week (not a report, but it's easy and straight forward). Lastly, all of the lectures are pre-recorded (each is about 10-15min long & there's about 20 per exam). GL!

(Class taken during COVID) Brett is a really good professor, he makes material that would probably be difficult seem easy through his lectures. However, he only gives you an hour to complete his exams. Personally, I struggled to finish within this time frame but as long as you practice with his prev. exams you'll be fine.

I had taken Brett for the entire Ochem series (261,262,263) part in person prior to the pandemic and part during. Absolutely wonderful professor, makes Ochem easy to understand. Would recommend to anyone needing to take the Ochem series.

Brett is rad. Truly phenomenal and engaging lecturer with plenty of dry wit. Graded by one lab per week, one unknown solid/liquid ID activity, and three exams worth 100 points each. Old exams are posted online and new exams are exactly like them. Material is par for the course for o-chem but exams are very multistep synthesis heavy.

Brett is a gem-he has recorded lectures that are short yet content-packed. You MUST buy the book of old practice exams; he has around 20 for each exam that are structurally similar to the exam . Allows one paper of notes per exam. I am currently in his 262 class and he responds to emails very quickly, so definitely send an email to him if confused.

Prof. is incredible; took him for 2 courses so far + he's one of the best science professors I've ever had. Clear-cut grading criteria + a straight-forward class. Lecture videos are easy to follow + full of all the necessary things for the exam (he includes fun anecdotes!). Lab is fun; he grades on participation. You learn a lot. In sum: excellent!

Super awesome professor, probably the best I ever had. I thought I was going to hate O Chem but I ended up liking it, largely thanks to him.

Brett is a tough but engaging professor. His teaching style is focused - no fluff, just the essentials. Definitely attend class and take detailed notes. For study prep, Unstuck ai and practice exams are indispensable.

Brett is my fav proff ever, hes really chill, def gona take him for rest of ochem series cuz exams are straight to ppoint ive gotten 90+ on all my exams and i put good effort in the class ( i go through every practice exam atleast once) the only thing that was a lil :/ was that he grading wasnt clear.. BUT AWSOME SAUCE PROF! I LOVE BRETT BRO!!