2.9

Carl Aronson

Chemistry - Kettering University

2.9
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
N/A
Would Retake
83
Reviews
2.9
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
2.8
Clarity

N/A

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

21

3

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2

19

1

12

What Students Say

He is a nice guy, and he truely likes teaching

CHEM135 - 2.0 rating

Great guy, hates flint

OCHEM146 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A (1)
C (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 2 reported grades
A: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
Lots of homework (1)
Accessible outside class (1)
Tough grader (1)
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Reviews (83)
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CHEM145
Apr 7, 2002

No Comments

3.0
1.0
CHEM135
Apr 12, 2002

No Comments

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4.0
CHEM135
May 13, 2002

No Comments

2.0
1.0
CHEM145
May 30, 2002

No Comments

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3.0
CHEM1451
Jun 6, 2002

good teacher, curve you can bank on!

3.0
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CHEM145
Jun 12, 2002

Killer quizzes and exams, but the curve is unbelievable!

5.0
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CHEM
Jun 14, 2002

Tough tests and quizes, curves more than a baseball pitcher!

3.0
5.0
OCHEMLAB
Jun 14, 2002

Need to use lube for quizzes, but the curve makes up for it, better than Doc Mac

3.0
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CHEM135
Jun 22, 2002

Needs to make notes on proj. READABLE! Curve = sqrt(grade) * 10

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135
Oct 4, 2002

nice to give you the notes, lecture can be rough...ask questions, big curves

3.0
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CHEM145
Oct 7, 2002

Class Average for Quizzes is a 42 which curves to an 85.

3.0
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CHEM137
Nov 25, 2002

CS major in Chem major class...class stressed me out, but curve made it better

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CHEM146
Feb 26, 2003

Tests on irrevelant material and uses quizzes as a teaching tool. No possible way to get anything above a 90, even if you work hard. I would say pass on this one if at all possible.

5.0
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CHEMLAB
Mar 3, 2003

Quizzes are killer, but so is the curve.

4.0
2.0
CHM135145
Mar 13, 2003

Had Carl for P-chem and O-chem lec/lab. The class is fairly dry. E-mails you the notes. Doesn't mark down for absences. Curves like a CHAMP! Take him for ALL chem classes if you can!

1.0
5.0
OCHEM
Apr 30, 2003

No Comments

5.0
4.0
CHEM145
May 3, 2003

Hands out good notes, tests kinda hard, but hes cribable

3.0
1.0
CHEM145
May 21, 2003

No Comments

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2.0
OCHEM
Aug 6, 2003

Carl is an awesome guy. The tests and quizzes are harder than an armadillo ass but the curve is like a tsunami!

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CHEM135
Aug 27, 2003

Cribable, nice guy, pay attention during lecture and curve helps everyone. a 50% passes

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PCHEM
Nov 14, 2003

cribs are dead on... he doesnt really do much explaining.. he sends u the notes and reads them in class.. his curve is the square root of ur grade times 10.. if u fail ur an idiot

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CHEM136
Nov 24, 2003

Class is okay, pre-lab qizzes are a killer. Grades on an awesome curve, but he is kind of a jerk, if you don't know what you are doing. If you know chem like the back of your hand, you'll be fine. If not, prepare for rudeness!

5.0
2.0
CHEM135
Nov 25, 2003

Have Arononson for Lecture and Lab. Awesome teacher, who really knows his stuff, and is a really nice guy. Tests are all mult. choice, with ample extra credit. Not easy, but you will learn.

5.0
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CHEM136
Dec 3, 2003

Very cool, likes to make fun of flint. Easy to get along with, will help you out a lot on the lab. Quizzes are hard, but he has a good curve. The quizzes really prepared you for the Mid-Term. Take him if you are not stupid and can learn at a normal pace.

1.0
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CHEM135
Dec 10, 2003

Doesnt teach worth squat!!

