Had him as a Lab TA and he was always around to help and answer any questions you have. His labs weren't always well prepared, but at least he was there to teach (not like most TA's).

He is THE BEST LAB Prof. He is awesome. I stayed after class with him for hours, and he was smiling and laughing. He really wants to teach. I hated the lab, but that would have been true even if a supermodle was teaching it naked.

Brian is a very good teacher. He is always willing to go back and explain the material if any student has a problem. He is very approachable and I would recommend him to any future students.

something about this teacher .. makes him real cute but besides that.. he is a GREAT teacher, my second time taking chem 110 i had ozkan before and i dropped it. He explains everything soo well and his quizes are easy but his test are kind of hard. depends if you read his notes before.. but if you are visual like myself TAKE HIM GREAT GUY!

if you watch the food network show and is familiar with alton brown.. MR SCHMITT IS JUST LIKE HIM... he explains things very clearly step by step, and if you dont understand... well he will explain it to you till you do.. haha.. GREAT teacher HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.. if you are already familiar with chem then other teachers will do

I love this TEACHER!

nice teacher..very helpful!

Good Class. Easiest chem class I've had. He is very approachable.

I totally love this teacher & recommend taking him for lab as well as lecture. His tests can be a little difficult, but if you do your homework problems(not mandatory) then you will do fine. He is an awesome instructor!

Havent taken chemistry in 15 yrs. Was able to understand and pass with a B. Highly recommend him. Important to take him for your lab too. All you need is his notes in lecture. Use the book only if you need more clarity & practice. Homework not mandatory or collected.Grading is very fair. Gives partial credit. Attendance not mandatory, but advised.

Brian was great. Super helpful and has amazing patience (gives opportunities for extra credit too). I had him for lecture and lab...couldn't have asked for a better experience. He is able to relate to the students and you get the feeling that he actually cares about your success.

Awesome instructor. Very clear at explaining 90 percent of material. Although the tests get harder through the semester. TAKE HIM! Do all the homework problems and the tests should be easy And he is cute in his own little way.

The best of the best. If you have'em, you are lucky. He is the best and funny. He knows his subject very well, organized too. A lot of extera credit, well, if you want it. He calles it "mock test'' for thos crdts. No multiple choices unless the mock test. All quizes and exams are work out.

....continued from below comments. Eventhough all work out, Don't worry all you need is his notes along with examples. But don't forget to do his assigned problems located at the end of each chapter. The problems will help you to prepared for his exame incase of different quations from his example. If you do this..It is easy to have A which I have.

To all of that read the comments below...I am really sorry but it supposed to be chem110, not chem111.

He knows what he is teaching. Very helpful. Very Clear. Very good lab instructor. Definitely recommend him.

He is a great teacher. Really helpful and will always help if you need it. Really nice and knows what he is talking about!

HE WAS THE BEST TEACHER.!!! HE IS SO ORGANIZED UNLIKE OTHER TEACHERS AND IS SUPER NICE. HE TEACHES YOU LIKE YOU'RE A STUDENT AND NOT IN A HIGH LEVEL CLASS. HE IS VERY HUMBLE IS NOT LIKE OTHER PROFESSORS THAT ACT LIKE THEY ARE SO MUCH BETTER THEN A STUDENT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM, WISH HE WAS TEACHING CHEM 111.

He really tries to get you to understand the material, and he uses so many examples to do so. His passion for Chem really helps to. He also tries his hardest to get you to do well in the course.

He is a very good teacher! Take him if you want to get a good grade:)not easy, but if you study, should not have any problems

Awesome teacher. Makes learning and understanding the subject easier. It is a hard subject, but as long as you take notes and read them you will be fine. He has a lot of extra help and extra credit to help with the grade.

This class was the most challenging class I've ever taken where no matter how hard I tried, I still had to try harder to even come out with a B+. Professor Schmidt gives a lot of room for extra credit, but make no mistake, you will still have to put in the time for that too. He is a reasonable, very helpful, attentive instructor. Def take again.

