Dr. Kesling is a really good teacher and is always willing to take time to help his students. At first he is a bit intiminating, but if you study and work hard you will learn a lot. I'd definatly choose him again, and he's definatly the best for Chem 111.

He is a pretty good teacher. Obsessed with dry humour and he tells pretty good stories occasionally. His class may be slightly harder than Coker's but I can't be sure. He Will help you if you need it (in fact he is emphatic about people coming at office hours) class can be pretty challengeing, you have to study a good amount or you will do poorly

He's a great teacher. BUT he's hard/ well Chemistry is just hard for me in general. He will help you, and if you can't make his office hours, he'll set up time to see you whenever he can! I am going to take him again for my other chem class. He will tell you how much to study... ALOT. like 2 hours for ever hour of class! But He is good! take him

Some say his tests make your head hurt, but nothing hurts like a Chuck Norris Roundhouse Kick. Some say he is scary, but Chuck Norris invented scary. Haha Seriously, Dr. Kesling is awesome and everyone taking Chem 111 or 113 should take him. He is definitely my favorite professor at Campbell.

I must say that Dr. Kesling is one of my favorite professors by far. He does expect a lot out of you as a student, so you have to work hard to get a good grade. But he is very willing to help you understand the material and prepare you for tests. I would highly recomend!

his tests are impossible... he will help you whenever you need it... but that might not help you much on his tests... he's a really nice person though.

Great teacher. Really made lecture fun. He actually connected what we were talking about to real life applications. He is really funny, so it made class go by quickly. Would definitely take another class with him!

Dr. Kesling is a GREAT professor. What left me with a great impression of him was the fact that he was so willing to help outside of class or after class. He would go over a problem for the 20th time just like he did the first if he had to. He is a great teacher and to be honest, he was intimidating at first, but he is great overall!

He is a very nice guy! He will do whatever he can to help you out!!!! He had tests online that helped out a lot!!! I thought he was hot too!!!

Dr. Kesling knows his stuff but you have to go outside of class to really learn the material. He flies through his lectures and doesn't take enough to time to explain things. He has this overly passive attitude that comes off like he really doesn't care. BUT if you go to his office, it is completely different. Take him if your good at self study.

I like dr. kesling. he does do a good job of explaining things. he spends a lot of time if you go to his office. i think he want let you leave until you get it. i think he works out alot. he is thick.

I had Dr. Kesling for Chem-111 and Chem-113 and really enjoyed both semesters. His teaching is very straightforward, but he tells a lot of jokes and funny stories so class is a lot of fun. He is very willing to help you learn the material even if he has to explain it a couple of times. I would definitely recommend taking his class!

Hard and unfair teacher. Multiple choice tests. but quizes are hard and he is mean in class. but he is helpful outside of class. Avoid him if you can.

very sarcastic sense of humor, but willing to spend lots of time to help you understand the material. very hard tests during the year, but doesn't try to kill you on the final. be prepared to do lots of book problems and you'll be fine.

Tests are difficult; however, if you are willing to do the homework you will be completely prepared. Must be able to self-motivate. Very sarcastic, very very intelligent. Helpful out of class

He is a great Professor...he is very helpful and very sarcastic..but makes lecture funn and time goes by really fast...Overall, I would recommend taking him for Chemistry...:-D

You will need to work your butt off in this class. You will have to earn your grade. However, if you do the problems in the book and go to his office when you need help you should do fine. And one more thing, the quizzes before lab are crazy hard.

Dr. Kesling is the man. His class is tough, but only if you don't read the material and do the homework problems. Just do what he tells you to do and you can come out with an A in his class no problem. He is very helpful outside of class and is a funny guy too.

Dr. Kesling is a great teacher, very funny! His class is hard, but if u ask for help he'll give it 2 u. Study for this class and u'll do fine!!

chemistry is not easy. he can be intimidating in class, but like he says himself, you pay too much to be afraid to talk to a professor. so go get help if you need it!

He's hard, but you'll learn the material

He is soooo fine, i could listen to him speak all day long!!!

Love love love Kesling!!! Chemistry is hard and its college so you cant expect it to be a breeze but if you are struggling he will meet you half way and help you learn the material. He is always available to help and as long as you do the homework and webassign you'll be ok. dont let the shoulder intimidate you. great guy!!

I TOOK GNE CHEM 1 WITH DR. KESLING LAST YEAR. PEOPLE TOLD ME THAT DR. KELSING IS INTIMIDATING. NOT AFTER I BRUISED HIM MENTALLY. I BROWBEAT HIM ONE DAY IN HIS OFFICE AND HE HAS BEEN EATING OUT OF MY HAND EVER SINSE. HIS TEST ARE HARD, BUT HE REALLY KNOWS HOW TEACH. I LEARNED MORE THAN I THOUGHT I COULD.HE HELPED ME CHANGE MY MAJOR TO BIOCHEMISTR

Bull. You did not "browbeat" kesling and I can promise you that. And he was not "eating out of your hand." Grow up, no one cares and you are not an all amazing student. Youre no different than anyone else so go back to your room, sit all alone, and get over yourself. Other than the kid below me, Kesling is the man and one of the best.