2.0
4.0
135
Dec 11, 2003

Sends you his notes and puts them on a projector in class, easily distracted by students, doesn't teach, you must teach yourself in this class. If he didn't have a curve and extra-credit questions on the test, everyone would fail (except chem geniouss)

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POLYMERS
Feb 9, 2004

The matieral is hard in this class, but it should be I think if you want to really learn anything. He types up his notes, so it isn't like you have guess what he is going to test you on, and you don't have to worry if you miss class.

2.0
2.0
135136
Feb 18, 2004

Easy teacher. Nice guy. Can't teach worth anything, but very easy to crib. Enjoy Crazy Curving Carl because if you should get a 65, you will end up getting an 85. Thank God for the curve.

1.0
5.0
CHEM135
Aug 3, 2004

Reads notes straight off the projector and doesn't explain them. When you ask him a question he doesn't explain the anwer. He gets frustrated with the class if we don't understand something. Overall he is a terrible teacher.

1.0
2.0
CHEM
Aug 9, 2004

isnt helpful... reads scan trons.... havent seen him pick up a piece of chalk all year

4.0
3.0
CHEM136
Aug 19, 2004

He is a tuff teacher but he knows the material and you can learn a lot from him.

1.0
5.0
CHEM101
Aug 30, 2004

He is smart but can not teach... do not take him!

2.0
3.0
CHEM135
Sep 20, 2004

HAS AN AWESOME CURVE!!!!!!! but he doesn't explain things very well. Reads directly off the overheads (which he e-mails to everyone). Read the book, do the "suggested" problems and you shouldnt have much trouble.

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CHEM135
Sep 23, 2004

Its a shame that none of his PhD's are in teaching.. Dont take him, unless you want to learn from the book

4.0
3.0
CHEM135
Oct 11, 2004

People who are stupid and fail classes shouldn't be allowed on this site. Lab is easy and very straightfoward. Will help you if you need it. Quizzes are easy and any idiot can pass them if you at least look at the lab.

1.0
4.0
CHEMISTRY
Oct 13, 2004

CAN'T TEACH

4.0
3.0
CHEM135
Nov 16, 2004

Watch out for him. He jokes a whole lot and lectures forever. Seems very simple at first, but his tests are quite difficult. Good News though, he has an immense curve on every assignment. Only 5 grades though so study hard on each test.

4.0
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CHEM
Nov 16, 2004

Goes quickly through material but has an awesome curve.

2.0
2.0
CHEM135
Dec 8, 2004

Never touches the chalkboard- you have to learn everything yourself. He curves like a (insert random profanity here) though so its not too bad.

3.0
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CHEM
Dec 8, 2004

nice guy, but he can't teach for anything. He does have a great curve and is extremly cribable. Going to class was a waste of time b/c I'd just leave more confused. Only take if you already know the material or get ready to teach yourself everything.

2.0
1.0
CHEM135
Dec 23, 2004

Great guy, but a horrendous teacher. It's obvious that his doctorate is in chemistry and not teaching. Absolutely no point to going to his class, just study cribs and read the book. When you ask a question, he either insinuates that you're a moron or rephrases it into something completely different.

1.0
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CHEM135
Dec 24, 2004

great guy, worst teacher, ccant be described any other way. Study cribs, maybe read book a little, class... dont bother, you will not learn anything. Aronson is a chemist, not a teacher, any valid questions will be turned around on you into a personal insult. easier than other frosh profs...

4.0
2.0
OCHEM
Feb 22, 2005

Teaching is certainly not his forte, but he is by no means a bad guy. Cribs are essential to this class. You'd do yourself a favor spending time on his nomenclature program. Very fair curve!

4.0
1.0
CHEM135
Jul 11, 2005

easy, gives tons of extra credit

3.0
2.0
CHEM135
Grade: A
Jul 27, 2005

Gives almost too much extra credit. Talks so fast in class it's sometimes easier just to read the book and stop listening.

1.0
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CHEMISTRY
Sep 6, 2005

No Comments

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4.0
CHEMISTRY
Oct 18, 2005

His tests have a wicked curve but if you don't study you will still FAIL.

4.0
2.0
INORGANICCHEM
Nov 11, 2005

Prof. Aronson is one of the nicest profs there is. His tests are relativly hard, but get a crib and you'll ace, plus he has a wicked curve. He's not so easy to listen to in class, but he genuinly cares and will help if you need it.