Very good professor class is a bit hard if you weren't to study, but studying makes it a lot easier, he is very clear and low key he is kinda cute

He is a great professor and his test are okay ,not hard if you study.. your grade is basically based on how much time you study. But I really do recommend taking him plus he is cute ..

Professor Schmidt is a great professor and is very clear on his syllabus how you will be graded throughout the course. I also had him for lab, But he is an excellent lecture professor, gives you clear notes and examples of what will be in future exams. As long as you put in time and effort in this class, you will be in good hands with Prof Schimdt.

Professor Schmidt is an amazing professor! I had him for both lecture and lab. He makes it clear what the grading criteria is and grades exams and homework assignments fast. His notes are clear and well explained. Also, tests are easy to prepare for because he posts old tests and also gives mock tests! Great professor overall! Would take again!

Professor Schmidt is awesome he makes chem fun. Subject matter is tough so are the tests. lot of math involved. Just study and do the work. Worst part about this class was the online homework bc was hard to figure out how to do some of the problems in it. Homework was a regular complaint throughout the entire class.

Prof. Schmidt is clear and thorough on the concepts presented in the course. However, you REALLY need to know dimensional analysis in order to succeed, so I highly recommend reading up on it outside of class. Without a very good handle on it, you will do poorly on the tests, no matter how well you know the material.

He's a tough grader, but he's fair. Make sure to study for the quizzes that he gives out prior to each lab. DON'T purchase the lab notebook, most of the worksheets are on canvas. Go to the library and check out the lab notebooks when specific worksheets are not on-line.

I took this class over summer and he was an amazing teacher. Very well organized, funny, and prepares you for the exams. There were 4 exams and one final. I would love to take him for all my chemistry classes.

Hard class and you really have to study. But a good teacher who goes over the material well. As long as you supplement with book questions and actually try you will get a good grade!

He gives 4 exams: 3 exams and 1 cumulative. He gives worksheets every after the chapter and online assignments. He gives mock tests before the exams that serve as extra credits. He discusses very well and explains things thoroughly. He is very helpful too if you have any questions. I would take him again for my future chem classes.

Professor Schmidt was a really good teacher. His tests are hard but if you study for them, you will do find. I had him for lecture and lab which helped a lot if i had any questions about mock tests or lab questions. He gives out a lot of extra credit so keep up with it because at the end of the semester it will pay off

You have to read your lab and be ready for the pre-lab quiz, but if you have any questions during lab he actually helps you quite a lot. He clearly answers your questions and overlooks your projects if you think your messed up. The vents are really loud so he kinda gets drowned out if you sit near the back.

Chem seemed daunting/scary in the beginning. Professor Schmidt, was very thorough/easy to understand. DO THE HOMEWORK/PRACTICE EXAMS/ETC. I left lectures inspired to learn more. Very caring/patient/funny. Thankful I had him as my 1st CHEM Prof @ CSN. Provides strong foundation for follow on courses. Never EVER thought I'd do as well as I did.

There are 11 total test worth 50 points each and a final worth 200. Almost of the tests are cumulative so make sure to study all of your notes. He only lectures on objectives that are relevant to the tests so always come to class. This class is all about conceptual MEMORIZATION problem solving. Do all the homework problems he suggest in the book.

Took his class for lab and lecture, 10 tests worth 40 points each. Study only what he gives you during class, TAKE GOOD/clear NOTES! Study and study, learn/memorize/understand each problem he gives out. Textbook is not needed although i bought it. He does give you extra credit, but you also have group assignments and post-lecture questions.

Honestly, one of the best Chem professors out there. He is extremely organized and does his lecture notes in a very structured manner. O Chem is brutal. Understanding that and being prepared is the best approach to the class. He was always there to help me when I needed it. Make notecards, do the book problems, and study hard and you will be fine.

Very good at explaining things but his tests are hard and so is the homework. There are no multiple choice questions on his tests so know what you need to know! He is a tough grader. There are mock tests that are worth 10 extra credit points that help a lot! He is great at teaching what he does and certainly knows his stuff. Would take him again.