I love Dr. Kesling. He is a great teacher and one of my favorites. I wanted him again this semester but it wouldn't fit into my schedule. He is really nice and funny and makes class interesting.

I didn't think I liked Kesling (he seems kind of cocky) until I had another teacher, and then I realized his teaching style is a lot more compatible with my way of learning. It is hard to say which basic chem teacher is better because they all teach differently.

I absolutely loved Dr. Kesling. He seemed very intimidating at the beginning but in the end he really ended up to be a really nice professor. If you need help he is not going to reject you. His tests were hard but it taught you that if you could pass his tests, you knew your chemistry. I would definitely recommend Dr. Kesling to anyone.

Dr. Kesling was an amazing professor. Challenging, but very helpful. You actually have to make an effort to go see him and he never denies help to those who seek it. He is also hilarious and sarcastic (which is even better). You definitely know what you're doing when you get out of his class. Overall, he is a great professor & an even better person

Kesling is an awesome chem teacher. He is very sarcastic and tells you like it is, which some people don't like. He can be intimidating but will always help you if you need it, so don't be afraid to go to his office if you need help. His tests are hard but if you do good then you really know the material. I highly recommend Kesling, he's awesome!

Dr. Kesling gets 3 F's from me because he is FIRM, FAIR, and FRANK. He tells it like it is. He is very fair I have seen him go out of his way to help students. He practically begs them to come to his office for to get help if you need it. If you can't stant the heat get our of science major.

great teacher. hard tests, but really prepares you for the next level. after i had him in chem I, chem ii is much easier. simple rule for sucess. study hard and if you don't and make a bad grade stop whinning. he has a tough exterior, but 1 on 1 or in small groups he is a very nice

Dr. Kesling is very intimadating in class, but he is super helpful out of class... which is the opposite of Coker. I made a 88.5 but that was only because I didn't study..... you'll do fine but it takes a lot of work if it doesn't come natural to you

People think Kesling is unapproachable because he is sarcastic, but the truth is that if he sees how hard you are working he is more than willing to help during his office hours. Go to SI and complete all homework and he will take not of how hard you are working. I worked hard in Chem 112 and 113 with him and he remembers who I am!

You won't find a teacher who lays out his expectations more clearly than Dr. Kesling. You also won't ever find a teacher who is more caring or more willing to help than he is. He is sarcastic during class, but as a general rule, it seems to put people more at ease. He is an extremely good teacher who really cares about his students.

Only Chem professor worth taking. You will have to work for your grade, but unlike the other chem classes you will actually know what you are doing. He tells you exactly what he expects, gives you questions ahead of time, and gives extra credit. He's sarcastic, but worth taking.

Kesling is awesome, you have to work, but if you need assistance he is more than happy to provide it.

Dr. Kesling is very clear in what he expects of you, and he is always willing to help those who work hard. He is sarcastic and funny and really cares about his students. Just read the sections, do the work, and ask for help if needed.

This class is not as hard as you would expect. Actually, it's not bad at all. But as Kesling will tell you a million times you HAVE to do your work. You have to do your homework and practice problems and most importantly ask questions. Kesling doesn't bite..sure he's sarcastic but that's his sense of humor! He will help you if you ask for it!

He is my favorite professor! Helped me a lot to get me through my college career, He is funny and never makes his class boring. Ask for his help and he will be there for you. Make sure you studydo homework and do practice tests!

I would highly recommend Dr. Kesling, but there is a lot of work involved in the class as it is with any chemistry class in general.

He is more helpful than the other Chem teachers and he seems to care that you do well in his class. I would rather take him than any other Chem 111 or 113 professor.

Great professor. Willing to help. A little snobby, but is an okay guy.

All of the chemistry courses at Campbell require TONS of reading and homework. Kesling at least will take into consideration your effort in the class (participation, attending SI/tutoring, homework completion) when determining your grade. He likes to rant for about half the class, but when he actually teaches, he's brilliant!

I am a retired Veteran and he is someone that would fit right in with my group of friends. He is honest, a realist, and sometimes the truth hurts. His class took more work took much more work than I was willing to put in. If I had taken this class 15 years ago, he would have been my favorite professor. 15 years without math makes this class tough.

This is not an easy class, with any chemistry teacher. Kesling is tough but if you put in the effort, it is possible. Don't listen to people that talk poorly of him. He is there to help when you need it - and the more effort you put in, the more he will put in. Read the book, do the homework and DO NOT get behind.

Great teacher. He is very sarcastic, but teaches things well.

Had a terrible Gen Chem teacher and then I got Dr. Kesling. He is very helpful and there to help explain the material. He has office hours but doesn't mind you walking in and asking questions. Will stop what he's doing to help you. He is thorough and gives good feedback. He talks TO you and not AT you. Strongly recommend him.

Took him over the summer for Orgo I & Orgo II. Very thorough and helpful. Attend SI to enhance understanding the material if you don't understand it in class. Does not talk down to you. Fair and just professor. Your grade reflects the work you put into his class. Course can be challenging to non-Chem majors.