4.0
2.0
CHEM136
Nov 14, 2005

Good personality, fun to talk to

4.0
2.0
138
Nov 16, 2005

He is a great prof. and has a great curve. Sometimes things arn't clear but he is willing to help.

4.0
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CHEM137
Dec 16, 2005

He is a really nice proffesor, but kind of strays off topic a lot. However he is really helpful when you ask.

4.0
2.0
CHEM1356
Dec 21, 2005

Very willing to help, although can get rather longwinded.

5.0
1.0
OCHEM
Jan 8, 2006

No Comments

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3.0
OCHEM
Jan 11, 2006

what ever you do, dont eat in front of him!! he gets upset if you dont share your snack. weird guy but easy.

5.0
1.0
CHEMANDOCHEM
Jun 4, 2006

He teaches really well even though most people just ride the curve in his class. you cannot fail unless you dont show up for the test. I even showed up 2 hours late for the final and he still let me take it. Nice prof take him!

2.0
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CHEM136
Jun 6, 2006

was too focused on plastics and was unable to tachus the other things that guest sub profs expected us to know

5.0
1.0
CHEM135
Jun 6, 2006

awesome prof did no work whatsoever and got a 98 wag he curves a lot and then gives extra credit on top of that best prof other than possibly bell to have for freshman chem

5.0
2.0
CHEM145
Jun 6, 2006

Gives good examples and tries to encourage students to learn the material by giving you an idea of what it means in a real world situation, but most students just ride his awesome curve all the way through. A guaranteed eighty something in the class.

4.0
1.0
CHEM135
Jun 12, 2006

Obviously very knowledgeable, but needs to focus on concepts and not memorization. Spent too much time on electron configurations. I would take him, but ask as many conceptual questions as you can to keep him thinking.

2.0
1.0
OCHEM
Jun 14, 2006

Memorization is key to the class, cribs also help.. well they bascially are the entire class.. you'd be lost without them. Super easy to get off on tangents, study the book rather then notes, he makes many errors on notes. And exams he's very well known for making errors, when you know the material from teaching yourself, you'll notice his errors.

3.0
2.0
CHEM145
Jun 23, 2006

This guy really know his stuff. The problem is that he doesn't know how to teach it. If you read the notes that he e-mails you there's really no point in going to class. I don't think I learned anything, and I still came out with a 90something

3.0
2.0
CHEM145146
Jun 23, 2006

nice guy and knows his subject well, the problem is a lot of the information is lost because of either poor verbal explanation or the diagrams and visuals for this class are impossible. I spent 90% of lectures trying to decypher what the heck was on the overhead or trying to make sense of what hes talking about as he zips through lecture.

2.0
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CHEM135LAB
Jun 29, 2006

hopefully you don't ever need his help in lab... beacuse you won't get it. only take him if you have a good grasp on chemistry.

2.0
2.0
OCHEMLAB
Jul 6, 2006

Few actual teaching skills. Pretty tough quizzes. Avoid if at all possible.

1.0
1.0
OCHEM145
Sep 8, 2006

BORING! I zoned out every class, that is when I attended class. Get cribs memorize them, make sure you get more than one crib, some have questions that say what is the most another will have what is the least. We got him to let us use a crib on the final, it was great! Take him because he is EASY! You really don't need to go to class...

2.0
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CHEM135
Sep 25, 2006

Hardest tests I have ever taken. HARD teacher. Really sweet curve. If he likes you you'll get a good grade, but make sure you study or he'll screw you.

2.0
2.0
CHEM145
Jan 22, 2007

Nice guy, knows his subject. I found it hard to understand the outline on his overhead. It was not clear. By spending the time decipering the overhead, was not understanding much of what he was saying. Book is helpful.