I took Schmidt per the recommendation of a friend. I supplemented his lecture notes with Klein. His class is designed to correspond with Klein. He might not recommend it but you need to buy it if you want to make an A. This is a hard class. Study hard and you will do well.

I love him! He was very clear in what was to be done in lab and the lab reports weren't hard. Answers any questions you have and is always ready to help out with setting up a procedure and is very patient. I wish I could've taken him for lecture but he didn't teach one this semester. Definitely recommend him

The class itself isn't hard. He gives "homework" that isn't due, but it is great practice for the test/quizzes. His worksheets and quizzes are not hard. He is very helpful and explains topics very well. He gives practice exams that are almost identical to the actual exams. He also gives extra-credit.

Dr Schmidt is great. I wish he taught more upper lvl chem classes. Exams are heavy- up to 7 Questions, but those 7 have multiple parts. More algebra than actual chemistry. Hard class, but he made it super straight forward and easy to understand. Go to class and study hard or you wont pass.

I took Professor Schmidt for CHEM 103 few semesters back. I recently found out he is teaching Chem 121 now. He makes the Exams hard so if you plan to take him Please study and prepare!. As a professor he has by far the most organized lectures any can take. He doesn't digress from one topic to another. He is highly outstanding and helpful!

Best Prof. Ive taken at CSN. You will need a decent algebra base going into CHEM 110 to be successful. 4 tests, 8-10 quizzes (announced in advance). He posted all the tests from the previous semester to study off of, he is not out to trick anybody. Any poor ratings here are likely just a dislike for the material. You should take his class.

I love professor Brian's teaching method and really like it this course. Wanna get professor for all of my classes! You'll like the Chemistry after you took it!

This was an 8 week summer class and it was accelerated as expected. Had online assignments in MasteringChemistry along with written homework and 3 exams. The amount of homework assigned was very reasonable and wasn't that hard. The exams only ranged from 13-18 questions, but took awhile to finish because some questions would have several parts.

I took Professor Schmidt's class online. He records his lectures, so no attend required. 12 chapters total, 3 exams, homework for each chapter. Don't be afraid to ask question. He even helps math equation problems. There are a lot study materials packed in each class, but as long as you put in your time and work, you can pass.

Prof. Schmidt is great at explaining all his lecture lessons. He records them and post them at Canvas, so you can always go back to watch it. There's homework due every week. LOTS of HOMEWORK!!! It's a good thing! He wants you to succeed by doing the homework, practicing, repeatedly .Exams are not that hard. He gives good feedback on HW & exams.

I have studied many professor and professor Brian is one of the best teacher I ever have. The material is a little difficult, but he makes it clear for you. If you take his class and work with him, you WILL UNDERSTAND all materials for all later other classes and pass the class. 3 exams, 12 chapters, and hw each chapter. TAKE HIM!!!

He's an okay professor. Not mandatory to attend online lectures, but you should attend to take notes. One HW assignment and quiz per chapter. Need the textbook for the homework questions. Sometimes he didn't explain stuff clearly, but he allows time at the beginning and end of lecture to answer any questions.

The classes! Refuses to record them, so take notes and start a study group so you can share! The textbook was not helpful, so his lectures were most of what you could go off of. Stickler for rules and format, so be careful of that. VERY tolerant of questions, so ask away, during and after class. How you treat him & his class is how he treats you.

He is wonderful, will make sure you understand the work in each lecture. Is very patient and will answer any and ALL questions until you understand. Chemistry is NOT easy. Dont expect to pass the class if you dont know what you are doing. But he is the most thorough and most helpful instructor Ive had in a while. Will def take him again.

He is a very kind and caring Professor. Chemistry itself is not easy but I found that he made it very easy to understand and get the hang of. He gave extra credit opportunities and is always very helpful with any and all confusion during his lectures or if you need to email him, he responds fast! I would absolutely recommend.