Kesling is an amazing teacher with a lot of heart. He is known for giving hard tests that really determine if you know the information. They are difficult, but very fair and really allow you to show you are ready for the next level. He is has a dry sense of humor that is hilarious and goes into depth on several difficult concepts. Would recommend.

Dr. Kesling is truly the most caring professor Ive had. Do not listen to everyone who hates him, they simply didnt want to put in the work. If you read the chapters, study the in class worksheets, and do your homework you can make an A. He will always help no matter what, but you have to put forth the effort. Definitely the best chem professor.

Read the chapter assigned before class. Be prepared to answer questions. I've never had a professor give so much of their off time for study sessions. Utilize his office hours. He is very approachable and is happy to explain things in a simple manner.

The oral questions are not that bad, and while he does give more homework than other chem profs, it makes it easier to receive an A. While his sense of humor is not for everyone, he truly cares about his students. I had him for both lecture&lab and plan to take him for 113. Read your book, ask questions, do the hw and STUDY and you'll be fine! *

This man is such a dad. However, if you don't want to put in the time for reading the textbook, doing the online hw, and studying for the tests, you won't have a good time. He has an incredible understanding of the material he's teaching, so if you're confused, just ask; that's all you have to do. As far as attendance, it's best to show up to class

He does ALOT of oral questions where he calls students randomly and you have to stand up and answer 3 questions. Homework ranges from 40 to 70 questions, about once to twice a week. If you dont read the textbook you WILL fail. He doesnt lecture unless you ask him questions, which I recommend bc then theres no time for oral questions.

Dr. Kesling is a very fair professor. Organic chemistry is a tough class but he presented the material in a helpful way. He really helped me build my knowledge of chemistry. Make sure that you are willing to do the practice problems outside of the homework, read the textbook, and take his advice about model kits.

Dr. Kesling has been an amazing professor. I've had him for chem111 and chem113. While his class is challenging, you will actually learn the material. If you don't enjoy reading a textbook, don't take his class. Instead of lecturing he does example problems on the board and takes questions. He is willing to help if you are putting the effort in.

LOTS of mastering chem hw. Took me about 7 hrs to complete each of the chapters labelled "3+ hours" in mastering. It's for your own good though. Tests have bonus questions and are easier than mastering. Multiple extra credit opportunities. You have to teach yourself from the textbook; he doesn't lecture. He does practice problems and will answer ?s

If you want to take a class where you actually learn the material, and you don't want to be bored to death in lectures, take Kesling. Kesling is an amazing professor and actually has a sense of humor. And yes, he actually does teach... take notes when doing the worksheets and go to his office hours. Tests are difficult, but you get practice exams.

My BOIIIIIIIIIII. I absolutely luv Dr. Kesling. He is the most helpful professor I have ever had outside of class and truly wants you to do well. Lots of people complain about his homework, but honestly if you read the book and go to his office for the problems you can't figure out, it takes a normal amount of time. Super nice and funny, I'll miss.

Dr. Kesling is one of the great ones! I also had him for physics lab, and he has helped me with all of my chemistry classes and given me a lot of really good advice that has been integral to my academic success. He is as passionate about helping his students as anyone at Campbell, but you have to put in the work! Also just an all-around good guy.

Amazing Professor! If you have any questions go to his office hours and he is super helpful!

He is an amazing person who makes a lot of jokes; however, you HAVE to read the textbook to pass. To ensure that you're reading, he will randomly select people to answer questions about the textbook. If you do not understand the content, go to his office hours and post questions in the discussion forms he posts. Put the effort in and you'll pass.

Dr. Kesling is a great Chemistry instructor!! If you are taking his online class, you will be required to watch his prerecorded lectures in order to know what to post in the discussion forum. You will have a lab almost every week and you have to purchase the supplies. You also have "mastering chemistry" homework every week but it's not a lot.

I had him for chem 1 and 2. Worked full time, had 16 hours of classes, and made A's. He comes to class, quizzes students on definitions from the chapter, answers any questions the class has, and goes over homework problems on worksheets. Everything was organized and clearly laid out. Straightforward class that anyone who puts in effort can pass.

I made A's in both gen chems with him. It was like 10 chapters in 15 weeks with basic math and word problems. Honestly, if you can't pass general chemistry with that pace you may not be cut out for science, or college. Everyone in our class that did bad spent all their time complaining instead of studying. I think the lowest grade was a D.

Dr. Kesling is so awesome. I hate seeing these poor reviews of him. He is extremely helpful to whoever puts in effort but if you don't care, like whoever is writing these reviews, it's no surprise that you're not doing well. He is a great guy and I feel sorry for you that can't put in effort to do well. I took both of his classes and did well.

I'm in his class at App now. He asks us to read before coming to class, answers any questions in class, and basically does our homework for us in class. I studied some for the first test and got a B, I have no idea why some people are struggling with this course. My friends in other sections have covered the same amount of material that we have.

I made a D on the first test, but he lets us rework our wrong answers for partial credit and I ended up with a B. He also gave me some great study tips! He makes it easy to do well!