2.0
4.0
CHEM135
Jun 15, 2007

This guy is easily one of the worst teachers at Kettering. He is right up there with "Doc Mac" on the uselessness of both lecture and lab. Both of these profs taught nothing to the class and went off on tangents as if they were getting paid for it. AVOID THIS PROFESSOR

2.0
4.0
CHEM135
Aug 23, 2007

Great guy, can't teach. He knows what he is talking about, he just can't get his point accross. He seems to expect everyone to understand his notes immediately. Basically a self taught-class. Fairly hard quizes, no homework, interesting classes when not talking about chemistry.

3.0
2.0
CHEM135
Sep 6, 2007

Taught straight off notes. Bring laptop to class, gives you something to do. SWEET curve, 49% is passing. Nice guy, just can't teach

5.0
2.0
CHEM135
Oct 22, 2007

Very talkative guy, instead of just reading his notes off, he tries to make it a conversation with the students. More than willing to help with questions, but does little in-class demonstration of mathematic processes. The practices tests he e-mailed to the class were invaluable.

3.0
1.0
CHEM136
Nov 28, 2007

Not a great explainer. Quizzes are fair and easy if you study. Jokes and talks with students.

2.0
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CHEM135
Aug 19, 2008

He is a nice guy, and he truely likes teaching. He, unlike many chem teachers understands that most of us don't care about chem, so he doesn't act like it is the most imporant subject in the world. But he constantly gets off topic, and waist entire class's talking about usless none chem related topics.

2.0
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CHEMLAB
Aug 21, 2008

Makes class harder and less interesting than it has to be.

4.0
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CHEM135
Sep 4, 2008

Aronson is sometimes helpful. He does get sarcastic sometimes and likes to crack corny jokes that no one laughs at. I liked having him as my chemistry teacher even though he was extremely boring even at 10:15 a.m. Overall, if you get him don't worry about buying a book or doing the homework. As long as you do the review problems, you'll pass.

2.0
4.0
CHEM135
Dec 1, 2008

He is by far the worst person you can have for Chem lecture. All you do is go through a power point each day. He flys through the material and when you ask for explanation he always gives you a real hard time. Only reason I passed was due to his wicked CURVE

5.0
3.0
CHEM135
Dec 20, 2008

Not a bad teacher at all. Tests are all multiple choice, and he gives you a big review for each one. You don't have to go to class, as he sends you the powerpoints he uses in class to you, though it's a good idea if you have any questions. Can take the hard route explaining, though. Good guy, though.

5.0
1.0
CHEM238
Mar 18, 2010

Aronson is a realy easy teacher, I had him for lab and it was awesome! as long as you know how to have a good time you will pass the classs. I would have him more often for a teacher if i could.

4.0
2.0
OCHEM146
May 18, 2010

Great guy, hates flint..easy

5.0
2.0
CHEM146
Jun 17, 2010

Don't know how I passed this class. He must have a curve or something.

4.0
5.0
CHEM145
Nov 17, 2010

Class was not easy, as I wasn't able to learn anything. He just read off his power point and really didn't go over anything. Pretty sure I failed every test (which was turned into barely passing by his curve). I'm pretty sure he passed me just because.

3.0
2.0
CHEM146
Nov 17, 2010

Lab was relatively easy to do. Was helpful during the lab, would do portions for you. Let us play with liquid nitrogen on the last day. Not bad for lab at all.

1.0
4.0
CHEM107
Grade: C
Jan 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Aronson liked to joke about how difficult he planned to make the exams, during lectures he would read his slides and answer questions if students had them. His Exams have very few similarities to the 10-15 homework assignments he would assign. Pretty much pick a different professor and if you can't get another professor drop the class.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Tough grader
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A (1)
C (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 2 reported grades
A: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
Lots of homework (1)
Accessible outside class (1)
Tough grader (1)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.22 avg change
Dec
Mar
May
Jun
Nov
Jan
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

CHEMANDOCHEM

5.0

(1)

CHEM238

5.0

(1)

138

4.0

(1)

CHEM1451

4.0

(1)

CHM135145

4.0

(1)
+22 more courses
Difficulty by Course

CHEM101

5.0

CHEMISTRY

4.3

CHEM107

4.0

135

3.5

OCHEMLAB

3.5

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