Chemistry is a difficult subject, but Professor Schmidt explains things thoroughly and is always willing to go over more examples for us when we ask for it. There are a pre-lecture quiz, homeworks and post-lecture quizzes due for every chapter, which seems like a lot, but is actually very helpful in understanding the information. Would take again!

Prof. Schmidt is a tough grader and the assignments are hard, but Chemistry is a hard subject. He does it to hold you accountable. He does a good job at explaining things, but you have to be extremely attentive; the lectures arent recorded, and they are extremely dense. Hes open to questions, and he posts an exam key after the exams to review.

GREAT professor! Made me understand and love chem. I took multiple classes with him on purpose for those reasons. If you dont understand something and need some one on one he is available for office hours but to be honest, someone else might need clarification as well so ask. Highly recommend this professor but you do have to put in the effort.

He responds to emails right away with questions and give an opportunity for extra credit to raise our grades. He invited students who are part of his online class to attend his live lectures, and I felt that extra class and interaction with him helped me understand and love chemistry. Ask questions and communicate clearly. Amazing Professor!!

This professor does a great job at teaching an online course that is already a difficult class (for most of us). I was able to take this class and keep up with the pace despite having an EXREMELY BUSY schedule. It helps that his lectures were not dull and he does give opportunities for extra credit. Overall, I would definitely take him again.

All you have to do is attend each videocall lecture and do his in-class quizzes that are present in some videocalls. He gives so many participation points. He is also easy to communicate with. But beware, his exams do open at a certain time and LOCK on canvas. Make sure you finish all the homework and weekly quizzes for that A.

Professor Schmidt is not too bad of a professor. His online lectures are easy to follow and they are all recorded so you can view them later. Joining the lecture is not mandatory and he gives extra credit for attending. You will need to use the textbook, though, (which he gives a pdf to) for homework. Very strict no-late policy though so be aware.

TAKE HIM FOR CHEM 108! One HW assignment due each week with only ten questions. Exams are every 3 weeks, you have 80 minutes to complete, and they're usually 15-20 questions that require work shown. This class is very manageable not sure why he has 3.5/5 ratings. He also gives study guides and practice problems prior to exams! Overall I recommend!

Of course chemistry isn't an easy subject, but this guy makes it easy to understand. One homework due each week, and an exam due every 3 weeks. As long as you turn in your work ON TIME and do the extra credit he offers, you'll pass. Giving that this is a chemistry class, it was a pretty easy A!

5 exams plus the final, 10% extra credit available for each exam. As easy an A as you can get for chem.

Overall a 8/10.16wk online. 5 exams 1 final. Homework&Quiz due every other Tue&Thur. Teams live lectures, his lectures are not recorded/saved to go back & review, does not provide a study guide for exams, he does allow index cards to be used on exam 5, uses RespondusLockdown, requires you to show work/take pic. Focus on lecture material for exams.

It is best to go to all of the online teams meetings because that is where notes are done. Notes are essential to understanding in this course and will be the information that is on the tests. The tests are proctored but as long as you know the information in the notes, you will pass the tests.

I don't understand the lower reviews for this guy. I took his class asynchronously via Teams, and it was solid. You really need to attend to do well, but his lectures are great and super informative, and he is always available for help if you reach out. His tests are TOUGH and there is a lot of homework, but you'll learn a LOT! I'd take him again.

Professor Schmidt has a structured teaching approach, but engaging with it pays off. The lectures, supplemented by the free textbook, are worthwhile. Utilize Unstuck ai, stay focused, and you'll succeed.

I don't understand the bad reviews for Professor Schmidt. I used to struggle a lot in chem, but this class made it not so difficult. Lectures are not mandatory but it's better you attend in order to know what you will be tested on. He DOES provide practice tests and study guides for tests as well as formulas and a periodic table.

He is a great professor, he is kind , always answering any questions you have. He is flexible if you email him. His lectures are based on the exam and super similar to the material he provides for review (worksheets on the modules) . Attendance is mandatory if you want his lectures notes , so important to be there. Other than he is great